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Croissant, Peter (1907-2001)
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Magdelena Croissant |
Magdelena Croissant |
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in Marion, S.D. In |
in Marion, S.D. In |
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Latest revision as of 16:54, 15 November 2021
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Mar 30 p. 27
Birth date: 1907 Dec 25
text of obituary:
PETER CROISSANT
Peter (Pete) Croissant of Medicine Hat, Alta. passed away Feb. 8. He was born Dec. 25, 1907 to John and Magdelena Croissant in Marion, S.D. In 1910 the family moved to the Hilda district of Alberta, where he was educated. He married Edna Heitzman Oct. 24, 1931 . They farmed in the Hilda district. In 1948 they moved to Medicine Hat. He worked for the city's gas department for 24 years, retiring in 1972. For the last 6 years, he lived in the Garden Apartments at South Country Village. He enjoyed making miniature farm equipment out of wood and leather. He also enjoyed fishing, baseball and curling. He was a member of Crestwood MB Church, where he served on church council for a number of years. Predeceased by 1 granddaughter and 1 great-grandson, he is mourned by Edna; daughter Vivian Lautermilch of Calgary; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 1 sister. The funeral was Feb. 12 in South Country Village, with Murray Schmidt ministering.
