Unruh, David S. (1869-1946)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1946 Sep 17 p. 14

Birth date: 1869 Aug 1

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David S. Unruh, Sohn von Jakob und Anna Schmidt Unruh, ward am 1. August 1869 im Dorf Alexanderwohl, Südrußland geboren und kam 1874 mit Eltern nach Marion County Kansas wo er sein ganzes Leben wohnte. Am 18. Mai 1891 ward er auf seinen Glauben getauft und Glied der Alexanderwohl Gemeinde. 1908 als die Tabor Gemeinde gegründet wurde schloß er sich da an und blieb treues Glied. Am 15. Jan. 1896 heiratete er Wilhelmina Schmidt und sie durften über 50 Jahre Freud und Leid teilen. Es wurden ihnen 4 Söhne und 2 Töchter geschenkt, wovon ein Sohn Jakob 3 Jahre alt starb. Zurückgeblieben sind nun mit der Mutter: Bernhard; David D.; Maria, Frau J. E. Schmidt; Heinrich; und Minna, Frau Herman Martens und 14 Enkel; dazu 2 Brüder und 2 Schwestern. Am 15. Jan. 1946 hatte das Ehepaar die Freude ihre goldene Hochzeit zu feiern. Im Dez. 1941 erlitt er einen Schlaganfall was seine Sprache sehr hemmte. Seine Kräfte nahmen ab und am 24. Juli 1946 entschlief er im Herrn im Alter von 76 J. 11 M. und 23 Tagen.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Aug 1 p. 5

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Newton And Vicinity

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— David S. Unruh of near Goessel passed away on Wednesday morning July 24. Funeral services were held at the Bergen Funeral Home at Goessel and the Tabor church on Friday afternoon. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Bernard of Peabody, David D. of Hillsboro, and Henry of rural Newton; and two daughters, Mrs. Jacob E. Schmidt and Mrs. Herman Martins, also of rural Newton.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Oct 24 p. 3

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DAVID S. UNRUH

David S. Unruh, son of Jacob and Anna Schmidt Unruh was born Aug. 1, 1869, in the village Alexanderwohl in South Russia. At the age of five years he came with his parents to America. They made their home in Marion county, Kansas, where he has resided ever since.

He was baptized upon his confession of faith May 18, 1891, and was received as a member into the Alexanderwohl Mennonite church. When, in 1908, the Tabor Mennonite church was organized he transferred to this church as a charter member and remained faithful until death.

He was married Jan. 15, 1896, to Wilhelmina Schmidt, with whom he shared joy and sorrow for 50 years, six months and nine days. To this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters. One son, Jacob, preceded him in death at the age of three years. Those remaining with the wife and mother are Bernhard, Peabody, David D., Hillsboro, Marie, Mrs. Jacob E. Schmidt, Henry and Minnie, Mrs. Herman Martins, all of Newton. Also 16 grandchildren, of whom two preceded him in death. He also leaves four brothers, two sisters, and two uncles: Heinrich J. Unruh, Peter J. Unruh, Johann A. Unruh, Anna, Mrs. P. U. Schmidt, William Unruh, Maria, Mrs. J. A. Voth, Uncle Johann Schmidt and Uncle Abraham Schmidt.

On Jan. 15 of this year he and his wife had the pleasure of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Since December, 1941, he had suffered from a stroke which paralyzed his left side and affected his speech to a great extent, but he bore his afflictions patiently and without complaint. He was bedfast the last six days and in a coma the last day. On Wednesday morning, July 24, he was relieved of his suffering and called to his reward at 1:10 a. m. He reached the age of 76 years, 11 months and 23 days.

The Mennonite obituary: 1946 Sep 10 p. 13