Gaede, Menno Simon (1902-1987)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 26 Feb 1987 p. 6

Birth date: 1902

text of obituary:

Long-time Reedley Physician Succumbs; Had 50-Year Career

Reedley, Calif.-Long-time Reedley physician Menno Simon Gaede died Feb. 8 at Sierra Kings Hospital. He was 85.

A native of Hillsboro, Kan., Gaede received his medical degree from the University of Kansas Medical School in 1928. He settled in Reedley in the mid-1930s.

In 1937 he helped form the Reedley Hospital Corporation. The next year the group opened a hospital in the old, remodeled high school building.

He was also instrumental in the formation of the Sierra Kings Hospital District and the building of the present facility where he served as Chief of Staff. He also served on the board of directors for many years.

He was mayor of Reedley from 1954 to 1956. He was a member of the board of Higher Christian Education for the Mennonite Brethren Conference for 24 years and a member of the Reedley MB Church. He served in the U.S. Navy as Lt. Commander in World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Anna (Frantz); a son; two daughters; five sisters; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were held at the Reedley MB Church. Burial was in the Reedley Cemetery.