Norris Schroeder

Norris Franklin Schroeder (June 20, 1907 – December 25, 1989) was a Republican politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district from 1947 to 1951.

Early life Schroeder was born in Hoskins, Nebraska, in 1907. He attended Nebraska Wesleyan University and maintained a farm in Hoskins, where he served on the school board. Schroeder ran to succeed him in the 16th district, which included Colfax, Stanton, and Wayne counties. In the nonpartisan primary, he faced former State Representative Albert Fickler; businessman Lenhart Shultz; and Otto Weber, a member of the Colfax County Soil Conversation Board. Schroeder placed first in the primary, winning 44 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Shultz, who placed second with 25 percent of the vote. Schroeder narrowly defeated Shultz, winning by 64 votes. In 1950, Schroeder initially announced that he would not seek re-election, but decided to run for a third term at the last minute. He faced Shultz, in a rematch of their 1946 race, and placed first in the primary by a wide margin, receiving 61 percent of the vote to Shultz's 39 percent. Shultz ultimately defeated Schroeder in the general election, winning 55 percent of the vote.

Schroeder sold the land that he owned in Stanton and Wayne counties and moved with his wife to a ranch in Fort Morgan, Colorado.

Death Schroeder died on December 25, 1989.