Regier, John U. (1884-1947)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1947 Mar 6 p. 5

Birth date: 1884 Dec 14

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— Funeral services took place Tuesday afternoon at the Hoffnungsau church, Inman, for John U. Regier, 62, well-known farmer of the Moundridge community who passed away at Bethel Deaconess hospital last Friday evening. The services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. Albert Gaeddert. Mr. Regier was the father of Mrs. Vilas Gerber of North Newton and Katherine Regier, a student at Bethel college, and a brother to Rev. P. K. Regier of Reedley, Calif.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1947 Mar 20 p. 3

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JOHN U. REGIER

John U. Regier was born December 14, 1884, on a farm in Harvey county, Kansas. Here he grew up, received his early school training, and in this same community he lived virtually all of his life. In the O.K. school he received his elementary school training, and later he attended the Bethel Academy. For eight years he followed the teaching profession, teaching in O.K., Sparta, Paris, and Blazefork schools.

From his youth he took an active interest in church and community affairs. In the community he served for extended periods of time on the school board, on the township board, and he served as assessor for many a term, travelling the rough and muddy roads of that time.

On July 23, 1905, he was baptized by Elder Abraham Ratzlaff, and received into the membership of the Hoffnungsau church. He remained a faithful member until his death, and took an active part as long as his health permitted.

Year after year he was engaged in Sunday School teaching, and for a long time he directed the church choir. he served as chorister, as Sunday School superintendent, and as a member of the board of trustees. Always he stood ready to take hold and to serve in church activities, and he served cheerfully and efficiently.

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