Holdeman, Daniel B. (1860-1934)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1934 Sep 26 p. 2

Birth date: 1860 Oct 15

text of obituary:

Daniel B. Holdeman.

Daniel B. Holdeman was born near Elkhart, Ind., on October 15, 1860. He died at the home of A. L. Yost near Hesston, Kansas, on September 18, 1934. Age 73 years, 11 months, and three days.

At the age of 13 years with his parents David and Helena Holdeman, he came to Kansas, making their home near what is now Hesston. Here he grew to manhood. At the age of 18 years he was converted, giving his heart and life to the Lord Jesus, and united with the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. At the age of 21 years he was ordained into the ministry, in which call he served the Lord and the church faithfully for more than 50 years. On April 12, 1883kk, he was united in marriage to Helena Koehn. To this union nine children were born, of which four preceded him to their heavenly home. His companion preceded him a little over eight years ago, after which he made his home with his children.

Daniel Holdeman as a Chrisitan was one of those who knew that they had passed from death unto life, and devotedly loved and served the Master. As a minister and church father he leaves a worthy example, ever being careful to adorn the Gospel of God. Because of his impartial spirit his counsel was sought by the church and his going home to his reward will be a great loss to the church. As a preacher he preached the Word, altho perhaps not with the eloquence of some, but in spirit and in the power of God. Many were converted through his efforts.

For several years he no longer possessed the vigor of former years, and in the last year there was a marked decline in his health. He was bedfast three months at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. L. Yost. He bore his trouble with patience and with steadfast hope "for me to live is Christ and to die is gain."

He leaves to mourn their lsos two sons, E. K. Holdeman of Greensburg, Kans., and Joe Holdeman of Moundridge, Kans.; three daughters, Mrs. Eli Johnson, Rich Hill, Mo., and Mrs. A. L. Yost, Moundridge, and Mrs. Obed Johnson, Halstead, Kans.; 30 grandchildren, four brother snd three sisters, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The church also mourns his departure as a serious loss, but rejoices in the assurance that he was blood washed here and has joined the blood washed in heaven. — Church and children.