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Peter L. Guth

16 May 1865 – 29 Apr 1948

Birth	16 May 1865
Death	29 Apr 1948
Cemetery	Waldo Cemetery Flanagan , Livingston County , Illinois , USA
Added by	Julie on 24 Jul 2011
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32240737

Bio

Guth - Peter L., son of Chris and Elizabeth Guth, was born near Washington, Ill., May 16, 1869; died at his home, Flanagan, Ill, April 29, 1948; aged 78 y. 11 m. 14 d. On Jan. 14, 1894, be was united in marriage to Lena Albrecht, who passed away on Feb. 26, 1925. Two children (Arthur, Gridley, Ill.; and Clara- Mrs. George A. Slagel, Flanagan, Ill.) were born to this union. They also took in eight month-old nephew (William Guth) to live in their home. His second marriage, on Oct. 10, 1926, was to Lena Zehr, Hopedale, Ill., who survives, together with 3 children (Eleanor, Edna, and Elmer). One brother (Amos), B grandsons, and 5 foster-grandchildren also survive. His parents, 3 brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Mennonite Church, of which he remained a member. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Waldo Mennonite Church, Flanagan, by J. D. Hartzler on May 1. Text: Rev. 14:13. Burial was made in the Waldo Cemetery. Peter's parents were FIRST cousins as their fathers were brothers.

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Family

Parents

• Elizabeth Guth Guth 1846–1923
• Christian Guth 1848–1918

Spouse

• Magdalena Albrecht Guth 1875–1925 FaG
• Magdalena E. "Lena" Zehr Guth 1899–1995 FaG

Siblings

• Lena Guth Roth 1870–1938
• Joseph Christian Guth 1873–1936
• John M. Guth 1876–1937
• Daniel Guth 1879–1939
• Amos Guth 1884–1969

Children

• Arthur Raymond Guth 1895–1966 FaG
• Clara Lydia Guth Slagel 1901–1980 FaG
• Elmer Emanuel Guth 1932–1988 FaG

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