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Honey
Creek township has a class of substantial, enterprising and
progressive agriculturists, among whom John J. Schacherer
is numbered. He was born July 26, 1866, in the township where he
still resides, and, like many another of the worthy residents of
this section of the county, he is of German lineage, his parents
being John and Anna (Leibokl) Schacherer, both of whom were
natives of Germany. Coming to America in early life, they first
settled in Dubuque county, Iowa, where they were married. Mr.
Schacherer was employed on a farm for some years and in 1866 came
to Delaware county, where he purchased a tract of land in Honey
Creek township. He immediately began to till the soil and carry
on the work of cultivation and improvement, making his home upon
that place until 1897, when he retired from active business life
and removed to Dyersville, where he is now located. His wife
passed away in 1906. In their family were twelve children, ten of
whom are yet living.
John J. Schacherer had the usual experiences of the farm lad who
is taught the value of industry and perseverance through
practical experience. His educational opportunities were those
afforded by the public schools and when not busy with his
text-books he assisted his father. He remained upon the home farm
until his marriage, which occurred when he was twenty-three years
of age, his bride being Miss Alice Fitzpatrick, who was born in
Elk township, this county, a daughter of James and Hulda (Foley)
Fitzpatrick, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of
Canada. Coming to America, they settled in Delaware county and
the mother is still living, although the father has passed away.
Mr. and Mrs. Schacherer began their domestic life upon the farm
which is still their home. He now owns one hundred and sixty
acres of rich and productive land, situated on sections 10 and
11, Honey Creek township. In addition to general farming he
conducts a dairy business and is also engaged in stock-raising,
keeping on hand good grades of cattle and hogs. His dairy
products, too, find a ready sale and his well managed business
affairs are bringing to him substantial success. He also owns
thirteen acres of timber land in Clayton county and has improved
his home place with fine buildings. His residence is commodious
and attractive and in the rear stand the sheds for the shelter of
grain and farm machinery as well as stock. The leading features
of a model farm are found upon his place, and he is numbered
among the successful agriculturists of his township.
Mr. and Mrs. Schacherer have become the parents of a son and
daughter, Gregory G. and Charlotte, the former now attending
college in Dubuque, Iowa. The religious faith of the parents is
that of the Catholic church, and Mr. Schacherer is a democrat in
his political belief, casting his ballot for the men .and
measures of the party but never seeking office as a reward for
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