Neufeldt, Herb (1932-1977)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1977 Sept 30 p. 31

Birth date: 1932 Oct 12

text of obituary:

HERB NEUFELDT

Herb Neufeldt was born on October 12, 1932 at Yarrow, B.C. He worked on lumber and road crews for most of his life and was an expert operator of heavy equipment. Herb loved people and made friends wherever he went. He spent much time talking with others, listening mostly, and they always went away feeling that they'd been helped. If anyone ever had a need, Herb would be there in a quiet way to assist. Herb's integrity was a reflection of the righteousness of the Lord he loved. If he learned that his employer was taking advantage of customers, he would quit. The Lord always blessed this.

Of special delight to Herb were his wife, Grace, and children. He was operated on for cancer in November, 1976 and from that time was confined to home and hospital. Herb and Grace always welcomed visitors. He realized that the Lord was giving him opportunities which would not have come otherwise to share Christ with people. Toward the end of his life he said that if any of his friends and family would come to the Lord through his sickness, the suffering he endured would be wort hit. In the week before he died he spoke personally to each of his children and to all his brothers and sisters, expressing the hope and prayer that all the family would one day join him in heaven. His friends and family are grateful to have been allowed to watch Christ express himself through the willing personality of one of his children. Herb went home on July 27.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife, Grace; his children, Glenda and Doug Reimer, Reg, Doug, Jewel and granddaughter Andrea; seven brothers, Peter, Jack, Henry, Homer, Elmer, Roland and Ray; six sisters, (Mrs.) Sarah Hanzen, (Mrs.) Hilda Rempel, (Mrs.) Selma Giesbrecht, (Mrs.) Elizabeth Murray, Dora Neufeldt, and (Mrs.) Jean Goosen; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Neufeldt; and many friends.