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Schroeder, Kornelius (1929-2008): Difference between revisions
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After WWII, he was reunited with his family | After WWII, he was reunited with his family | ||
and immigrated to Paraguay, where he met his | and immigrated to Paraguay, where he met his | ||
future wife Lena Wall. He accepted Christ as | future wife Lena Wall. He accepted Christ as | ||
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Philippines and Paraguay. Predeceased by | Philippines and Paraguay. Predeceased by | ||
6 siblings, he is mourned by Lena; children | 6 siblings, he is mourned by Lena; children | ||
Adelheid (John) Warkentin, Werner ( | Adelheid (John) Warkentin, Werner (Betty), | ||
Dorothea (Dan) Hiebert, Ruth (Steve) Forster, | Dorothea (Dan) Hiebert, Ruth (Steve) Forster, | ||
and Lora; 9 grandchildren; 2 great- | and Lora; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 4 siblings. The memorial service was Apr. | ||
23 at Clearbrook MB Church. | 23 at Clearbrook MB Church. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:35, 21 October 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2008 Jun p. 32
Birth date: 1929 Feb 6
text of obituary:
KORNELIUS SCHROEDER
Kornelius Schroeder died Apr. 17, 2008. He was born Feb. 6, 1929 in Leonow, Poland. He chose carpentry and became an apprentice. He was drafted into Hitler Youth and was separated from his family. After WWII, he was reunited with his family and immigrated to Paraguay, where he met his future wife Lena Wall. He accepted Christ as Saviour and was baptized into the MB church. In 1960, they immigrated to St. Catherines, Ont. and then moved to Abbotsford, B.C. Kornelius participated in various ministries at Clearbrook MB Church and enjoyed mission trips to the Philippines and Paraguay. Predeceased by 6 siblings, he is mourned by Lena; children Adelheid (John) Warkentin, Werner (Betty), Dorothea (Dan) Hiebert, Ruth (Steve) Forster, and Lora; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-granddaughters; 4 siblings. The memorial service was Apr. 23 at Clearbrook MB Church.