Unruh, Jacob John (1881-1956)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 Mar 29 p. 3;

Birth date: 1881 Jan 9

text of obituary:

KANSAS FARMER SUFFERS STROKE OF PARALYSIS WHILE AT WORK

Pawnee Rock, Kan. — Funeral services were held at the Bergtal Mennonite Church near here March 18 [sic] for Jacob J. Unruh, 75, well-known farmer and a resident of the Mennonite settlement here most of his life, Rev. Victor Sawatzky, pastor of the church, officiated.

Mr. Unruh suffered a stroke Thursday, March 22, while at work on his farm and died the following day at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend.

He leaves his wife, Anna; five daughters and three sons; 15 grand children; six sisters and three brothers.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1956 May 3 p. 8

text of obituary:

JACOB J. UNRUH

Jacob John Unruh, son of Anna and John Unruh, was born on a farm six miles north and one-half mile east of Moundridge, Kansas on Jan. 9, 1881. He passed away at the St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, on March 23, 1956, at 2:02 o'clock in the afternoon at the age of 75 years, two months and 14 days. his passing came after he suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage.

When he was four years old his father passed away leaving his mother to care for four children. His mother then married Andrew Rudiger, who became his devoted step-father.

Father was baptized upon confession of faith in his Redeemer on May 23, 1899, in the Emmanuel Mennonite Church near Galva, Kansas. He remained a faithful member of the Mennonite Church throughout his life, being a regular attendant as long as he lived.

He was united in marriage to Anna Dirks on Nov. 20, 1901, by Rev. Peter Dirks. They made their home on a farm northwest of Pawnee Rock, where they spent most of their married life. They shared the joys and sorrows of married life for 54 years. their family consists of five daughters and three sons, all of whom survive him.

He ardently loved his Bible and never tired of singing hymns and engaging in Christian conversation. He was song leader of the church for many years. His favorite song was "O Have You Not Heard of That Beautiful Stream?" which he had the congregation memorize. One of his greatest joys was attending church conferences. He enjoyed his grandchildren very much and loved to play with them.

He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, Anna; his children, Mabel and Alvena of the home, Mrs. Harry Rudiger of Great Bend, Harvey of Pawnee Rock, Mrs. Elmer Unruh of Protection, Mrs. Verne Freeburg of Pawnee Rock. LaVerne of Larned, and John of Great Bend; 15 grandchildren, six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz of Great Bend, Mrs. Susie Schultz of Pawnee Rock, Mrs. Lena Heer of Paola, Mrs. Carrie Nichols of Hesston, Mrs. Anna Koehn and Mary Rudiger of Galva; three brothers, Obed Rudiger of Greensburg, Frank Rudiger of Galva, and Joe Rudiger of Canton, and many friends.

One brother, Cornelius Unruh, preceded him in death.

"For so the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts." Isaiah 55:9.