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- Obit: Gospel Herald May 23, 1950
Detweiler. Christian H., son of Christian and Mary Detweiler, was born in Gridley, Ill., Jan. 13, 1866; passed away at the hospital in Geneva, Nebr., March 12, 1950; aged 84 y. 1 m. 29 d. He was a member of the Mennonite Church from the time of his youth, when he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour; he remained faithful till death. In 1888 he was united in marriage to Barbara Eigsti, who passed away Jan. 31, 1902. To this union were born six daughters. Two daughters (Mary and Ella) and his first wife preceded him in death. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mrs. Susie Springer, Mrs. Lydia Saltzman, Mrs. Nellie Reeb, of Shickley, Nebr.; and Mrs. Barbara Reeb, of Eureka, Ill.). On Oct. 16, 1902, he was united in marriage to Mary Birkey, who survives. To this union were born 4 children (Edwin, Milford, Nebr.; Fred, Scottsbluff, Nebr.; Mrs. Lavern Roth, Filer, Idaho; and Perry, at home.). Also surviving are 3 stepchildren (Mrs. Lydia Roth, Jacob Birkey, of Delavan, Ill.; Joe Birkey of Milford, Nebr.), 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 16 step grandchildren, 13 step great-grandchildren, one brother (Valentine Detweiler, Thomas, Okla.), and many other relatives and friends. One brother and 3 sisters preceded him in death. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. Funeral services were held at his home and at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., March 24, conducted by P. R. Kennel, assisted by Ammon Miller and Lee Schlegel. Text: Gen. 15: 15. Interment was made in the church cemetery.
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1866 - 1950 (84 years)
