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Wiens, Peter J. (1865-1929)

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''Christlicher Bundesbote'' obituary: 21 Feb 1929 p. 7
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''Christlicher Bundesbote'' obituary: 1929 Feb 21 p. 7
   
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Birth date: 1865 Aug 10
   
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Birth date: 1865
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1929 Feb 13 p. 4
   
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<center>'''Peter J. Wiens'''</center>
   
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 13 Feb 1929 p. 4
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Peter J. Wiens was born August 10, 1865, in South Russia.
   
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In the year of 1887 he with his parents immigrated to America and on the 4th of July came to Burrton, Kansas.
   
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His parents found their home one mile south of Inman and here with his parents he experienced the pioneer life.
   
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In his 20th year he was baptized on the confession of his faith by Elder Henry Toews and united with the Bethel Church.
   
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Mt. Lake, Minn., Aug. 1. [1929] -- Peter J. Wiens was born on August 25th, 1852 in a little village in South Russia. During his life time, he was married three times, and his present widow has been married five times. His first wife died in 1905, his second wife died in 1922, and he was married again in 1924.
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On March 20, 1888, he was united in marriage with Agatha Entz and in this union they l8ived for 40 years 10 months and 10 days.
   
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He was occupied as caretaker of the local cemetery for 24 years, and during that time completed more than 600 graves. He was also janitor at the Bergfelder church, near which he resided, for many years, until his health forced him to give up both positions. He has been in ill health and in a weakened condition since January of this year, and his end came early Monday morning at the age of 76 years, 11 months and 4 days.
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On the 13th of July 1919 he suffered a severe stroke from which he had never entirely recovered. He has had several slight strokes since but on the 24th of January he had a severe stroke that left him completely paralized [''sic'']. He remained in this helpless condition for 6 days and died on the 30th of January at 3:20 P. M.
   
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He leaves his widow, 2 sons and daughters-in-law, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and 2 brothers, one living in Canada and one in Russia, and many who learned to know him during his many years of residence here. -- Mt. Lake Observer.
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He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 15 grandchildren and many relatives and friends.
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One daughter and 3 grandchildren have preceded him to the realms beyond.
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He reached the age of 63 years, 5 months and 22 days. &#8212; Buhler Review.
   
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Latest revision as of 11:51, 20 January 2014

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1929 Feb 21 p. 7

Birth date: 1865 Aug 10

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1929 Feb 13 p. 4

text of obituary:

Peter J. Wiens

Peter J. Wiens was born August 10, 1865, in South Russia.

In the year of 1887 he with his parents immigrated to America and on the 4th of July came to Burrton, Kansas.

His parents found their home one mile south of Inman and here with his parents he experienced the pioneer life.

In his 20th year he was baptized on the confession of his faith by Elder Henry Toews and united with the Bethel Church.

On March 20, 1888, he was united in marriage with Agatha Entz and in this union they l8ived for 40 years 10 months and 10 days.

On the 13th of July 1919 he suffered a severe stroke from which he had never entirely recovered. He has had several slight strokes since but on the 24th of January he had a severe stroke that left him completely paralized [sic]. He remained in this helpless condition for 6 days and died on the 30th of January at 3:20 P. M.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 2 sons, 1 daughter, 1 sister, 15 grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

One daughter and 3 grandchildren have preceded him to the realms beyond.

He reached the age of 63 years, 5 months and 22 days. — Buhler Review.

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