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Graber, Joe G. (1903-1954)
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| − | Joe G. Graber, son of Jacob G. and Anna (Preheim) Graber, was born April 27, 1903, on a farm near Freeman, |
+ | Joe G. Graber, son of Jacob G. and Anna (Preheim) Graber, was born April 27, 1903, on a farm near Freeman, South Dakota. Here he grew to manhood and after established his own home one-half mile south of the old Homestead, where he resided in a radiantly happy, Christian family circle. |
On June 8, 1919, he was baptized upon confession of his faith by Rev. Christ. Hege, and joined the Salem Mennonite church, where he remained an active and faithful member until his untimely death. |
On June 8, 1919, he was baptized upon confession of his faith by Rev. Christ. Hege, and joined the Salem Mennonite church, where he remained an active and faithful member until his untimely death. |
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June 18, 1929, he was married to Edna p. Waltner with whom he shared life's blessings and adversities for 25 years and four months. To this union were born four children: Joseph Lyle, Ellen Marie, Frances Clair, who passed away at the age of one year, nine months, and Charles Calvin. |
June 18, 1929, he was married to Edna p. Waltner with whom he shared life's blessings and adversities for 25 years and four months. To this union were born four children: Joseph Lyle, Ellen Marie, Frances Clair, who passed away at the age of one year, nine months, and Charles Calvin. |
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| − | Joe was killed instantly in a tractor accident on his farm Nov. 13, 1954, at the age of 51 years, six months, and 16 days. he leaves to mourn his early departure his wife Edna; two sons, Joe, with his wife Dorothy, of Waukegan, Ill., and Charles of the home; one daughter, Ellen, with her husband Arlan Ortman of Reedley, Calif.; |
+ | Joe was killed instantly in a tractor accident on his farm Nov. 13, 1954, at the age of 51 years, six months, and 16 days. he leaves to mourn his early departure his wife Edna; two sons, Joe, with his wife Dorothy, of Waukegan, Ill., and Charles of the home; one daughter, Ellen, with her husband Arlan Ortman of Reedley, Calif.; his aged mother, one brother, six sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Frances, his father, and a sister, Lena. |
| − | Service was Joe's watchword and he spared neither time nor effort to be |
+ | Service was Joe's watchword and he spared neither time nor effort to be of service wherever and whenever opportunity presented itself. He was greatly concerned about the spiritual life the church and the spreading of the Gospel through missions and relief. His interest in Freeman Junior College was manifest by his tireless and sacrificial efforts to further the cause of Christian education. He was president of the Board of Directors of the college at the time of his death. |
Joe lived a short but very active, happy, and useful life, and his influence for good will live on in the lives of those who knew him best. |
Joe lived a short but very active, happy, and useful life, and his influence for good will live on in the lives of those who knew him best. |
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Revision as of 13:38, 11 May 2022
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 18 Nov 1954 p. 3
Birth date: 1903 Apr 27
Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 9 Dec 1954 p. 8
text of obituary:
JOE G. GRABER
Joe G. Graber, son of Jacob G. and Anna (Preheim) Graber, was born April 27, 1903, on a farm near Freeman, South Dakota. Here he grew to manhood and after established his own home one-half mile south of the old Homestead, where he resided in a radiantly happy, Christian family circle.
On June 8, 1919, he was baptized upon confession of his faith by Rev. Christ. Hege, and joined the Salem Mennonite church, where he remained an active and faithful member until his untimely death.
June 18, 1929, he was married to Edna p. Waltner with whom he shared life's blessings and adversities for 25 years and four months. To this union were born four children: Joseph Lyle, Ellen Marie, Frances Clair, who passed away at the age of one year, nine months, and Charles Calvin.
Joe was killed instantly in a tractor accident on his farm Nov. 13, 1954, at the age of 51 years, six months, and 16 days. he leaves to mourn his early departure his wife Edna; two sons, Joe, with his wife Dorothy, of Waukegan, Ill., and Charles of the home; one daughter, Ellen, with her husband Arlan Ortman of Reedley, Calif.; his aged mother, one brother, six sisters, besides a host of relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Frances, his father, and a sister, Lena.
Service was Joe's watchword and he spared neither time nor effort to be of service wherever and whenever opportunity presented itself. He was greatly concerned about the spiritual life the church and the spreading of the Gospel through missions and relief. His interest in Freeman Junior College was manifest by his tireless and sacrificial efforts to further the cause of Christian education. He was president of the Board of Directors of the college at the time of his death.
Joe lived a short but very active, happy, and useful life, and his influence for good will live on in the lives of those who knew him best.
"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord . . . that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Rev. 14:13.
