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Baerg, Arnold (1928-2008)
(Created page with ""Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Mar p. 29 Birth date: 1928 Dec 9 text of obituary: <center><h3>ARNOLD BAERG</h3></center> Arnold (Arn) Baerg died Jan. 14, 2008....") |
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prairie dust storm and sought to live for God |
prairie dust storm and sought to live for God |
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all his life. Arn married Ann Willms in Aug. 1954 |
all his life. Arn married Ann Willms in Aug. 1954 |
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| − | and settled in Waterloo, |
+ | and settled in Waterloo, Ont. Arn enjoyed 32 |
years in public education in Waterloo County, |
years in public education in Waterloo County, |
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as well as 2 years teaching in Cali, Colombia |
as well as 2 years teaching in Cali, Colombia |
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years to newcomers ministry. Arn's passion |
years to newcomers ministry. Arn's passion |
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for his Lord found expression in work with |
for his Lord found expression in work with |
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| − | Interschool Christian Fellowship, Teachers' |
+ | Interschool Christian Fellowship, Teachers' Christian Fellowship, teaching Sunday School |
| − | Christian Fellowship, teaching Sunday School |
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and small groups, and Speak English Cafe for |
and small groups, and Speak English Cafe for |
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refugees. He served on the Mennonite Brethren |
refugees. He served on the Mennonite Brethren |
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Kerry (Colleen); 5 grandchildren; 4 siblings. |
Kerry (Colleen); 5 grandchildren; 4 siblings. |
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Memorial services were Jan. 19 at Bakerview |
Memorial services were Jan. 19 at Bakerview |
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| − | MB Church, Abbotsford, B. |
+ | MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C., and Jan. 25 at |
Waterloo MB Church. |
Waterloo MB Church. |
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Latest revision as of 15:29, 26 August 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Mar p. 29
Birth date: 1928 Dec 9
text of obituary:
ARNOLD BAERG
Arnold (Arn) Baerg died Jan. 14, 2008. He was born Dec. 9, 1928 in Crowfoot, Alta. to Aron and Gertrude Baerg. He came to faith as a child after getting lost in prairie dust storm and sought to live for God all his life. Arn married Ann Willms in Aug. 1954 and settled in Waterloo, Ont. Arn enjoyed 32 years in public education in Waterloo County, as well as 2 years teaching in Cali, Colombia under MBMSI. A founding member of Waterloo MB Church, Arn served several terms on the church leadership board, and dedicated 10 years to newcomers ministry. Arn's passion for his Lord found expression in work with Interschool Christian Fellowship, Teachers' Christian Fellowship, teaching Sunday School and small groups, and Speak English Cafe for refugees. He served on the Mennonite Brethren Bible College board, MB Hymnal Commission, and the Advisory Board of Young Life in Waterloo. He was also the board chair for Camp Crossroads. Predeceased by 1 brother, he is mourned by Ann; children Cheryl (Ken) Creech, Kerry (Colleen); 5 grandchildren; 4 siblings. Memorial services were Jan. 19 at Bakerview MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C., and Jan. 25 at Waterloo MB Church.
