Jacob Lester Erb

Erb.- Jacob Lester, son of Tillman M. and Lizzie (Hess) Erb, was born at Harper, Kan., May 4, 1898; died at Pleasant View Home, Kalona, Iowa, May 19, 1981; aged 83 y. On Aug. 29, 1918, he was married to Erma Miller, who died in April 1978. Surviving are 2 daughters (Shirley-Mrs. Roman Gingerich and Carley June-Mrs. Galen Miller), one son (Lowell), 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Paul and Tillman), and 4 sisters (Amy- Mrs. Nicholas Yoder, Mabel Kauffman, Leah Yordy, and Ruth-Mrs. Clarence Ebersole). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Lois Liechty), one brother (Allen), and 3 sisters (Anna, Mary Elva, and Susie Etta). He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen, Ind. Funeral services were held at East Union Mennonite Church, Kalona, Iowa, May 21, in charge of Lonnie Yoder and J. John J. Yoder; interment in Lower Deer Creek Cemetery. Gospel Herald - Volume 74, Number 24 - June 16, 1981, page 494.

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