Editing Unruh, Henry A. (1919-2008)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Nov p. 33

Birth date: 1919 Feb 4

text of obituary:

<center><h3>HENRY A. UNRUH</h3></center>

Henry A. Unruh
died July 26, 2008.
He was born Feb.
4, 1919 in Russia. His
family immigrated to
Manitoba, later moving
to Vauxhall, Alta. Henry
confirmed his faith through baptism and
joined the MB church in Vauxhall. His faith
in Jesus was central to his life and work. In
1943, Henry married Agatha Bergen during
a raging blizzard. He attended Winkler Bible
School and Winnipeg Bible College, accom-
panied by wife and children. In 1952, he was
ordained a minister. He farmed in Vauxhall,
and served as a minister in the church. The
stories he used to illustrate the truths of his
sermons are still recalled by many. Agatha
died in 1984. In 1989, Henry married Sally
Bergen. She died in 2005. Henry is mourned
by children Hertha (Irwin) Warkentin,
Elfreda (Peter) Nickel, Ernie (Joyce) Unruh,
Clara (George) Reimer, Harold (Gerri)
Unruh, Florence (Ken) O'Brien, Viola (Paul)
Preston, Laura (Ajay) Caleb, and Shirley
(Nilton Piccolim) Leite; 29 grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and Sally's children
Norma (Ernie) Peters, Harley (Lisa) Bergen.
The funeral was Aug. 1 at Vauxhall (Alta.)
MB Church.

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