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Krahn, Peter K. (1904-1965)
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| − | Peter Karl Krahn, 63, of |
+ | Peter Karl Krahn, 63, of Saskatoon Sask., passed away at the North Battleford Hospital on March 9. The funeral was in the Central Mennonite Brethren on March 13 with Rev. Mark Gripp conducting the service. |
| − | He was born on July 1, 1904 to Mr.and |
+ | He was born on July 1, 1904 to Mr.and Mrs. Karl Krahn of Kronstal, South Russia, and as a young boy accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. After coming to Canada he realized his need to live a life of entire commitment Christ and so he was baptized and joined the Mennonite Brethren Church at Aberdeen, Sask. In 1925 he was married to Annie Sawatsky of Aberdeen. For one year they farmed at Lucky Lake, Sask. and then they came back to Aberdee where they farmed from 1926 to 1937. |
| − | His illness forced them to |
+ | His illness forced them to discontinue farming and required his hospitalization. He remained hospitalized for 29 years until his death. When he was visited he always joined in prayer, expressing his assurance of peace with God. |
| − | He is survived by his wife, Anne; |
+ | He is survived by his wife, Anne; one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Breata) Klassen; four sons, George of Vancouver, Henry Herb and John of Saskatoon; four sisters and one brother. |
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Revision as of 13:36, 24 June 2015
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1968 Apr 05 p. 19
Birth date: 1965 Mar 09
text of obituary:
PETER K. KRAHN
Peter Karl Krahn, 63, of Saskatoon Sask., passed away at the North Battleford Hospital on March 9. The funeral was in the Central Mennonite Brethren on March 13 with Rev. Mark Gripp conducting the service.
He was born on July 1, 1904 to Mr.and Mrs. Karl Krahn of Kronstal, South Russia, and as a young boy accepted Christ as his personal Saviour. After coming to Canada he realized his need to live a life of entire commitment Christ and so he was baptized and joined the Mennonite Brethren Church at Aberdeen, Sask. In 1925 he was married to Annie Sawatsky of Aberdeen. For one year they farmed at Lucky Lake, Sask. and then they came back to Aberdee where they farmed from 1926 to 1937.
His illness forced them to discontinue farming and required his hospitalization. He remained hospitalized for 29 years until his death. When he was visited he always joined in prayer, expressing his assurance of peace with God.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Breata) Klassen; four sons, George of Vancouver, Henry Herb and John of Saskatoon; four sisters and one brother.
