Weber, Noah Musser . (1869-1958)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Dec 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1869 Aug 13

text of obituary:

NOAH M. WEBER

Noah Musser Weber was born on August 13, 1869, in Berks County, Pa., in the area of the memorable settlement of Mennonites of more than 200 years ago. He died on the morning of Nov. 22, 1958, near Adamstown, Pa., in the area traditionally known as "Gehmansthaal," on the Gehman's estate of immigrant descent. Here he lived all his life, close by Gehman's Mennonite church. He reached the age of 89 years, three months and nine days.

He chose the Mennonite church through which to express his "repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ." Was baptized Oct. 12, 1889, by the late Bishop Jonas H. Martin as member of the Bowmansville Mennonite congregation. Three others were also baptized at that time. Among them was Hettie H. Gehman, 16, a daughter of Henry G. Gehman, who three years later was destined to become his faithful wife.

Bro. Weber was not only a big man physically, he was big hearted, easy to get along with, loyal to the church of his choice, faithful to the Conference body. He was one of that vast multitude of unsung heroes who silently wield such a powerful influence in moulding the church for her heavenly destiny. Modestly he evaded the limelight of worldly popularity.