Anthony (Tony) Wiebe passed away peacefully on October 17, 2008 at the age of 98 years old with family by his side.
Written by: Anthony Wiebe
Anthony (Tony) Wiebe was born on September 6, 1910 to Jacob and Helena Wiebe in Arkadak, Saratov, Russia. It was here that he received his elementary education. The family, except for one brother, immigrated to Canada in 1925. He worked as a farm laborer on the DJ Schulz farm in the Greenfarm area. Because it was harvest time, he hauled wheat to the mill in Herbert. In the winter he drove the children to school and he attended classes himself and learned English. In April of 1926, he attended evangelistic meetings at the church in Greenfarm. With C N Hiebert as the evangelistic leader, he got saved. After that he worked for different farmers and drifted away from the Lord until 1930. At that time, he rededicated his life to the Lord with Frank Wiens who was a missionary to China. In 1930, he was baptized and joined the Greenfarm Church. His verse when he got saved was from Isaiah 35:5. “But he was wounded for my transgressions. He was bruised for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by his wounds we are healed.” In 1931, he married Mary Schulz from Greenfarm. They were blessed with almost 75 years together. Farming was their way of life. Their marriage brought them 6 six children: Raymond, Lawrence, Arthur (died in infancy), Doris, Lois and Richard. He loved singing and the Lord gave him a lot of opportunities to sing in choirs and male quartets. When he was 90 years old, he had two major operations in 5 days that ended his singing. In his life he worked in the church and Sunday School. He also served on the Credit Union Board for 20 years. “The Lord has been good. To Him be the Glory. I’m only a sinner saved by grace. On August 30, 2006, my wife passed away at almost 96 years. It was a hard one to take. I hope I can soon join her. God Bless.”
Anthony leaves to cherish his memory his children, Ray & Fran Wiebe, Lorne & Marge Wiebe, Doris Priebe, Abe Reimer, Rick & Sharon Wiebe; his 14 Grandchildren; his 24 Great-grandchildren; and his 3 Great-great grandchildren. He also leaves to cherish his memory his sister and brother-in-law, Harry & Anne Hiebert of Herbert, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, in August 2006; his parents, Jacob & Helena Wiebe; 4 sisters; 4 brothers; a son, Arthur Wiebe, in infancy; a son-in-law, Lorne Priebe, in May 2007; and just recently a daughter, Lois Reimer, on September 17, 2008. |
