Joseph Baecher[1]
1853 - 1931 (78 years)-
Name Joseph Baecher Birth 31 Mar 1853 Alsace Lorraine, FR 
Gender Male Baptism 1865 Alsace Lorraine, FR [2] - By Joseph Moselman and Johannes Becher
CLER Y Ordained 1893 Fisher, Champaign Co., IL - Ordained as a minister by East Bend church
Religion Mennonite Death 30 Jun 1931 Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Burial Fisher, Champaign Co., IL - East Bend Mennonite Cemetery
Person ID I322 Schrock-Birkey Connection Last Modified 12 Feb 2018
Father John Baecher Mother Barbara Ulrich Family ID F4357 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Susanna Mincascovitz d. 1886 Marriage 1880 [3] Children 1. Emma B. Baecher, b. 4 Oct 1880, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL d. 14 Sep 1958, Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL (Age 77 years)2. Magdalena Baecher, b. 23 Jun 1882, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL d. 8 Jul 1969, Champaign, Champaign Co., IL (Age 87 years)3. John Baecher Family ID F5740 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 29 Apr 2006
Family 2 Mary Zehr, b. 16 Aug 1861, Deer Creek Twp., Tazewell Co., IL d. 18 Jan 1937, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 75 years) Marriage 21 Nov 1886 [4] - By Jacob Zehr
Children 1. Elizabeth Baecher, b. 17 Nov 1891, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL d. 17 Dec 1978, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL (Age 87 years)2. Peter Baecher, b. 24 Oct 1887, Woodford Co., IL d. 19 Nov 1969, Foosland, Champaign Co., IL (Age 82 years)Family ID F139 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 17 Jun 2018
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Ordained - 1893 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL 
Death - 30 Jun 1931 - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Burial - - Fisher, Champaign Co., IL = Link to Google Earth
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Notes - 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.”
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Sources - [S223] Verle C. Oyer, Where the River Bends, A 100-year History of the East Bend Mennonite Church.
- [S539] Harry F. Weber, Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929, (The Mennonite Historical Society, Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana), P. 600.
- [S11] Obituaries of Individuals.
- [S539] Harry F. Weber, Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929, (The Mennonite Historical Society, Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana).
- [S223] Verle C. Oyer, Where the River Bends, A 100-year History of the East Bend Mennonite Church.
