Henry C. Schadeberg

Henry Schadeberg was born and raised in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He graduated from Manitowoc's Lincoln High School in 1931. Schadeberg was active in his church and church community from an early age.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-times-reporter-church-groups/150206018/ |title= Complete Plans for First Rally of C. E. Groups |newspaper= Herald-Times-Reporter |date= June 19, 1933 |page= 4 |accessdate= June 27, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} He went to Carroll College in 1934.{{Cite web|url= https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS12725 |title= Schadeberg, Henry C. 1913 |website= Wisconsin Historical Society |accessdate= June 27, 2024 }} While in college, he began preaching at a Congregational church in East Troy, Wisconsin.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/waukesha-freeman-marriage-of-schadeberg/150219857/ |title= Ruth Hamilton to Become Bride of Rev. Schadeberg |newspaper= Waukesha Freeman |date= February 9, 1938 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} After completing his bachelor's degree in 1938, he became pastor serving three Methodist churches in eastern Walworth County, Wisconsin. He went on to attend Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois, where he earned his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1941.

After completing his second degree, he moved to northern Wisconsin, where he was pastor of the Methodist church in Oconto. After a year, he returned to southern Wisconsin, preaching in central Rock County.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-schadeberg/150233637/ |title= Evansville Pastor Goes to Oconto |newspaper= The Capital Times |date= September 1, 1942 |page= 7 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} In 1943, he was elected the first president of the Evansville Ministerial Association.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-schadeberg/150234017/ |title= Ministerial Group Elects Schadeberg |newspaper= Wisconsin State Journal |date= February 25, 1943 |page= 9 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

In the fall of 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve as a chaplain in World War II, and was commissioned as a lieutenant junior grade.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-schadeberg/150234188/ |title= Goes to Washington |newspaper= Wisconsin State Journal |date= August 3, 1943 |page= 7 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-schadeberg/150234349/ |title= Evansville Pastor is Navy Chaplain |newspaper= The Capital Times |date= September 5, 1943 |page= 6 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} He was initially assigned to chaplain to a group of African American sailors managing a naval ammunition depot in Virginia. He was deployed in the Summer of 1944 to the Pacific War with the cruiser USS Louisville (CA-28), and served with the first phase of the Philippines campaign. He returned to Wisconsin on shore leave in the Spring of 1945, but returned to the Louisville during the Volcano and Ryukyu Islands campaign. After V.J. Day, Schadeberg was appointed chaplain to Admiral George D. Murray in the Mariana Islands group. He was awarded a commendation in the Fall of 1945 and returned to the United States in December.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waukesha-county-freeman-schadeberg/150234983/ |title= Lt. Henry C. Schaedberg, USNR |newspaper= Waukesha County Freeman |date= August 28, 1945 |page= 2 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/burlington-free-press-schadeberg/150239592/ |title= Rev. Schadeberg Relates Experiences as Navy Chaplain |newspaper= Burlington Free Press |date= July 4, 1946 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

After the war, he began preaching at historic Plymouth Congregational Church in Burlington, Wisconsin, and became chaplain of the local American Legion post. He was formally installed as pastor of Plymouth Church in the Fall of 1946{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150241399/ |title= Pastor to be Installed at Youth Church |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= October 30, 1946 |page= 15 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} and also continued reserve duties as chaplain for the Burlington Civil Air Patrol.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150241650/ |title= Legion Chaplain Gives Address at Memorial Service |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= May 16, 1947 |page= 14 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} In addition to his normal pastoral duties, he was outspoken about political issues of the day. He spoke against racial prejudice that he had encountered through his service in Virginia,{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waukesha-county-freeman-schadeberg/150235213/ |title= Race Prejudice Hit by Speaker |newspaper= Waukesha County Freeman |date= March 7, 1946 |page= 9 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} and framed the Cold War competition as a moral crusade. He frequently gave speeches about "Americanism" and other patriotic ideas which later framed his political philosophy.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/herald-times-reporter-schadeberg/150243142/ |title= Pastor Hits at U.S. Attitude in Crisis |newspaper= Two Rivers Reporter |date= June 1, 1951 |page= 9 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

