Krehbiel, Gilmer (1918-2004)

Newton Kansan obituary: 2004 June 7 p. 2

Birth date: 1918 Jun 20

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2004 Oct 4 p. 8

text of obituary:

GILMER KREHBIEL

Gilmer Krehbiel, 85, died June 4, 2004, at Memorial Home in Moundridge, Kan. He was born June 20, 1918, to Peter O. and Anna (Goering) Krehbiel in rural McPherson County.

He graduated from McPherson High School in 1937. He attended Bethel College for two years. Upon his confession of faith, he was baptized on June 4, 1933, at Eden Mennonite Church of rural Moundridge.

He married Verna Regier on April 30, 1941, at Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church of rural Goessel. They shared life's blessings and trials for 63 years.

He loved farming, so after their marriage they moved to his childhood farm, where he and his father farmed together for many years. Later, his son Darrell joined in the farming operation. Together they raised crops and ran a dairy. He retired in 1982, and he and Verna moved to Pine Village in Moundridge. For many years, he continued to help with many of the farm activities. He was a hard worker and his own mechanic and fixed whatever needed fixing.

He took his spiritual life seriously and attended Eden Mennonite Church, serving as a trustee and on various church committees. He loved to help others, both family and friends, and was an active member in Mennonite Disaster Service.

He was quiet, considerate and compassionate, always concerned about the needs and happiness of his family and those around him. He was very involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren, and delighted in his great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Verna, of Moundridge; three children, Darrell and his wife, Mary, of McPherson, Millie Peterson and her husband, Ray, of Salina, and Paul and his wife, Connie, of Minier, Ill., a sister, Helen Goering of Moundridge; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Eden Mennonite Church. Burial was in Eden Mennonite Church Cemetery.