Siebert, Abraham (1894-1958)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary:1959 Jan 8 p. 8

Birth date: 1894 Jul 24

text of obituary:

ABRAHAM SIEBERT

Abraham Siebert, my beloved father, was born at Inman, Kan. on July 24, 1894.

As a babe his mother dedicated him to the Lord. He accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior and Lord at an early age. Not long there after, he dedicated his life to the Lord's service. Throughout his entire life, this was felt by all who came in contact with him. He had but one aim and that was to serve his Lord and Master.

He was baptized on his confession of faith at the age of 14 and became a member of the Zoar K. M. B Church at Inman, Kan. Throughout his whole life he never doubted his salvation. At the Zoar church he was active in both the Sunday school and the youth organization.

He attended the Zoar Bible Academy in Inman. Later he attended the Winkler Bible School at Winkler, Manitoba.

In his early twenties he went with his parents to Canada, where they settled in the Herbert district in Saskatchewan. Here he became a member of the M. B. church at Main Centre and was very active in the Sunday school. For many years as well he was president of the Christian Endeavor society. He also served the congregations at Goultown and Capeland.

On Nov. 27, 1919, he took his marriage vows with his beloved wife, nee Lena Schroeder, who was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 26, 1951. This marriage lasted for 32 years. The happy couple settled on a farm six miles from Main Centre and later moved to a farm one mile from Main Centre. Here he resided until the day of his home-calling. Their marriage was blessed with two children, one of which was still-born. During these years, many were the testimonies he gave in both word and deed.

In June 1958 he was elected leader of the M. B. church at Main Centre, Sask. His only aim as leader of the church was that there might be greater love among the members of his congregation and that the church might be a greater lighthouse in the community. Many were the hours that he spent on his knees in prayer for the congregation.

On Nov. 27, 1958, the Lord called him from his work to his heavenly abode at the age of 64 years. His death was caused by a heart attack. It came quietly and without any pain. He was found by his daughter, Esther, sitting in his favorite armchair. His Bible and sermon booklet were lying beside him in the midst of preparations. Never in his whole life did he spend a day in the hospital because of illness.

He leaves to mourn his early departure his daughter, Esther. He very wonderfully filled the place of both father and mother for the last six years. He always had a cheerful smile even though the storms of life blew harshly, and his Christian walk was an example and great inspiration to me. I cannot sorrow for I know he is with mother and our wonderful Savior and Lord, whom he served so faithfully. — Esther L. Siebert.