Krebill, Rudolph J. (1890-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Dec 7 p. 6

Birth date: 1890 Mar 1

text of obituary:

RUDOLPH J. KREBILL

Rudolph J. Krehbill [sic Krebill], son of William and Clara Krebill, was born on a farm near Donnellson, Iowa on March 1, 1890. He had been afflicted with a heart ailment for some time, but passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly while he was about doing chores at the Mary Krehbiel place on Friday forenoon, November 17, 1950, at the age of 60 years, eight months and 16 days.

He grew up in a Christian home and attended the public schools and for several months in the year the church school. On September 20, 1903, he made a public confession of his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized by Rev. Christian Schowalter and received as a member of the Zion Mennonite church He remained a member until his departure and had served the church for several terms as trustee and deacon.

On April 2, 1914, he was united in marriage with Anna Christina Herdrich. They set up housekeeping on the farm where he was living at the time of his death. This union was blessed with two sons, Ivan William and Leonard Eldon, and was severed by death on March 26, 1939, when his wife passed away.

Mr. Krebill was a successful farmer, a good neighbor and a kind father. He will be greatly missed by his family, neighbors, and friends.

He leaves to mourn his sudden departure his two sons and their wives, who are living near Donnellson; three grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Paul Hirschler of Berkley, Calif., and Mrs. Harry J. Krebill of Donnellson, Iowa; also three brothers-in-law. He is also survived by nieces' and nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

He had a brother who preceded him in death in his youth. His father passed away when he was only about seven years of age and his mother preceded him to the Great Beyond about two years ago.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 19, at the Zion Mennonite church and were largely attended. Both the auditorium and the church basement were filled, but by means of a loud-sneaking system all were able to understand the services. The pastor spoke on the subject of “A Prisoner's Dying thoughts," based on II Timothy 4:6-8.

A mixed quartet, Mrs. Howard Leisy, Lillian Krehbiel, Donald Lowenburg, and Rudy Krehbiel sang the hymns, "Lead Kindly Light” and "Abide With Me.” His neighbors, Edgar Spohnheimer, Jacob Hohl, Curt Krehbiel, Calvin Lowenberg, Walter Koller, and Ellis Krebill served as pallbearers. Interment was made in the Mennonite cemetery which is located near his home.