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Warkentin, Isaac J. (1886-1971)
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+ | Steinbach, Man. — Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at the Steinbach M. B. Church for Isaac J. Warkentin, 85, who taught in Southern Manitoba schools for about 50 years. He died at Bethesda Hospital here Oct. 6. |
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+ | A 1912 graduate of Wesley College, Mr. Warkentin was one of the first Mennonites in Canada to receive a college degree. In 1913 he went to Germany for graduate study and was placed in a civilian prisoner of war camp for the duration of World War I. He taught at Lowe Farm, Altona, and the Steinbach district. |
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Latest revision as of 10:12, 23 March 2023
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Oct 21 p. 11
Birth date: 1886
text of obituary:
Steinbach, Man. — Funeral services were held Oct. 8 at the Steinbach M. B. Church for Isaac J. Warkentin, 85, who taught in Southern Manitoba schools for about 50 years. He died at Bethesda Hospital here Oct. 6.
A 1912 graduate of Wesley College, Mr. Warkentin was one of the first Mennonites in Canada to receive a college degree. In 1913 he went to Germany for graduate study and was placed in a civilian prisoner of war camp for the duration of World War I. He taught at Lowe Farm, Altona, and the Steinbach district.