Nickel, Heinrich J. (1873-1928)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1928 Nov 29 p. 7

Birth date: 1873 Oct 29

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1928 Nov 7 p. 1

H. J. NICKEL OF HILLSBORO MEETS TRAGIC DEATH FRIDAY

H. J. Nickel, a member of the Bruderthal Church northeast of Hillsboro, met a most tragic death last Friday when he was gored by a bull in a corral adjacent to the barn on his farm. His mangled body was found by members of the family at about 5:00 P. M. No additional details of the tragedy have been learned here yet. It appears however that the enraged bull attacked Mr. nickel when he entered the corral to look after feed for the stock.

Mr. Nickel was a progressive farmer, well-beloved by all in his community. He was Superintendent of the Sunday school of the Bruderthal Church and recently declined to accept a call to become a minister of the congregation. He was always actively interes4e in the work of the Chuch and of missions. He was secretary of the board of the Hillsboro Bible Academy. His wife is a sister of Missionary P. W. Penner of India. Mr. Nickel leaves his widow, a son, and three daughters to mourn his early and tragic death. He was 55 years old being born Oct. 29 1873. He has many friends and relatives who mourn his death.

Funeral services will be held at the Bruderthal church Thursday, Nov. 8, at 1:30 P. M. Many Newton people will attend the funeral.

The Mennonite obituary: 1928 Nov 14 p. 8

Henry J. Nickel

Henry J. Nickel was born October 29, 1873 in the village of Hamberg, South Russia. He was the youngest of five children in the family.

On August 1, 1874, his parents, John Nickel, left their old home in Russia and migrated to America to find and build a new home. September 9, of the same year, they arrived in Peabody, Kansas, where they were welcomed by Elder Wm. Ewert Sr. The family settled on the place where Henry J. Nickel has since resided.

He recieved [sic] his education in the Brudertal public school. Later on, from 1900-1901 he attended the Hillsboro Preparatory School for about four months. This school was then under the leadership of Rev. H. D. Penner.

On June 25, 1892 he was baptized upon his confession of faith, that Jesus Christ was his personal Savior. The baptism was performed by Elder Wm. J. Ewert. Upon his baptism he was admitted a member into the Brudertal Church, where he remained faithful until his death.

October 30, 1901 he was united in marriage to Sara Penner. This marriage was blessed with four children, one son and three daughters.

October 30, 1926 he and his wife, children, relatives and a host of friends, had the pleasure of celebrating their silver wedding.

He was an ardent and enthusiastic worker on all church affairs being Sunday School teacher for 22 years and Superintendent for 5 years, where he worked with all his heart. As choir leader he had very few that would excell {sic] him in faithfulness and ability.

On Friday, November 2, about 5 P. M. he was called to the great beyond through a tragic death. He reached the age of 55 years and 4 days.

He leaves to mourn his wife, 4 children, 2breothers and a host of relatives and friends.

Safe in the arms of Jesus
Safe on his gentle breast
There by his love o'er shaded
Sweeetly his soul shall rest.