Emanuel A. Hershberger

Hershberger, -- Emanuel A., son of Abraham and Catherine (Mast) Hershberger, was born near Walnut Creek, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1863; departed this life following an illness of over two years at the home of his daughter, Alma, Jan. 3, 1952; aged 88 y. 11 m. 17 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church, remaining a faithful member until death. He loved the Word of God and read the Bible through many times in his life. On Feb. 24, 1884, he was united in holy wedlock to Cinderella Stutzman. This union was blessed with 5 children. One infant and his companion preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Venus, Walnut Creek, Ohio, and Homer, Sugarcreek, Ohio), one adopted son (Lawrence, Millersburg, Ohio), 2 daughters (Mrs. Clarence Zuercher and Alma of Walnut Creek, Ohio), 19 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (John H., Walnut Creek, Ohio), one sister (Mrs. William Christner, Kent, Ohio), besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Walnut Creek Mennonite Church Jan. 6, with Brethren Jacob Weirich and Paul R. Miller in charge. Interment was made in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 11 - March 11, 1952--- page 262, 263