Editing Mielke, Frederick G. (1913-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Mar 18 p. 27

Birth date: 1913 Jun 16

text of obituary:

<center><h3>FREDERICK G. MIELKE</h3></center>


Frederick G. Mielke was born June 16, 1913 in
Ukraine to Fredrick and
Helena Mielke. The
family moved to Germany in 1920 and to
Herbert, Sask. in 1922.
In 1925 they moved to
Beechy, Sask. He attended Herbert Bible
School 1929-1930 and
accepted Jesus Christ as Saviour. He was baptized, joining Beechy MB Church in 1930. He
married Mary Bahnmann July 7, 1940. They
farmed and tended cattle in the area until he
retired in 1980. He was active in church, serving as Sunday school teacher and superintendent, treasurer, deacon, usher and leader. In
the community he was on the hospital board,
served as school board treasurer, and helped
with municipal road planning and bringing
telephone service to the area. He drove school
bus for 13 years. Predeceased by son Arthur,
he is mourned by Mary; sons Fred, Gordon,
John and Ken; daughters Irene, Betty and
Louise; 17 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 19 in Clearbrook
(B.C) MB Church with Heinz Ratzlaff and Walter Wiens ministering.

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