Obituary

Edwin J. Regier

1923 - 2015

Obituary

Edwin J. Regier was born on June 28, 1923, at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton to Bernhard (Ben C.) and Agatha (Andres) Regier. He passed away at the age of 91 on Jan. 10, 2015, at home.

Edwin was a lifelong member of First Mennonite Church in Newton, where he was baptized at the age of 18. On May 2, 1950, he married Ella Kroeker. They were blessed with six children, 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Ella, and a sister (Anna Harder). Children and their families are: Jerry and Donna (deceased) Regier; children, Rachel and Chris Pardee, Melanie Regier, and Greg and Rachel Regier; Jan and Haig Antranikian; children, Valerie Antranikian (deceased), Justin and Sarah Antranikian, Isaac Chuck and Bev Regier; children, Laura and Greg Myers, Luke, Aaron and Sarah; Ben and Andrea Regier, Charlie; Becca Regier, Ron Regier, James Regier, Wes Regier, Tim Regier; Ruth and Dwayne Abrahams; Nathan Abrahams and Liz Weidner, Kristen Abrahams, Mark and Amanda Abrahams and Jolene; Kaitlin Abrahams; Dwight and Janet Regier; children, Daniel Regier and Sara Rickard, Miriam Regier, Peter Regier; Ken and Amy Regier; children, Erin Regier, Austin Regier, Addie Regier and Eli Regier.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother (Herman Regier); a sister (Clara Schmidt); a daughter-in-law (Donna Regier); and a granddaughter (Valerie Antranikian).

Edwin was active on many boards: Mennonite Central Committee Relief Sale, Butler Rural Electric Association, Bethel Deaconess Hospital, Walton State Bank, and Kidron-Bethel Retirement Center.

Edwin farmed east of Newton all his life. It was something he loved to do, but he also found time to restore a model T, two Model A's, and four International Harvester tractors. He loved playing banjo with family and friends, and could be found at coffee every morning. He was known for his quiet, deep faith, his love for the Lord, and his love for his family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at First Mennonite Church, 429 E. First St., Newton. A visitation is from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Interment will precede the service at 9:30 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials can be directed to: First Mennonite Church, Newton, Mennonite Central Committee, and Mennonite Mission Network.

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