Riediger, Aron K. (1886-1972)

Mennonite Brethren Herald: obituary: 1973 Jan 26 p. 31

Birth date: 1886 Sep 10

text of obituary:

ARON K. RIEDIGER

Aron Riediger was born in Lindenau, Molotschna, in 1886, the third of eleven children. He became a Christian at the age of 21 and joined the M.B. Church six years later. His first wife, Lena Martens, died after only two years of marriage. In 1918 he married Justina Martens, and together they emigrated to Canada with their three children in 1924, settling in Saskatchewan. Here six more children were born, two of whom died in infancy. In 1945 they moved to B.C., where he was a member of the East Chilliwack MB Church till his death on Dec. 12.

Aron was a Sunday School teacher for many years. His faith never wavered. After a short illness he died at the age of 86. He leaves to mourn his wife Justina, two sons, five daughters, 10 grandchildren, and one brother.