Wiensz, John P. (1918-2000)

Mennonite Brethren Herald obituary: 2000 Sep 8 p. 29

Birth date: 1918 Mar 5

text of obituary:

JOHN P. WIENSZ

John P. Wiensz of Swift Current, Sask. passed away June 14. He was born Mar. 5, 1918 to Peter and Maria Wiensz in Dalmeny, Sask. At 15, he accepted Christ. The family moved to Rhineland, Sask. He was baptized in 1936. He helped his parents on the farm. He married Minnie Neufeld July 3, 1946 at Main Centre, Sask. He completed high school and studied at MB Bible College in Winnipeg. He taught school with Minnie near Kitimat, B.C. and Bigford, Sask. 1949-52. They owned general stores in Burnham and then Neidpath. He was a hard worker and a good manager. In 1968 he bought a farm and became a full-time farmer. They also cared for a foster child, Stewart. Minnie died Jan. 30, 1976. John learned to cook and continued caring for Stewart. John led a choir near Neidpath/Hallonquist for several years. He married Margaret Wiens Mar. 13, 1982 in Kelowna, B.C. In 1983 they moved to Swift Current and continued farming. They travelled to the Holy Land, Europe, the Mediterranean, South America, East Asia and Alaska, often with an interest in the missionary efforts of his church. He faithfully supported the church. In declining health, fellowship with Christians became even more important. Predeceased by Minnie and 2 brothers, he is mourned by Margaret; son Ted; 3 grandchildren; and 2 brothers. The funeral was June 19 in Trailview Alliance Church, Swift Current, with Ken Dryden and Abe Konrad ministering.