Dick, Peter A. (1869-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Jan 31 p. 6

Birth date: 1869 Sept 7

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— The Review extends sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Dick and Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Willms on the death of their father, P. A. Dick, who passed away Wednesday forenoon at the Bethel Deaconess hospital. Mr. Dick, who was among the Mennonite immigrants from Russia in the 1920's, had lived at the Bethel Home since the death of his wife. He was 87. Other survivors include a son, Waldo P. Dick of Woodburn, Indiana, a daughter, Mrs. Herman Wilke of Spokane, Wash., and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Sister Frieda Memorial Chapel.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Feb 7 p. 6

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— Funeral services for Peter A. Dick, a resident of the Bethel Home for Aged who died Wednesday, Jan. 30, at the age of 87, were held Saturday afternoon in the Sister Frieda Chapel. The services were in charge of Rev. Arnold Epp, assisted by Rev. J. E. Entz. The organ music was by Sister Helene Marie Bartsch and the three vocal selections by Wm Kruger. Due to the damp weather the committal service was held inside Greenwood mausoleum, conducted by Rev. J E. Entz. Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were two of Mr. Dick's children, Mrs. Herman Wilke of Spokane, Wash. and Waldo P. Dick of Woodburn, Ind., and a grandson, Vernon E. Dick of Pocatello, Idaho.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Feb 14 p. 8

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PETER A. DICK

Peter A. Dick was born Sept. 7, 1969, in Tiege, South Russia. He attended elementary school in this village and high school in a neighboring village.

He was married to Anna Dueck on Sept. 19, 1896. They purchased a general mercantile store which he owned and operated till 1922. He also owned a farm.

In 1922, after World War i and during the Revolution, he with his family left Russia. Their destination was the Unite States, arriving in Boston in the summer of 1923. Their first stop across country was at Newton, Kansas. After a few months they decided to move to Newport, Wash. Here they led a life of pioneers, clearing the land to build a new house.

Here they also became members of the Newport Mennonite Church, which was organized under the leadership of Rev. Fred Ashliman of Colfax, Wash., who gathered the group of Mennonites and met with them in homes at first. Later a church building was built. Rev. Ashliman was their beloved friend and shepherd. Our parents took a very active part in the work of this church.

In 1936 they moved back to Newton, purchasing a home here. Father was employed by the Herald Publishing Company. He enjoyed his work very much and performed his duties well and with dispatch.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick celebrated their golden wedding in 1946.

Three years ago, Jan. 27, 1954, our mother went to be with the Lord. Six months later father became a resident of the Bethel Home for Aged. Here he was well pleased and lived a satisfied and peaceful life for two and one-half years. The last few days he began to show symptoms of illness and on Tuesday noon, Jan. 29, he was transferred to the Bethel Hospital. Doctors and nurses gave him the best professional care, but 24 hours later he was called to his eternal Home.

He is survived by four children, Anna, Mrs. G. H. Willms and husband; Abram P. Dick and wife; Katie, Mrs. Herman Wilke and husband; and Waldo P. Dick and wife. Also surviving are eight grandchildren.

Father's life was characterized by the words of the Apostle Paul which he gave to us at the end of his life as recorded in II Timothy 4, verses 7 and 8. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day."

The Mennonite obituary: 1957 Feb 19 p. 126