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Rischer, Helmut G. (1905-1971)

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Helmut G . Rischer, son of Reinhold and
 
Helmut G . Rischer, son of Reinhold and
 
Pauline Rischer, was born in Strassburg,
 
Pauline Rischer, was born in Strassburg,
 
Alsace-Lorraine on December 23, 1905.
 
Alsace-Lorraine on December 23, 1905.
In 19,27, after the d ifficult war years, he
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In 1927, after the difficult war years, he
 
decided to emigrate to Canada and seek
 
decided to emigrate to Canada and seek
 
a new life. He worked on several farms
 
a new life. He worked on several farms
 
in Saskatchewan and in lumber camps
 
in Saskatchewan and in lumber camps
in Ontario, ,until he finally came to
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in Ontario, until he finally came to
 
Manitoba in 1934. Here he worked as a
 
Manitoba in 1934. Here he worked as a
"first-aid" man in relie'f 'camps. After
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"first-aid" man in relief camps. After
 
various other positions, he eventually
 
various other positions, he eventually
 
obtained employment at the Winnipeg
 
obtained employment at the Winnipeg
 
General Hospital as an orderly. In 1937
 
General Hospital as an orderly. In 1937
he took 'a course in medical technology,
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he took a course in medical technology,
 
and worked in the Pathology Laboratory
 
and worked in the Pathology Laboratory
of that hospital until ·his death.
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of that hospital until his death.
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When he was five years old he lost his
 
When he was five years old he lost his
 
father. A sister died in childhood. His
 
father. A sister died in childhood. His
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live with them in 1952, predeceased him
 
live with them in 1952, predeceased him
 
in 1963.
 
in 1963.
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He accepted Christ as his personal
 
He accepted Christ as his personal
Saviour at the age of 32. He was 'baptized
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Saviour at the age of 32. He was baptized
 
a year later and became a member of the
 
a year later and became a member of the
South-End Church. He loved music and served th e Lord wholeheartedly as church
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South-End Church. He loved music and served the Lord wholeheartedly as church
 
choir conductor for many years. In 1969
 
choir conductor for many years. In 1969
he joined th e Porta'ge Ave. MB Church,
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he joined the Portage Ave. MB Church,
 
and served as the conductor of their
 
and served as the conductor of their
 
German choir.
 
German choir.
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In 1939 he was united in marriage to
 
In 1939 he was united in marriage to
Anny Guenth er. The Lord blessed them
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Anny Guenther. The Lord blessed them
 
with two sons and two daughters, Helmut
 
with two sons and two daughters, Helmut
of Minnea polis, Paul of Winnipeg, Mrs.
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of Minneapolis, Paul of Winnipeg, Mrs.
 
Tony (Astrid) Peters of Portage La
 
Tony (Astrid) Peters of Portage La
 
Prairie, Man., and Miss Carla Rischer of
 
Prairie, Man., and Miss Carla Rischer of
 
Winnipeg.
 
Winnipeg.
On Saturday , April 17, while enjoying
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On Saturday, April 17, while enjoying
 
his supper, he suddenly became ill and
 
his supper, he suddenly became ill and
was immediat ely called home to be with
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was immediately called home to be with
 
the Lord.
 
the Lord.
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The funeral service was held at the
 
The funeral service was held at the
 
Portage Ave. Church on April 20 at 2:00
 
Portage Ave. Church on April 20 at 2:00
p.,fn. It was the expressed wish of the
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p.m. It was the expressed wish of the
family t hat thi s service should project a
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family that this service should project a
 
clear note of victory, and so it did. The
 
clear note of victory, and so it did. The
 
Christian Business Men's Quartet sang
 
Christian Business Men's Quartet sang
 
"Love Divine," a song which had been
 
"Love Divine," a song which had been
 
especially dear to brother Rischer, and
 
especially dear to brother Rischer, and
"I have hea rd of the City."Hita Schmidt
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"I have heard of the City." Rita Schmidt
 
and Ernie Pauls sang beautifully "The
 
and Ernie Pauls sang beautifully "The
 
Lord is my Shepherd." The two messages stressed the joy of being with Jesus, and
 
Lord is my Shepherd." The two messages stressed the joy of being with Jesus, and

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Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1971 May 28 p. 30

Birth date: 1905 Dec 23

text of obituary:

HELMUT G. RISCHER

Helmut G . Rischer, son of Reinhold and Pauline Rischer, was born in Strassburg, Alsace-Lorraine on December 23, 1905. In 1927, after the difficult war years, he decided to emigrate to Canada and seek a new life. He worked on several farms in Saskatchewan and in lumber camps in Ontario, until he finally came to Manitoba in 1934. Here he worked as a "first-aid" man in relief camps. After various other positions, he eventually obtained employment at the Winnipeg General Hospital as an orderly. In 1937 he took a course in medical technology, and worked in the Pathology Laboratory of that hospital until his death.

When he was five years old he lost his father. A sister died in childhood. His only brother was reported missing during the last war. His mother, who came to live with them in 1952, predeceased him in 1963.

He accepted Christ as his personal Saviour at the age of 32. He was baptized a year later and became a member of the South-End Church. He loved music and served the Lord wholeheartedly as church choir conductor for many years. In 1969 he joined the Portage Ave. MB Church, and served as the conductor of their German choir.

In 1939 he was united in marriage to Anny Guenther. The Lord blessed them with two sons and two daughters, Helmut of Minneapolis, Paul of Winnipeg, Mrs. Tony (Astrid) Peters of Portage La Prairie, Man., and Miss Carla Rischer of Winnipeg.

On Saturday, April 17, while enjoying his supper, he suddenly became ill and was immediately called home to be with the Lord.

The funeral service was held at the Portage Ave. Church on April 20 at 2:00 p.m. It was the expressed wish of the family that this service should project a clear note of victory, and so it did. The Christian Business Men's Quartet sang "Love Divine," a song which had been especially dear to brother Rischer, and "I have heard of the City." Rita Schmidt and Ernie Pauls sang beautifully "The Lord is my Shepherd." The two messages stressed the joy of being with Jesus, and the fact that for a Christian death is a conquered reality, a passageway from relative victory to absolute victory.

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