Voth, Peter H. (1878-1958)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Oct 9 p. 6

Birth date: 1878 Feb 26

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— Peter H. Voth, 80, well-known retired farmer of the Buhler community, died Sept. 30 at the Bethesda Hospital in Goessel after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Hoffnungsau church near Inman, Rev. Albert Gaeddert in charge. Mr. Voth was preceded in death by his wife, who died in February of this year. Among the four surviving children is a son, Carl R. Voth of Newton.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1958 Oct 16 p. 8

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PETER H. VOTH

Peter H. Voth, our departed father, the son of Johann Voth and Helena Nachtigal Voth, was born in Reno County, Kansas, on Feb. 26, 1878, and quietly passed on to his Eternal Reward late Tuesday night, Sept. 20, 1958, at the age of 80 years, seven months and four days.

Father was the third oldest in a family of 10 children, five of whom preceded him in death. He experienced the hardships and toil of pioneer life on the Kansas plains as a boy, and pursued the occupation of farming as his life's work. Father took advantage of any educational opportunities available and also served as teacher a few years.

Father received his Christian training in the home and the church. His catechetical instruction was conducted by Elder Dietrich Gaeddert who, on June 7, 1897, performed the baptismal rites and received him, together with 26 others, into the membership of the Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church. Father remained a faithful member of this church until his death. He took an active interest in the church and served as Sunday school teacher for many years, as well as sexton of the church cemetery.

On Nov. 10, 1900, he was united in marriage to Sara Unruh Regier, and together they shared the joys and sorrows of life until last February, when our mother passed away. This union was blessed with six children. Two of his children, Edwin and Walter, a son-in-law Arthur Dyck, and a step-grandchild, Johnny Clark, preceded him in death.

Father's life was interwoven with accomplishments and disappointments alike, and although at times misunderstood, he remained courageous and determined to serve his family, his fellowmen and his God. For a number of years his deafness and poor health made it necessary for him to withdraw from many of life's activities. The last six years were especially difficult for him due to his failing health, and munch of this time was spent in the hospital.

After the death of our mother, father felt a deep sense of loneliness. Throughout these trying times, however, he had an inward feeling of assurance and confidence as expressed by the Psalmist in Ps. 34:22 and Ps. 27:5. Father often expressed his confidence and trust in the humming of such tunes as: “Hier and Erden bin ich ein Pilger.” “Bald ja bald,” ”Jesus geh voran.” “Dort uber jenem Sternmeer,” “At the Cross” and many others.

Father leaves behind a daughter Dorothy and husband Jake Siemens of Buhler; three sons, J. R. of Buhler, Arnold and family of Turner, and Carl and family of Newton; a daughter-in-law Mary, the wife of his deceased son Walter, and her husband A. A. Pate of Texarkana, Texas, and his step-granddaughter, Catherine Rippitoe and her husband Bob of Amerillo [sic Amarillo], Texas, who spent many years in his home. In addition to his children, four grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, he leaves one sister, Mrs. J. B. Regier and husband; three brothers, A. J. Voth and wife, Rev. C. H. Voth and wife, and George Voth and wife; seven sisters-in-law, Mrs. Henry Voth, Mrs. David Voth, Mrs. Jake Voth, Mrs. J. B. Ediger, Mrs. J. U. Regier, and Mrs. Nick D. Esau and her husband; one brother-in-law, Rev. P. K. Regier, and also a large number of nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

The final parting always brings its sorrows, but with confidence we look for a reunion in the Great Beyond. — The Children.