Buller, David (1916-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Feb 2 p. 8

Birth date: 1916 Nov 4

text of obituary:

DAVID BULLER

David Buller, son of Benjamin B. and Elizabeth Buller, was born Nov. 4, 1916, near Meno, Okla. and departed this life Dec. 28, 1955, at the age of 39 years, one month and 24 days. His father, two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

He grew to manhood on the farm north of Meno. He was baptized upon confession of faith on May 15 by Rev. H. U. Schmidt and received into the New Hopedale church of Meno.

On Feb. 23, 1936, he was united in marriage to Esther Boese at Goltry, Okla. To this union two children were born. Most of his married life was spent around Meno. About 18 years ago he moved to Enid, Okla. where he spent his remaining days as a farmer and mechanic.

He has been in failing health some five or six years. He was very faithful through his illness, and continued to support his family until last February when he was forced to quit working because of his health.

He was a faithful worker in the Grace Mennonite church of which he and Mrs. Buller had been members since June 3, 1951.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife Esther of the home; a son Harold and daughter Norma of the home; Susie, Mrs. Herbert Unruh, of Meno, Anna, Mrs. Herman Ratzlaff, of Fairview, Okla., Lena, Mrs. Isam Unruh, of Lahoma, Okla., Caroline, Mrs. Carl Froese, of Enid; one brother Frank of Denver, Colo. and a host of relatives and friends.

The funeral was held on New Year's day, with Rev. P. J. Boehr in charge ofthe prayer service at the Fosset Funeral Home, Rev. H. U. Schmidt and Rev. Albert Unruh in charge at the Grace Mennonite Church. The body was taken to the New Hopedale resting place at Meno, Okla.