Franz, Abraham (1862-1929)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1929 Sep 4 p. 4

Birth date: 1862 Oct 21

text of obituary:

Henderson, Neb.

Aug. 28, 1929.

Dear Editor of the Review;

If it is not asking too much of you we would kindly ask you to publish the enclosed obituary of Bro. A. Frnz inThe Review. He was the secretary for three years or until he found it necessary to resign, of the All-Mennonite S. S. Convention of Nebraska which he filled so faithfully. This spring he compiled a complete report of all the conventions, recorded it in a book, and turned it over to the convention, at the last session. The convention feels deeply indebted to Bro. Franz, for the services, rendered. Since he was a real penman, he was asked to record the last report, after it had appeared in the different Mennonite publications, into the book, in which he recorded the other reports, in such commendable way. He promised to do this after he would come back from his trip to the mountains, but was prevented from doing so, for death overtook him before he returned home from his trip. The convention deeply feels this loss, a life spent in a worth-while manner, and ready at all times, to help to make the S. S. Convention a success. We fully trust, that Bro. Franz now is reaping his crown of glory, which is promised, by the good Lord, to all the faithful, when he says, "enter into the joy of the Lord."

— J. J. Friesen