Editing Funk, Jacob Johann (1890-1973)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1973 Jul 13 p. 31

Birth date: 1890 Apr 05

text of obituary:

<center><h3>JACOB JOHANN FUNK</h3></center>

Jacob Johann Funk was born in a village
of Ekatarinivka, South Russia, in 1890.
Here with 12 siblings he spent his childhood
and youth. During World War I he served
in forestry and the medical corps. Upon
returning from the service, he joined the
Mennonite Church.
In 1919 he married Margaret Klassen,
and they were blessed with 8 children.
During a time of spiritual awakening Jacob
accepted Christ as his Saviour, was baptized
and became a member of the M.B . Church.
In 1924 the family emigrated to Canada,
settling in S. Saskatchewan; and in 1927
they moved to Coaldale, Alberta, where
they have resided every since.
As age increased, Jacob became unable to
care for himself, and nursing home care was
obtained. On March 26, 1973, he went to be
with the Lord. Rev. Peter P . Doerksen
officiated at his funeral in Coaldale M.B.
Church on March 28.
He leaves to mourn his wife, Margaret
Funk, a sister, Mrs. Anna Bartsch, 8
children and t heir families. 

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