Regehr, Tina Warkentin (1905-2002)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2002 Dec 6 p. 25

Birth date: 1905 Jan 28

text of obituary:

TINA REGEHR

Tina Regehr passed away Sept. 25 , at Bethesda Place, St ein- bach, Man. She was born Jan. 28, 1905 to Kornelius and Katheri- na Warkentin in Muen- sterberg, Russia. Her fa- ther died when she was 1. She accepted Christ at 14 and never wa- vered in her faith. She married Henry A. Regehr Nov. 1, 1923. They built a Christ-cen- tred, loving home. In 1926, they moved to Foam Lake, Sask., where they helped start a small church and built many friendships. In 1948 they moved to Steinbach, Man., where they operated a poultry farm for many years. They were active in Steinbach MB Church, serving as pastor couple for 13 years. She is re- membered as one who loved and was loved and respected in return. She was always busy with handwork, making afghans and table- cloths for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Predeceased by Henry Dec . 2, 1993, she is mourned by children Katie Wiebe of Abbotsford, B.C., Louise Janzen of Abbotsford, Esther Bergmann of Steinbach, Edward of Holcomb, Wis. and Wilma Poetker of Winnipeg; 23 grandchildren; 51 great- grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchil- dren. Th e funeral was Sept. 28 at Steinbach MB Church, with Abe Klassen and Neil Rem- pel ministering .