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were an important
were an important
part of the family's life.
part of the family's life.
She attended Sunday school as long as com-
She attended Sunday school as long as communist authorities permitted. At 9, she accepted
munist authorities permitted. At 9, she accepted
Christ. Katharina worked on a collective farm
Christ. KCltharina worked on a collective farm
for 10 years where labour was hard, food often
for 10 years where labour was hard, food often
inadequate, hours long. She remained true toway by authorities only a year later and died spect for church leadership. In 1967, they moved
inadequate, hours long. She remained true to her faith, even though many denied it. She  
the following May. In 1947, Katharina was bap- to Abbotsford, B.C. and became members of
married Gerhard Schmidt in 1040. He was taken
tized and became a member of the MB Church Bakerview MB Church, where they served on
 
in Bavaria. Katharina and her daughter lived in the food committee. Peter enjoyed retirement
 
Germany and Paraguay, then settled in Abbots-
ford, B.C. in 1952. Katharina worked in the berry
fields, and enjoyed her garden, knitting, and the
Maranatha ladies' fellowship. Predeceased by
and spending time with his family. Predeceased
by 2 brothers, he is mourned by Kay; 4 children
and their spouses; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-
grandchildren; brothers and sisters. The memo-
Gerhard; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; she is mourned rial service was Aug. 17 at Bakerview MB Church,
by daughter Katie; sisters Agate, Eliesabeth, Abbotsford, B.c.
George Richards
Bernhard W. Rempel
Bernhard W. (Ben)
Rempel died July 14.
He was born Sept. 16,
191/;i to Wilhelm and
Margaretha Rempel in
Gruenfeld, Russa . At 6,
he immigrated with
his family to Canada.
At 12, Ben accepted
Christ as Saviour. In 1943, he married Anna Pen-
Sara , and Mariechen; brother Johann; nephews
and nieces. The memorial service was July 27 at
Clearbrook MB Church, Abbotsford, B.C.
her faith, even though many denied it. She
married Gerhard Schmidt in 1940. He was taken


[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]
[[Category:Mennonite Brethren Herald obituaries]]

Revision as of 12:40, 25 March 2024

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Oct 13 p. 26

Birth date: 1914 Apr 23

text of obituary:

KATHARINA SCHMIDT

Katharina Schmidt died July 21. She was born in Aliesowa, Russia Apr. 23, 1914 to Peter and Susanna Krieger. Bible reading, prayer, and singing were an important part of the family's life. She attended Sunday school as long as communist authorities permitted. At 9, she accepted Christ. Katharina worked on a collective farm for 10 years where labour was hard, food often inadequate, hours long. She remained true to her faith, even though many denied it. She married Gerhard Schmidt in 1040. He was taken

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