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- (Research):«b»Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 44 - February 2, 1945 - pages 886, 887.«/b»
Zehr. --- Joseph J. Zehr was born near Croghan, N.Y., Nov. 12, 1878; died suddenly near his home in New Bremen, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1944; aged 66 y. 1 m. 9 d. On June 30, 1904, he was married to Katie Moshier. He leaves his beloved companion, 2 sons and 3 daughters (Elias M., Lowville, N.Y.; Esther - Mrs. Aaron Roggie, of Lowville; Harold J., of Croghan; Savilla - Mrs. Irving Widrick, of New Bremen; and Ruth - Mrs. Bernard Widreick, Kirschnerville, N.Y.), 17 grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. One brother and one sister preceded him in death. He was ordained a deacon in the Conservative Amish Mennonite Church in 1909 and served in that capacity until 1915, when he was ordained a minister. On Sept. 26, 1943, he was ordained a bishop, which place he faithfully filled when health permitted. He was afflicted for a number of years with heart trouble. Last March he suffered a slight stroke, but partially recovered. The latter part of October they moved from the farm near Kirschnerville to New Bremem. He was much concerned about the welfare of the church and keenly felt his responsibilities. He will be missed in the church as well as by the family. At his sudden death we sorrow, yet we humbly bow and submissively say, "Thou, Lord, doeth all things well." Funeral services were held at the home by Allen Gingerich, and at the Croghan Church by Lloyd Boshart and C. M. Nafziger. Interment was made in the adjoining cemtery.
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