Bachmann, Henry A. (1868-1920)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1920 Aug 26 p. 6

Birth date: 1868 Mar 1

Date of Death: 1920 August 5, California

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The Mennonite obituary: 1920 Sep 2 p. 5

text of obituary:

Bachmann. — Died at Woodlake, Cal., on August 5, Rev. H. A. Bachmann, at the age 52 years, 5 months and 4 days. Brother Bachmann was born on March 1, 1868, at Summerfield, Ill. He lost his mother when he was but two years of age and at the age of 6 came with his father to Kansas. On April 27, 1884, he was baptized upon confession of faith and was received into the fellowship of the Mennonite church at Christian, Kan. In 1890 he entered the Fortbildungsschule at Halstead, Kansas, where he studied for two years and after this continued his studies at Bethel College for 3 years. After graduating he accepted a position as teacher at Mountain Lake, Minn. When the term of teaching was finished, he attended the Moody Bible Institute at Chicago and afterward became pastor of the church at Butterfield, Minn. Following an invitation he visited the Pacific District Conference in 1889 and became pastor of the church at Dallas, Ore. On the 6th of June 1900 he united in marriage with Emma Krehbiel of Iowa. In the following year he accepted a position as teacher in the academy at Mountain Lake, Minn., and after 2 years accepted the position as professor in Freeman College, South Dakota. Here he labored as teacher and preacher for 12 years, when on account of failing health he moved to Woodlake, Cal., where he has since resided. At times he was so much improved that there was hope that the mild California climate would restore his health, but when last spring he took the influenza, he realized that it would cause his death and was resigned to God’s will.

The funeral service was held at the Reedley church, August 9th. Bro. W. P. Neufeld spoke words of comfort in German and Bro. H. J. Krehbiel spoke in English. He leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, 2 daughters, 1 son, his step-mother, 5 brothers, 5 sisters, and many other relatives and friends, but we sorrow not as such that have no hope.

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Mennonite Year Book and Almanac obituary: 1921 p. 22

Text of obituary:

REV. H. A. BACHMAN

Rev. H. A. Bachman, was born at Summerfield, Ill., March 1, 1868, and died at Woodlake, California, August 5, 1920, aged 52 years, 5 months and 4 days.

Brother Bachman was but two years of age when he lost his mother by death, and at the age of six he came with his father to Kansas. At the age of sixteen he was baptized on confession of faith and admitted to the membership of the Christian Mennonite Church, Kansas. In 1890 he entered the "Fortbildungs Schule," at Halstead, Kansas, where he studied for two years and then continued his studies at Bethel College for three years. After graduating he accepted a position as teacher at Mountain Lake, Minn. When his term of teaching had ended he attended the Moody Bible Institute at Chicago and afterwards became the pastor of the church at Butterfield, Minn. Following an invitation he visited the Pacific District Conference in 1899 and became the pastor of the church at Dallas, Oregon. On June 6, 1900 he united in marriage with Miss Emma Krehbiel, of Iowa. In the following year he accepted a position in the Academy at Mountain Lake, Minn., and two years later he accepted a position as professor in Freeman College, South Dakota. Here he labored as teacher and preacher for twelve years, when on account of failing health he moved to Woodlake, California, where he has resided since. At times he was so much improved that there was hope that the mild climate of California would restore his health, but when last Spring he suffered from the Influenza he realized that this would cause his death. He was fully resigned to the will of God.

Funeral services were held in the Reedley church on August 9, conducted by the brethren, Rev. H. J. Krehbiel and Rev. W. P. Neufeld. The widow and three children, besides five brothers and five sisters and his step-mother survive; also a host of other friends and relatives. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord."

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MLA Personal Photos Collection

Biographical note:
Summerfield, Illinois
Son of Daniel and Barbara (Berger) Bachmann (wife 1)
Married Emma H. Krehbiel 1900 June 6, Paso Robles, California
Teacher, Minister -- Minnesota, Oregon, South Dakota

Bethel alumni note:
Bethel Academy 1897

Photo holdings:
Individual -- 1897 Newton, Kansas (2 copies)
Individual -- Mt. Lake, Minn. (2 copies)
Individual -- Mt. Lake, Minn. (2 copies)
Individual
Individual (small)
Individual (screen print)
With group (2 copies)
See John J. Franz for group photo
See Peter J. Friesen for group photo

Sources:
MYB & A 1921, p. 22
Alumni card
Bd Ms, 138 (First, Moundridge) p. 80
Dan J. Ewy (verbal) 1991