Hauck, Mary Kremer (1855-1955)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Jul 14 p. 3

Birth date: 1855 Sep 9

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CALLED AWAY IN DEATH TWELVE WEEKS BEFORE 100TH BIRTHDAY

Frederick, Penn. — Mrs. Mary Kremer Hauck, a resident of the Mennonite Home for Aged here, passed away June 17 at the age of 99 years and nine months. She had been in failing health the past year.

Born in Montgomery county, Penn. on Sept 9, 1855, she lived in Pennsylvania except for 11 years spent with her daughters in Illinois and Nebraska.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Wiebe, now of Bluffton, Ohio, and Mrs. A. S. Bechtel of Trenton, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1955 Jul 14 p. 8

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MARY KREMER HAUCK

Mary, daughter of George and Katherine Kremer, was born on Sept. 9, 1855, in Lower Salford township, Montgomery county, Penna. She was the second of five children born to them.

Her mother passed away when she was eight years of age. She grew to young womanhood in the Kulpsville Penna. neighborhood. She was received into the membership of the Schwenksville Mennonite church by the rite of baptism upon her confession of her faith in Christ, by Elder Moses Gottshall.

She was united in marriage with David Z. Hauck on Oct. 2, 1875. Together they started their home in Schwenksville, Penna. Later they lived in Spring Mount, Coopersburg and Allentown, Penna. In 1900 they moved to Philadelphia. Six children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. Two others, Wallace and Elmer, preceded her and her husband in death.

In Philadelphia they and their children united with the First Mennonite church and were faithful and active members there. The Lord blessed them with reasonable health and strength and they were privileged to have the joy of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary on Oct. 3, 1925. Their two daughters could be present for this joyous occasion as well as a large number of their relatives and friends and associates in the church.

In October 1926 her husband found it necessary to give up his work on account of poor eyesight and they gave up housekeeping and went to stay for awhile with their younger daughter, Mrs. A. S Bechtel, wife of Rev. A. S. Bechtel, in Summerfield, Ill. In late February 1927 they moved to the home of their older daughter, Mrs. William Wiebe, in Beatrice, Neb.

Her husband was obliged to undergo a serious major operation the last week in March 1927. His system could not endure the shock and he passed away on April 4, 1927. Funeral services were held in the First Mennonite church in Philadelphia.

She continued to make her home with her daughter and family until the spring of 1938, when she entered the Mennonite Home for the Aged in Frederick, Penna. as a guest and remained there until her passing.

About a year ago she began to fail in strength and gradually became weaker. In the last few months she failed more rapidly and became more helpless until she became a total invalid. She passed away peacefully into eternal sleep at one o'clock in the morning of June 17, 1955. She lived to the very unusual age of 99 years, nine months and eight days.

Funeral services were held in the First Mennonite church in Philadelphia on June 21, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Curtis Bedsworth, and assisted by Rev. Wilmer Shelly, the administrator of the Mennonite Home. Burial was made in the family plot in Northwood cemetery. A memorial service was held in the Home in Frederick on Friday evening, June 17, conducted by Rev. Shelly and Rev. Freeman Swartz of Schwenksville, Penna.

She is survived by two daughters, Lizzie, Mrs. William Wiebe of Bluffton, Ohio and Idella, Mrs. A. S. Bechtel of Trenton, Ill. R. R. 2. There are ten grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild surviving her, as well as many nieces and nephews and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Mother lived a long time; she lived usefully and helpfully, a blessing to her family, a friend to and of many, a devoted member of her church. Her earthly life has ended, her soul lives on with God.