Christian Climenhage, son of the late Moses and Fannie Climenhage, was born October 7, 1853, near Stevensville, Ontario, and departed this life October 3, 1927 at his home in Stevensville. On July 13, 1874 he was married to Margaret Beam who preceded him just fifteen years to the day. To this union were born six children, five sons and one daughter,—his two sons, Ivora and Robert and daughter, Etta, having predeceased him some years ago. The surviving sons are Albert of Stevensville, Charles and Lee of Port Colborne. On May 3, 1916, he married Mrs. J. Wanner, of New Dundee, Ontario, who remains to mourn the loss of her husband. In the community and Welland district, Bro. Climenhage was well known, having been a funeral director by profession for many years. During the past year he was unable to carry on his business, but his son, Albert, who was in partnership with his father is continuing in the business. Bro. Climenhage was converted in 1904 and was baptized and united with the United Brethren Church in the following year. During the time of his connection with the church he rendered splendid service, being a faithful member and supporter. He held many of the offices of the local church. He took an active part even up until the last year when his health began to wane. The funeral services were conducted from his late residence and then at the church, by his pastor, Rev. E. Becker, and assisted by Rev. G. S. Seiple of Kitchener and Rev. C. W. Meadows of New Dundee, Ont. Internment took place at the Ridgemount Cemetery. The Christian Conservator, October 26, 1927.
Christian Climenhage, son of the late Moses and Fannie Climenhage, was born October 7, 1853, near Stevensville, Ontario, and departed this life October 3, 1927 at his home in Stevensville. On July 13, 1874 he was married to Margaret Beam who preceded him just fifteen years to the day. To this union were born six children, five sons and one daughter,—his two sons, Ivora and Robert and daughter, Etta, having predeceased him some years ago. The surviving sons are Albert of Stevensville, Charles and Lee of Port Colborne. On May 3, 1916, he married Mrs. J. Wanner, of New Dundee, Ontario, who remains to mourn the loss of her husband. In the community and Welland district, Bro. Climenhage was well known, having been a funeral director by profession for many years. During the past year he was unable to carry on his business, but his son, Albert, who was in partnership with his father is continuing in the business. Bro. Climenhage was converted in 1904 and was baptized and united with the United Brethren Church in the following year. During the time of his connection with the church he rendered splendid service, being a faithful member and supporter. He held many of the offices of the local church. He took an active part even up until the last year when his health began to wane. The funeral services were conducted from his late residence and then at the church, by his pastor, Rev. E. Becker, and assisted by Rev. G. S. Seiple of Kitchener and Rev. C. W. Meadows of New Dundee, Ont. Internment took place at the Ridgemount Cemetery. The Christian Conservator, October 26, 1927.
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