Brandt, Peter (1906-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Mar 10 p. 8

Birth date: 1906 Jul 28

text of obituary:

PETER BRANDT

Peter Brandt was born to Klaas and Barbara Penner Brandt on July 28, 1906, at Rushlake, Can. Here he spent his boyhood days, and at the age of 14 moved with his parents to Garden City, Kansas. Here he spent the remainder of his life except for 12 years when he with his family lived at Dallas, Oregon. These were the years of 1938 to 1950.

He realized his need for a Saviour and was converted during the united evangelistic meetings at Garden City in the winter of 1928. He was baptized and accepted into the K.M.B. church of Garden City the following spring. At the time of his death he was a member of the E.M.B. church of Dallas, Oregon.

He was united in holy matrimony with Elizabeth Friesen on Sept. 15, 1929. This marriage, which lasted 30 years, was blessed with four children. He reached the age of 53 years, six months and 23 days.

He made his livelihood by farming and doing carpenter work during his spare time. He was a quiet type of person and especially loved music, gospel songs and religious radio programs. His favorite Bible verse was John 3:16, which was also the basis of his salvation. He had his desire fulfilled in seeing all his children accept his Lord and Master. He was a devoted father who dearly loved and cared for his family.

Those who mourn his sudden departure are his wife, Elizabeth of Garden City, Kansas; four children, Harold and Elma Jean Brandt of Garden City, Elmer of the home, Alvina, senior at Tabor College, and Robert, of the home; his father, Klass [sic Klaas] Brandt, residing at the Rest Home at Reedley, Calif. four brothers, Ben of Reedley, Ed of Garden City, Albert of Reedley, and Jake of San Jose, Calif.

Besides these, there are a host of relatives and friends. The mother, one brother and three sisters preceded him in death.

We mourn him but not as those who have no hope. We look forward to that great day when we again shall all be reunited. — The Family.