Andres, John P. (1857-1932)

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Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1932 Apr 12 p. 14

Birth date: 1857 Nov 7

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1932 Apr 13 p. 1

text of obituary:

Rev. J. P. Andres was born November 7, 1857, in Germany. His parents were Peter and Agatha (Penner) Andres. At the age of 6 his mother died. He received his education in a village school, later by a private teacher in his parental home and at several other schools.

May 31, 1874 he was baptized upon the confession of his faith, joining the Mennonite church in Rosenort, Germany.

In 1880 he came to America, arriving at Peabody, Kansas, where he entered into business, alter also in Denver, Colo. and at Newton, Kansas. in 1884 he went to Germany and Russia, returning two years later. On November 22, 1887, he was married to Anna Regier.

In 1889 he moved to a farm near Elbing and joined the Emmaus church and in 1893 he was chosen and ordained Minister in this church, in which capacity he served about fourteen years.

In 1907 he transferred his membership to the Zion Mennonite Church at Elbing continuing his ministry there about twenty five years.

Nov. 12, 1912, Rev. and Mrs. Andres were privileged to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.

1926 they moved to Elbing to quietly spend their remaining days.

About a year ago he began to notice heart trouble with dropsy. In the course of time, his condition grew more serious and his strength began failing. he made every preparation possible for his departure which he knew was near at hand.

The last morning of his life he said to his family: "The dear Lord is going to be especially gracious to us today." When his companion and his daughters sat at his bedside, playing the song: "Safe in the arms of Jesus" and he was asked "Is it not fine?" he answered "Yes" raising his hands, and passed over to be with the Lord, whom he loved and whom he served.

The end came April 1st, 1932, at 1 P. M. at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 24 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, two sons, two daughters, two daughter-in-law; two sons having died in infancy, 6 grandchildren, one brother and one sister in Germany, 2 brothers-in-law in Russia, and many relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the home at 1:45 p. m. Mon., April 1, by Rev. S. W. Harder, and at the Zion Church, at 2:00 by Rev. H. J. Dyck and Rev. G. N. Harms. Burial was made in the Zion Cemetery.

The Mennonite obituary: 1932 Apr 28 p. 13