Wiebe, Earl J. (1905-1953)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Jun 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1905 Nov 30

text of obituary:

EARL J. WIEBE

Earl John Wiebe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Wiebe, was born November 30, 1905, near DeWitt, Nebr. He attended Hoag District school, Mennonite Parochial school and Beatrice high schools.

On June 8, 1924, he was baptized upon the confession of his personal faith by Rev. Franz Albrecht and became a member of the First Mennonite church of Beatrice, Nebraska.

On September 8, 1932, he was united in marriage with Laura Margaret Thiessen. Two sons, Bruce Calvin and Gary Lee were born into this home.

He was engaged as poultryman in the Beatrice vicinity for the larger part of his life. A few years ago the family moved to Adams at which time they transfered [sic] their membership to the local church. Later they moved to Henderson, Nebraska and became members of the Bethesda Mennonite church.

Since October 13, 1953, he had suffered with a lingering illness. He was called home May 27, 1953.