Wiens, Agatha (1891-1962)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1962 May 31 p. 8

Birth date: 1891 Dec 7

text of obituary:

MRS. AGATHA (K. L.) WIENS

Mrs. K. L. Wiens (nee Agatha Wiens), daughter of Peter J. and Agatha Wiens, was born on Dec. 7, 1891, in McPherson County, near Inman, Kansas. She lived a life of Christian faith, victorious over circumstances, and departed to be with the Lord on May 5, 1962, at the age of 70 years.

At the age of 17 she made a positive decision to entrust her life to Christ Jesus. She was baptized upon confession of this faith and received into the membership of the Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church. Membership was later transferred to the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church, Meade, Kansas, where she remained an active member until her death.

On May 16, 1912, she was united in marriage to Kornelius L. Wiens. The home was established near Inman, Kansas, and in 1922 moved to the family farm southeast of Meade, Kan. Eight children were born to the home. Two died in childhood. The following six children survive: Lydia (Mrs. George L. Classen) and Martha (Mrs. Francis Groening) of Hillsboro, Kansas. Dr. Peter K. Wiens of Ness City, Kansas, Waldo, Hilda (Mrs. Menno Friesen) and Rolland of Meade. Mother found much joy and appreciation in 16 grandchildren. One sister and one brother preceded her in death. One brother, J. E. Wiens of Meade survives.

Mother's wholehearted dedication to Christ led her to active service in the church. For many years she has given active leadership in the Sewing Circle. She had a deep concern for the missionary program of the church; special interest was expressed again and again for her niece, Ruby Enns in India, Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Entz in the Congo, and Martha and Ann Classen in Japan. Perhaps her greatest contribution was made through personal prayer and the Prayer Band fellowship.

We will remember Mother especially for her unfailing courage. On July 4, 1949, dad died suddenly in a tractor accident. Mother encouraged all of us to continue more wholeheartedly than ever for Christ and the Church. In spite of the fact that she was partially crippled for years, she continued to be active in home hospitality, garden interests and church fellowship to the end of her life.

Seven weeks before her death it suddenly became evident that mother was critically ill with a malignancy. Before surgery she was consoled by the words of Psalm 7:1, “O Lord my God, in Thee do I put my trust . . .” During her illness she was encouraged and grateful in the confidence that her son, Dr. Peter Wiens, and other members of the medical staff were doing all for her that was possible.

Funeral services were conducted May 8 at the Meade E.M.B. Church with Rev. H. P. Fast, the pastor, and Rev. Art Enns of Wauseon, Ohio officiating. Music was furnished by a male quartet. Burial was made in the church cemetery.