Martin E. Roth 1874 - 1942

ROTH, NEUSCHWANDER, ZEHR, HOSTETLER, MISHLER, BURCK, BORTH

Posted By: A.M.W. (email)
Date: 12/8/2007 at 00:54:30

Roth. - Martin E., son of Jacob and Hannah Roth, was born Sept. 23, 1874, near Wayland, Iowa; died Sept. 21, 1942, at his home near Albany, Oreg.; aged 67 y. 11 m. 29 d. He came to Albany as a young man, with his father, where he has resided continuously ever since. He was married to Rosina Neuschwander Oct. 15, 1899. To this union were born 11 children. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 1 son, and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons (Paul N. of Canby, Oreg.; Henry and Philip of Albany), 7 daughters (Mrs. Hildreth Zehr, Lebanon, Oreg.; Mrs. Margaret Hostetler, Canby; Mrs. Agnes Mishler, Philomath, Oreg.; Mrs. Mae Burck, Al-bany; Edna Roth, Fort Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. Josephine Borth, Winton, Calif.; and Mary Roth of Albany), 31 grandchildren, his aged stepmother, 2 brothers, 1 foster brother, 1 sister, a number of uncles and aunts, besides many other relatives and friends. He was converted in his youth, and became a member of the Mennonite Church. He was a charter member of the Fairview congregation and took an active interest in the church to the last, having served as Sunday-school teacher and trustee for many years. He was concerned that his children be-come honorable, upright citizens, and his teachings and admonitions centered around the fun-damental things of life that really matter. Funeral services Sept. 24 at the home and at the Fairview Church, conducted by Bros. E. Z. Yoder, Henry Gerig, and N. M. Birky. Scriptures read, John 14:1-6; Psa. 90. Text, Phil. 1:21. Burial in Willamette Memorial Park.