Liechty, Emanuel J. (1849-1936)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1937 Jan 12 p. 13

Birth date: 1849

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1936 Dec 16 p. 1

text of obituary:

Mennonite Items of General interest.

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— One of the old pioneers at Berne, Ind., Emmanuel [sic Emanuel] J. Liechty 87 years of age, died there on the afternoon of December 10. Mr. Liechty is known in his community as one of the men who built the first store in Berne, as operator of a cheese factory in the early days, and as carpenter and farmer. Funeral services were held at the Mennonite church on Sunday afternoon, December 13.