Schierling, Jacob

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2006 Nov 24 p. 27

Birth date: 1927 Jul 13

text of obituary:

JACOB SCHIERLING

Jacob Schierling was born in Siberia July 13, 1927 to Jacob and Margrete Schierling. When he was 2, his parents left Russia. His mother and a sister died enroute to Germany. He immigrated to Paraguay with his father, living both in Friesland and the Chaco. Here Jacob gave his life to the Lord and was baptized in the EMB church. Here too he met and married Luise Kliewer June 9, 1948. They first farmed but in 1956 moved to Filadelfia, where Jacob took up work that gave him much joy - working with machines and driving transport truck. Long trips in a pioneering environment often brought him into danger. The family later moved to Canada, where Jacob worked in construction. He helped build King Road MB Church, Abbotsford. Jacob was a man of few words but great faith, willingness to help, dependability, and good humour. He prayed daily for his family. He is mourned by Luise, children Sieglinde (Helmut) Janzen, Irene (Heinz) Harms, Monica (George) Warkentin, Ewald (Viola), and Carol (Glen) Monds; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Sept. 18 at King Road Church.