HERMAN LAWRENCE TOEVS
Obituary
Herman Lawrence Toevs went to be with
his Lord on Sunday (March 5, 2017). He passed away peacefully,
attended by family, at Kidron Bethel Retirement Home. He was born on
Jan. 19, 1924, to J.C and Marie Claassen Toevs in rural Whitewater,
where he spent most of his working life on the family farm. He
retired from farming in 1978 and moved to Newton, where he was a
resident for the rest of his life.
Herman married his wife Bertha Mae Dyck
on Nov. 26, 1948. Herman and Bert enjoyed very active lives in the
community, including being part of the local 4-H, youth leaders at
Emmaus Mennonite Church, co-owning Mid-Kansas Bus Service and opening
The Breadbasket in Newton in 1984, selling it in 1991 .
Herman was preceded in death by his
wife, Bertha Toevs; his twin sister, Eleanor; brothers, Kenneth and
Arthur Toevs; and his three children: Paul, Janet and James Toevs.
He is survived by his sister, Edna
(Eddie) Krehbiel; and two grandchildren, Jason (Shelbie) and Joshua
Toevs.
Herman will be missed by his family and
the community. A Memorial Service will be at 3 p.m. Friday (March 10,
2017) at Bethel College Mennonite Church in North Newton.
A memorial fund has been set up with
Bethel College Mennonite Church.
Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
