Reimer, Henry A. (1884-1959)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Aug 6 p. 6

Birth date: 1884 Feb 4

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— Henry A. Reimer, 75, who resided west of Goessel, died Sunday at the Bethesda hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday forenoon at the Goessel Mennonite church, with Rev. P. A. Wedel and Rev. Ed. R. Stucky officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Reimer were in the process of building a new home in Goessel at the time of his death. Surviving are Mrs. Reimer, the former Agatha Unrau; three sons, Herbert W. of Goessel, Clarence of Wichita and Allen of Hyattsville, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Orlando Richert of Hillsboro and Mrs. Raymond Unruh of Galva; two brothers, Gustav of Newton and Bernhard of Canton; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Loewen of Newton; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Aug 20 p. 8

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HENRY A. REIMER

Henry A. Reimer, son of Abram W. and Maria Schroeder Reimer, was born on a farm southeast of Canton, Kan. on Feb. 4, 1884. On May 13, 1908 he was united in Marriage to Agatha Unrau. Together they shared the common experiences of life for 51 years. They were blessed with the birth of three sons and two daughters.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Agatha, and the following children: Esther, Mrs. Orlando Richert and husband of rural Hillsboro; Herbert, and his wife Dora of Goessel; Clarence and his wife Bonnie of Wichita; Stella, Mrs. Raymound [sic Raymond] Unruh and husband of Galva; and Allen of Hyattsville, Md. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, one great-grandson, two brothers, Gustav of Newton and Bernard of Canton; one sister, Mrs. J. B. Loewen of Newton; and many relatives, neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Abram, Aaron and John.

He was active in community affairs. For nearly 15 years he served on the school board of the South Bloomfield school and as clerk for Meridian township for many years.

He was also interested in the work of the church. On June 11, 1905 he made his confession of faith and was baptized by Rev. Peter Balzer in the Alexanderwhol [sic Alexanderwohl] church. Later he united with the Goessel Mennonite church, of which he was a charter member. Here he actively served until his death.

A major highlight of his life was the planning and celebration of the golden wedding anniversary which was observed one year ago last May.

He loved his family dearly and will be remembered as a good provider and jolly father. His children, grandchildren, and the one great-grandchildren [sic] were a source of delight to him.

On the afternoon of May 15, 1958, he was busy at work when he suffered a severe stroke which partially paralyzed him. He slowly regained some of his strength, but since then he had been in failing health. This summer he underwent two major surgeries from which he partially recovered, but Aug. 1 he became severely ill and was taken to the Bethesda hospital, where he passed on to his eternal home on Sunday noon, Aug. 2. He reached the age of 75 years, five months, and 29 days.

During the long days of his illness he was often discouraged and distressed, yet he was submissive to the Almighty God.

Funeral services were held in the Miller Funeral home and the Goessel Mennonite church on Aug. 5, in charge of Rev. P. A. Wedel and Rev. Ed Stucky. Interment was made in the Goessel church cemetery.

The Mennonite obituary: 1959 Oct 20 p. 655