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Kroeker, Jacob Wiens (1922-2007)
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of typhoid fever when |
of typhoid fever when |
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Jake was 5 months. |
Jake was 5 months. |
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| − | Following the |
+ | Following the remarriage of his mother to Peter Kroeker, the family |
| − | riage of his mother to Peter Kroeker, the family |
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immigrated to Canada, settling on a farm in Elm |
immigrated to Canada, settling on a farm in Elm |
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| − | Creek, Man. At 16, Jacob gave his life to the |
+ | Creek, Man. At 16, Jacob gave his life to the Lord. |
| − | Throughout life, he demonstrated deep |
+ | Throughout life, he demonstrated deep appreciation for Scripture and a passionate love for its |
| − | + | author. In 1947, Jacob married Kay Esau. Jake's |
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| − | author. In 1947, Jacob married Kay Esau . Jake's |
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relationship with God led him into various forms |
relationship with God led him into various forms |
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of public church ministry. He was pastor of Elm |
of public church ministry. He was pastor of Elm |
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Creek MB Church for 9 years, and he and Kay |
Creek MB Church for 9 years, and he and Kay |
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spent time working in the northern communities |
spent time working in the northern communities |
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| − | of leaf Rapids and Snow |
+ | of leaf Rapids and Snow Lake and at Simonhouse |
| − | Bible Camp. Jake also served on various MB |
+ | Bible Camp. Jake also served on various MB conference boards. He is remembered for his quiet |
| − | ference boards. He is remembered for his quiet |
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wisdom and gentle kindness. He is mourned by |
wisdom and gentle kindness. He is mourned by |
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his wife of 59 years, Kay; sons Edwin (Flo), Richard |
his wife of 59 years, Kay; sons Edwin (Flo), Richard |
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Latest revision as of 16:03, 6 May 2024
"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Mar p. 30
Birth date: 1922 Dec 9
text of obituary:
JACOB WIENS KROEKER
Jacob Wiens Kroeker died peacefully Jan. 12. He was born Dec. 9, 1922 in Spat, Crimea to Jacob and Anna Wiens. His father died of typhoid fever when Jake was 5 months. Following the remarriage of his mother to Peter Kroeker, the family immigrated to Canada, settling on a farm in Elm Creek, Man. At 16, Jacob gave his life to the Lord. Throughout life, he demonstrated deep appreciation for Scripture and a passionate love for its author. In 1947, Jacob married Kay Esau. Jake's relationship with God led him into various forms of public church ministry. He was pastor of Elm Creek MB Church for 9 years, and he and Kay spent time working in the northern communities of leaf Rapids and Snow Lake and at Simonhouse Bible Camp. Jake also served on various MB conference boards. He is remembered for his quiet wisdom and gentle kindness. He is mourned by his wife of 59 years, Kay; sons Edwin (Flo), Richard (Arna), Vern (Marguerite), Garth (Donna), and Glen (Heather); 14 grandchildren. The funeral was Jan. 16 at Elm Creek MB Church.
