Editing Isaac Unrau (1900-1973)

''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1973 Aug 24 p. 31

Birth date: 1900 Jul 01

text of obituary:

<center><h3>ISAAC UNRAU</h3></center>

Isaac Unrau was born in Ruderweide
South Russia, in 1900 to Peter and Anna
Uurau. He attended school in his home
village . In 1922 he married Katharine
Boshman, and due to dangerous living
conditions, they fled to Canada in 1924
Before settling in the Leamington area, the
family lived in Waterloo County for 2 years
In 1949 Isaac was baptized and joined the
MB Church. He became an active member
and served as Sunday School teacher
church secretary and in the Dial-a-Medita
tion telephone ministry.
Brother and sister Unrau celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary in the fall of
1972. On June 5, 1973, he was suddenly
called home to his reward. He is survived
by his loving wife , Katharine ; 1 son
Walter; 2 daughters, Mrs . Lynn Lypps and
Mrs. Ed Reimer; their respective families , 1
brother and 1 sister, both in Russia.
Just before his death, Isaac completed the
life history of one side of his family. The
ast part of the memoirs reads, "Somehow,
while writing this book a certain longing
came over me for the ones that have left us
from this life; but with a joyful heart we
can look forward to that day when Wj) are
all going to be united with our loved ones
hrough Christ the King of Kings and Lord
of Lords. Our prayer for all of you is, that
none of us be missing on that great Day
May the Grace of God abide with you and
us ."

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