Pelser, Julius (1887-1977)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 Dec 23 p. 28

Birth date: 1887 May 07

text of obituary:

JULIUS PELSER

Julius PeIser was born on May 7, 1887 in Germany, and grew up in the home of an uncle after his father died. In 1903 he moved to Canada with his sister, settling first in Winnipeg. In Winnipeg he became a barber, and in subsequent years practised this trade in Winkler, Man., and several Saskatchewan communities. He and Catherine Leiding were married on August 17, 1913. The Pelsers settled finally in 1920 in Winkler, where Mr. PeIser earned his living as a barber until his retirement.

In 1931 he joined the Mennonite Brethren Church in Winkler. He also served on the town council for a number of years and was well-known and loved by the Winkler community. Throughout his life he enjoyed wonderful health. His first hospital stay came in 1976 when he underwent surgery. .A stay at the Salem Personal Care Home and several hospital visits followed, until, on October 24, the Lord called him home. His loving wife, Catherine, had predeceased him in 1960.

He leaves to mourn three daughters: Lillian at home, (Mrs.) Esther Elias of Winkler and (Mrs.) Ruth Hildebrand of Vancouver; three sons: Leonard of Winkler, Eric of Victoria, B.C., and Arthur of Winnipeg; two sons-in-law; three daughters-in-law; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.