Eli KAUFFMAN

KAUFFMAN, SWARTZENDRUBER, LICHTI, REEB, GINGERICH, BIRKY, WILLIAMS, YODER

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 10/7/2006 at 20:07:45

Eli Kauffman, son of Elias and Magdalena Kauffman, was born June 19, 1877, near Wellman, Iowa; passed away at the York Hospital, York, Nebr., April 28, 1956; aged 78 y. 10 m. 9 d. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in early youth uniting with the Mennonite Church and remained steadfast to this faith until death. He spent most of his time reading his Bible and had a great concern for his church and often prayed for it. He was united in marriage to Maud Swartzendruber at Clarion, Wright Co., Iowa, and together they traveled life's journey nearly fifty years. This union was blessed with 3 children (Floyd, Ruth-Mrs. Alvin Lichti, and Lavonne-Mrs. Ervin Reeb, all living near Shickley). Besides his sorrowing wife and 3 children he leaves 2 sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, 9 grandchildren, 2 granddaughters-in-law, one great-grandchild, 4 sisters (Lydia-Mrs. Dave Gingerich, Au Gres, Mich.; Lena-Mrs. Christ Birky, Kalona, Iowa; Lizzie Williams, Iowa City; and Vina Yoder, Alberta, Canada), 2 brothers (Joe, Alberta, Canada, and Menno Newark, Ohio), besides a host of other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, 3 sisters and a brother. In 1907, he and his companion left Wright Co., Iowa, for Shickley Nebr., where they spent two years. After this they moved to a farm home which they built south of Shickley in the Salem community. In 1944 they moved back to Shickley. He had been in failing health for several years but was patient and uncomplaining. Funeral services were held at the Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley, Nebr., in charge of P. R. Kennel assisted by Fred Reeb, Lee Schlegel, and Jake Birky. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - June 19, 1956