Esau, Nick D. (1882-1969)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1969 Aug 7 p. 8

Birth date: 1882 Jan 30

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• Nick D. Esau, 87, of Buhler died July 29 at the Grace Hospital in Hutchinson. He was born in Russia, coming to America in 1912. Survivors include his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Kerens of Hutchinson and Mrs. Wilbur Neufeld of Buhler; a son, Dr. Willis R. Esau of Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at the Buhler Mennonite Church with Rev. Harold D. Thieszen officiating.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1969 Aug 28 p. 11

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NICK D. ESAU

Nick D. Esau of Buhler, Kan. was born Jan. 30, 1882, in Blumenort, Russia. At the age of 19 he was baptized by Elder Abraham Friesen in his church in Karrasen [sic Karassan]. His parents were Dietrich and Katherina (Boese) Esau. He was the fourth youngest in a family of 12 children, and survived them all. His youngest brother, Peter, passed away two years ago on New Year's day in South America.

Father came to America by ship on Aug. 12, 1912 shortly before the Russian Revolution. A few years later one sister and two brothers and their families followed him but made their homes in Canada and South America. Leaving his loved ones and living in a strange new country was not easy for him. However, a course in English translation at Bethel College helped him to learn the language. He earned his living by doing carpenter work. It was a great joy for him to be able to twice make the trip to Canada by car to visit his relatives.

Father worked hard by always loved his church. He attended regularly until his physical condition no longer allowed it. He never complained but always found much to be thankful for. He especially enjoyed each grandchild. His prayers and ours were answered when he peacefully passed to his eternal home on July 29.

He leaves to mourn his widow; three children, Mrs. Edward Kerens and husband, Hutchinson, Mrs. Wilbur Neufeld and husband, Buhler, and Dr. Willis R. Esau and wife Eunice, Hutchinson; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The Mennonite obituary: 1969 Aug 26 p. 504