Herman R.
Voth
Herman R.
Voth, 86, of Newton died Friday (Nov. 3, 2006) at Via Christi-St. Francis
campus in Wichita.
He was born
May 20, 1920, in Goessel to Henry and Katheryn (Buhler) Voth. On May 16, 1947,
he married Dora J. Harder in Newton. She survives of the home.
Herman was a
member of First Mennonite Church in Newton, where he served in various
capacities, including welcoming and taping committees. He also was an usher.
Herman also sang with the Kansas Mennonite Men's Chorus. He served his country
during World War II in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Whitewater
American Legion.
He worked as
an implement mechanic for International Harvestor dealerships in Newton and
Wichita. Herman also did small engine repair out of his home for more than 20
years. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors, woodworking and crafts. He looked
forward to spending time with his family and many friends.
Other
survivors include: sons James and Barbara Voth of Newton, and Thomas and Pamela
Voth of Wichita; a twin sister, Helen Claassen of Whitewater; and five
grandchildren.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; two infant sisters; and sisters, Martha Busenitz
and Anna Penner.
Services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at First Mennonite Church with Pastor Clarence
Rempel of the church officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in
Newton.
Visitation
will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will
receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Petersen Funeral Home.
Memorials
have been established with Mennonite Central Committee and First Mennonite
Church, in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
