Zerger, Peter (1863-1927)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 21 Dec 1927 p. 6

Birth date: 1863 Jan 10

text of obituary:

Peter Zerger

Peter Zerger, son of Jacob and Fanny Zerger, was born in Russia on the 10th of January, 1863. There he spent his childhood years and when about 11 years old he immigrated into this country together with many relatives and friends. The family at first settled temporarily in Illinois where they lived for a short time, then they moved to Kansas and settled in McPherson County, where the deceased lived the rest of his life.

At the age of 17 years he was converted and on the 31st of October, 1880, he was baptized to seal his covenant with Christ and became a member of his Church. When the Eden Mennonite Church was organizede he became a charter member, and always took a live interest in the progress of the church. Even on his death bed he showed this interest.

On June 24, 1885 he entered holy matrimony with Fanny Goering whose companionship he enjoyed for 16 years. Death dissolved this union January 19, 1902. Five children were born to them; but death called three of them away in early infancy. On June 3, 1902 he was married for the second time, this time to Mary Goering. To this union one child was born; but in a few weeks after the child's birth death claimed the mother and when a few months old the child followed the mother in death.

A few months ago his health began to fail. The best of medical aid was sought but to no avail. Finally he was taken to the hospital at McPherson, where he might receive the best of care. Here he passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 11, 1927, at the age of 64 years, 11 months and one day.

Funeral services were held from the home and from the Eden Mennonite Church Tuesday afternoon, December 13. The services were in charge of the Pastor, Rev. C. J. Goering, who was assisted by Rev. P. P. Wedel. A large number of people attended the funeral.

—Moundridge Journal.

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Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 12 Jan 1928 p. 7

Birth date: 1863 Jan 10

text of obituary:

Zerger, Moundridge.—Peter Zerger, Sohn von Jacob und Freni Zerger wurde am 10. Januar 1863 im Dorfe Kotasufka Rußland geboren. Als junger Knabe von 11 Jahren kam er mit seinen Eltern nach den Vereinigten Staaten. Zuerst blieben sie eine kurze Zeit in Illinois. Doch später kamen sie nach McPherson Co., Kansas, der Umgegend von Moundridge, wo er die Zeit seines Lebens wohnte.