In 1952, he was formally recalled to active duty in the Navy due to the Korean War.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/burlington-free-press-schadeberg/150244232/ |title= Rev. Schadeberg Receives Orders to Active Duty |newspaper= Burlington Free Press |date= January 15, 1952 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} After re-training, he was assigned as senior chaplain at United States Naval Training Center Bainbridge, in Maryland, where he was promoted to lieutenant commander. His family joined him there shortly after his arrival. He remained in Maryland until the conclusion of his active duty service in September 1953.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150244848/ |title= The Chaplain Sends a Memo |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= February 6, 1953 |page= 19 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} He remained in the Navy Reserve until 1966, rising to the rank of captain.

In 1957, he was appointed chairman of the local committee to direct community efforts to integrate the staff and personnel of the planned R.I. Bong Air Force Base into Burlington society. The base, however, was never completed.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-bong-afb/150246056/ |title= Jet Base Committee Will Meet on Thursday |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= March 4, 1957 |page= 17 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Schadeberg remained active in the American Legion and continued blending patriotic messages with his pastoral duties. Later in 1957, he was elected moderator of the Milwaukee Association of Congregational Ministers,{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150246510/ |title= Burlington Pastor Elected to Post |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= October 1, 1957 |page= 18 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} and the next year became president of the Burlington chapter of Rotary International.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150247348/ |title= Rotary Installs New President |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= July 8, 1958 |page= 15 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

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In the Fall of 1959, Schadeberg announced he would run for Congress, seeking the Republican Party nomination to challenge incumbent Democrat Gerald T. Flynn in Wisconsin's 1st congressional district. Republicans were widely expected to win the seat; Flynn was in his first term and had won a very narrow victory in the 1958 Democratic wave election after Republicans had held the 1st congressional district almost continuously since the founding of the party.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-schadeberg-congress/150247749/ |title= Pastor Will Seek Flynn's Post in '60 |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= October 1, 1959 |page= 12 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

Schadeberg first faced a contested Republican primary against attorneys Richard Harvey Jr. and Edward Zahn Jr. Zahn was also a former assistant to James P. Mitchell in the Eisenhower administration.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-zahn/150248408/ |title= Zahn Will Seek 1st District Post |newspaper= Oshkosh Northwestern |date= January 11, 1960 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Zahn and Harvey both criticized Schadeberg for lacking understanding of law and congressional process, but Schadeberg described that as an asset and suggested government didn't need more professional politicians. Schadeberg prevailed with 47% of the vote, assisted by a large volunteer campaign organization.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-schadeberg-nomin/150249026/ |title= Rev. Schadeberg Gets 'Fresh' Election Help |newspaper= Wisconsin State Journal |date= September 18, 1960 |page= 22 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{Cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/5BZZBS2FDP3LV8O |title= The Wisconsin Blue Book 1962 |year= 1962 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Library |editor-last1= Toepel |editor-first1= M. G. |editor-last2= Theobald |editor-first2= H. Rupert |chapter= Wisconsin Elections |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A5BZZBS2FDP3LV8O/full/AGJWCAYF25RSYN8R 789], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A5BZZBS2FDP3LV8O/full/AZE7IUAJL75UDJ8T 865] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }} In the general election, Schadeberg asserted his belief in small government and attacked the welfare state as "creeping socialism".{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150251386/ |title= Schadeberg: The Man, The Candidate, His Political Philosophy |first= James E. |last= O'Brien |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= September 18, 1960 |page= 9 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Schadeberg won the election with 53% of the vote, unseating Flynn.

