Loewen, Dietrich (1896-1970)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1970 Apr 17 p. 27

Birth date: 1896 Sep 10

text of obituary:

DIETRICH LOEWEN

Dietrich Loewen, born September 10, 1896 at Moun'tain Lake, Minnesota, the son of D,ietrich and Lena (Kroeker) Loewen, passed away quiet,ly in the Saskatoon City Hosp'ital on March 15 at the age of 73. He came to Canada with his parents in 1903 and settled in the Dalmeny district north of Saskatoon. It was here that he was saved and baptized and united with the church. On October 24, 1920 he married a widow, Susie Goertz Klassen, and a'ccepted the respons,ibility as father o,f her young son Edward. For over 37 years they shared joys and sorrows unti,1 her homego,ing on February 20, 1958. God blessed their union with two children, Fred, who predeceased his father in June, 1968, and Ros,ie, at home. He was occupied with farming and custom work un!i,1 he retired in 1961. He was also ke'enly interested in the church and the work of the Lord. Dur,ing t:he last year of his life, when he was in failing health, he often expressed his disappointment at not being 'able to attend Sunday school and the wors'hip services. In his suffering he was a testimony and encouragement to many. He leaves to mourn, one son, Edward of Saskatoon; one daughter, Rosie of Da'lmeny; two daughters-in-law; eight grandchildren; one brother and three sisters.