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Regier, John A. (1908-1979)
(Created page with "''Mennonite Brethren Herald'' obituary: 1979 Nov 9 p. 30 Birth date: 1908 May 22 text of obituary: <center><h3>JOHN A. REGIER</h3></center> John A. Regier of Herbert, Sask...") |
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away on August 27. He was born May 22, |
away on August 27. He was born May 22, |
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1908 in southern Russia, second child of |
1908 in southern Russia, second child of |
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| − | Abram an Margaret Regier. The family |
+ | Abram an Margaret Regier. The family immigrated to Herbert in fall, 1924; he accepted |
| − | migrated to Herbert in fall, 1924; he accepted |
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Christ as his Saviour at age 18 and joined the |
Christ as his Saviour at age 18 and joined the |
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Conference Mennonite Church in Herbert; |
Conference Mennonite Church in Herbert; |
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 29 September 2021
Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 1979 Nov 9 p. 30
Birth date: 1908 May 22
text of obituary:
JOHN A. REGIER
John A. Regier of Herbert, Sask., passed away on August 27. He was born May 22, 1908 in southern Russia, second child of Abram an Margaret Regier. The family immigrated to Herbert in fall, 1924; he accepted Christ as his Saviour at age 18 and joined the Conference Mennonite Church in Herbert; married Susie Krahn on November 20, 1930 in a double wedding with Agnes and Jake Krahn; they farmed in the Reed Valley School District near Herbert; later he was baptized and joined the MB church in Herbert. He was active in many church committees over the years, also in the Town Council and Co-op board. He is survived by his wife Susie; two daughters, Elvira (Mrs. Walter) Neufled, Herbert and Gwen (Mrs. John) Martens, Boissevain, Man.; three sons, John and Tiena, Herbert, Abe and Elaine, Saskatoon and Ron and Wendy, Sparwood, B.C. The funeral took place on October 1 in the Herbert MB Church, with pastor Jacob Pauls officiating.
