METZLER.-On July 12, 1907, near Kinzer, Lancaster Co., Pa., of paralysis. Abram Metzler, Sr., died, aged 85y. 3m. 18d. Bro. Metzler leaves a sorrowing companion and the following children: Christian, on the home farm; Annie, wife of Pre. Saml. Hess of Shiremanstown, Pa., Susan, wife of Jacob S. Rohrer of near Lancaster City and Bish. Abram Metzler of Blair Co., Pa. Henry and Isaac preceded their father to the spirit world some years ago. Also 36 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren are left to mourn his departure. Bro. Metzler was a strong supporter and defender of the Mennonite Church for many years. He was much interested in Christian work and an active member until he was stricken down about four weeks before his death. He had the satisfaction to see all his own children and the greater part of his grandchildren connect themselves with the church that he so dearly loved. He was one of the first Sunday school workers in this locality and was a S. S. scholar at the time of his death. Bro. Metzler had no fear of death, but had a bright hope for the future world. He will be missed in the home and in the church but we trust that our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral on the 15, with services at the house by John B. Senger and at Hershey's church by Am os H. Hoover and Isaac Eby. Text, Heb. 13:12-15. L. H.
Volume 3, Number 18 - July 31, 1907, page 287
Son of Christian and Anna Wanner Metzler.
Volume 3, Number 18 - July 31, 1907, page 287
Son of Christian and Anna Wanner Metzler.
METZLER.-On July 12, 1907, near Kinzer, Lancaster Co., Pa., of paralysis. Abram Metzler, Sr., died, aged 85y. 3m. 18d. Bro. Metzler leaves a sorrowing companion and the following children: Christian, on the home farm; Annie, wife of Pre. Saml. Hess of Shiremanstown, Pa., Susan, wife of Jacob S. Rohrer of near Lancaster City and Bish. Abram Metzler of Blair Co., Pa. Henry and Isaac preceded their father to the spirit world some years ago. Also 36 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren are left to mourn his departure. Bro. Metzler was a strong supporter and defender of the Mennonite Church for many years. He was much interested in Christian work and an active member until he was stricken down about four weeks before his death. He had the satisfaction to see all his own children and the greater part of his grandchildren connect themselves with the church that he so dearly loved. He was one of the first Sunday school workers in this locality and was a S. S. scholar at the time of his death. Bro. Metzler had no fear of death, but had a bright hope for the future world. He will be missed in the home and in the church but we trust that our loss is his eternal gain. Funeral on the 15, with services at the house by John B. Senger and at Hershey's church by Am os H. Hoover and Isaac Eby. Text, Heb. 13:12-15. L. H.
Volume 3, Number 18 - July 31, 1907, page 287
Son of Christian and Anna Wanner Metzler.
Volume 3, Number 18 - July 31, 1907, page 287
Son of Christian and Anna Wanner Metzler.
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