In the 87th Congress, Schadeberg quickly aligned himself with the conservative faction of Republicans and Dixiecrats.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150276068/ |title= Schadeberg Voted 100% With Conservative Coalition |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= October 31, 1961 |page= 10 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Throughout the term he frequently wrote or spoke in Wisconsin with fiery attacks on socialism, encouraging voters to elect more conservatives.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150298697/ |title= Elect Conservatives to Halt Socialism, Schadeberg Says |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= March 12, 1962 |page= 4 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} He was assigned to the House Un-American Activities Committee and the House Veterans' Affairs Committee.{{Cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/5BZZBS2FDP3LV8O |title= The Wisconsin Blue Book 1962 |year= 1962 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Library |editor-last1= Toepel |editor-first1= M. G. |editor-last2= Theobald |editor-first2= H. Rupert |chapter= Biographies |page= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A5BZZBS2FDP3LV8O/full/A23F637GUK3Y7Z8Y 13] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }} By 1961, the House Un-American Activities Committee had become a political lightning rod due after the Hollywood blacklist, the downfall of Joe McCarthy, and a recent police riot at a committee hearing held at San Francisco City Hall. There were calls to abolish the committee in 1961, which Schadeberg rejected, impugning the patriotism of those who would call for the committee's discontinuation.{{cite news|url =https://www.newspapers.com/article/wisconsin-state-journal-schadeberg/150275236/ |title= Schadeberg Hailed on Probe Unit's Defense |first= Llewellyn |last= Roberts |newspaper= Wisconsin State Journal |date= February 18, 1961 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 28, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} In the 1962 election, Schadeberg faced a rematch with Gerald Flynn, who accused Schadeberg of blocking civil rights legislation with his conservative allies.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-schadeberg/150299671/ |title= Flynn Hits Schadeberg |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= March 30, 1962 |page= 9 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com}} Schadeberg prevailed again by a similar margin.{{cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/XF6R5VAIXPXFS8Y |title= The Wisconsin Blue Book 1964 |year= 1964 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |editor-last1= Theobald |editor-first1= H. Rupert |chapter= Elections in Wisconsin |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AXF6R5VAIXPXFS8Y/full/ARR6GYH2GAQN6A9E 713], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AXF6R5VAIXPXFS8Y/full/A2TNDV6Q2U4MT284 761] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }}

During the 88th Congress, Schadeberg voted against the Clean Air Act.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-clean-air-vote/150306266/ |title= Two From State Vote Against 'Clean Air' Bill |newspaper= Oshkosh Northwestern |date= July 25, 1963 |page= 4 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} And, although he publicly expressed disagreements with parts of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, he ultimately voted in favor.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-civil-rights/150306185/ |title= Our Congressman Voted for It |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= February 13, 1964 |page= 10 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }}

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In 1963, the 76th Wisconsin Legislature passed a congressional redistricting act. The new map made only one change to Schadeberg's congressional district, but it was significant for his election chances—Green County was entirely removed from the district. At the time, Green County was described as a bank of reliable Republican votes.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/manitowoc-herald-times-redistricting/150302071/ |title= Gov. Nelson Vetoes Second GOP Reapportionment Plan |newspaper= Manitowoc Herald-Times |date= July 17, 1962 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-redistricting/150305618/ |title= Says Reapportionment Against Schadeberg |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= October 23, 1963 |page= 27 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Later that year, Schadeberg was urged by the Wisconsin Young Republicans to run for United States Senate in 1964 against incumbent Democrat William Proxmire, but he ultimately chose to run for re-election instead.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-oshkosh-northwestern-schadeberg/150305416/ |title= Schadeberg Urged to Enter Senate Contest |newspaper= Oshkosh Northwestern |date= December 10, 1963 |page= 2 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} In the 1964 general election, he faced Racine state senator Lynn E. Stalbaum. Stalbaum, running as a moderate, attacked Schadeberg for blanket opposition to most of the agenda of presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and often attempted to link him to the Republican presidential nominee that year, Arizona U.S. senator Barry Goldwater.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-schadeberg-re-elect/150306859/ |title= Schadeberg says record 'positive' |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= October 29, 1964 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }}{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-stalbaum-congress/150307150/ |title= Stalbaum classes himself 'moderately liberal' |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= October 29, 1964 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} The 1964 election was a landslide against Goldwater and Republican incumbents; Stalbaum defeated Schadeberg with 51.5% of the vote, roughly 5,500 votes ahead of Schadeberg.{{cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/NICGVB65P4ZNO8M |title= The Wisconsin Blue Book 1966 |year= 1966 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |editor-last1= Theobald |editor-first1= H. Rupert |chapter= Elections in Wisconsin |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ANICGVB65P4ZNO8M/full/AHF4CKVSPVH5WI9C 734], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ANICGVB65P4ZNO8M/full/AHU3UOM2LD77WT9B 752] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }}

