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Rempel, A. A. (1880-1952)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1952 Aug 21 p. 10

Birth date: 1880

text of obituary:

Pioneer Farmer of Altona District Died

SERVICES FOR A. A. REMPEL HELD AT BERGTHALER CHURCH

Altona, Manitoba. — Death claimed one of the pioneer farmers of the Altona district with the passing here of A. A. Rempel, 72. Funeral services were held at the Altona Bergthaler church on Aug. 8 with Rev. J. W. Schmidt in charge, assisted by Rev. P. P. Kehler.

Mr. Rempel, well known retired farmer here, was born in the East Reserve and came to the village of Old Altona as a child. He farmed there until his retirement eight years ago and also served on the school board.

He is survived by his second wife, the former Margaret Hiebert, a daughter, Mrs. David Kehler of Altona, six grandsons, and three sisters.