Schierling, Herbert T. (1913-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Jun 20 p. 6

Birth date: 1913 Dec 26

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— Word has been received of the death of Herbert T. Schierling, 43, farmer near McPherson, who died Tuesday morning of heart attack. Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon at the Inman Mennonite church, of which he was a member.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Jul 4 p. 8

text of obituary:

HERBERT T. SCHIERLING

Herbert T. Schierling, son of Abraham and Katherina (Toews) Schierling, was born near Inman, Kansas on Dec. 26, 1913, the youngest in a family of 11 children. His early boyhood days were spent on the farm west of Inman. He attended school at the Golden Rule and Inman Grade schools and also at the Zoar Academy in Inman.

During World War II he was called to the service of his country. Three and one-half years were spent in this service. He was assigned to the Medical Corps and spent one year in overseas duty in New Guinea.

Upon his return from overseas duty he was united in holy matrimony to Katherine Emma Reimer with whom he shared life's joys for 12 years. The Lord blest this union with one daughter and three sons. The first six months of their married life they lived in Arkansas until he was discharged from service. Following this they moved to the farm six and one-fourth miles south of McPherson.

He was never too busy or tired to provide for the spiritual nurture of his family. The family altar was conducted regularly. He was very fond of his family and took great interest in them. He was always ready to help them, especially the children when they came to him with their problems.

He took great interest in his farming. Being fond of cattle, he usually had a herd of his own. To help supplement the family budget, he was employed by the Chase Grain Company in their McPherson plant for the last year or so.

On May 16, 1948, he was baptized upon confession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and became a member of the Inman Mennonite Church of which he remained a faithful member until his departure. He was a faithful servant of the Lord in the family circle, the church and the community, always willing to help in the work of the church. He was of a quiet disposition. He served on the school board of the district for several years until consolidation took place.

During the last several years he became ill at several occasions, but it was not believed serious. About ten days before his death he suffered an attack of illness during the night but recovered immediately. He continued his work until the last evening. His departure came unexpectedly during his sleep at about 12:15 a.m. on June 18, when he silently and peacefully went to be with His Lord, reaching the age of 43 years, five months and 23 days.

He leaves the [sic] mourn his early and unexpected departure his beloved wife, Katherine Emma; one daughter, Mary Kathryn, 11; three sons, Richard Lee, 8, Gene Alan, 7, Roy Herbert, 4; three sisters, Mrs. B. W. Esau, Mrs. H. B. Thiessen and Mrs. C. H. Thiessen, all of Inman; six brothers, George T. of Newton, Will T. of Peabody, Abe T. of Inman, David T. of Saratoga, Wyoming, Ben T. and John, both of Inman; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Henry F. Reimer; and many relatives and friends. His parents, one brother in infancy and father-in-law preceded him in death.

His favorite Scripture passage was Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." His favorite hymn was, "Lead me gently home, Father." — The Family.