Koehn, Henry A. (1862-1931)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1931 Dec 30 p. 3

Birth date: 1862 May 15

text of obituary:

Rev. Henry A. Koehn.

Rev. Henry A. Koehn was born May 15, 1862, in Russia and immigrated to this country with his parents when twelve years of age. Their first home was at Hutchinson, Kan., from where they went to Florence, where they spent the winter. From here the parents moved to Halstead, where he grew to manhood.

At the age of 16 years he heeded the call of the Master, repented and joined the Church of God in Christ by baptism. After four years of faithful service he was ordained to the ministry by Bishop John Holdeman, in which office he served faithfully to the end.

April 16, 1882, he was united in marriage to Anna Holdeman, then of Newton, Kansas. To this union were born fourteen children. Four children preceded him in death. They resided at different places in Kansas and for a short time in California and also in Texas. Wherever he resided he was a staunch advocate of the cause of Christ, being shod with the Gospel of Peace wherever he went. He was willing at all times to do what he could, until about three years ago his health began to fail him, often being affected with a weak heart which led to a complication of diseases which finally ended his earthly career. He passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Faulkner in Dodge City, Kansas, on November 24, 1931, his age being 69 years, 6 months and 9 days. For the last eight weeks he suffered intensely. He leaves to mourn his dearly beloved wife, five sons and five daughters.

Funeral services were conducted at the Meridian Mennonite church northeast of Hesston Sunday afternoon, November 29, officiated by Rev. John A. Koehn of Montezuma, Kansas, F. H. Wenger of Hesston, Kansas, and David Dyck of Hillsboro, Kansas. John A. Koehn spoke word of text from II Timothy 4:6, 7, 8. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery, which was according to his wishes, which he often expressed.