Maurice L. Janzen
Maurice L. Janzen, age 89 of Henderson, died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017 at Henderson.
He was born July 18, 1927 to Herman J. and Eva (Kroeker) Janzen at Henderson. On June 7, 1949, Maurice was united in marriage to Marie Peters at Henderson.
Maurice was an electrician and owned Janzen Electric in Henderson. He was a member of Bethesda Mennonite Church, where he taught Sunday school and was a member of the men’s choir. He was a member of the Henderson Hospital Board, Telephone Board, and Henderson Commercial Club. He enjoyed woodworking, yard working, and playing golf.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Marie of Henderson; daughter, Jane (Mike) Schmidt of North Newton, Kan.; sons, Paul (Audrey) Janzen of Henderson and Barry (Cindy) Janzen of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Craig Epp of Lincoln, Kiley (Ryan) Escamilla of Lincoln, Kimberly (Scott) Keys of Lincoln, Wade Janzen of Henderson, Kara (Daniel) Robben of Seattle, Wash., Carisa Janzen and her fiancé Zach Kessler of Longmont, Colo., Drew Janzen of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Alex Janzen of Austin, Texas and great grandchildren, Quentin and Embry Escamilla and Oliver Keys, all of Lincoln.
He is also survived by his brother, Homer (Jean) Janzen of Loveland, Colo.; sister, Elvera Peters of Freeman, S.D.; sister-in-law, MayBelle Janzen of Tucson, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Myron (Arlyce) Friesen of Henderson and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrell; sister, Beverly Friesen; brother-in-law, Ed Peters and daughter-in-law, Nancy Janzen.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Bethesda Cemetery, Henderson. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson with the Reverends Jim Voth and Seth Miller officiating. Memorials may be directed to Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson Healthcare, or to the MCC.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 1 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at Metz Mortuary in Henderson, with the family greeting friends between the hours of 6 – 7:30 p.m. that same evening at Metz Mortuary in Henderson.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.
He was born July 18, 1927 to Herman J. and Eva (Kroeker) Janzen at Henderson. On June 7, 1949, Maurice was united in marriage to Marie Peters at Henderson.
Maurice was an electrician and owned Janzen Electric in Henderson. He was a member of Bethesda Mennonite Church, where he taught Sunday school and was a member of the men’s choir. He was a member of the Henderson Hospital Board, Telephone Board, and Henderson Commercial Club. He enjoyed woodworking, yard working, and playing golf.
Maurice is survived by his wife, Marie of Henderson; daughter, Jane (Mike) Schmidt of North Newton, Kan.; sons, Paul (Audrey) Janzen of Henderson and Barry (Cindy) Janzen of Longmont, Colo.; grandchildren, Craig Epp of Lincoln, Kiley (Ryan) Escamilla of Lincoln, Kimberly (Scott) Keys of Lincoln, Wade Janzen of Henderson, Kara (Daniel) Robben of Seattle, Wash., Carisa Janzen and her fiancé Zach Kessler of Longmont, Colo., Drew Janzen of Pittsburgh, Pa. and Alex Janzen of Austin, Texas and great grandchildren, Quentin and Embry Escamilla and Oliver Keys, all of Lincoln.
He is also survived by his brother, Homer (Jean) Janzen of Loveland, Colo.; sister, Elvera Peters of Freeman, S.D.; sister-in-law, MayBelle Janzen of Tucson, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Myron (Arlyce) Friesen of Henderson and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darrell; sister, Beverly Friesen; brother-in-law, Ed Peters and daughter-in-law, Nancy Janzen.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 at Bethesda Cemetery, Henderson. Memorial services will follow at 2 p.m. at Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson with the Reverends Jim Voth and Seth Miller officiating. Memorials may be directed to Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson Healthcare, or to the MCC.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 1 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 at Metz Mortuary in Henderson, with the family greeting friends between the hours of 6 – 7:30 p.m. that same evening at Metz Mortuary in Henderson.
Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary Messages will be given to the family.