Linscheid, Edward (1870-1951)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1951 Jul 26 p. 6

Birth date: 1870 Dec 28

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— Walter Linscheid and family of Newton attended the funeral of his 80-year-old father, Edward Linscheid, at the Arlington Mennonite church Monday forenoon. Rev. John F. Schmidt of North Newton conducted the services. Mr. Linscheid, a retired Reno country farmer, suffered a stroke on July 14 and died July 21 in St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Hutchinson. The obituary will be published next week.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1951 Aug 2 p. 9

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EDWARD LINSCHEID

Edward Linscheid, son of Peter and Elizabeth Miller Linscheid, was born December 28, 1870 in Galicia, Austria. In April, 1883 he came with his parents to America and lived for a number of years in Harvey county, Kans. where he found opportunity for work and worship.

He was baptized May 1, 1887 in the Mennonite church near Moundridge. In September, 1895, he was married to Emma Krehbiel, daughter of Rev. Valentine Krehbiel. The young couple established a home in St. Louis, Mo. where Edward could pursue his interest in art. Into this home four children were born.

When it was thought that a change of location would benefit the mother’s health, the family moved to Arlington, Kans. in 1904. The wife and mother died June 1, 1905.

For many years “Uncle Edward” was active in the work of the Arlington Mennonite congregation, which he helped to organize in the fall of 1905, and of which he remained a member throughout his life.

In his daily work, whether it was with garden or with the paint brush, a genuine love for beauty was manifest. With his native talent he was generous.

On Saturday morning, July 14, a stroke left him in a helpless condition. He was taken to the hospital in Hutchinson where he passed away early July 21 without having regained consciousness.

There survive two daughters, Clara of Arlington and Elizabeth, Mrs. Portel Guyer of Hutchinson; two sons, Herman of Kansas City and Walter of Newton; one grandson and two granddaughters; a son-in-law and two daughters-in-law.

In addition many relatives and friends cherish his memory.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, July 23, at the Arlington Mennonite church, with Rev. J. F. Schmidt of North Newton in charge.