Kliewer, Herman J. (1912-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Jul 7 p. 6

Birth date: 1912 Oct 16

text of obituary:

Farmer Killed When Struck by Lightning

HIT WHILE DRIVING TRACTOR NEAR AURORA, NEB. FARM HOME

Henderson, Nebraska. — A 47-year-old farmer of this community was instantly killed by a bolt of lightning on Monday morning, June 27.

He was Herman J. Kliewer, who was struck while working his corn east of his farm home four and three-fourths miles southeast of Aurora. The bolt of lightning threw him clear of the go-dig, and the tractor traveled on into a shelter belt which stopped the machine.

The body was found by his 14-year-old son Richard son went to investigate when his father did not come home.

Memorial services were held on June 30. The deceased was a member of the Mennonite Brethren church here. The church sanctuary was filled to capacity for the service.

Surviving besides his son Richard are Mrs. Kliewer, a pre-school son Ardean, and a married daughter, Mrs. Betty Lou Penner of Wichita, Kansas.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Aug 18 p. 8

text of obituary:

HERMAN J. KLIEWER

Herman J. Kliewer, son of Peter J. and Susanna Buller Kliewer, was born Oct. 16, 1912, in the family home north of Henderson, Nebr. He received his elementary training and two years of secondary education in schools in York County, Nebr.

Upon his confession of faith in Christ as his Saviour he was baptized Aug. 7, 1932, and received into the Mennonite Brethren Church at Henderson.

He was united in marriage to Verna Regier Aug. 23, 1936. Two sons and one daughter were born to this union.

Mr. Kliewer was a farmer by occupation. He found great enjoyment in his daily toil and performed his labors conscientiously and efficiently.

He was a very devoted husband and father. As head of the home he relied on the Word of God as his guide. In his daily life he manifested a profound faith in God. It was his concern to live worthy of the Lord and to teach his family to fear God and to serve Him. His family circle was a great source of delight to him. He cherished very highly the visits with his married daughter, his son-in-law and his grand-daughter. Of special significance was the last visit with his children the day before his passing.

Mr. Kliewer was highly esteemed by a large host of friends and acquaintances. He was noted for his kindness and honesty in all relationships; and those who entered his home invariable experienced a warm, friendly welcome and sincere Christian hospitality.

The Lord in His unsearchable wisdom called him to his heavenly home in the prime of life. While working in the field on Monday morning, June 27, he was struck by lightning. He departed this life very suddenly at the age of 47 years. Thus he became the first to follow his parents in death.

Mourning his sudden and early departure are: His sorrowing widow, Mrs. Verna Kliewer; two sons, Richard and Ardean of the home; one son-in-law and one daughter, John and Betty Lou Penner, Wichita, Kan.; one granddaughter, three brothers; John P. Henderson, Rev. Henry B., Hillsboro, Kan., Menno, Hampton, Nebr.; two sisters, Mary, Hillsboro, Kan., and Mrs. Hannah Regier, Aurora, Nebr.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother.