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Birth date: 1868 March 16, Prussia<br /> | Birth date: 1868 March 16, Prussia<br /> | ||
Date of Death: 1941 November 23, Idaho | Date of Death: 1941 November 23, Idaho | ||
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1941 Dec 3 p. 1 | ''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1941 Dec 3 p. 1 | ||
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The first wife, nee Susan Unruh, died a number of years ago, and on October 22, 1939, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Susan Linscheid. Funeral services were held at the Aberdeen Mennonite church on November 27, conducted by Rev. P. A. Wedel, his pastor. | The first wife, nee Susan Unruh, died a number of years ago, and on October 22, 1939, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Susan Linscheid. Funeral services were held at the Aberdeen Mennonite church on November 27, conducted by Rev. P. A. Wedel, his pastor. | ||
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''The Mennonite'' obituary: 1942 Jan 13 p. 12 | |||
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GERHARD (GEORGE) BARTEL, son of Peter and Helen Bartel, was born in Poland on March 16, 1868. At the age of nine years he emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled north of Hillsboro, Kansas, arriving in June, 1877. He went to school from his parental home at Hillsboro. After finishing his elementary education he attended Bethel College at North Newton, Kansas, in 1895 and 1896, and then taught in the Public Schools of Marion County, Kansas, for ten years. | |||
He was baptized upon confession of faith in his Redeemer by Rev. J. S. Hirschler and received into the Mennonite Church. | |||
On October 12, 1899, he was united in marriage to Susan Unruh. To this union were born four children: John, who died in infancy; Dora (Mrs. Marvin Linscheid); Arthur, of Tucson, Arizona; and Linda (Mrs. Elbert Gossen). | |||
In 1904 he moved with his family to Newton, Kansas, where he was an employee of the Herald Publishing Co., laboring there until the spring of 1906. In the late spring of 1905 some literature was sent to Newton, Kansas, describing the irrigation tract known as Aberdeen. Mr. Bartel at once left with three others who were impressed with the possibilities and opportunities which the country presented. Consequently he moved with his family to the Aberdeen tract in the spring of 1906 and engaged in farming until 1913. Later he purchased stock in the Aberdeen Hardware and Furniture Co., and has been an active member of the firm for twenty-eight years, being manager for about twenty-five years. | |||
He was a charter member of the First Mennonite Sunday School, which was organized in 1907 with a membership of thirty-six. He was always very active in church work and remained a faithful member until his death. | |||
Mr. Bartel was highly esteemed in civic affairs of his community, serving as school board member many years, and as an active member of the chamber of commerce of this city, being treasurer of the organization at the time of his death. | |||
His life was also marked with joys and sorrows. After many years of suffering, his wife died on August 11, 1934. The years following he shared his problems with his children. | |||
On October 22, 1939, he was married to Mrs. Susan Linscheid, and was permitted to share life's blessings with her for a little over two years. | |||
His ailment began in September, 1940, with a skin disease of the legs. In this he suffered until October 11, 1941. After consulting different physicians he finally relinquished his duties in the store and entered the Caribou Hospital at Soda Springs, where he stayed for six weeks. The excellent care which he received in the hospital made it possible for him to return to his home on Sunday, November 23, at 4:00 P. M. His health seemingly had improved greatly, and he enjoyed his immediate family for about four hours, fellowshipping with them at his home. At 7:45 he desired to go to church and again worship. When he attempted to enter the automobile that was to take him to the fellowship of his many Christian friends, where he could again praise God in his accustomed manner, his spirit suddenly returned to the One Who gave it. Our heavenly Father found him worthy to be taken to the celestial throng, where he is privileged to worship with the saints in glory. He reached the age of seventy-three years, eight months and seven days. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure his sorrowing wife, Mrs. Susan Bartel; three children, viz., Dora (Mrs. Marvin Linscheid) of Aberdeen; Arthur T. of Tuscon [''sic''], Arizona, Linda (Mrs. Elbert Gossen) of Aberdeen; one daughter-in-law; two sons-in-law; two grand-children; four brothers; three sisters; and many, many friends. | |||
Why should our tears in sorrow flow | |||
When God recalls His own, | |||
And bids them leave a world of woe | |||
For an immortal home?<br> | |||
He resteth now, no more his breast | |||
Heaves with its weary breath | |||
Pain sits no longer on his brow | |||
Where lies the calm of death.<br> | |||
Sunk to his rest like a tired child | |||
He lies in slumber deep | |||
Soft folded in the arms of Him | |||
Who giveth His beloved sleep. | |||
Funeral services were held on Thanksgiving Thursday at the First Mennonite Church. Rev. P. A. Wedel, his pastor, had charge of the services. Mr. Bartel was widely known, being one of the four men who founded Aberdeen. | |||
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Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1941 Dec 9 p. 13
Birth date: 1868 March 16, Prussia
Date of Death: 1941 November 23, Idaho
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Dec 3 p. 1
text of obituary:
FORMER REVIEW CORRESPONDENT AT ABERDEEN, IDAHO, CALLED AWAY SUDDENLY THROUGH HEART ATTACK
Word was received here of the death last week of G. A. Bartel of Aberdeen, Idaho, known to many readers as a former contributor to the Review.
