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Albrecht, Heinrich (1873-1943)

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<p><span style="font-weight: bold">Heinrich Albrecht, </span>&auml;ltester Sohn von Heinrich und Helena, geb. Penner, Albrecht, wurde am 10. Dezember, 1873, zu Lindenau, Ru&szlig;land, geboren. In 1884 kam er mit seinen Eltern und Geschwistern nach Amerika, wo sie sich am 12. September zu Beatrice, Nebraska, ansiedelten. Seine Schulbildung erhielt er in der Gemeindeschule bei Lehrer J. K. Penner. Im Fr&uuml;jahr 1892 hatte er das Verlangen mit dem Herrn in den Bund zu treten und nahm am Taufunterricht teil. Am 6. Juni 1892 wurde er auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens von dem damaligen Aeltesten Gerhard Penner getauft und schlo&szlig; sich dieser Gemeinde an, von welcher er, bis zum Ende, ein
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treues Glied blieb. Am 6. September, 1906, verehelichte er sich mit Marie Wiens und sie fingen ihre eigene Wirtschaft, etwa zw&ouml;lf Meilen Nordwest von Beatrice, an. Diese Ehe wurde gesegnet mit zwei T&ouml;chtern. Am 14. Februar, 1918, schlug f&uuml;r ihn eine ernste Stunde als der Herr die Gattin von seiner Seite nahm. Mit der treuen Hilfe von Anna Martens f&uuml;hrte er den Haushalt und die Wirtschaft weiter. Er hat immer einen regen Anteil an Sonntagsschul- und Gemeindearbeit erwiesen. In 1930 kaufte er ein Heim in der Stadt. Vor etwa drei Jahren stellte sich ein Leiden ein. welches sich verschlimmerte bis er seinen Haushalt aufgab. In den letzten Tagen seines Lebens geno&szlig; er treue Pflege im Hospital wo er nach schweren Leiden am 14. Mai um 12 Uhr im Herrn entschlief. Er hinterl&auml;&szlig;t zwei T&ouml;chter, zwei Schwiegers&ouml;hne, sieben Gro&szlig;kinder, zwei Br&uuml;der, eine Schwester, und viele Freunde. Alt geworden ist er 69 J. 5. M. und 4 Tage.</p>
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<p>Endlich kommt er leise, Nimmt uns bei der Hand. . . . </p>
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''Mennonite Weekly Review'' obituary: 1943 Jun 3 p. 8
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<center><h3>HENRY ALBRECHT</h3></center>
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Henry Albrecht, son of Henry and Helena (nee Penner) Albrecht, was born December 10, 1873, at Lindenau, Russia. In 1884 he came to America with his parents, who settled near Beatrice, Nebraska. He attended the parochial school then taught by Rev. J. K. Penner.
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On June 6, 1892, after a period of catechetical instruction, he expressed his desire to be baptized upon the confession of his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized by Elder Gerhard Penner and joined the Mennonite church of which he remained a faithful member.
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On September 6, 1906, he was married to Marie Wiens and moved to a farm about twelve miles northwest of Beatrice. The Lord blessed this home with the birth of two daughters. On February 1918, the Lord permitted him to experience the loss of his faithful companion. Through the helpful assistance of Miss Anna Martens he was able to provide a home for his daughters. He has always shown an active interest in Sunday school and church work.
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In 1930 he moved to Beatrice. About three years ago a bodily ailment developed which later made it impossible for him to remain alone in his home. During the last days of his life he was cared for faithfully at the Mennonite Hospital where, after brief suffering, he went to be with his Lord, may 14, 12:20 p. m. He leaves two daughters, two sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and many relatives and friends. He attained the age of 69 years, 5 months and 4 days.
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Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep<br>
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&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;From which none ever wake to weep<br>
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A calm and undisturbed repose,<br>
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&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Unbroken by the last of foes.
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Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest,<br>
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&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Whose waking is supremely blest;<br>
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No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour<br>
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&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;That mainfests [''sic''] the Savior's power.
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The funeral of Henry Albrecht was held May 17. The services at the Harmon and Johnson Funeral Home were conducted by Rev. Walter H. Dyck. II Tim. 4:6-8 was the scriptural basis for his meditation. A men's quartet consisting of Edgar Weibe, John K. Wiebe, Louie Wiebe, and Theodor Goossen, accompanied by Mrs. C. P. Reimer, sang, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me," and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River."
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Further services were held at the First Mennonite church, Beatrice, Nebraska. Rev. Cornelius Penner spoke on Ps. 68:20, 21. The quartet sang, 'Lass Mich Gehen." "Forever With The Lord" (I Thess. 4:13-180) were the comforting and encouraging words used by Rev. Dyck. Another song, "Rock of Ages," was sung by the quartet.
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Interment in the church cemetery.
   
