Reimer, Magdalene Penner (1875-1946)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1946 Mar 13 p. 14

Birth date: 1875 Jul 23

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Magdalene Reimer, geb. Penner, wurde am 23. Juli 1875 in West-Preußen geboren und kam als zwei jähriges Kind mit Eltern und Geschwistern nach Beatrice, Nebraska, wo sie ihren Schulunterricht erhielt. Auf das Bekenntnis ihres Glaubens wurde sie am 6. Juli 1892 von Aeltester Gerhard Penner getauft und als Glied in die Mennonitengemeinde aufgenommen. Am 18. April 1898 heiratete sie Johannes Reimer. Am 9. November 1925 wurde ihr Gatte durch den Tod von ihrer Seite abgerufen. Die letzten sechs Jahre wohnte sie bei ihrer Tochter. Die letzten

5 Wochen wurde sie im mennonitischen Hospital mit Liebe gepflegt, wo sie im Alter von 70 J. 6 M. und 23 Tagen am 15. Februar 1946 durch den Tod abgerufen wurde, um bei ihrem Erlöser zu sein für alle Ewigkeit. Sie hinterläßt 2 Söhne, 1 Tochter, 1 Schwiegersohn, 2 Schwiegertöchter, 3 Enkel, 1 Bruder und 2 Schwestern. Die Mutter erwähnte oft das Lied:

Faß meine Hand. Faß meine Hand!
Ich bin so schwach und hilflos,
daß keinen Schritt ich wage ohne Dich.
Faß meine Hand, und dann,
O lieber Heiland,
Kann Furcht vor Leiden
Nicht mehr ängsten mich.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Mar 21 p. 3

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MRS. MAGDALENE REIMER

Mrs. Magdalene Reimer, daughter of Johannes and Magdalene Penner, was born July 23, 1875, in West Prussia.

At about two years of age she came to America with her parents. She received most of her training in the local parochial school. On June 6, 1892, she was baptized upon the confession of her faith in Jesus Christ by Elder Gerhard Penner and received into the membership of the Mennonite church.

On April 21, 1898, she was united in marriage with John Reimer. this union was blessed with three children. The parents were privileged to obse4rve the 25th anniversary of their wedding day, however, about two years later, on November 9, 1925, her husband went to his heavenly reward. In her later years mother's health began to fail. For the past six years she made her home with her daughter.

Almost five weeks ago she was taken to the Mennonite Hospital, where she received loving and tender care. Early Friday morning, February 15, she went to be with her Savior. She attained the age of 70 years, six months, and 23 days. She leaves two sons, one daughter, one son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, three grandchildren, one brother, two sisters, and many relatives and friends.

She often referred to the words of the hymn:

"Take Thou my hand, O Father, And lead Thou me,
Until my journey endeth, Eternally.
Alone I will not wander One single day;
Be thou my true Companion And with me stay.

"Though naught of Thy great power May move my soul,
With Thee thru night and darkness I reach the goal
Take, then, my hands, O Father, And lead Thou me
Until my journey endeth Eternally."

Funeral services for Mrs. Reimer were held from the Harmon Funeral Home in Beatrice on Tuesday, February 19. "The Beautiful Land," the opening number of the service, was sung by a men's quartet. Rev. Walter H. Dyck, officiated. He read the comforting words as found in Psalm 90:1-2, and the poems "The Eve of Life" and "My Mother's Prayer." After his closing prayer the quartet sang, "Jesus, Saviour Pilot Me."

Rev. C. Penner and Rev. Walter h. Dyck conducted the services at the First Mennonite church. "Ich Weiss an wen Ich Glaube" was the opening song sung by the congregation. Rev. Penner read Rev. 21:1-7 as the Scripture lesson, and led in prayer.

His message of assurance was based on 2 Timothy 1:12, "For the which cause I also suffered these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day." After the song "Nah am Kreuz," Rev. Dyck spoke on Rom. 9:18, "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

The closing song, "Remember Me," was sung by the quartet composed of Oscar, John, Richard, and John D. Wiebe.

Interment was made in the church cemetery. The quartet sang, "We are Going Down the Valley," and Rev. Elbert E. Koontz read several selected Scripture passages and spoke the committal prayer and benediction.

Pall bearers were Waldo Penner, Alvin, Gerhard P. and William Reimer, John von Riesen, and Richard Wiebe.

The Mennonite obituary: 1946 Mar 19 p. 7