Bartel, Henry D. (1876-1951)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1951 Oct 18 p. 9

Birth date: 1876 Jan 6

text of obituary:

HENRY D. BARTEL

Our beloved brother, Henry D. Bartel, was born to Dietrich and Sara (Klassen) Bartel in South Russia on January 6, 1876. There he spent his childhood and received his elementary education.

He migrated to America with his parents at the age of 15, settling in the Buhler, Kans. vicinity. He lived here until 1908 and then moved to Nebraska, most of the time staying around the small community of Powell.

About 30 years ago he recognized his lost condition and according to his testimony was saved by the grace of God. This brought a marked change in his life and he had led a prayer life since that time.

During his later years he was often ill and complained about various afflictions. In April 1951 he was taken to the hospital at Fairbury, Nebr. where he passed away suddenly without a struggle the morning of September 24, 1951.

Our brother Henry was of rather cheerful disposition and a great friend to children. He enjoyed making various toys for them and watching them play. He was also a great lover of music.

In the latter years he talked much about his readiness to go and upon the question by his sister on Sept. 23, whether he was ready to go he answered with a clear “Yes.” We therefore harbor the firm hope that he has gone to be with the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and two sisters and is survived by one brother, David B. Bartel of Buhler, Kans., three sisters, Aganetha Graves of El Monte, Calif., Sara Franz of Inman, Kans., and Katie Davis of West Salem, Oregon; 12 nieces, 27 nephews, and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the Buhler M. B. church on Sept. 27, 1951, with Rev. J. J. Toews officiating. A male quartet sang, with Mrs. P. F. Janzen as pianist. Burial was in the Buhler Municipal cemetery.