After leaving office, Schadeberg immediately organized a lobbying and congressional affairs office, called Research and Public Affairs Services, Inc.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/janesville-daily-gazette-schadeberg/150308342/ |title= Schadeberg Opening Research Office |newspaper= Janesville Daily Gazette |date= April 14, 1965 |page= 8 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} He continued to make strident anti-communist speeches in the district, but attempted to moderate his public image.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-schadeberg/150307947/ |title= Red threat gains, Schadeberg warns |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= May 1, 1965 |page= 7 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waukesha-county-freeman-schadeberg/150308032/ |title= Schadeberg Believes Liberals Should be Heard, Respected |first= Ivan |last= Kaste |newspaper= Waukesha County Freeman |date= October 19, 1965 |page= 12 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} He did not initially commit to running again, but actively warned other Republicans away from entering the primary.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/janesville-daily-gazette-schadeberg/150308179/ |title= Schadeberg's Boast: 'Borg Can't Beat Me' |newspaper= Janesville Daily Gazette |date= December 16, 1965 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Schadeberg officially entered the race in March 1966, and faced no opposition in the primary.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg/150311063/ |title= Schadeberg to Seek Return to Congressional Seat |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= March 23, 1966 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}{{cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/W5GGNB5NK26Z38S |title= The Wisconsin Blue Book 1968 |year= 1968 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |editor-last1= Theobald |editor-first1= H. Rupert |editor-last2= Robbins |editor-first2= Patricia V. |chapter= Elections in Wisconsin |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AW5GGNB5NK26Z38S/full/AQVIL4ZYYJZBO29B 706], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/AW5GGNB5NK26Z38S/full/AYUUOALRQP6LVA8G 721] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }} Schadeberg received early support from Republican House minority leader Gerald Ford, and began attacking congressional Democrats for increased spending, "rubber stamping" Johnson's agenda, and mishandling of the Vietnam War.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/janesville-daily-gazette-schadeberg/150312211/ |title= Ford, Schadeberg Blast Dems in Speeches Here |first= Steve |last= Buggs |newspaper= Janesville Daily Gazette |date= April 23, 1966 |page= 1 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} White backlash against the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which Stalbaum voted for, was also a significant motivating issue in the campaign, despite the fact that Schadeberg also indicated he would have voted for the law. The 1966 rematch was another very close election, with Schadeberg prevailing with 51% of the vote.

Stalbaum returned for another rematch in 1968 resulting in a similarly close election; Schadeberg won his fourth term.{{cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/63MVAJVDHMHFW9E |title= The State of Wisconsin Blue Book 1970 |year= 1970 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |editor-last1= Theobald |editor-first1= H. Rupert |editor-last2= Robbins |editor-first2= Patricia V. |chapter= Elections in Wisconsin |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A63MVAJVDHMHFW9E/full/APL2ANWUYRCLX48Y 797], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A63MVAJVDHMHFW9E/full/ALPCDEQYEIJEI385 812] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }} Following the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Schadeberg infamously blamed urban rioting on foreign communist infiltration.

