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Toews, Klass R. (1879-1954)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1954 Sep 16 p. 1

Birth date: 1879

text of obituary:

PIONEER BUSINESS MAN OF STEINBACH, MAN. CALLED BY DEATH

Steinbach, Man. — Klaas R. Toews, 75; who pioneered in a number of business enterprises here, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 29, after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Kleingemeinde church, of which he was a faithful and devoted member.

Mr. Toews built the first hotel in Steinbach, pioneered in a horse-drawn taxi to Giroux and later introduced Model T taxi service.

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