Editing Kroeker, Jacob Wiens (1922-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30

Birth date: 1922 Dec 9

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JACOB WIENS KROEKER</h3></center>

Jacob Wiens Kroeker died peacefully Jan.
12. He was born Dec.
9, 1922 in Spat, Crimea
to Jacob and Anna
Wiens. His father died
of typhoid fever when
Jake was 5 months.
Following the remar-
riage of his mother to Peter Kroeker, the family
immigrated to Canada, settling on a farm in Elm
Creek, Man. At 16, Jacob gave his life to the lord.
Throughout life, he demonstrated deep appre-
ciation for Scripture and a passionate love for its
author. In 1947, Jacob married Kay Esau . Jake's
relationship with God led him into various forms
of public church ministry. He was pastor of Elm
Creek MB Church for 9 years, and he and Kay
spent time working in the northern communities
of leaf Rapids and Snow lake and at Simonhouse
Bible Camp. Jake also served on various MB con-
ference boards. He is remembered for his quiet
wisdom and gentle kindness. He is mourned by
his wife of 59 years, Kay; sons Edwin (Flo), Richard
(Arna), Vern (Marguerite), Garth (Donna), and
Glen (Heather); 14 grandchildren. The funeral
was Jan. 16 at Elm Creek MB Church.

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