Gospel Herald - Vol. 19 # 24 - Sep 9, 1926 - pp 527, 528
Schweitzer.-John R. Schweitzer, son of John and Mary (Rupp) Schweitzer was born in Ontario, Canada, Nov. 5, 1859; died at his home near Milford, Nebr., Aug. 26, 1926; aged 66 y. 9 m. 21 d. The cause of his death was dropsy and a weak heart. His sickness lasted 6 months, but he bore it patiently and was resigned to the Lord's will. When he was about 19 years of age he moved with his parents to Nebraska where he spent the remainder of his life. In the year of 1890 he was married to Mattie Erb. To this union were born 9 children, 4 sons and 5 daughters. 2 sons preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 14 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member since the age of 16. He expressed his readiness to go home as soon as the Lord called him. Funeral services were held at the Milford Amish Mennonite Church. Bro. Wm. Schlegel conducted the services. Text, Phil. 1: 20-24. Interment in East Fairview Cemetery.
Gospel Herald - Vol. 19 # 24 - Sep 9, 1926 - pp 527, 528
Schweitzer.-John R. Schweitzer, son of John and Mary (Rupp) Schweitzer was born in Ontario, Canada, Nov. 5, 1859; died at his home near Milford, Nebr., Aug. 26, 1926; aged 66 y. 9 m. 21 d. The cause of his death was dropsy and a weak heart. His sickness lasted 6 months, but he bore it patiently and was resigned to the Lord's will. When he was about 19 years of age he moved with his parents to Nebraska where he spent the remainder of his life. In the year of 1890 he was married to Mattie Erb. To this union were born 9 children, 4 sons and 5 daughters. 2 sons preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing wife, 2 sons, 5 daughters, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, 14 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church, of which he was a faithful member since the age of 16. He expressed his readiness to go home as soon as the Lord called him. Funeral services were held at the Milford Amish Mennonite Church. Bro. Wm. Schlegel conducted the services. Text, Phil. 1: 20-24. Interment in East Fairview Cemetery.
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