Gearig, Eliza E. Roth (1877-1953)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Mar 12 p. 10

Birth date: 1877 Jan 17

text of obituary:

MRS. C. L. GEARIG

Eliza E. Gearig, daughter of late Joseph and Annie (Eicher) Roth, was born January 17, 1877, passed away February 23, 1953, at her home near Pettisville, Ohio. She spent her entire life of 76 years one month and six days in this community.

She was united in marriage to Christian L. Gearig on January 21, 1897. They shared the joys and sorrows of life for a little over 56 years.

To this union were born six children, one son and five daughters. She leaves her sorrowing and lonely companion; five children, Lloyd of Wauseon, Elma, Mrs. C. E. Friesen, of Archbold, Vesta, Mrs. Israel Wenger, of Wauseon, Dorothy, Mrs. Edward Schneider, Jr., and Ruth, Mrs. Dayton Hibner, both of Ithaca, Michigan; 19 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Martha Wyse, one brother, Amos and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Bertha, one son-in-law, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild, three brothers and four sisters.

In 1911 she with her companion were converted and united with the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, remaining faithful to God and church. She also endeavored to do her duty as a minister's wife for over 35 years.

Mother had been in failing health the past few years, often desiring to be relieved and be at home with the Lord. In her last illness she was bedfast only a few days when it pleased our Heavenly Father to call her Home. She will be sadly missed, but our loss is her eternal gain.

Short services were held at the home by Min. Reno Hibner. Min. John I Penner had charge of the opening services at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Min. Glen Litwiller brought the message, choosing I Cor. 7:29, Luke 10:42, Mark 14:8, and Rev. 22:12-16 for his text. Interment was made in the Pettisville cemetery where Min. Harry Wenger had the closing remarks and prayer.