Aaron Robert Kreider was born near Annville, Pa., May 7, 1898; died at his home near Campbelltown, Pa., April 25, 1935; aged 36 y. 11 m. 18 d. He was united in marriage to Katie M. Lehman on June 24, 1920, who with three daughters (Ada Mildred, and Janette) is bereaved of a loving husband and father. His mother (Mrs. Ida Kreider), 4 brothers and 2 sisters (Rufus, Felix, Jonas, Noah, Mrs. Jacob Funk, and Mrs. Rosie Funk), also survive; also his father-in-law (Aaron Lehman).
He was afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism since March 2, and was improving; but died very suddenly and unexpectedly on the morning of April 25. He was converted at the age of 14 years, united with the Brethren in Christ Church, was transferred after his marriage to Gingerich's Mennonite Church, and served as a Sunday school superintendent and teacher of that church the last 14 years of his life. He was also interested and engaged in the work at the Waltonville Mission.
He was exceedingly fond of his children, and it is hard to understand why one who was so much needed in the home and Church should be taken; but we know that God doth all things well, so we humbly say, " Not mine, but Thy will be done."
Funeral services were held from his home on April 28, and at Stauffer's Mennonite Church, with Brethren Noah Risser, Jacob Ebersole, and Martin Weaver in charge. Texts, I Sam. 20:3; Matt. 24:44. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
" God hath His mysteries of grace, Ways that we cannot tell; He hides them deep, like hidden sleep, Of him He loved so well."
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 7 - May 16, 1935