Balzer, Bernard Henry (1908-1980)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1980 Dec 5 p. 30

Birth date: 1908 Jan 08

text of obituary:

BERNARD HENRY BALZAR

Bernard Henry Balzer of Herbert, Sask. passed away on October 2B, 19BO. He was born to Henry and Elizabeth Balzer on January B, 190B in Terek, southern Russia. Five years later the family immigrated to Canada, settling at Langham, Sask. on August 13, 1913. In 1932 he began teaching at River Dell, Sask. where he met and married Hilda Groening on September 16, 1934. He taught in various schools in the Herbert and Swift Current districts, and then in Hodgeville for 13 years. He retired in June 1972 and the couple moved to Herbert a year later . He received Christ as Saviour at an early age, and in 1923 made a new commitment to Christ, was baptized, and joined the Langham (Sask.) Mennonite Church. He became a member of the Herbert MB Church on November 4, 1973, and taught the adult men's Sunday school class for six years. He was predeceased by one son, Lyle. He is survived by his wife Hilda; children and spouses: Elma and Danny Kroeker of Calgary, Gladys and Jac Rempel of Rush Lake, Sask., Sherril of Calgary, Rendell and Marlyn of Unity, Sask.; eight grandchildren. The funeral was held October 31 at the Herbert MB Church with pastor Jake Pauls officiating.