Schmidt, Katharina Krieger (1914-2006)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Oct 13 p. 26

Birth date: 1914 Apr 23

text of obituary:

KATHARINA SCHMIDT

Katharina Schmidt died July 21. She was born in Aliesowa, Russia Apr. 23, 1914 to Peter and Susanna Krieger. Bible reading, prayer, and singing were an important part of the family's life. She attended Sunday school as long as communist authorities permitted. At 9, she accepted Christ. Katharina worked on a collective farm for 10 years where labour was hard, food often inadequate, hours long. She remained true to her faith, even though many denied it. She married Gerhard Schmidt in 1040. He was taken