Stauffer.--Bro. Ben Stauffer was born in Alsace, Germany, April 11, 1856; died at his home near Ryley, Alta., Canada, Nov. 23, 1913, of ulcer of the stomach, and consumption; aged 57 y. 7 m. 12 d. He was united in marriage to Lena Steider, Feb. 15, 1885. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 3 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson, 3 brothers, 1 sister. One daughter preceded him to the spirit world. He often expressed a willingness, saying, "Not mine, but the Lord's will be done." He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. Bro. Stauffer imigrated to Canada two years ago last March from Shickley, Nebr. Services conducted by Bros. N. E. Roth and Milo Stutzman, Text, II Tim. 4:6, first clause. Interment at the Salam Cemetery near Round Hill, Alta., Canada.
Source: Gospel Herald, Dec. 18, 1913
Source: Gospel Herald, Dec. 18, 1913
Stauffer.--Bro. Ben Stauffer was born in Alsace, Germany, April 11, 1856; died at his home near Ryley, Alta., Canada, Nov. 23, 1913, of ulcer of the stomach, and consumption; aged 57 y. 7 m. 12 d. He was united in marriage to Lena Steider, Feb. 15, 1885. This union was blessed with 4 sons and 3 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 1 grandson, 3 brothers, 1 sister. One daughter preceded him to the spirit world. He often expressed a willingness, saying, "Not mine, but the Lord's will be done." He was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church until death. Bro. Stauffer imigrated to Canada two years ago last March from Shickley, Nebr. Services conducted by Bros. N. E. Roth and Milo Stutzman, Text, II Tim. 4:6, first clause. Interment at the Salam Cemetery near Round Hill, Alta., Canada.
Source: Gospel Herald, Dec. 18, 1913
Source: Gospel Herald, Dec. 18, 1913
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