Thiessen, Nikolai (1906-1999)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Mar 3 p.26

Birth date: 1906 Jun 10

text of obituary:

NIKOLAI THIESSEN

Nikolai (Nick) Thiessen of Winnipeg passed away Dec. 12. He was born June 10, 1906 in Muntau, Russia. In 1924 the family immigrated to Canada, settling in Baie St. Paul, Man. In 1931 he attended Winkler (Man.) Bible School. In 1935 he married Mary Dyck of Winnipeg. They farmed. He played an active role in the planting and leadership of Marquette (Man.) MB Church. By 1944, he started a John Deere dealership in Poplar Point, Man. while continuing to farm near St. Eustache, Man. They retired to Winnipeg. He was an active charter member of Westwood Community Church. A favourite verse was Ps. 73:26. He is mourned by Mary; children Margaret Rempel, Betty Rempel, Alice Voth, Agnes Koop and Dan; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was Dec. 16 in Westwood Community Church, with Lorlie Barkman, Archie Dyck and Tim Rempel ministering.