Striemer, John (1919-2003)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2003 Apr 11 p. 28

Birth date: 1919 Apr 16

text of obituary:

JOHN STRIEMER

John Striemer died Feb . 17. He was born Aug. 16, 1919 to Carl and Elizabeth Striemer in Osler, Sask. They lived in various places in Saskatchewan. He mar- ried Mary Penner Oct. 22, 1952. They lived on a farm near Hague, Sask. for 9 years, then moved to Waldheim, Sask. He worked at vari- ous jobs such as digging wells, concrete work and carpentry. He spent 11 years doing main- tenance at Waldheim golf course. He accept- ed Christ Jan. 1, 1946, was baptized that sum - mer, and lived his life for the Lord. He fought a courageous battle for health for 10 years and longed to go home. Predeceased by son Abe; 9 siblings, he is mourned by Mary; daughters Shirley Weenk of Herschel, Sask., Martha Friesen of Saskatoon, Mary Ann Smith and Hilda Finlay of Mayfair, Sask ., Olga Fletch - er of Calgary, Ruth Loewen of Waldheim, Mar- garet Unruh of Dalmeny, Sask. Cheryl Havoshi of Toronto; sons Wes and John of Saskatoon, Harvey of Calgary; 23 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; 3 sisters; 1 brother. The funer- al was Feb. 20 in Waldheim MB Church, with Clarence Peters ministering.