Epp, Dietrich H. (1875-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Apr 7 p. 8

Birth date: 1875 Mar 29

Publisher, Educator Dies

D. H. Epp, Editor of "Der Bote," Had Long And Useful Career On Two Continents

By Cornelius Krahn, North Newton, Kan.

Dietrich H. Epp, publisher and editor of "Der Bote," Rosthern, Sask., passed away on Thursday night, March 31, two days after his eightieth birthday. The March 30 edition of "Der Bote" carried several articles commemorating his eightieth birthday and contains valuable information about his life as an educator, publisher, editor and public worker. This issue was prepared by his friends, co-workers and John Heese, the shop manager, without Epp's knowledge. Because of his sudden illness he never saw this anniversary issue.

D. H. Epp who was a very vigorous and active worker, has been editing "Der Bote" for nearly 32 years, the paper being originally planned as an organ of communication for the Mennonites who escaped from Russia after World War I. He was its founder, publisher, and editor. In 1947 "Der Bote" was merged with "Der Christlicher Bundesbote" and the paper became a General Conference publication with Cornelius Krahn as assistant editor. It serves Mennonites in Canada, United States, Europe and South America. Epp made of "Der Bote" one of the finest German Mennonite papers in existence.

Taught in Russia

The Mennonite obituary: 1955 Apr 12 p. 226