REV. CORNELIUS M. FROESE

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REV. CORNELIUS M. FROESE Rev. Cornelius M. Froese was born August 3, 1908 in the village of Steinfeld, South Russia. His parents were Herman and Elizabeth (Martens) Froese. He passed away early Sunday morning September 21, 2003 in his residence in Blumenort. To cherish his memory he leaves three daughters, Mary (Henry) Warkentin, Martha (Abe) Friesen, Ruth (Henry) Spenst; two sons, Herman (Mary) Froese, Ernest (Rose) Froese; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one sister Louise Neufeld; one brother Peter Froese; also three stepchildren, Tina Unger, Leo (Donna) Unger, Marge (Jake) Schmidt; six step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife Maria (Bartel) in 1982 and by his second wife Anna (Unger) in 2000; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons and two sisters, Maria 1918 in Russia, Anna Kasper 1997. As a result of political unrest in Russia Dad left the country together with his parents and his siblings in 1926. They settled in the Pansy area and started farming. Dad was baptized on confession of his faith, 1929 and joined the Grunthal Elim Church. He married our mother Maria Bartel, 1930 and they shared joys and sorrows for almost 53 years. In 1987 he married his second wife Anna Unger. They enjoyed 12 great years together. Our parents started their married life, farming in the Pansy area, and after several years moved to Grunthal where they continued farming till their retirement in 1971, when they moved to Steinbach, later in 1987 Dad moved to Blumenort. Dad was always interested and active in church work. He started teaching Sunday School at the age of 18. He was active in youth work (Jugend Verein) for many years and finally he was elected and ordained into the ministry in 1961. He very faithfully served his Lord and Master as preacher in the Elim Church Grunthal and Steinbach Mennonite Church, and later speaking in various homes and institutions when the Grandpa Singers presented programs. Dad was a great prayer warrior. He had a long prayer list which continually kept getting longer. He called this his "work", praying for every family member and for his friends. He loved going out for breakfast and coffee with friends and family. We will miss him very much. But we grant him peace as he is now with his Lord. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Steinbach Mennonite Church, Steinbach, MB, with interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery. Viewing will be held Wednesday, September 24 from 7:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Devotional at 8:00 p.m. at Loewen Funeral Chapel. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Rest in Peace Dad Your Family Arrangements entrusted to LOEWEN Funeral Chapel 5 Chrysler Gate - 326-1351

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 24, 2003