Riediger, Jacob J. (1918-2007)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2007 Oct p. 28

Birth date: 1918 Nov 16

text of obituary:

JACOB J. RIEDIGER

Jacob J. Riediger died June 28. He was born Nov. 16, 1918 in Millerowa, Russia. He came to Canada at an early age, settling in Morden, Man., where he grew to be a respected man in the community. He began his working life with J.P. Riediger & Sons , but always said his best years were spent as treasurer of the Canadian and General (North American) Conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches in Winnipeg. Jacob retired after 22 years with the conference, and quickly took up gardening, woodworking, golfing, and puttering around. Always energetic, Jake was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grand-father. Predeceased by 2 brothers; twin sister Helen; he is mourned by Mary, his wife of 65 years; daughters Elizabeth (Richard) Krohn, Helen Stefanishyn, Mary Anne (Leonard) Fast, Evelyn (John) Buller, and Joyce (Neil) Buller; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; 1 brother. The celebration of life service was July 4 at Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg.