Baergen, Herbert (1905-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Feb 7 p. 6

Birth date: 1905 Jul 28

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— Word has been received here that Herbert Baergen, 51, a member of the Buhler Mennonite Church and resident of Hutchinson, died at Grace Hospital there Monday evening. Funeral services are to be held Thursday at 1:15 in Volkland's Chapel, Hutchinson, in charge of Rev. Leonard Metzker, and 2:30 at the Buhler church, Rev. Irvin Richert in charge. Mr. Baergen, who was born in Harvey County, leaves four sisters and three brothers.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Apr 4 p. 8

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HERBERT BAERGEN

Herbert Baergen was born in Harvey County, Kansas on July 28, 1905, and died at the age of 51 years, six months and seven days, after a serious illness of six days. His father, mother, and one sister preceded him in death.

Through the influence of a Christian home and religious training in church and Sunday school, he was led to Christ and was baptized upon confession of faith on May 27,1928, by Rev. P. R. Voth and was received as a member into the Buhler Mennonite Church. He remained a faithful member until his departure.

He lived in Kansas all of his life except for a period of three years when he moved with the family to Louisiana. At the age of eight he was stricken with polio and as a result, became crippled for life with a spinal curvature. This was a big cross for him to carry, but he bore it patiently and courageously. In spite of his affliction, he was cheerful, kindhearted and friendly.

Herbert had a wide knowledge of good music and a great love and appreciation for it. He loved especially the older classics of Beethoven, Mozart, Handel and other master composers, as well as the beautiful church hymns. He enjoyed playing the piano. He read much and had a comprehensive knowledge of current events and world affairs. the Bible he read and studied daily. During his last days in the hospital, he requested the prayers of his Christian friends and also was comforted by readings from the Bible at his bedside.

He was a great help in the home as well as with farm work as much as his physical strength permitted. There will always be pleasant memories of his company. We will miss him greatly.

He leaves to mourn his departure: four sisters, Mrs. Katie Reimer of Inman, Mrs. Helen Unruh of Phoenix, Arizona, Marie Baergen of Halstead, and Mrs. Bertha Tiahrt of Hutchinson; three brothers, Gus A. of Hutchinson, George P. of Bazine, and Arnold B. of Bakersfield, Calif.