Thiessen, D. D. (1891-1927)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Feb 16 p. 3

Birth date: 1891 Dec 17

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1927 Mar 2 p. 4

text of obituary:

D. D. Thiessen

Mr. Thiessen was born Dec. 17, 1891, near Buhler, Kansas. he was converted during the winter of 1909, baptized on his faith on January 2, 1910, and received into the Zoar Church. He remained a faithful member of his Church until his death. On June 27, 1915, he was united in marriage to Anna Dick. This union was blessed with one son and two daughters. Their married life was a duration of 11 years, 7 months and 7 days.

He was a converted Christian for 15 years. During this time he tried to serve his master faithfully and thru his mercy he could follow the straight and narrow path.

He reached the age of 35 years, 1 month and 27 days. he leaves to mourn his departure his wife, 8 children, his mother, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, an aged father-in-law and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the Zoar Church last Sunday afternoon. Rev. John Esau officiated and was assisted by Rev. I. I. Friesen and Rev. P. H. Block. The Church choir under the leadership of Jacob J. Klassen sang a number of selections. The remains were laid to rest in the Zoar cemetery. Rev. Cor. Thiessen conducted short services at the grave. — Inman Review.