Tiahrt, Jakob (1860-1941)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1941 Sep 30 p. 13

Birth date: 1860 Mar 5

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Sep 24 p. 5

text of obituary:

Jacob Tiahrt

Jacob Tiahrt, son of Peter and Elizabeth (Kath.) Tiahrt, was born march 5, 1860, in Russian Poland. in the year 1873 he came to America with his parents, living at Detroit, Michigan, for six months. After this they journeyed westward, and for seven years made their home at Yankton, S. Dak., at which time the home was deprived of his mother, who was called to be with her Lord. In 1880 the family settled on the homestead three miles east of Dolton, S. Da,. here he with his father, brother, and sister experienced the hardships and trials of the then existing pioneer life.

Upon his confession of faith he was baptized April 2, 1882, by Elder Christian Kaufman and became a member of the Salem-Zion church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death, but due to his ailment he did not attend services much in late years.

He was joined in holy wedlock with the surviving widow, Katherina Schmidt, on March 5, 1889. Together they shared life's joys and sorrows for 52 years and 6 months. This home was blessed with two daughters and three sons. The children and their families and place of residence are as follows: Jacobina, Mrs. A. V. Tieszen, Marion, S. Dak.; Lena, Mrs. H. J. Ewert, Dalton [sic Dolton], S. Dak.; Albert of Arlington, Va.; Leon of Newton, Kansas; Waldo of Halstead, Kansas. In 1939 they celebrated their golden wedding, but only the two daughters and their families had the privilege of attending this occasion.

There are 14 grandchildren in the family. The children and grandchildren all survive him. He alone ahs gone on before, and the wife, children, and grandchildren rejoice with him in the peaceful rest in the arms of Jesus. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Maria Ediger of Spence, S. Dak.

In 1889, he with his family moved to Dolton, S. Dak., where he was active in the business of buying grain for 35 years until weakened by his ailment he found it necessary to retire.

Twenty-two years ago a small sore developed from a pimple on his face. In spite of consulting doctors and submitting to much treatment the wound gradually grew worse. The ailment, which was pronounced as cancer, was nursed and uncomplainingly cared for by his dear wife. At times he suffered much pain. In the summer of 1940 he had to submit to an operation for hernia from which he made a speedy recovery, but the cancer ailment progressed rapidly, finally ending his life. He was bedfast three weeks.

His children all visited him during his last days of suffering and assisted in caring and comforting him. He passed away quietly at 6:00 a.m., September 5, 1941, at the age of 81 years and six months.

He has gone to his heavenly home where there is no suffering or sorrow to mar the peace and everlasting joy.

Funeral services were conducted September 7, 1941, at the Bethesda church, Rev. A. P. Waltner and Rev. H. A. Claassen officiating. Interment was made in the Rosehill cemetery.

The Mennonite obituary: 1941-Sep 30 p. 8