Wiebe, Henry M. (1860-1930)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1930 Oct 1 p. 6

Birth date: 1860 Nov 24

text of obituary:

H. M. Wiebe

Henry M. Wiebe was born November 24, 1860 in Prussia. At the age of 4 he lost his loving mother. About two years later a step mother won his love; and he was much devoted to her to the end of her earthly journey.

His education he received in a village school and later a higher institution. He was received into church by the writ of Holy Baptism at the age of 19.

In 1879 he found it necessary to leave his fatherland for the sake of his religious convictions in behalf of military service. It also meant for him to say adieu to his parents and all his brothers and sisters and friends. Arriving here he made his temporary home with Gerhard Regier (deceased). In 1884 he paid a visit to the old country, and soon his parents followed him to this country.

On the 7th day of November, 1887 he was united in marriage with his now bereaved widow, Margaret Regier. 7 children blessed this union, of which one preceded him to the joy eternal in its early infancy. In 1928 the Lord according to his infinite wisdom saw it fit to call from his side his youngest daughter Anna, who had been his comfort and joy in a large measure.

A day of joy and gladness was the day of their 25th wedding anniversary, which occurred in 1912.

His health began to fail ever since he suffered a stroke in 1924 and he died on the 11th of this month, at 3:20 P.M. His life numbered 69 years, 9 months and 18 days.

There are left to mourn: his sorrowing widow, one daughter, four sons, 1 sin-inlaw [sic] and four daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, five sisters, four brothers and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at the home at 2:15 Sunday afternoon, and at the Emmaus Mennonite Church at 3 o'clock. Interment was made in the Emmaus cemetery.