Amstutz, Elias J. (1876-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Jun 23 p. 5

Birth date: 1876

text of obituary:

Retired Farmer Of Kidron, Ohio Died

Kidron, Ohio. — Funeral services were held at the Sonnenberg Mennonite church near here June 17 for Elias J. Amstutz, 79, well known retired farmer who spent his entire life in this community. He passed away June 15 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Willis A. Lehman.

Mr. Amstutz was a member of the Sonnenberg church.. The services were in charge of Bishop Louis Amstutz and James Stauffer of the Sonnenberg congregation and Bishop Reuben Hofstetter of the Kidron Mennonite church.

Surviving are six children, 22 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren, one great-grandson, and three sisters.