Thieszen, Daniel P. 1919-2002)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2002 Sep 30 p. 8

Birth date: 1919 Jul 3

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DANIEL P. THIESZEN

Daniel P. Thieszen, 83, of Henderson, Neb., died Aug. 31, 2002. He was born July 3, 1919, to Abraham and Aganetha (Peters) Thieszen on a farm southeast of Henderson.

He attended School District #31 for eight years, then attended Bible school during the winter months.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and was baptized May 28, 1939, and received as a member at Bethesda Mennonite Church.

He married Clara Huebert on Feb. 26, 1941. They moved to a farm northwest of Henderson, where they farmed for 36 years and saw many changes in farming methods.

He was active in community affairs of the church, hospital, nursing home, school, Mennonite Disaster Service and voluntary service. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school, provided devotions at the nursing home, sang in the men's chorus and memorized Scripture.

He moved into Henderson in 1977. He worked at the Henderson hospital and nursing home for 19 years.

During his last years, his struggle with health problems did not diminish his enthusiasm for living or love for his family, whom he enjoyed having around.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Clara; a daughter, Verlene Sebes and her husband, Donald, of Hanston, Kan.; four sons, Elmer and his wife, Donna, Leroy and his wife, Jo, Dennis and his wife, Diane, and Larry, all of Henderson; a sister, Marie; a brother, Abe; and 21 grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was a twin sister, Eva Friesen.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2002 Oct 14 p. 8

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CORRECTION

The obituary of Daniel P. Thieszen, published Sept. 30, should have stated that he had 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.