Wiggers, Daniel S. (1884-1943)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1943 Sep 23 p. 3

Birth date: 1884 Dec 20

text of obituary:

DANIEL S. WIGGERS

Daniel S. Wiggers, my beloved husband and our father, was born Dec. 20, 1884, in Marion county, Kansas. he spent most of his boyhood days near Hesston, then later near Galva, Kansas.

In 1907, at the age of 22 years, — being convicted of his sins and upon confession of faith he was added to the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. To this church he remained faithful unto his end.

He was joined in marriage to me, now his sorrowing wife, Lena Jantz, on Feb. 28, 1909. We shared both joys and sorrows for 34 years and six months.

Our union was blessed with six children, one son and five daughters.

He enjoyed good health until the spring of 1943, when we noticed that he was slowly failing in strength. His condition grew steadily worse, the sickness being such that it affected his speech. Through great efforts he was able to speak just a little until the last two weeks when he became almost entirely speechless. This condition made it very heartbreaking, because he tried very hard to tell us his needs and desires but was unable.

By the grace of God he was able to tell us one morning about four weeks before his death, how in the previous night the Lord had vividly revealed to him his condition. Hereupon he received a special infilling of love toward God and all men, which we could tell remained with him till death.

Medical aid was sought early in his sickness but to no avail. He was bedfast for the last 31 days and remained conscious until the end. His death was caused by pressure on the brain.

He was called to his eternal home on August 25, 1943, at 3:45 A. M. in his home near Galva, having reached the age of 58 years, 9 months and 5 days.

He was a kind and loving husband and father in the home and considerate and ready to help others in time of need. he enjoyed many friends and always sought to live at peace with all men. He was much concerned for his soul's condition and that of his loved ones. He left us with a good assurance of entering into the eternal rest where there will be no more sorrow and sickness but where he will evermore rejoice with his Lord and Saviour and his loved ones who have gone on before.

A year ago his only son was called to the C.P.S. camp. this caused him many lonely hours.

He leaves to mourn his departud [sic] his deeply bereaved wife, 5 daughters: Ermie, Mrs. Oscar Koehn; Mamie, Mrs. Edwin Ratzlaff; Evadean and Vivian of the home; one son Arverd and daughter-in-law; Goria; 3 grandchildren; also 4 brothers and sisters.

His parents, 3 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. We mourn but not as those who have no hope.

Fathers last farewell words were not spoken.
     No words his lips could say,
We cannot grasp why he was taken,
     But God called him away.

How lonely the home, how heavy the hearts
     As we wee his vacant chair,
But we know he is sweetly resting,
And is waiting for us there.

He is singing, sweetly singing,
     With his loved ones gone before
And we hope again to meet him,
On the resurrection shore.

— Mother and Children