Editing Poettcker, John A. (1921-1970)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1970 Aug 07 p. 27

Birth date: 1921 Sep 11

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JOHN POETTCKER</h3></center>

John A. Poettcker of Acme, Alberta
went to be with the Lord on June
10 in the Holy Cross Hospital, Calgary.
He was born to Abraham and Maria
(nee Dyck) Poettokerin Schoenau
South Russia. on September 11, 1921.
The family came t~ Canada in 1924.
After a year in Ontario, the'y moved
to South Dakota for two and one-half
years. They returned to Canada in 1928
and settled in the Pincher Creek,
Alberta district.

He received the Lord as his Sa,viour
in his teens. He was baptized on his
fa:ith and joined the Mennonite Brethren church in 1945. He was married
to Katie Friesen of Rosemary, Alberta,
on October 20, 1945. The union was
blessed by three sons and one chosen
daughter.

He farmed first in Pincher Creek until
1957, then in Vauxhal'l, Alberta until 1961.
His last years were spent farming ,in the
Acme district.

His Bible school tra'ining in Coaldale
and Didsbury inspired and helped him
in his service for the Lord. He ·Ioved
and was act·ive in Sunday school and
youth work.

He is predeceased by his parents and
one brother and sister in their infancy.
He 'is survived by his loving wife,
Katie; three sons: Marvin, Clarence,
and Er·ic; one daughter, Ruby of Acme;
two brothers, Henry of Coaldale and
.Albe of Tofield; three sisters, Mrs.
John (Mary) Dyok of Oliver, B.C.,
Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Thiessen ofLethbridge, Alberta, and Miss Annie
Peettcker 'Of Cealdale; their families;
and many ether relatives and friends.
The family a,ccepts the prec'ieus
premise 'Of the Lerd: "The Lerd sball
give that which is geed." Psalm 85:12.
They trust him with all their heart.

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