Unruh, Isaac P. (1884-1960)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Dec 1 p. 6

Birth date: 1884 Feb 18

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— Isaac P. Unruh of Kansas City, Mo. and a former resident of the Goessel community, died Nov. 23 in Kansas City. He was 76. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 30, at the Goessel Mennonite Church, with Rev. Levi Koehn officiating. Survivors include one adopted daughter, Mrs. Milton (Dorothy) Schmidt of Colorado, and one brother, Ed Unruh of Phoenix, Ariz.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1960 Dec 22 p. 8

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ISAAC UNRUH

Isaac Unruh, son of Peter H. and Julina (Siebert) Unruh, was born near Goessel, Kan. on Feb. 18, 1884. He departed this life at General Hospital, Kansas City, Mo. on Nov. 23, 1960, at the age of 76 years, nine months and five days.

He grew to manhood at the home of his parents southeast of Goessel. Having accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior, he was baptized by Rev. Peter Balzer on May 22, 1904, and became a member of the Alexanderwohl Church near Goessel. Later, when the Goessel Mennonite Church was organized, he was one of the charter members. Here he retained his membership until death claimed him.

On Oct. 31, 1909, he married Leona Houser, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. John Houser of Springfield, Mo. Her foster parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Franz of the Goessel community. They established their home on a farm near Goessel, where they lived for over 27 years. In 1914, they admitted a foster daughter, Dorothy, into their home.

In 1934 they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.

On Jan. 19, 1937, death claimed the devoted wife and mother. Mr. Unruh continued living on the farm until Oct. 19, 1940, when he moved to Kansas City, Mo., where he was employed as a janitor.

On Christmas Eve, 1947, while visiting at the home of his children, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schmidt, he had a severe stroke. In their home he received loving care for three months after which he was able to return to his home. His recovery was remarkable, so that he was able to take up light work again as an elevator operator.

His health had been failing during the last several years. However, he was able to take care of himself in his home with the exception of the last few days which were spent in the hospital.

He leaves to mourn his departure, his daughter, Dorothy and her husband, Milton Schmidt; one brother, Ed of Phoenix, Ariz. and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his step-mother and five brothers.

The Mennonite obituary: 1961 Jan 17 p. 47