Siemens, Jacob J. (1882-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Mar 21 p. 5

Birth date: 1882 Sept 17

text of obituary:

Manitoba Minister Dies Of Heart Attack

REV. J. J. SIEMENS OF WINKLER MIGRATED FROM RUSSIA IN 1924

Winkler, Man. — Rev. Jacob J. Siemens of Winkler died at his home here Saturday, March 2 of a heart attack.

Born at Adelsheim, Russia on Sept. 17, 1882, he was ordained as a minister in 1922 and came to Canada in 1924, taking up residence in Winkler. During this time he was engaged in farming and served as a minster of the Bergthaler church.

Rev. Siemens took an active part in many community affairs including the organization of Bethesda Home and locally he made a contribution to scientific poultry production.

He is survived by his wife Maria (the former Mrs. Peters nee Siemens); three daughters Eva, Mrs. N. Braum of Starbuck, Nettie of Winnipeg, Anne, Mrs. Ike Harder of Carman; one son, John, Winkler; two step-sons, Victor Peters and Dr. J. A. Peters, Winnipeg.

Funeral services were conducted in the Winkler Bergthaler church March 6, Rev. D. Schulz and Rev. J. M. Pauls officiating.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 p. 10