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Harder, Gerhard (1860-1942)
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1942 Oct 15 p. 3
Birth date: 1860 Jan 29
text of obituary:
Gerhard Harder, was born Jan. 29, 1860, in Lichtfeld, South Russia. Here he spent his early years and received his elementary education. In 1874, he came to America with his parents. They soon settled near Inman, Kansas. With them he went through the hardships and privations of pioneer life.
On Dec. 14 1879, he was baptised upon his confession of faith by Elder Heinrich Toews and was received as member into the Bethel Church, whose faithful member he remained to his end. He enjoyed his spiritual life and was glad to take part in testimony and prayer meetings.
On Jan. 6, 1881, he was united in marriage to Margaretha Ediger. For 57 years, 8 months, and 25 days they were permitted to share joys and sorrows. Eight children were born to them, four died in infancy. One son, Gerhard, died in May of this year. Some fifteen years of their life they spent in Oregon, the remainder in and around Inman and Buhler. Mother died October 1, 1938, almost four years ago. Since that time he made his home with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E E. Kroeker.
