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Kroeker, Gerhard C. (1889-1972)

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Gerhard Kroeker, of W'innipeg, Manitoba, was born ,in 1889 in 'Blumstein,
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Gerhard Kroeker, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was born in 1889 in Blumstein,
 
South Russia, where he spent his
  
South Russia, where he spent his
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childhood, later moving to the Terek. :In
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childhood, later moving to the Terek. In
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1917 he was married ,to A,ganeth'a Plett,
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1917 he was married Aganetha Plett,
 
and their union was blessed with six
  
and their union was blessed with six
 
children.
  
children.
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He was saved in 1923 and joined the
  
He was saved in 1923 and joined the
 
Mennonite Brethren church the same
  
Mennonite Brethren church the same
 
year. After surviving the difficult war
  
year. After surviving the difficult war
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years and the turbulent periods afterwards, the fam-illy emigrated to Cana,da
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years and the turbulent periods afterwards, the family emigrated to Canada
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in 1925, settling first in A'lexander, then
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in 1925, settling first in Alexander, then
 
Justice, and after 1947 in Winnipeg. In
  
Justice, and after 1947 in Winnipeg. In
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1953 he was or'dained to the diacona'tein
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1953 he was ordained to the diaconate in
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the South End MiB Church, where he
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the South End MB Church, where he
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a'lso served as Sunday school teacher and
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also served as Sunday school teacher and
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Bible instruotor. For a number of years
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Bible instructor. For a number of years
 
he served as custodian and manager of
  
he served as custodian and manager of
 
buildings and grounds at the Mennonite
  
buildings and grounds at the Mennonite
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Brethren Bible Col'lege.
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Brethren Bible College.
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Brother Kroeker became 'il'l in November, 1971 wi,thlung cancer, and spent
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some ,time in the hosp'ital before being
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Brother Kroeker became ill in November, 1971 with lung cancer, and spent
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re'leased for several - months an,d then
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some time in the hospital before being
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re-admitted. He ,died on May 5, with the
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released for several months and then
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family members presen,t to witness the
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re-admitted. He died on May 5, with the
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glori'O,usdeath of the redeemed. He w
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family members present to witness the
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predeceased bya son and a daughter, ana
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glorious death of the redeemed. He was
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loving wife in November, 1971, aft'!1
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predeceased by a son and a daughter, and a
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being married for 54 years . He was 82
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loving wife in November, 1971, after
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years olld.
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being married for 54 years. He was 82
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Left to mourn 'are three daughters:
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years old.
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Tina (Mrs. John Huebert), Selma (Mrs .
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Ja'cob Penner) , and A,gnes; one s'On:
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Left to mourn are three daughters:
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John; 13 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren, as weH as many re-Iatives
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Tina (Mrs. John Huebert), Selma (Mrs.
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and friends .
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Jacob Penner), and Agnes; one son:
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Speakers at the funeral, May 9, 'inolude,d G:D. Huebert, pastor of the
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John; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, as well as many relatives
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Central MiB Ohurch, John W-a'il, and Wlm.
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and friends.
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Schmidt. Interment fol'lowed 'at the Glen
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Eden Cemetery .
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Speakers at the funeral, May 9, included G. D. Huebert, pastor of the
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Central MB Church, John Wall, and Wm.
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Schmidt. Interment followed at the Glen
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Eden Cemetery.
   
 
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
  
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Latest revision as of 16:19, 26 October 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1972 Jun 30 p. 30

Birth date: 1889 Aug 29

text of obituary:

GERHARD C. KROEKER

Gerhard Kroeker, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was born in 1889 in Blumstein, South Russia, where he spent his childhood, later moving to the Terek. In 1917 he was married Aganetha Plett, and their union was blessed with six children.

He was saved in 1923 and joined the Mennonite Brethren church the same year. After surviving the difficult war years and the turbulent periods afterwards, the family emigrated to Canada in 1925, settling first in Alexander, then Justice, and after 1947 in Winnipeg. In 1953 he was ordained to the diaconate in the South End MB Church, where he also served as Sunday school teacher and Bible instructor. For a number of years he served as custodian and manager of buildings and grounds at the Mennonite Brethren Bible College.

Brother Kroeker became ill in November, 1971 with lung cancer, and spent some time in the hospital before being released for several months and then re-admitted. He died on May 5, with the family members present to witness the glorious death of the redeemed. He was predeceased by a son and a daughter, and a loving wife in November, 1971, after being married for 54 years. He was 82 years old.

Left to mourn are three daughters: Tina (Mrs. John Huebert), Selma (Mrs. Jacob Penner), and Agnes; one son: John; 13 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren, as well as many relatives and friends.

Speakers at the funeral, May 9, included G. D. Huebert, pastor of the Central MB Church, John Wall, and Wm. Schmidt. Interment followed at the Glen Eden Cemetery.

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