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- (Research):Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 33 - November 14, 1912 - page 527, 528Hunsberger - Abraham Hunsberger, died at his home in Waterloo Ont., Oct. 28, 1912; aged 78 y. 7 m. 23 d. He was married to Elizabeth Sherk April 1, 1862. To this union were born 12 children, of whom 5 preceded him to the spirit world, leaves to mourn his departure, a widow, 7 children and 11 grandchildren. In 1892 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which calling we believe he was faithful with the talent given to him, until four years ago, when he thought he could not perform his duties any more, on account of feebleness, so asked for some one to be ordained in his stead, which was granted unto him. Funeral services were conducted at the Waterloo Church Oct. 30, by Bro. Jonas Snider in German from John 5:24, 25 and in English by Bro. Noah Stauffer from Heb. 4:9-11. He was buried at the David Eby cemetery. Peace to his ashes.
Obituary:
- Gospel Herald - Volume V, Number 33 - November 14, 1912 - page 527, 528
Hunsberger - Abraham Hunsberger, died at his home in Waterloo Ont., Oct. 28, 1912; aged 78 y. 7 m. 23 d. He was married to Elizabeth Sherk April 1, 1862. To this union were born 12 children, of whom 5 preceded him to the spirit world, leaves to mourn his departure, a widow, 7 children and 11 grandchildren. In 1892 he was ordained to the office of deacon, in which calling we believe he was faithful with the talent given to him, until four years ago, when he thought he could not perform his duties any more, on account of feebleness, so asked for some one to be ordained in his stead, which was granted unto him. Funeral services were conducted at the Waterloo Church Oct. 30, by Bro. Jonas Snider in German from John 5:24, 25 and in English by Bro. Noah Stauffer from Heb. 4:9-11. He was buried at the David Eby cemetery. Peace to his ashes.
Contributor: Donna M L W (48594125
Abraham was deacon at David Eby's/Waterloo Mennonite from 1892 – 1908, ordained to fill the void left by Deacon Menno S. Shantz, who left with Elias Snider (his father-in-law) to go with the Old Order in the 1889 schism. In 2007, Erb Street members continue to include descendants of Abraham and Elizabeth. Note: for some years, Erb Street Mennonite Church was referred to as the Waterloo Mennonite Church.
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1834 - 1912 (78 years)
