Enns, Peter D. (1866-1957)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1957 Apr 11 p. 8

Birth date: 1866 Nov 21

text of obituary:

PETER D. ENNS

Peter D. Enns was born to Dietrich and Anna (Wiens) Enns in Russia on Nov.21, 1866, and departed from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9,1957, at the age of 90 years, four months and eight days.

When he was seven years old he came with his parents to America. They settled on a farm near Darfur, Minn. There he spent a happy childhood and was brought up in the fear and admonition of the Lord by his God-fearing parents.

During his youth he realized his need of a Saviour and accepted the Lord Jesus into his heart. At Pentecost, in 1883, he was baptized and received into the First Mennonite Church of Mountain Lake where he remained a loyal member till his death.

His main occupation was butchering and for a time he operated his own meat market. In 1906 he went to Aberdeen, Idaho to take up a homestead among other relatives and friends from Mountain Lake. Later he returned.

He found much time for relaxation and personal enjoyment. He enjoyed fishing, violin playing and visiting with friends. He enjoyed his last days in the Eventide home. Usually he was able to care for himself and enjoyed good health.

He spent many lonely hours because he had no immediate family and also because his hearing failed more and more as his age increase. During his later years he lived closer to the Lord, spending much time in reading God's Word, praying and witnessing. he often spoke of his early training and the influence of his Godly mother.

He was looking forward to his departure and for several years he saved and made plans and provisions for his death. He wanted a quiet, unoticed [sic] departure and the Lord granted him this wish.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. One sister, Mrs. John Wiens of Salem, Oregon, and many relatives and friends remain to mourn his passing.

Funeral services were conducted at the First Mennonite Church of Mountain Lake on Sunday, March 31, with the Brethren I. J. Dick and Willard Wiebe officiating. Interment was made at the Mt. lake cemetery.