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Buxbaum, Otto Richard (1895-1971)

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The fourth child of ten born to Prof.
  
The fourth child of ten born to Prof.
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and Mrs. Frederick Bux>baum, Otto
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and Mrs. Frederick Buxbaum, Otto
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R'i'chard Buxbaum was born on April 8,
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Richard Buxbaum was born on April 8,
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1895 in Melk, Lower Austr'i'a. He was
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1895 in Melk, Lower Austria. He was
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raised and educated ,in the >Homan Catholic monastery where hlis father taught.
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raised and educated in the
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Roman Catholic monastery where his father taught.
 
He participated in World War 1 and
  
He participated in World War 1 and
 
subsequently spent six years as a prisoner
  
subsequently spent six years as a prisoner
 
of war in Siberia. With the help of
  
of war in Siberia. With the help of
 
missionary Otto Szegedi, from whom he
  
missionary Otto Szegedi, from whom he
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was leaming the Russ'ianlanguage with
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was learning the Russian language with
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the use of a New Tes1ament, he was
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the use of a New Testament, he was
 
converted to Christ. In Siberia he met
  
converted to Christ. In Siberia he met
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his ,future wife, Luise Friesen, whom he
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his future wife, Luise Friesen, whom he
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married ·in 1920. T'hey returned to Austria
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married in 1920. They returned to Austria
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where he attended the AHianz Bible
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where he attended the Allianz Bible
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School in Kaerntenfor three years . He
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School in Kaernten for three years. He
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then served as a minister o·f the Wmd
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then served as a minister of the Word
 
for ten years, assisting several Baptist
  
for ten years, assisting several Baptist
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church es in East Prussia. After serv,ing
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churches in East Prussia. After serving
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as translator in the Russian langua'ge
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as translator in the Russian language
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during World War 2, he was united a,gain
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during World War 2, he was united again
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with his fami'ly in Austria and be'gan to
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with his family in Austria and began to
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work as registrar in Melk. Duping the
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work as registrar in Melk. During the
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13 y ea rs he worked in this office, he and
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13 years he worked in this office, he and
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his wife were instrumenta'i III inrtlatmg
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his wife were instrumental in initiating
 
Sunday school work among children, he
  
Sunday school work among children, he
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continued to serve ,in many churches as
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continued to serve in many churches as
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a prea cher, and both assisted in MOC
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a preacher, and both assisted in MCC
 
relief work in Europe. In 1953 he was
  
relief work in Europe. In 1953 he was
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ordained 'as a Mennonite minister and
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ordained as a Mennonite minister and
 
served the various churches in the area
  
served the various churches in the area
 
of Vienna. They became active members
  
of Vienna. They became active members
 
of the Mennonite Brethren church in
  
of the Mennonite Brethren church in
 
Austria. In 1958 they emigrated with
  
Austria. In 1958 they emigrated with
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th e'ir children to Canada, joining ,their
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their children to Canada, joining their
 
son Isbrandt at Kitchener. Later they
  
son Isbrandt at Kitchener. Later they
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moved to Elliott Larke, London and finally
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moved to Elliott Lake, London and finally
 
to Komoka. Here he pioneered the
  
to Komoka. Here he pioneered the
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establishment o'f the Komoka Nursing
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establishment of the Komoka Nursing
 
Homes. Last year he and his wife were
  
Homes. Last year he and his wife were
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privileged to enjoy their ,golden wedding
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privileged to enjoy their golden wedding
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anniversary . Last of all, he expressed his
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anniversary. Last of all, he expressed his
 
joy in helping initiate the gathering of a
  
joy in helping initiate the gathering of a
 
Mennonite Brethren fellowship in the
  
Mennonite Brethren fellowship in the
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greater London area .
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greater London area.
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He passed away on December 15. He is
  
He passed away on December 15. He is
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survived by his wi·fe, five s'ons and ,four
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survived by his wife, five sons and four
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daughters, all married; 29 grandchi'ldren
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daughters, all married; 29 grandchildren
 
and three great grandchildren. He was
  
and three great grandchildren. He was
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predeceased by one daughter. His Hfe was
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predeceased by one daughter. His wife was
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f.illed with much labour for the Lord,
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filled with much labour for the Lord,
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mixed with some disappo·intments, but
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mixed with some disappointments, but
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rich with the blessings o'f God. To the
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rich with the blessings of God. To the
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last he was stedfast in faithin his
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last he was steadfast in faith in his
 
Saviour, to whom belongs the ultimate
  
Saviour, to whom belongs the ultimate
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victory. Rev. Hudy Janzen, assisted by
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victory. Rev. Rudy Janzen, assisted by
 
Rev. D. Dakin, ministered at the funeral.
  
Rev. D. Dakin, ministered at the funeral.
   

Latest revision as of 13:36, 24 August 2016

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1972 Jan 23 p. 31

Birth date: 1895 Apr 08

text of obituary:

OTTO RICHARD BUXBAUM SR.

The fourth child of ten born to Prof. and Mrs. Frederick Buxbaum, Otto Richard Buxbaum was born on April 8, 1895 in Melk, Lower Austria. He was raised and educated in the Roman Catholic monastery where his father taught. He participated in World War 1 and subsequently spent six years as a prisoner of war in Siberia. With the help of missionary Otto Szegedi, from whom he was learning the Russian language with the use of a New Testament, he was converted to Christ. In Siberia he met his future wife, Luise Friesen, whom he married in 1920. They returned to Austria where he attended the Allianz Bible School in Kaernten for three years. He then served as a minister of the Word for ten years, assisting several Baptist churches in East Prussia. After serving as translator in the Russian language during World War 2, he was united again with his family in Austria and began to work as registrar in Melk. During the 13 years he worked in this office, he and his wife were instrumental in initiating Sunday school work among children, he continued to serve in many churches as a preacher, and both assisted in MCC relief work in Europe. In 1953 he was ordained as a Mennonite minister and served the various churches in the area of Vienna. They became active members of the Mennonite Brethren church in Austria. In 1958 they emigrated with their children to Canada, joining their son Isbrandt at Kitchener. Later they moved to Elliott Lake, London and finally to Komoka. Here he pioneered the establishment of the Komoka Nursing Homes. Last year he and his wife were privileged to enjoy their golden wedding anniversary. Last of all, he expressed his joy in helping initiate the gathering of a Mennonite Brethren fellowship in the greater London area.

He passed away on December 15. He is survived by his wife, five sons and four daughters, all married; 29 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter. His wife was filled with much labour for the Lord, mixed with some disappointments, but rich with the blessings of God. To the last he was steadfast in faith in his Saviour, to whom belongs the ultimate victory. Rev. Rudy Janzen, assisted by Rev. D. Dakin, ministered at the funeral.

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