Liesch, Edward (1893-1964)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1964 Nov 6 p. 18

Birth date: 1893 Jan 04

text of obituary:

EDWARD LIESCH

Edward Liesch was born in Russia on January 4, 1893. He lived among us for 71 years, 8 months and 1 day, suddenly coming to the end of his pilgrimage on Saturday afternoon, September 5, 1964, in Bakersfield, California.

From Russia the Liesch family moved to Canada, residing temporarily in Winkler, Manitoba, later moving to Main Centre, Saskatchewan, where Ed was married to Minnie Harder on June 29, 1919. In 1921 Ed and Minnie moved to Bakersfield where they made their home until the present, and where he worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad Company for 38 years prior to retirement.

Edward and Minnie Liesch were blessed with three children, all of whom have married, and all of whom are Christians, serving the Lord. Six grandchildren have had the joy of knowing Grandpa Liesch as one who was loving and kind, and deeply concerned for the spiritual and total welfare of relatives, friends and neighbors.

Faith in Jesus Christ and conversion came to him at the age of 14. He set a commendable example of devotion to Christ; of worship in the home and in the church; of Bible study, knowledge and teaching of the Word; and of Christian stewardship of time, talent and means. He had a keen sense of humor to blend with deep convictions and a firm stand on what he believed to be right. Certainly he leaves this testimony "that he pleased God."

We will long remember him as having found great delight in the beauty of nature. He loved flowers, trees, and outdoor scenes, and loved to see them grow; in them he saw the handiwork of God as a confirmation of his faith, and to the glory of God.

Surviving the home going of their father are his wife, Minnie; his daughters, Mrs. Ruth Lingo and Elvera and husband Amos Kleinsasser; a son Arnold and his wife, Jean Liesch. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Peter Wiebe and Mrs. Peter Epp; four brothers, David, Fred, Jake and Herman; and an elderly uncle, Ludwig Schaaek. Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Emilie Liesch; three brothers, Gus, Henry and Paul; two sisters, Olga Ewert, and baby Carolyn, and one son-in-law Doug Lingo.

Funeral services were held in the Bakersfield church with brethren John Friesen and P. Huebert serving with messages of comfort. Interment was in the Bakersfield cemetery.