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Springer. - Ben Alvin Springer, son of Valentine W. and Emelia Springer, was born June 10, 1899, near Dewey, Ill.; passed away Jan. 1, 1929, at the home of his sister, Mrs. John R. Oyer, near Fisher, Ill., following an illness of one week of influenza-pneumonia; aged 29 y. 6 m. 21 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Savior and united with the East Bend Mennonite church, of which he remained a faithful member until death. His passing leaves many sad hearts, but we know our loss is his eternal gain, as he gave expression during his illness of having peace with God. He expressed a desire to recover, but was resigned to the will of God. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowing parents, 3 sisters (Mrs. Mary Oyer, Mrs. Clara Naffziger, Mrs. Dora Oyer), 7 brothers (George, Kansas City, Mo.; Theodore, Saybrook, Ill.; Elmer, Victor, Raymond, Clarence, and Ervin at home); also many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home of his parents and at the East Bend Mennonite church on Jan. 3, in charge of Bro. J. A. Heiser. Text, Amos 4:12. Burial in the cemetery near by.
"God in His wisdom has recalled,
The boon His love had given;
And though the body slumbers here,
The soul is safe in heaven."
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1899 - 1929 (29 years)
