Unruh, Abraham P. (1882-1944)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1944 Aug 15 p. 14

Birth date: 1882 Jul 29

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Vater Abraham P. Unruh, ältester Sohn von Peter H. und Julia (Siebert) Unruh, wurde in der Nähe von Goessel, Kansas geboren am 29. Juni, 1882. Er starb im Hospital zu Halstead, Kansas am 29. Juli, 1944 im Alter von 62 Jahren und einem Monat. Vater brachte seine Kindheit und Jugendzeit zu auf der elterlichen Farm und genas seine elementare Schulbildung da in den öffentlichen Schulen. Einige Jahre besuchte er auch Bethel College, worauf er etwa fünf Jahre als Lehrer in den öffentlichen Schulen diente. Am 18. Mai 1902 wurde er in der Alexanderwohl Gemeinde nahe Goessel, Kansas auf das Bekenntnis seines Glaubens getauft und als Glied in diese Gemeinde aufgenommen. Am 31. Mai 1907 heiratete er mit Katherine Schroeder und sie wohnten nahe Goessel, Kansas bis 1917, als sie auf einer Farm eine halbe Meile östlich von Moundridge, Kansas, zogen und fortan da wohnten. Im Sommer 1919 schloßen sie sich der West Zion Mennoniten Gemeinde in Moundridge an, und am 3. Januar 1926 verlegten sie ihre Gliedschaft in die Erste Mennoniten Gemeinde zu Christian in Moundridge, wo er ein treues Glied blieb. Ueber 28 Jahre durften Vater und Mutter zusammen wandern durch dieses Leben. Ein Sohn und eine Tochter wurden ihnen geboren. Im Heim war der Verstorbene ein liebender Vater, der immer um das Wohl seiner Familie besorgt war. In geschäftlichen Angelegenheiten war er bekannt für seine Wahrhaftigkeit und Ehrlichkeit. In dem weiteren Kreise war es ihm ein Leichtes durch seine Heiterkeit und Freundlichkeit Freunde zu gewinnen. Er schaute immer auf die Lichtseite des Lebens und lies sich daher nicht unnötige Sorge machen selbst in schweren und entmutigenden Erfahrungen. Es war ihm möglich nach einem seiner Lieblingsprüche der Bibel zu leben, der da lautet: “Siehe, Gott ist mein Heil, ich bin sicher, und fürchte mich nicht; denn Gott der Herr ist meine Stärke und mein Psalm, und ist mein Heil. Jes. 12, 2. Am 27 Juli, 1944 wurde er in der Nähe unseres Heimes schwer verletzt durch einen Sturm. Er wurde eiligst ins Halstead Hospital gebracht, wo er die beste Pflege genas. Hier starb er am Nachmittag, 29. Juli, 1944. Die Zurückgebliebenen, die sein Abscheiden betrauern und seiner liebreich gedenken sind seine zwei Kinder Orlando und Dora, die beide beim Vater ihr Heim hatten, drei Brüder: Isaak von Kansas City, Mo., Jakob von Goessel und Edw. P. von Newton, Kansas, fünf Schwäger, fünf Schwägerinnen und viele Freunde. Seine Gattin, seine Eltern und drei Brüder die im zarten Kindesalter starben gingen ihm im Tode voran. Obwohl die Angehörigen es jetzt nicht verstehen können, warum der Vater in dieser Weise genommen wurde, trauern sie doch nicht als solche, die keine Hoffnung haben; denn sie glauben, daß der himmlische Vater alles wohlmacht, Beim Begräbnis dienten die Prediger P. P. Wedel unterstützt von W. F. Unruh.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1944 Aug 3 p. 1

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Moundridge Farmer Fatally Injured in Severe Thunderstorm

ABRAHAM P. UNRUH SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES RECEIVED THURS. EVENING

Moundridge, Kansas. — A violent thunderstorm which at times developed a velocity ranging between 60 and 80 miles per hour, caused the fatal injury of Abraham P. Unruh, here Thursday evening, July 26. Mr. Unruh who lived on a farm east of town, had been helping finish some threshing and was on the way home when he was overtaken by the storm. His bundle rack was turned over and he was severely injured.

Being in an unconscious condition when found, he was rushed to the Halstead Hospital, where he died Saturday afternoon, July 29.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1944 Aug 17 p. 3

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ABRAHAM P. UNRUH

Abraham P. Unruh, eldest son of Peter H. and Julina [sic Juliana](Siebert) Unruh, was born near Goessel, Kansas, on Juen 29, 1882, and passed from this life at the Halstead Hospital in Halstead, Kansas, on July 29, 1944, thus attaining the age of 62 years and one month.

Father spent his childhood and early youth on the farm of his parents and received his elementary education in public school of that community. He later attended Bethel College for several years. Following this he served as a public school teacher for five years.

On May 18, 1902, he was baptized upon the confession of his faith in Christ as his personal Savior, and became a member of the Alexanderwohl church near Goessel, Kansas.

On May 31, 1907, he was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with Katherine Schroeder. After their marriage they lived in the vicinity of Goessel, Kansas, until the summer of 1917, when they established their home on a farm one-half mile east of Moundridge, Kansas, where the deceased lived the remaining 27 year of his life.

In the summer of 1919, the departed, with his wife, joined the West Zion Mennonite church in Moundridge, Kansas. On January 3, 1926, their membership was transferred to the First Mennonite church of Christian in Moundridge. Of this congregation he remained a faithful member until death claimed him.

Over 28 years father and mtoehr journeyed together through this life. Two children were born to this union: one son and one daughter. In the home the deceased was a loving father, always being concerned about the welfare of his family. In his business affairs he was known for his honesty and integrity of character. In the wider circle of friendship, he was able to make friends readily due to his cheerful and friendly disposition. He looked on the bright side of life, and consequently never seemed to worry much in difficult and trying experiences. Apparently, he was able to live according to one of his favorite Bible verses, namely, "Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid." Isa. 12:2.

On Thursday evening, July 27, our father was seriously injured near our home, in a windstorm which swept through this community. He was rushed to the Halstead Hospital where he received the best of care. There he passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 29, 1944, as the result of a fractured skull. [transcriber's note: line duplicated in original]

sad departure and to cherish his memory are his two children, Orlando and Dora, both of the home; three brothers: Isaac of Kansas City, Mo., Jacob of Goessel and Ed. P. of Newton; five brothers-in-law; five sister-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by our mother, by his parents and by thee brothers, who died in their infancy.

Even though we cannot understand now why our father was called in this manner, yet we do not mourn as those who have no hope, for we believe that our Heavenly Father doeth all things well and that we will understand it better by and by.

Funeral services were held in the home and also to the First Mennonite church of Christian in Moundridge on Wednesday afternoon, August 2, 1944. The services were conducted by Dr. P. P. Wedel who was assisted by Rev. W. F. Unruh, pastor of the West Zion Mennonite church. Interment was made in the church cemetery. — The bereaved children

The Mennonite obituary: 1944 Sep 12 p. 13