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Martin J Eicher
24 Dec 1863 – 6 Apr 1946
| Birth | 24 Dec 1863 |
| Death | 6 Apr 1946 |
| Cemetery | West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery Beaver Crossing , Seward County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | DrK on 06 Sep 2015 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57953646 |
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GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXIX, No . 4 - April 23, 1946, Page 79 Eicher - Martin, son of Martin and Barbara (Roth) Eicher, was born near Wayland, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1863; died at his home in Milford, Nebr., April 4, 1946; aged 82 y. 3 m. 10 d. In June, 1885, he was married to Kathryne Roth, who preceded him in June, 1939. Seven children were born to this union, three of whom preceded him. On Nov. 20, 1942, he was married to Mattie Schweitzer. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. When the West Fairview Church was built in 1905, he transferred his membership there and was one of the few remaining charter members. He served this church as Sunday-school teacher and superintendent, and served on the board of trustees for a number of years. As long as health permitted he took a keen interest in the cause of Christ and the church. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving wife, 3 daughters (Mrs. C.D. Stauffer, of Milford; Mrs. Mabel Klopfenstein, Goshen, Ind.; and Mrs. Elsie Troyer, Beaver Crossing, Nebr.), one son (William R., of Milford), 5 stepdaughters (Mrs. Malinda Burkey, Valparaiso, Ind.; Mrs. Sadie Hostetler, Mrs. Katie Kremer, Mrs. Alice Saltzman, and Mrs. Irene Roth, of Milford) 2 stepsons (Lee Schweitzer, Friend, Nebr.; and Harry Schweitzer, Dorchester, Nebr.), 4 brothers (William R., Wayland, Iowa; Dan R., of Milford; Jake R. Glendale, Calif.; and Frank, Manson, Iowa), 5 sisters (Mrs. Mary Roth, Albany, Oreg.; Mrs. Sarah Boshart, Mrs. Emma Graber, and Mrs. Caroline Wyse, of Wayland; and Barbara Conrad, Smithville, Ohio), 31 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded by 2 sisters and one brother: Mrs. Hannah Roth, Mrs. Madgalene Miller, and Levi. He had been in failing health for almost a year. In January he had a siege of sickness, but was well on the way to recovery. The direct cause of his death was streptococcic infection in the throat. His body was removed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.R. Troyer, because of the serious illness of his wife. Funeral services were held April 7, in charge of Ezra Roth, assisted by J.E. Zimmerman and Peter Kennel. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.
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Siblings
- Hannah Eicher Roth 1853–1880
- Jacob Roth Eicher 1855–1947
- Margaret Jane "Maggie" Eicher Miller 1856–1935
- Daniel R. Eicher 1858–1954
- Levi Eicher 1860–1935
- Mary Elizabeth Eicher Roth 1862–1946
- William Roth Eicher 1866–1954
- Sarah Ann Eicher Boshart 1868–1951
- Emma Eicher Graber 1869–1950
- Caroline Eicher Wyse 1872–1950
- Barbara Eicher Conrad 1876–1957
- Frank Edward Eicher 1878–1947
Children
- Mary A Eicher Stauffer 1886–1959 FaG
- Emma E Eicher 1887–1887 FaG
- Rev William R. Eicher 1889–1959 FaG
- Benjamin F. Eicher 1892–1906 FaG
- Elmer Eicher 1894–1945 FaG
- Mabel Eicher Klopfenstein 1898–1974 FaG
- Elsie Mae Eicher Troyer 1903–1996 FaG
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