In 1970, however, Republicans early identified Schadeberg as facing a difficult re-election. Yale-educated economics professor Les Aspin emerged as his general election opponent, after narrowly defeating environmentalist Doug La Follette and former congressman Gerald Flynn in the Democratic primary. This was Aspin's second run for elected office after serving as a campaign manager and legislative staffer to U.S. Senator William Proxmire, as an aide to the Council of Economic Advisers under Kennedy, and as an appointee in the Department of Defense under Johnson. Aspin was a vigorous campaigner and a fiscal conservative, and demonstrated a mastery of foreign policy and military issues.{{Cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/kenosha-news-schadeberg-aspin/150320563/ |title= Congressional race highlights scene |newspaper= Kenosha News |date= October 21, 1970 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} But Aspin focused his message on the economy and inflation challenges, attacking the Nixon administration for mismanaging the economy.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-capital-times-schadeberg-aspin/150330061/ |title= Schadeberg, Aspin Battle on Economy, Law and Order in 'Swing' 1st District |first= Jeff |last= Smoller |newspaper= The Capital Times |date= October 26, 1970 |page= 36 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via=Newspapers.com }} Aspin, who was 25 years younger than Schadeberg, also emphasized a message of new leadership and new ideas.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-aspin-campaign/150330407/ |title= Sargent Shriver Speaks for Aspin |first= Sean |last= Devlin |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= October 23, 1970 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Schadeberg doubled down on law and order rhetoric and traditional values, but avoided engaging on other issues.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-times-schadeberg-aspin/150330631/ |title= Candidates--What They're Doing, Saying |newspaper= Racine Journal Times |date= October 31, 1970 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} Aspin won the election with nearly 61% of the vote—a lopsided victory in the normally competitive district.{{cite report|url= https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/4QZIH6JIJYFLR8R |title= The State of Wisconsin Blue Book 1971 |year= 1971 |publisher= Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau |editor-last1= Theobald |editor-first1= H. Rupert |editor-last2= Robbins |editor-first2= Patricia V. |chapter= Elections in Wisconsin |pages= [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A4QZIH6JIJYFLR8R/full/A2SD4HP2I3XRDB8F 296], [https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/A4QZIH6JIJYFLR8R/full/ANYMFSA4Q6DXRY8J 312] |accessdate= June 28, 2024 }}

After leaving Congress, Schadeberg worked as a pastor for five years in Greenville, Michigan, before retiring to a farm in Rockbridge Baths, Virginia. He died of natural causes at his home, there, on December 11, 1985.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-roanoke-times-obituary-for-henry-car/150205214/ |title= Ex-Wis. congressman dies in Rockbridge |newspaper= The Roanoke Times |date= December 12, 1985 |page= 79 |accessdate= June 27, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

Henry Schadeberg was the youngest of nine children born to George Schadeberg and his wife Rosa Clara ({{nee}} Brockhoff). George Schadeberg was a masonry contractor and served seven years on the Manitowoc school board and 17 years on the county board of supervisors. He also served on the county board of appeals and served as an undersheriff and justice of the peace.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/manitowoc-herald-times-obituary-for-geor/150332399/ |title= G. Schadeberg Dies; Served School Board |newspaper= Manitowoc Herald-Times |date= December 10, 1964 |page= 23 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} All four of Henry's grandparents were German American immigrants.

Henry Schadeberg married Ruth Eleanor Hamilton, of Waukesha, on June 18, 1938. Ruth was also a Carroll College graduate and, during college, was president of the national society of phrateres. She subsequently worked as a teacher and was active in the American Association of University Women.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-waukesha-county-freeman-hamilton-sch/150135993/ |title= Ruth Hamilton, Waukesha Teacher, Weds Rev. Henry Schadeberg, Youthful Minister |newspaper= Waukesha County Freeman |date= July 18, 1938 |page= 5 |accessdate= June 26, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }} They had four children and were married for 47 years before Henry's death in 1985.{{cite news|url= https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lake-geneva-regional-news-obituary-f/150330984/ |title= Former Congressman Dies |newspaper= Lake Geneva Regional News |date= December 19, 1985 |page= 4 |accessdate= June 29, 2024 |via= Newspapers.com }}

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