Having returned home from a recent illness, he died suddenly as he was going to the car to attend the evening services at the Mennonite church in Aberdeen.
He reached the age of 73 years.
Leaving Kansas in 1906 to locate at Aberdeen, he was active in the hardware business there for many years. For a short time previous to that he was employed at the Herald Publishing Co. in Newton.
The first wife, nee Susan Unruh, died a number of years ago, and on October 22, 1939, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Susan Linscheid. Funeral services were held at the Aberdeen Mennonite church on November 27, conducted by Rev. P. A. Wedel, his pastor.
The Mennonite obituary: 1942 Jan 13 p. 12
text of obituary:
GERHARD (GEORGE) BARTEL, son of Peter and Helen Bartel, was born in Poland on March 16, 1868. At the age of nine years he emigrated with his parents to the United States and settled north of Hillsboro, Kansas, arriving in June, 1877. He went to school from his parental home at Hillsboro. After finishing his elementary education he attended Bethel College at North Newton, Kansas, in 1895 and 1896, and then taught in the Public Schools of Marion County, Kansas, for ten years.
He was baptized upon confession of faith in his Redeemer by Rev. J. S. Hirschler and received into the Mennonite Church.
On October 12, 1899, he was united in marriage to Susan Unruh. To this union were born four children: John, who died in infancy; Dora (Mrs. Marvin Linscheid); Arthur, of Tucson, Arizona; and Linda (Mrs. Elbert Gossen).
In 1904 he moved with his family to Newton, Kansas, where he was an employee of the Herald Publishing Co., laboring there until the spring of 1906. In the late spring of 1905 some literature was sent to Newton, Kansas, describing the irrigation tract known as Aberdeen. Mr. Bartel at once left with three others who were impressed with the possibilities and opportunities which the country presented. Consequently he moved with his family to the Aberdeen tract in the spring of 1906 and engaged in farming until 1913. Later he purchased stock in the Aberdeen Hardware and Furniture Co., and has been an active member of the firm for twenty-eight years, being manager for about twenty-five years.
He was a charter member of the First Mennonite Sunday School, which was organized in 1907 with a membership of thirty-six. He was always very active in church work and remained a faithful member until his death.
Mr. Bartel was highly esteemed in civic affairs of his community, serving as school board member many years, and as an active member of the chamber of commerce of this city, being treasurer of the organization at the time of his death.
His life was also marked with joys and sorrows. After many years of suffering, his wife died on August 11, 1934. The years following he shared his problems with his children.
On October 22, 1939, he was married to Mrs. Susan Linscheid, and was permitted to share life's blessings with her for a little over two years.
His ailment began in September, 1940, with a skin disease of the legs. In this he suffered until October 11, 1941. After consulting different physicians he finally relinquished his duties in the store and entered the Caribou Hospital at Soda Springs, where he stayed for six weeks. The excellent care which he received in the hospital made it possible for him to return to his home on Sunday, November 23, at 4:00 P. M. His health seemingly had improved greatly, and he enjoyed his immediate family for about four hours, fellowshipping with them at his home. At 7:45 he desired to go to church and again worship. When he attempted to enter the automobile that was to take him to the fellowship of his many Christian friends, where he could again praise God in his accustomed manner, his spirit suddenly returned to the One Who gave it. Our heavenly Father found him worthy to be taken to the celestial throng, where he is privileged to worship with the saints in glory. He reached the age of seventy-three years, eight months and seven days. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure his sorrowing wife, Mrs. Susan Bartel; three children, viz., Dora (Mrs. Marvin Linscheid) of Aberdeen; Arthur T. of Tuscon [sic], Arizona, Linda (Mrs. Elbert Gossen) of Aberdeen; one daughter-in-law; two sons-in-law; two grand-children; four brothers; three sisters; and many, many friends.
Why should our tears in sorrow flow
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe
For an immortal home?
He resteth now, no more his breast
Heaves with its weary breath
Pain sits no longer on his brow
Where lies the calm of death.
Sunk to his rest like a tired child
He lies in slumber deep
Soft folded in the arms of Him
Who giveth His beloved sleep.
Funeral services were held on Thanksgiving Thursday at the First Mennonite Church. Rev. P. A. Wedel, his pastor, had charge of the services. Mr. Bartel was widely known, being one of the four men who founded Aberdeen.
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Biographical note:
Hillsboro, Kansas
Son of Peter and Helena (Bartel) Bartel
Married Susan Unruh 1899 October 12, Johannestal, Marion County, Kansas
Married Susanna (Mueller) Linscheid 1939 October 22, Idaho
Hardware Merchant -- Aberdeen, Idaho
Bethel alumni note:
Photo holdings:
See Peter Bartel (1839-1923) for family photo
Sources:
Ernest Bartel 1990 corresp.
Grandma Online Profile 281034
Find A Grave 54918959