Koehn, Dan B. (1902-1958)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Apr 10 p. 6

Birth date: 1902 Jan 7

text of obituary:

— Funeral services were held at the Eden Mennonite Church near Burns on Tuesday afternoon for Dan B. Koehn, 56, who was killed last Friday in an accident at the farm home near Burns. He was doing some work on his car when a bumper jack slipped and the vehicle dropped on him. Min. Norman Eicher, the pastor, officiated at the funeral. Mr. Koehn is survived by his wife, the former Lena Schmidt; two sons; a daughter, Mrs. Lewis Koehn of Newton; his mother, Mrs. Ida Koehn of Galva, and a number of brothers and sisters.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 May 22 p. 8

text of obituary:

DAN B. KOEHN

My beloved companion and our dear father, Dan B. Koehn, son of Benjamin H. A. and Ida (Unruh) Koehn, was born Jan. 7, 1902, near Moundridge, Kan. and passed away April 4,1958, on his farm near Burns, Kan. He reached the age of 56 years, two months, and 27 days.

He received his education and grew to manhood in the Galva communiay [sic], and in 1939 moved on a farm near Burns, Kan. where he lived until his death.

In 1925 he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized upon the confession of faith Feb. 2, and was added to the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, remaining faithful to the end.

He was united in marriage to Lena Schmidt of Carnegie, Okla. on Aug. 5, 1928. This union was blessed with three children. They shared joys and sorrows of life for 29 years, seven months and 29 days.

Father was of a quiet disposition but his kindness and love found expression in deeds as well as in words. He often remarked, when the children had visited the home and had again left for their respective homes, how hard it was to see them leave. His deepest concern was that we could all be reunited in heaven.

During the recent revival meetings he experienced a deeper consecration, expressing greater concern and love for his family. From his expressions and conduct we believe he was in the Grace of God and ready to meet his Savior.

He enjoyed good health most of his life with the exception of a hearing handicap which caused him much grief and loneliness. On the morning of April 4 he undertook a small repair job underneath the family car, when the support suddenly gave way and he was instantly crushed to death.

He leaves to mourn his unexpected departure his sorrowing companion; two sons, Clyde of Hume, Mo. and Melvin of Horton, Mo.; one daughter, Arleeta [sic Arletta] (Mrs. Lewie [sic Lewis] Koehn) on Newton, Kan.; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; two grandchildren; his mother; six brothers, Pete of Burns, John, Tobias, Jonas, and Edwin of Galva, Vivian of Engalls [sic Ingalls], Kan.; four sisters, Mary of the home, Alice (Mrs. Alfred Decker) of DeRidder, La., Susie (Mrs. Murphy Unruh) and Della (Mrs. Harvey T. Koehn) of Galva; uncles, and aunts and many other relatives and friends. His father preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held in the Eden Mennonite Church on Tuesday, April 8, at 2:00 p. m. Bro Norman Eicher and Bro. Milford Wenger of Hesston had charge of the services. Bro. Wenger spoke comforting words from Ecc. 9:11-12, Isa. 55:8-9, Mark 13:33-37 and I Cor. 7:29. Interment was made in the church cemetery. — Mother and Children.