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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 16 - July 21, 1944, page 319, 320 Fretz.-Christian, son of Jacob and Magdalena (Sherk) Fretz, was born near the village of Campden, Ont., Aug. 29, 1869; passed away on June 20, 1944; aged 74 y. 10 m. 2 d. He was united in marriage on March 20, 1894, to Lydia, daughter of Bishop Amos Cressman of New Hamburg, Ont. His beloved wife, 2 daughters (Anna, wife of Aaron Hallman; Mrs. Lena Hoover), one son (Dalton), and 7 grandchildren are left of his immediate family. Also surviving are 2 sisters (Mrs. Clara Martin and Mrs. Arminta Overholt) and 2 brothers (Manasseh and Edward). Bro. Fretz was converted during a series of meetings held at the Moyer Church by the late John S. Coffman about 1892. In his earlier years he shared in the work of the Sunday school and in Sunday School Conferences, and maintained his interest in the work of the church. He established an extensive greenhouse industry along with fruit and vegetable growing in which he was much interested and successful. Through his business connections he was widely known. About six years ago he was afflicted with partial paralysis, which limited his activities, and from which he never fully recovered. He bore his afflictions with patience and gave himself to a more quiet life and to meditation and devotions. He enjoyed meeting with his friends, and especially rejoiced when at the time of communion services he had this fellowship in his home. He often expressed his desire to leave this world and be with Christ. For this he was heard to pray, and for it he waited patiently. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Moyer Church on July 3 by the following ministers: O. Burkholder, Breslau; C. F. Derstine, Kitchener; John Wichert, D. Steinman, and S. F. Coffman, Vineland. Text, Matt. 6:33. Interment was made in the Vineland Cemetery.
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