Friesen, Henry H. (1879-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 10 p. 6

Birth date: 1879 Sep 2

text of obituary:

— Funeral services for Henry H. Friesen, 76, who farmed in the Burrton community for many years, were held at the First Christian Church there Monday afternoon, Rev. A. H. Peters officiating. He was a member of the Burrton Mennonite Church. Death came at the home in Wichita on May 4 after a six month illness. Mr. Friesen was born in Russia on Sept. 2, 1879, and came to the Burrton community when 12 years of age. He leaves his wife Marie of the home; three children, Mrs. Clarence martens of Buhler, Mrs. Henry D. Janzen of Tucson, Ariz. and Harry Friesen of Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Epp of Buhler and Mrs. Katie Krehbiel of Newton; one brother, Pete of Inman; and three grandchildren.