Editing Poetker, Jacob F. (1904-1969)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary Dec 12 p. 26

Birth date: 1904 Jan 24

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JACOB F. POETKER</h3>/center>

Jacob F. Poetker of Morden, Man. passed  away suddenly  on  October 17, 
1969 at the age of 65 years. 

He was born on January 24, 1904 in 
Alexandervolle, in  South Russia, the  son 
of  Frank  and  Katherina  (nee  Berg) 
Poetker.  He  accepted  Christ  as  his 
personal Saviour in  his youth, basing his 
faith on John 6:37, "  ... him that cometh 
unto me I  will in  no wise cast out." He 
was baotised UDon the confession of his 
faith  o~ June 10, 1924 at Rueckenau and 
accepted  into  the  feNowsh'ip  of  the 
Mennonite Brethren Church. 

On October 16, 1924 he  was married 
to  Mary Martens of Wiesenfeld, South 
Russia.  As  the  circumstances  in  the 
Soviet Union became  increasingly  difficult, he was led  of the  Lord to  emigrate 
to  Canada  in  1926.  He came  first  to 
Osborne, Man. and then  moved to  the 
Cartwright - Lena area where he farmed 
for  approximately 40 years. It  was here 
on September 29, 1934 that the Lord saw 
fit to take  his beloved wife home to  be 
with Christ in  glory, leaving  behind five 
children. The Lord wonderfully provided 
for  the  family  in  that his mother, who 
was living  with them,  was able to  he'lp 
him during this  time of need. 

After being  widower for  two  years, Wiens. The family  circle was complete 
once again. With God's continued blessing,  and  with the  support of his  dear 
wife, material progress was also evident. 
The  Lord  blessed  this  union  with five 
children as well. 

Since he had dedicated his life  to  the 
Lord  for  service,  he  was privileged  to 
share  responsibilities  in  the  church, 
serving  as  secretary,  lay  minister and 
then  also for  18 years as church leader. 

In  1966 he moved to  Morden, keeping 
the  farm  and  working as  much as his 
health permitted. He was again privileged 
to  become involved  to  some degree 111 
the  work of the church there. 

His health  fluctuated  during  the  last 
few  years so that  he was compelled to 
spend time in  the hospital, but he always 
managed to  recuperate  rather  quickly. 

Of late  he had spent considerable time 
reading  the  Word, and in  his prayers he 
seemed to  be preoccupied with the  importance of being prepared for the Lord's 
return.  Today  his  faith  has  become  a 
reality. 

He leaves to mourn his sudden passing 
his wife, Mary, five sons, five  daughters, 
three  sons-in-law,  five  daughters-in-law 
and  thirteen  grandchildren,  as  well as 
many  relatives  and  friends.  Funeral 
service was held Tuesday, October 21, 
from  the  Morden  Church  with  Rev. 
Walter Janzen and Rev. Frank H. Friesen 
serving. 

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