Regier, Bernhard P. (1879-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jul 12 p.6

Birth date: 1879 Apr 14

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— Bernhard P. Regier, 77, well known farmer who had made his home in Elbing, died Friday, July 6, at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital. Funeral services were held in Elbing, Tuesday afternoon at the home and in the Zion Mennonite church. Rev. J. E. Entz of Newton conducted the services in the home and at the church the local pastor, Rev. Waldo Kaufman, was in charge, assisted by Rev. H. J. Dyck and Rev. J. E. Entz.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Jul 19 p. 8

text of obituary:

BERNHARD P. R3EGIER

Bernhard P. Regier was born April 14,1879 near Elbing, Kan., the son of Bernhard and Marie Entz Regier. He attended the elementary school there and later Bethel College Academy one year. He was baptized upon confession of his faith in Christ on May 25, 1896by the Elder C. H. Regier and received into membership of the Zion Mennonite church at Elbing, in which he remained a faithful member until his death.

He was united in marriage with Elizabeth Penner on November 14, 1907. To this union eight children were born, of which the firstborn Bernhard Jr. lived only 19 days, and Linda, Mrs. Gustav Regier passed away at the age of 30.

As young people our parents settled on a farm near Elbing. Father loved farming and cattle feeding. He always had time for his family as well as for others. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. As God had blessed him with material gifts, he was kind and generous in supporting the cause of relief and missions.

He was also interested and active in civic and church affairs. For many years he served as member of the local school board and also on the church council and as delegate to conferences and institutional meetings. He always enjoyed traveling.

In November, 1932 our parents celeb rated their 25th wedding anniversary and were now anticipating their Golden Jubilee next year, which in God's providence was not granted to them.

When under God's blessing all the children were provided with farms, the parents retired from the farm and moved to Elbing in July, 1950. though very active, father suffered from a heart ailment during the last 40 years. He had a severe heart attack in the fall of 1949. On a vacation in California, he had a light stroke which partially deprived him of his sight. In the spring of 1951 another stroke paralyzed his left side and affected his speech. During the last several years he was periodically hospitalized. He took his suffering patiently, being resigned to God's will and often expressed his longing to go home. This desire was fulfilled on July 6, at 4:30 p. m. when he quietly fell asleep in Jesus. He reached the age of 77 years, two months and 22 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Elizabeth, and the following children: Martha, Mrs. George Quenzer, Paso Robles, Calif., Marie, Mrs. Willie Klingenberg, Peabody, Kan., Edith, Mrs. Stanley Wedel, Newton, Olga, Mrs. Albert Quenzer, Paso Robles, Calif., Robert and Walter Regier, Newton. There are five sons-in-law; two daughters-in-law; 25 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elise Frey of Newton. One brother, two sisters and three grandchildren preceded him in death.

The funeral was held July 10 at the Zion Mennonite church at Elbing, Kan. Rev. J. E. Entz spoke works of comfort at the home and H. J. Dyck and Waldo Kaufman at the church. — The Children.