Unruh, Albert (1889-1971)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Sep 23 p. 8

Birth date: 1889 Jul 14

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— Albert Unruh, 82, of North Newton died early Monday at Bethel Deaconess Hospital. He was born July 14, 1889 at Goessel and farmed north of Newton for many years. He retired and moved to North Newton in 1949. Surviving are his widow, the former Minnie Lehrman; sons Milton and Marlyn of Route 2, Newton; one daughter, Mrs. Alfred Schmidt of Route 2, Canton; four sisters, Mrs. Gus Unruh and Mrs. Paul Regier of Goessel, Mrs. Jake Reimer of Newton and Mrs. Art Schroeder of North Newton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Unruh was a member of the Bethel College Church, where the funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Esko Loewen officiating.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1971 Oct 21 p. 11

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ALBERT UNRUH

"I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us."

These words from Paul gave our loved one the hope that better things were waiting for him after his trials on earth were over. After intense suffering he died in the early morning hours on Sept. 20, 1971 at the Bethel Deaconess Hospital and was the first one to break our immediate family circle. He reached the age of 82 years, two months and six days.

Albert Unruh was born July 14, 1889 in Marion County, Kansas to John J. and Helena (Voth) Unruh, the second oldest in a family of nine children. He grew up on a farm east of Goessel, attended school in Marion County, and graduated from Bethel College Academy. He taught school six years, and then took up farming.

He was baptized on May 15, 1910 by Rev. Abraham Ratzlaff and received into the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church.

His marriage to Minnie Lehrman took place on Dec. 4, 1915 in the Tabor Church near Goessel. Two sons and one daughter were born to them.

He was a hard working farmer and good provider for his family. He also was an active church member and in his younger years served in various capacities as Sunday school teacher, men's chorus member, and on committees. For 20 years he was on the executive committee of the Mennonite Aid Union, first as president and then as general secretary.

In 1949 our parents left the farm north of Newton and moved to North Newton where they built a new home. They transfered [sic] their membership to the Bethel College Church in 1955 and always maintained an interest in Bethel College, the church and missions.

On Dec. 5, 1940 our parents had a memorable silver wedding celebration, and in December 1965 the golden wedding was observed with much happiness. Dad loved his family and was especially devoted to his grandchildren and his two little great-grandchildren.

His interests were varied. He loved music, and spent many hours on the creek banks and lakesides, fishing. He enjoyed gardening and yard work. In these last years he was mother's faithful helper in marking quilts. He also designed and made some of the patterns.

Surviving him are his widow; two sons, Milton and wife Agnes and Marlyn and wife Dolores of rural Newton; one daughter, Evelyn and husband Alfred Schmidt of rural Canton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Gus Unruh and Mrs. Paul Regier of Goessel, Mrs. Jake Reimer of Newton, and Mrs. Art Schroeder of North Newton; nine brothers-in-law, six sisters-in-law, and many other relatives and friends. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were conducted on Sept. 22 at the Bethel College Church with Rev. Esko Loewen and Rev. John Esau officiating. He was laid to rest in the Alexanderwohl church Cemetery. — The Family.

The Mennonite obituary: 1971 Oct 12 p. 608