Nachtigal, Anna Gerbrandt (1896-1973)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1973 Mar 09 p. 31

Birth date: 1896 Oct 27

text of obituary:

ANNA NACHTIGAL

Anna Nachtigal of Tofield, Alta., was born in Southern Russia in 1896. She was married in 1918 to David Nachtigal, and the union was blessed with 7 children. After a numher of years of unrest in Russia, the family emigrated to Canada in 1925. It was here she received assurance of salvation and was baptized and accepted into the church. She loved the Lord and tried to serve Him as best she could.

She was predeceased by her husband, 2 sons, 2 daughters, and one grandchild. She was known as a praying mother. Left to mourn are one son, 2 daughters, and 18 grandchildren.

Funeral services took place on February 4 in Tofield with Rev. H. Epp officiating.