Maendel, Joseph (d. 1978)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 26 Oct 1978 p. 10

Birth date: 1934

text of obituary:

Aged Hutterite Leader Dies in North Dakota

Fordville, N.D. — Joseph Maendel recognized as one of the more progressive leaders of the Hutterites, died at Forest River colony at Fordville Oct. 9. a large crowd of persons from the U.S. and Canada was present at his funeral.

Maendel, born at Rosedale, S.D. and well-known in the Freeman area, recognized all Christians as “brethren.”