Schmidt, Susanna Wedel Goossen (1902-1967)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1967 Sep 21 p. 5

Birth date: 1902 Jan 24

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Mrs. Peter H. Schmidt, 65, died Sept. 13 at Shiloh Manor in Canton where she had been a resident for several months. The funeral was conducted Saturday forenoon at the Alexanderwohl Church near Goessel by Rev. Aaron J. Epp. Mrs. Schmidt, the former Susana [sic] Wedel, was a native of the Goessel community. Her first marriage was to William Goossen, and they lived on a farm near Colby, Kan. until his death in 1938. In 1939 she was married to Mr. Schmidt, and they lived on a farm near Goessel. Surviving are her husband of the home; two sons, Joseph Goossen, who left recently for another term of missionary service in Brazil, and Eldon L. R. Schmidt of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Nickel of Canton and Mrs. Art Goering of Wichita; 13 grandchildren and two sisters.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1967 Nov 16 p. 12

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MRS. PETER H. SCHMIDT

Mrs. Peter H. Schmidt, nee Susanna Wedel, of Rt. 2, Canton, Kan., daughter of John W. Wedel and Katherine Schmidt Wedel, was born Jan. 24, 1902 in Marion County, Kansas. She graduated from the Gordon Elementary School and attended the Preparatory School in Goessel for two years.

She was baptized on May 15, 1921 by Elder P. H. Unruh and received into the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church where she remained a faithful member until her death.

On November 17, 1927 she was married to William Goossen. During most of their married life they resided in Colby, Kan. Two children Joseph and Rosella were born to this union. Mr. Goossen died April 26, 1938.

On June 11, 1939 she was married to Peter H. Schmidt. To this union was born one son, Eldon LeRoy.

Some 20 years ago it was discovered that she was the victim of a lingering disease, from which she became an invalid about 10 years later. With God’s help, she was able to accept her suffering patiently. She was a good Christian wife and mother. She retained a clear mind and an active interest in others. She was able to spend most of her time at the farm, but was transferred to the Shiloh Manor at Canton last July. Here she passed on to her eternal reward on Sept. 13, 1967, having reached the age of 65 years.

Those remaining to cherish the memory of her life are her husband, Peter H.; four children, Edna and husband, Willie Nickel, Rt. 1, Canton; Rev. Joseph and wife Elaine, Nova Russas, Ceara, S. A.; Rosella and husband, Arthur Goering, Wichita; Eldon and wife Sandra, Rt. 2, Canton; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Frieda of Goessel, and Louise, Mrs. P. D. Dirks, Buhler; and other friends and relatives.

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The Mennonite obituary: 1967 Oct 10 p. 615

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Susanna Wedel Schmidt, (Mrs. Peter H.), Alexanderwohl Church, Goessel, Kans., was born Jan. 24, 1902, and died Sept. 13.