Herman L. Regier
Herman L. Regier, 79, died
Sunday (July 30, 2006) at Via Christi - St. Francis Regional Medical Center in
Wichita. He was born on Nov. 7, 1926, in Henderson, Neb., to P.A. and Marie
Regier. Herman moved with his parents to western Nebraska when he was 1 year
old. At age 12, he accepted Christ as his personal Savior after attending
evangelistic meetings. He attended Madrid schools and spent his senior year at
Freeman Academy in Freeman, S.D. In 1947, Herman joined the United Nations
Relief cattle boat to help relieve the starving people in China. Likewise,
throughout his lifetime, he served in various capacities with Mennonite
Disaster Service, Mennonite Central Committee, Red Cross and Lions Club helping
and serving in whatever way he could relieve suffering.
In 1950, Herman married Sarah
Boehr in Henderson and together they had five children. They were blessed with
56 years of marriage. They spent meaningful years traveling and attending
family events. Texas was their winter home for eight years where they again
were active in the local church and activities.
Herman was self-employed as a
farmer all his life. He was a pioneer in developing self-propelled irrigation.
Most of his children farmed with him at one time or another. Recently, he was
excited to be a part of the ethanol plant near Madrid.
Herman was a member of the
General Conference First Mennonite Church in Madrid and the Mennonite Brethren
Church in Grant. In 1992, they moved to North Newton where they joined Koerner
Heights Mennonite Brethren Church.
Three years ago, Herman made
a life adjustment when his physical condition deteriorated. Many hours on
dialysis replaced his busy active life. He became acutely ill Friday and was
taken to Via Christi - St. Francis hospital. On Saturday, as family gathered
around his bedside, he was able to speak and bless each one. He passed away
peacefully Sunday surrounded by his family and pastor singing and praying.
Survivors include: sons, Leon
Regier and wife Marilyn of Grant, Dale Regier and wife Teresa from Abbotsford,
British Columbia, Canada, and Larry Regier and wife Kristi of Independence Mo;
daughters, Marilyn King and husband Craig of Hesston and Karen Deaver and
husband Terry of Augusta; grandson Aaron Regier and wife Tammy of Edmond,
Okla., and great-grandchildren Alyssa, Micah and Anna; grandson Matthew Regier
and wife Joanna from Lenexa and great-granddaughter Megan; grandson Andrew
Regier and wife Carolyn from Lenexa; grandson Lucas Regier and wife Rachel of
Hillsboro; grandson Chris King and wife Raquel of Springdale, Ark., and
great-grandson Caleb; grandson Marcus King and wife Allison of Overland Park;
grandson Michael King of Chicago; granddaughter Carlin Buhrman and husband
Blake of Littleton, Colo.; grandson Jonathan Regier of Hillsboro; grandson
Jordan Regier of Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada; granddaughter Ashleigh
Regier of Independence, Mo., and great granddaughters ShaeLynne and Makaylee;
granddaughter Kylie Regier of Warner Robins, Ga.; granddaughter Karissa Regier
of Independence, Mo.; granddaughter Alisha Regier of Independence, Mo.;
grandson Austin Regier of Independence, Mo.; grandson Ben Deaver and wife Maris
of Manhattan; grandson Abe Deaver and wife Ashley of Manhattan; granddaughter
Emily Deaver of Augusta; grandson Daniel Deaver of Augusta; brother Pete Regier
and wife Rachel of Madrid, Neb.; sister Marian Doerksen Brundage of Camp Verde,
Ariz.; sister Ruth Preheim and husband Curt of Freeman; and brother Ivan Regier
and wife Ann of Madrid, Neb.
He was preceded in death by:
parents, P.A. Regier and Marie Huebert Regier; and brother Carl.
Visitation will be from 1 to
9 p.m. today with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Petersen
Funeral Home Chapel.
Service will be 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Koerner Heights Church of the Mennonite Brethren with Pastor Mark
Issac officiating.
Graveside service will be
10:30 a.m. Thursday at Madrid Cemetery in Madrid, Neb.
Memorials have been
established with Koerner Heights Church of the Mennonite Brethren and Tabor
College, both in care of the funeral home.
