Heer, John (1878-1946)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Feb 28 p. 3

Birth date: 1878 Mar 17

text of obituary:

JOHN HEER

John Heer, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Bachman Heer, was born in Clay county near Green, Kansas, on March 17, 1878. He passed away at his home in Miltonvale, Kansas, on Tuesday, February 5, 1946, shortly before 9 A. M., at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 19 days. he grew to manhood in the community of Green.

At the age of 11 years, he was converted and joined the Brethren in Christ church, living a consistent Christina life and keeping the faith to the end.

On February 12, 1902, he was united in marriage to Alice Craft, who preceded him in death on October 4, 1914. To this union four children were born. Wilbur Henry and Dayton Jacob, who died in childhood, and Ila Roene and Archie Edward, both now residing in California.

On June 9, 1917, he was united in marriage to Lena Rudiger. this union was blessed with four children, who now survive his passing: Mary Anna of Springbrook, Wis., Andrew of Marion, Ind., Martha Caroline and John Franklin, both living at home.

Mr. Heer reared his family in the Green community on the farm until August, 1939, at which time he moved to Miltonvale in order to provide a Christian edcation [sic] for his children.

He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, Lena; six children, one sister, Barbara of Upland, Calif.; four brothers, Danie of Manhattan, Philip, Chris and Jacob, all of Green; also three grandchildren and other relatives and a host of friends for whom he exemplified a Christina character.

Funeral services were held at the Wesleyan Methodist church at Miltonvale on Saturday, February 9, at 10:30 A. M. with Rev. Jacob Stoner in charge. Rev. Stoner was assisted by Rev. Orville Hall. Music was given by the Miltonvale College quartet.

Acting pallbearers were: Everett Allison, the Rev. Childs, K. P. Morgan, Joe Balard, Jim Freeborn and Gilbert Meyer.

At 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon services were held in the United Brethren church in Green, where the Rev. Monroe book of Abilene delivered the message. He was assisted by Rev. Jacob Stoner. Musical numbers again were presented by the Miltonvale College quartet.

Acting pallbearers were Sam and George Mauch, George Miller, Louis Siebold, Charles Schafer and Merrill Johnston. burial was made in the Highland cemetery northwest of Green.