Peters, Cornelius A. (1909-1968)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 May 2 p. 3

Birth date: 1909 Oct 6

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Head-on Collision Claims Lives of Two Henderson Men

Henderson, Neb. — Largely attended funeral services for John J. Thieszen, 63, and C. A. Peters, 58, well-known Henderson men who died in a head-on highway crash, were conducted on April 22 and 23, respectively, at the Bethesda Mennonite Church here.

The accident took place in dense fog west of Minden, Neb. the morning of April 19 as the men were traveling to Holdrege to do some work on farms which they recently purchased. Mr. Thieszen was at the wheel when a 19-year-old motorist hit the car head-on while passing another vehicle. Both men were killed instantly.

Mr. Thieszen was widely known as the founder of a steam engine and antique car museum here. He had sold most of his collection to a Grand Island museum and was in process of moving it there. He leaves his wife Bertha, four daughters and one son and their families.

Mr. Peters was formerly associated with Kroeker Grain and Lumber Co. here and was active in community affairs. He is survived by his wife, Louise; his mother, Mrs. C. C. Peters; and three sons and their families. Burial took place April 24 after the arrival of a son, James Peters, wife and son from Tanzania, East Africa.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1968 May 30 p. 11

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CORNELIUS A. PETERS

Cornelius A. Peters, son of Cornelius and Sarah Thieszen Peters, was born on Oct. 6, 1909 in York County, Nebraska. He was the oldest of five children, being preceded in death by his father. Death came suddenly on April 19, 1968 as a result of an automobile accident. He reached the age of 58 years, six months, and 13 days.

He was baptized by Rev. John F. Epp on May 10, 1931 and received into the Bethesda Mennonite Church. Some time alter he more fully dedicated his life to Christ. To thee commitments he remained faithful till death.

On Sept. 24, 1933 he was married to Louise Kroeker. God blessed this union with two sons. It was their privilege to enjoy each other, their family, life's joys and sorrows, and God's blessings for more than 34 years.

All of his life was spent in York County. The first nine years of married life were spent on the farm after which he entered as a partner in the grain and lumber business. Throughout life he gave him in whatever way he was able to the work of the community and church: secretary of the finance board, representative of Mennonite Disaster Service, assistant Sunday School teacher, hospital board, and treasurer of t he telephone company. He was semi-retired the past three years.

Left to mourn his departure are his wife, Louise; two sons, Clayton Eugene and James Evert, and their wives; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. C. C. Peters; three brothers, Abraham A., Jacob A., and Gustav A.; one sister, Mrs. Maurice (Marie) Janzen, and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the Bethesda Mennonite Church on April 23. Burial services were held at the Bethesda Cemetery on April 24 following the arrival home of Mr. and Mrs. James Peters from Tanzania, Africa.

The Mennonite obituary: 1968 May 21 p. 362