Luther, Robert M. (1873-1954)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Mar 11 p. 1

Birth date: 1873

text of obituary:

RETIRED TEACHER AND FARMER CALLED BY DEATH IN FLORIDA

Johnstown, Pa. — A large number of friends attended funeral services at the Weaver Mennonite church here for Robert M. Luther, 81, well known retired teacher and farmer who died unexpectedly Feb. 2 at Sarasota, Fla. The services were conducted by Harold E. Thomas, Sanford Shetler, A. J. Metzler and Aldus Wingard.

Mr. Luther was the first school teacher in the Geistown community near here, served as Richland Township assessor for 16 years and was also a school director for a number of years. He taught Bible classes at the Weaver church for more than 20 years.

He and Mrs. Luther, the former Ella Weaver, observed their 61st wedding anniversary on Christmas day in Sarasota. She survives, with their 10 children, 34 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.