Detweiler Peter, son of Christian and Mary Cooper Smith Detweiler, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 21, 1867; passed away at his home near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Dec. 14, 1945; aged 77 y. 11 m. 23 d. On April 14, 1895, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Sutter. Surviving are his loving wife, 6 children (Katie Steckly, Milford, Nebr.; Chris, Elmer, and Mary, of Beaver Crossing; Jake, of Milford; and William, of Beaver Crossing), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Christian, Shickley, Nebr.; and Valentine, Thomas, Okla.). His parents and three sisters preceded him in death. His health had been failing for some time, but death came suddenly as the result of influenza. In youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the East Fairview Mennonite Church. He was much concerned for the welfare of his family, who mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father
Detweiler Peter, son of Christian and Mary Cooper Smith Detweiler, was born in Woodford Co., Ill., Dec. 21, 1867; passed away at his home near Beaver Crossing, Nebr., Dec. 14, 1945; aged 77 y. 11 m. 23 d. On April 14, 1895, he was united in marriage to Lizzie Sutter. Surviving are his loving wife, 6 children (Katie Steckly, Milford, Nebr.; Chris, Elmer, and Mary, of Beaver Crossing; Jake, of Milford; and William, of Beaver Crossing), 7 grandchildren, and 2 brothers (Christian, Shickley, Nebr.; and Valentine, Thomas, Okla.). His parents and three sisters preceded him in death. His health had been failing for some time, but death came suddenly as the result of influenza. In youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the East Fairview Mennonite Church. He was much concerned for the welfare of his family, who mourn the loss of a kind and loving husband and father
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