Epp, John D. (1894-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Jul 14 p. 8

Birth date: 1894 Jan 24

text of obituary:

JOHN D. EPP

John D. Epp was born Jan. 24, 1894, the sone of Heinrich H. and Helena Epp. His eartly life came to a sudden close when he passed away while asleep on May 21, 1960. He was granted a life of 66 years, three months, and 26 days. Being afflicted with arthritis and a weak heart in his later years, his life was a constant struggle, yet the end came unexpectedly.

He was baptized on June 14, 1914 and received as a member in the Bethesda Mennonite Church. He was united in marriage with Mary Ann Loganbill on August 25, 1921.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann; two sons, Dr. Milferd J., wife Donnie and their two sons Michael and Mark of Lincoln, and Marvin G. and wife Nancy of Henderson. Besides these there are one brother, H. D. Epp and wife; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Mierau and husband of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Marie Friesen and husband of Henderson, and Elizabeth of Lincoln; four sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law; nephews and nieces, and friends. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

His schooling began in a district school and in a parochial school taught by Rev. Christian Hege of Henderson.