Joseph Baecher

Other Events and Attributes:

• CLER: Y
• Religion: Mennonite
• Baptism: 1865, Alsace Lorraine, FR
• Ordained: 1893, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL

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Obit:
Baecher.-Joseph Baecher was born in Alsace-Lorraine, March 31, 1853; died at his home near Fisher, Ill., June 30, 1931; aged 78 y. 3 m. He came to America at the age of twenty and settled near Eureka, Ill. About 42 years ago he moved to his late home where he resided until the time of his death. In 1880 he was united in marriage to Susie Mincascovitz. To this union 3 children were born: Emma, Lena, and John. His wife died in 1886. The following year he was married to Mary Zehr. To this union 2 children were born: Peter and Lizzie. He united with the Mennonite Church in his youth and remained a faithful member until death. About 38 years ago he was ordained to the ministry, at the East Bend Mennonite Church, serving as assistant pastor as long as his health permitted. He was faithful and true to his charge, a true witness, a liberal giver, and a defender of the faith. He leaves his wife, 1 son (Peter), and 3 daughters (Mrs. Emma Grieser, Mrs. George Grieser, and Mrs. Manuel Oyer); also 15 grandchildren and a large host of other relatives and friends. One son preceded him in death 12 years ago. Funeral services were held at the East Bend Mennonite Church with Bro. J. A. Heiser in charge. Text, II Tim. 4:6-8. Burial in East Bend Cemetery.

Served the East Bend congregation as minister from 1893-1931. According to “At the Bend of the River” video interview, Joe had only one sermon, which he preached when his turn came. “But it was good enough to hear over and over.”

Baptism:
By Joseph Moselman and Johannes Becher

Ordained:
Ordained as a minister by East Bend church

Buried:
East Bend Mennonite Cemetery

Joseph married Susanna Mincascovitz in 1880. Susanna died in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Emma B. Baecher was born on 4 Oct 1880 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; died on 14 Sep 1958 in Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
2. Magdalena Baecher was born on 23 Jun 1882 in Eureka, Woodford Co., IL; died on 8 Jul 1969 in Champaign, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 10 Jul 1969 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
3. John Baecher

Joseph married Mary Zehr on 21 Nov 1886. Mary (daughter of Peter Zehr, Sr. and Elizabeth Oyer) was born on 16 Aug 1861 in Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL; died on 18 Jan 1937 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
By Jacob Zehr

1. Elizabeth Baecher was born on 17 Nov 1891 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; died on 17 Dec 1978 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL; was buried on 19 Dec 1978 in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.
2. Peter Baecher was born on 24 Oct 1887 in Woodford Co., IL; died on 19 Nov 1969 in Foosland, Champaign Co., IL; was buried in Fisher, Champaign Co., IL.

John + Barbara Ulrich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]