Neuenschwander, Carrie A. Lehman (1921-1986)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 8 Jan 1987 p. 11

Birth date: 1921

text of obituary:

CARRIE A. NEUENSCHWANDER

Carrie A. Neuenschwander was born near Kidron, Ohio, to Silas C. and Bertha Nussbaum Lehman on Dec. 3, 1921. She died Nov. 6, 1986, at Brenn-Field Nursing Center. Orrville, after being in a coma for more than three years.

At a young age she committed her life to the Lord. She lived out her commitment by being involved in her church as well as serving Him in day to day contacts with people. Her radiant smile always expressed warmth and caring to anyone she met.

She grew up on a farm. but willingly changed those interests when she married. On May 2, 1942, she married Pau1 A. Neuenschwander. They lived in Kidron most of their married life. Together they put much of their energies into Kidron Electric, Inc. She spent many hours cleaning, running errands and doing secretarial work for the company.

For about 10 years during the 1950s and early 1960s she and her husband traveled for several months each year with Christian Laymen's Tent Evangelistic Association. This experience gave her a lifetime of cherished friends.

On Sept. 12, 1983, she fainted in her kitchen and struck her head on the edge of a countertop. She underwent brain surgery twice, but never regained consciousness. She spent six months in hospitals and then was moved to Brenn-Field Nursing center.

She was a member of Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, where she was active in WMSC and homemakers prior to her accident. She was also a quilter.

She is survived by her husband, Paul; four daughters, Kathleen (Mrs. Glenn) Zendt of Staunton, Va., Norma (Mrs, Olen) Burkholder of Dayton, Va., and Shirley (Mrs. Vern) Hochstetler and Janet (Mrs. Vern) Hostetler, both of Kidron; two sons, Ken of Kidron and Art of Apple Creek; 14 grandchildren; and three sisters, Idella Geiser, Bessie (Mrs. Willis L.) Nussbaum and Mary Lehman, all of the Apple Creek area. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sylvan.

Graveside and memorial services were held Nov. 9, 1986, at Sonnenberg Mennonite Church, with David Gerber and Delvin Nussbaum officiating.