Birth date: 1873
 
   
 
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Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1943 Jun 8 p. 15

Birth date: 1873 Dec 10

text of obituary:

Heinrich Albrecht, ältester Sohn von Heinrich und Helena, geb. Penner, Albrecht, wurde am 10. Dezember, 1873, zu Lindenau, Rußland, geboren. In 1884 kam er mit seinen Eltern und Geschwistern nach Amerika, wo sie sich am 12. September zu Beatrice, Nebraska, ansiedelten. Seine Schulbildung erhielt er in der Gemeindeschule bei Lehrer J. K. Penner. Im Früjahr 1892 hatte er das Verlangen mit dem Herrn in den Bund zu treten und nahm am Taufunterricht teil. Am 6. Juni 1892 wurde er auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens von dem damaligen Aeltesten Gerhard Penner getauft und schloß sich dieser Gemeinde an, von welcher er, bis zum Ende, ein treues Glied blieb. Am 6. September, 1906, verehelichte er sich mit Marie Wiens und sie fingen ihre eigene Wirtschaft, etwa zwölf Meilen Nordwest von Beatrice, an. Diese Ehe wurde gesegnet mit zwei Töchtern. Am 14. Februar, 1918, schlug für ihn eine ernste Stunde als der Herr die Gattin von seiner Seite nahm. Mit der treuen Hilfe von Anna Martens führte er den Haushalt und die Wirtschaft weiter. Er hat immer einen regen Anteil an Sonntagsschul- und Gemeindearbeit erwiesen. In 1930 kaufte er ein Heim in der Stadt. Vor etwa drei Jahren stellte sich ein Leiden ein. welches sich verschlimmerte bis er seinen Haushalt aufgab. In den letzten Tagen seines Lebens genoß er treue Pflege im Hospital wo er nach schweren Leiden am 14. Mai um 12 Uhr im Herrn entschlief. Er hinterläßt zwei Töchter, zwei Schwiegersöhne, sieben Großkinder, zwei Brüder, eine Schwester, und viele Freunde. Alt geworden ist er 69 J. 5. M. und 4 Tage.

Endlich kommt er leise, Nimmt uns bei der Hand. . . .


Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Jun 3 p. 8

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HENRY ALBRECHT

Henry Albrecht, son of Henry and Helena (nee Penner) Albrecht, was born December 10, 1873, at Lindenau, Russia. In 1884 he came to America with his parents, who settled near Beatrice, Nebraska. He attended the parochial school then taught by Rev. J. K. Penner.

On June 6, 1892, after a period of catechetical instruction, he expressed his desire to be baptized upon the confession of his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized by Elder Gerhard Penner and joined the Mennonite church of which he remained a faithful member.

On September 6, 1906, he was married to Marie Wiens and moved to a farm about twelve miles northwest of Beatrice. The Lord blessed this home with the birth of two daughters. On February 1918, the Lord permitted him to experience the loss of his faithful companion. Through the helpful assistance of Miss Anna Martens he was able to provide a home for his daughters. He has always shown an active interest in Sunday school and church work.

In 1930 he moved to Beatrice. About three years ago a bodily ailment developed which later made it impossible for him to remain alone in his home. During the last days of his life he was cared for faithfully at the Mennonite Hospital where, after brief suffering, he went to be with his Lord, may 14, 12:20 p. m. He leaves two daughters, two sons-in-law, seven grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and many relatives and friends. He attained the age of 69 years, 5 months and 4 days.

Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep
     From which none ever wake to weep
A calm and undisturbed repose,
     Unbroken by the last of foes.

Asleep in Jesus! peaceful rest,
     Whose waking is supremely blest;
No fear, no woe, shall dim that hour
     That mainfests [sic] the Savior's power.

The funeral of Henry Albrecht was held May 17. The services at the Harmon and Johnson Funeral Home were conducted by Rev. Walter H. Dyck. II Tim. 4:6-8 was the scriptural basis for his meditation. A men's quartet consisting of Edgar Weibe, John K. Wiebe, Louie Wiebe, and Theodor Goossen, accompanied by Mrs. C. P. Reimer, sang, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me," and "Shall We Meet Beyond the River."

Further services were held at the First Mennonite church, Beatrice, Nebraska. Rev. Cornelius Penner spoke on Ps. 68:20, 21. The quartet sang, 'Lass Mich Gehen." "Forever With The Lord" (I Thess. 4:13-180) were the comforting and encouraging words used by Rev. Dyck. Another song, "Rock of Ages," was sung by the quartet.

Interment in the church cemetery.

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