Siemens, Gerhard (1868-1952)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1952 Feb 21 p. 5

Birth date: 1868

text of obituary:

Pioneer Manitoba Farmer Died

Altona, Manitoba. — Gerhard Siemens, well known retired farmer, an immigrant from Russia in the year 1895, passed away at his home in Altona Jan. 29 at the age of 84. Funeral services were held Feb. 2 at the Sommerfelder church here, of which he was a member most of his life.

Mr. Siemens came to America with his parents in 1895, and the family lived near Fargo, N. D. for five years before moving to Manitoba. He married Agatha Wiebe in 1891, and they farmed near here for 29 years. He was also active as a councilor [sic] and school trustee.

Surviving are seven children, 23 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.