Laurenz Schroeter

Laurenz Schroeter (1825–1916) was a German smallholder who lived in Stommelerbusch. He farmed a small plot and also took paid work clearing woodland. He was the husband of Gertrud Pütz and the father of Lorenz Schroeter.

Laurenz Schroeter
Born	1825 Aegidienberg
Died	1916 (aged 90–91) Stommelerbusch
Occupation	Smallholder
Era	Stamvader Era Pre-Vader Era
Spouse	Gertrud Pütz
Children	At least 3, including Lorenz Schroeter
Parents	Lorenzo Schroeter (father) Magdalena Klasen (mother)
Family	Schroeter family

Early life

Schroeter was born in Aegidienberg in 1825 to Lorenzo Schroeter and Magdalena Klasen. His parents were smallholders, and he grew up working on the family land.

He later married Gertrud Pütz, who came from a smallholder family near Stommeln. After their marriage, Schroeter moved to her home area and settled in Stommelerbusch.

Family and work

Laurenz and Gertrud kept a small plot in Stommelerbusch. Laurenz also earned money through woodland-clearing work. They had several children. Their son Lorenz was born in Stommelerbusch on 25 May 1857 and was a middle child among his siblings.

Lorenz left Stommelerbusch as a teenager and later settled in Kalk. When he became seriously ill with pneumonia in November 1896, Laurenz and Gertrud travelled from Stommelerbusch during his final week. Lorenz died on 3 December 1896.

Death

Schroeter remained in Stommelerbusch in old age. His health declined during 1916, and he became bedridden during his final weeks. He died at home later that year, aged about 90 or 91.