Schultz, David A. (1873-1946)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1946 Sep 17 p. 14

Birth date: 1873 Aug 17

text of obituary:

Aelt. David A. Schultz ward am 17. August 1873 zu Heinrichsdorf, Rußland geboren und starb am 3. August 1946. Er kam in 1874 mit seinen Eltern nach Avon, S. Dak. wo er bis 1941 wohnte. Er nahm seinen Heiland in früher Jugend an und ward am 13. Juli 1893 getauft. Am 9. Febr. 1894 heiratete er Eva Ewert die ihm am 27. Juni 1940 im Tode voranging. Es wurden ihnen folgende 5 Kinder geschenkt: Anna, Frau P. M. Boese; Margaret, Frau Allen Boese und Paul, alle von Saginaw, Mich.; Frank von Lodi, Calif.; Marie, Frau J. E. Voth, Brewster, Minn. Der Heimgerufene wurde am 31. Mai 1903 als Prediger und im September 1913 als Aeltester von der Friedensberg Mennonitengemeinde zu Avon, S. Dak. gewählt, welcher Gemeinde er 40 Jahre treu diente. Nach dem Tode seiner Gattin, in 1941 machte er sein Heim mit seinen Kindern und entschlief im Heim seiner Tochter Margaret. Er war stets sehr aktiv in des Herrn Werk wie sich dazu Gelegenheit bot. In Saginaw ward er als Vorsitzer der Kirchenbehörde gewählt und er war auf dem Beirat der Winona Bibel Konferenz. Es überleben ihn 7 Brüder und 7 Schwestern. Das Begräbnis fand am 7. August statt geleitet von Pred. Ed. Duerksen, unterstützt von Pred. A. P. Waltner von Marion, ersterer hatte Spr. 10:7 und letzterer Hebr. 13:7 zum Text. Nach dem Begräbnis wurde ein Imbiß eingenommen in der Kirche der er so lange gedient und zu seinem Andenken und seiner Ehre.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1946 Sep 5 p. 3

text of obituary:

DAVID A. SCHULTZ

David A. Schultz was born in Heinrichdorf, Russia, August 17, 1873 and passed away after much suffering on Saturday morning, Aug. 3, 1946. He reached the age of 72 years, 11 months, 26 days.

He came to America with his parents in 1874 and lived at Avon until 1941. He accepted the Lord in his early youth and was baptized upon his confession of faith in the Lord July 13, 1893. He was married Feb. 9, 1894 to Eva Ewert, who preceded him in death June 17, 1940. Five children were born to this union.

He was ordained as minister of the Friedensberg church May 31, 1903, and ordained as elder in Sept. 1913, and served this church faithfully for 38 years. After his wife's death in 1941 he resigned as minister and went to live with his children.

He was always active in the Lord's work as long as his health permitted. While in Saginaw, Michigan, he was, elected as an overseer of the church board there and was a member of the advisory committee of the Wenona [sic Winona] Bible Conference.

He was faithful to the Lord until death. During his severe illness he sang the Lord's songs and spent much time in prayer. He was much concerned about his loved ones that some day they might all meet him in glory. He passed away with a prayer on his lips.

He leaves to mourn his death three daughters and two sons: Anna, Mrs. P. M. Boese of Saginaw, Michigan; Frank of Lodi, California; Margaret, Mrs. Allan Boese, and Paul of Saginaw, Michigan; Marie, Mrs. J. E. Voth of Brewster, Minnesota. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, seven brothers and seven sisters, and a great host of friends in many different place.

Funeral services were held in the Friedensberg Mennonite church Aug. 7 at 2:00 p. m., with Rev. Ed Duerksen in charge.

The message by Rev. A. P. Waltner was based on Heb. 13:7, Three quartet numbers were rendered by the Schultz and Boese quartet. Frank Ewert sang a solo. The message by Rev. Ed Duerksen was based on Pro. 10:7.

Interment was made at the church cemetery. After interment the church served a lunch in memory and honor of the departed who had served the church for 40 years.

The Mennonite obituary: 1946 Sep 3 p. 6