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Thiessen, D. D. (1891-1927)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Feb 16 p. 3
Birth date: 1891 Dec 17
text of obituary:
D. D. THIESSEN DIES WHILE HAULING HAY
Inman, Kan. — This community was saddened last Thursday noon, Feb. 11, when the news spread that D. D. Thiessen had died suddenly. Just before noon on that day he had gone to the field after a load of hay.
The horses came home with the load of hay and upon investigation Mr. Thiessen was found dead in the wagon.
Mr. Thiessen was subject to convulsions and this was the cause of his death. When but a child, he was bothered with cramps, but this condition became very much improved. About seven years ago he was again attacked by crmaps and convulsins came from time to time. The past ten months he was only slightly bothered by them. — Inman Review.
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Mar 2 p. 4
text of obituary:
Mr. Thiessen was born Dec. 17, 1891, near Buhler, Kansas. He was converted during the winter of 1909, baptized on his faith on January 2, 1910, and received into the Zoar Church. He remained a faithful member of his Church until his death. On June 27, 1915, he was united in marriage to Anna Dick. This union was blessed with one son and two daughters. Their married life was a duration of 11 years, 7 months and 7 days.
He was a converted Christian for 15 years. During this time he tried to serve his master faithfully and thru his mercy he could follow the straight and narrow path.
He reached the age of 35 years, 1 month and 27 days. he leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 8 children, his mother, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, an aged father-in-law and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held in the Zoar Church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. John Esau officiated and was assisted by Rev. I. I. Friesen and Rev. P. H. Block. The Church choir under the leadership of Jacob J. Klassen sang a number of selections. The remains were laid to rest in the Zoar cemetery. Rev. Cor. Thiessen conducted short services at the grave. — Inman Review.
