Andres, Gustav H. (1886-1948)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 May 20 p. 5

Birth date: 1886 Sep 2

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— A life-long resident of the Newton community, Gustav H. Andres, passed away at the Bethel Deaconess hospital Tuesday morning following a brief illness resulting from a stroke. He was 61. Funeral services will be held at the First Mennonite church Friday afternoon at 2:00. Surviving him are his wife, Adina; three children, Willis G. of Newton, Orlando L. of Dodge City, and Doris of the home; three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. G. P. Regier, Elizabeth Andres, H. J. Andres, and P. C. Andres, all of this vicinity, and Katie Andres of Chicago.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Jun 3 p. 3

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G. H. ANDRES

Gustav H. Andres, oldest son of Gustav and Anna Neufeld Andres, was born at Newton, Kansas on Sept 2, 1886. He was stricken on the morning of May 17, and died without regaining consciousness on the following morning, May 18, 1948, falling asleep in Jesus at the age of 61 years eight months and 16 days.

Brother Andres was baptized on confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour from sin on May 18, 1902, by Elder Jacob Toevs and received into the membership of the First Mennonite church of Newton, where he remained a faithful member until the time of his death. His faith in God and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ was of a deep and abiding nature. He often expressed his faith in private and personal conversations. His favorite gospel hymn which he requested at birthday anniversaries and family gatherings was "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

He was married on Oct. 14, 1910, to Adina Schroeder of the Gnadenberg church near Newton. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter. At the age of nine years his parents moved to the farm where he spent his boyhood days, and after his marriage he continued to live on a farm until 1919. Along with farming he operated a dairy for 14 years.

After retiring from active farming he was a salesman for a silo company for a number of years, which he continued until the time of his death. He was always active at various occupations at different times and made friends everywhere.

Brother Andres was a member of a large family and learned to share the hardships and the joys of the members of the family. He was deeply affected in the sudden accidental death of his youngest sister, Mary, who met her death while on a trip in New Mexico. His love and affection was shown to the members of his own family, his children and grandchildren, for whom he provided special treats and favors. He was also much concerned about the needs of relatives in Europe.

Brother Andres was a great lover of song. Many an evening was spent with his brothers and sisters singing the hymns of the Church around the family organ. He encouraged his children and grandchildren in the singing of gospel songs. One of his last favors for his grandchildren was the purchase of a record with the hymn, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus."

His friendships and special favors extended beyond the borders of his family, frequently visiting those who were in hospitals away from home. His frequent advice to his children was, "If you want a good neighbor be a good neighbor."

He leaves to mourn his departure, his deeply bereaved wife, and children, Doris at home; Orlando and wife, Esther, their children, Lawrence Gustav and Dorothy Joan of Dodge City; Willis and wife, Lucille, and their children, Janice Elaine and Judith Kay. Also the following brothers and sisters together with their families survive: Anne, Mrs. G. P. Regier; Agatha, Mrs. B. C. Regier; Elizabeth, P. C. Andres, Katie, and Herman J. Besides the members of his family he leaves a host of friends in church and among his neighbors and business associates.

Final services at the First Mennonite church on Friday, May 21, were in charge of Rev. D. J. Unruh. Pall bearers were the nephews, Roland Toevs, Walter Andres, Alfred Schroeder, Irvin Toevs, Melbourn Stucky, and Gus H. Regier.

The Mennonite obituary: 1948 Jun 1 p. 12