Regier, Emilie Anna Schirmer (1876-1943)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Sep 16 p. 5

Birth date: 1876 Jun 17

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Local News

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— Funeral services for Mrs. Emilie Regier were held at the Zion Church in Elbing last Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12. Mrs. Regier died last week at the Bethel Hospital after a comparatively short illness. She was 67 years old. Rev. H. J. Dyck officiated at the large funeral service.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Oct 7 p. 3

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EMILIE ANNA REGIER

Emilie Anna Regier, daughter of Joseph and Anna Schirmer, was born June 17, 1876, in Germany, of Swiss parentage; and departed this life at the age of 67 years, two months, and 24 days. She was twelve years old when her parents migrated to this country and settled southwest of Wichita.

When she was 16 years old, she accepted Christ as her Saviour, was baptized, and united with the Swiss Mennonite church near Whitewater. Later, she transferred her membership to the Missionary church of Elbing. At 21 she consecrated her life to full-time Christian service, and felt the call of God to enter deaconess work. She received her nurses training at a Cleveland hospital. During her years as a deaconess, she was active as a city missionary under the “Light and Hope” organization.

On October 28, 1904, she was united in matrimony to Abraham H. Regier, who was a minister of the gospel. To this union were born five children: Arthur A. of Hampton, Va., Paul G., Theodore J., and Philip, all of Newton, and Johanna E. Mildrum of Greensburg, who were all at her bedside during her last illness.

During the 16 years of her married life, Mrs. Regier and her husband were active in the Christian ministry. In 1920, while living in California, her husband died. About two years later she and her family moved back to their farm near Elbing, where she remained until her death.

On Sunday morning, September 5, she became seriously ill. On the following Saturday, at 5:05 a. m., she passed away.

Besides her children, (and 14 grandchildren,) she is survived by her youngest sister, Mrs. Abe Baumgartner, of Columbus Grove, Ohio; and a foster son, Max Owens of Lockport, N. Y. All other members of her immediate family preceded her in death. She also leaves a host of other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 12. A brief service was held at the chapel of the Moody Funeral Home in Newton at 1:30 p. m., for the immediate family with Rev. Andrew A. Schmidt officiating. Funeral services were held at the Zion Mennonite church in Elbing, at 2:30 p. m., with Rev. H. J. Dyck in charge. He was assisted by Rev. H. B. Schmidt and Rev. C. E. Krehbiel. Members of the church choir sang: “Face to Face.” “Nearer Still Nearer,” and “Oh That Will Be Glory For Me.” Pallbearers were: John Janzen, Louis Janzen, Herman Buerki, John Stucky, Carl Duvanel, and Fred Duvanel. Burial was in the Swiss church cemetery near Whitewater, with Rev. Ted Roth having charge of the graveside services. Rex M. Moody of Moody’s Funeral Home of Newton was in charge of arrangements.