Ewert, Gerhard P. (1840-1941)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1941 Apr 22 p. 15

Birth date: 1840 Jul 19

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 194l Apr 16 p. 1

Gerhart [sic Gerhard] P. Ewert Died Monday At Bethel Home for Aged

BETHEL HOME'S ONLY CENTENARIAN WAS BORN IN RUSSIA ON JULY 19, 1840

Early Monday morning, at the Bethel Home for Aged, the earthly life of Gerhard P. Ewert covering a span of more than a century, came to an end. Born in Russia on July 19, 1840, Mr. Ewert would have been 101 years old next July.

Coming to America in 1875, he settled in Harvey county, making his home east of Newton where he farmed until incapacitad [sic] by old age. He was a resident of the Bethel Home for Aged since May of last year. Although speechless during the last few days, attendants could observe that he was content with his circumstances and departed from life with a happy expression on his face.

Funeral services are being held this afternoon at the Grace Hill church, conducted by Rev. G. N. Harms and Rev. J. J. Voth of Bethel college. One son, John G. Ewert of Newton, survives.

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The Mennonite obituary: 1941 Apr 29 p. 8

text of obituary:

GERHARD EWERT, son of Peter Ewert and Helena Nachtigal Ewert, was born in Michalin, near Machnovka, Russia, July 19, 1840. He was baptized and received into the church, April 9, 1858. He was joined in marriage with Eva Foth, May 5, 1871. Two children, Anna and John, were born to them. The family came to America late in 1874, arriving in Peabody, Kansas, December 5. In 1875 the family settled on a 40 acre farm in Pleasant Township, Haney County, Kansas. Here the mother preceded her husband in death, July 1917. For a number of years he lived alone in the home, highly appreciating the assistance by the neighbors. When the infirmities of old age made it impossible for him to stay alone, he was taken to the hospital. There in the home for the aged he sprent the last years of his life, always highly appreciative of and grateful for the care he here received. In July 1940 his hundredth anniversary was celebrated in the home for the aged. — He passed away April 14 at 4 a. m. at the age of too years, 8 months, and 26 days.— His son, John G. and children survive him