Dick, Nicolai J. (1908-2005)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2005 Oct 14 p. 28 & 2005 Nov 25 p. 29

Birth date: 1908 Nov 10

text of obituary:

NICOLAI J. (NICK) DICK

Nicolai J. (Nick) Dick died May 27. He was born Nov. 10, 1908 on the family estate in southern Russia to Jacob and Agnes Dick. The family immigrated to Canada, settling in Manitoba. He married Anna Schroeder in 1933. They farmed at Elm Creek, Man. In 1963 they moved to Winnipeg, but he continued farming. In 1973 he retired. He came to faith in Jesus Christ at 14 and served the Lord faithfully. Predeceased by 1 brother, 2 sisters, he is mourned by Anna, daughters Eleonore Esau and Anne Neufeld of Winnipeg; Rita Macleod of Anola, Man.; sons Dick of Edmonton and Alf of Winnipeg; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 5 sisters. The funeral was in Portage Ave. MB Church, Winnipeg, with Claude Pratte ministering.

Editor's note: The following correction appeared in the Nov 25th edition of the MB Herald

Correction: The obituary of Nicolai J. Dick (Oct. 14) incorrectly identified his sons as Dick and Alf; it should have read Henry and Alf. We apologize for the error. - Editors