Schrag, Jacob D. (1880-1948)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1948 Nov 4 p. 3

Birth date: 1880 Feb 10

text of obituary:

JACOB D. SCHRAG

Jacob D. Schrag, son of Daniel and Katharina Stucky Schrag, was born on February 10, 1880, at Moundridge, Kansas and departed from this life October 17, 1948. He attained the age of 68 years eight months and seven days.

Early in life he took his stand for the Lord. He was baptized on confession of faith by Rev. Dietrich Gaeddert on June 16, 1895, and became a member of the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a faithful member to his departure.

On May 5, 1904, he was united in marriage to Adina Kaufman. Together they shared life’s joys and trials for over 44 years. Seven children were born to them, all of whom are still living. These are Melinda (Mrs. Martin M. Goering) Alvin, Clarence, John, Marie (Mrs. Waldo Wedel), Martin, and Milo. John is living at Macksville, Kansas. Martin, who is doing relief work in India, was unable to attend. The remainder of the children live in the Moundridge community.

Besides the Immediate family, he leaves to mourn one son-in-law, another son-in-law, Waldo Wedel, having preceded him in death; four daughters-in-law, eleven grandchildren, four brothers, one sister, four brothers-in-law, nine sisters-in-law as well as many other acquaintances and friends.

He spent his whole life on the farm northwest of Moundridge. There he grew up in a Christian atmosphere and received his elementary education. As a young man, he experienced the hardships of pioneer life. He enjoyed to relate the events of his younger days.

Father was always interested in the program of the church, having served as a Sunday school teacher and as a member of the Board of Trustees for many years. He was known for his deep and logical thinking.

Failing in health during the last few months, he was taken to the Axtell hospital at Newton and passed to his eternal reward during the afternoon of October 17. During the last few days, he felt that he would never see the enlarged church. In quiet assurance he was prepared to meet his Master.

The departed was a quiet, serious-minded, consecrated father. The family will miss him greatly. The Lord has given and the Lord has taken.