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Wilmer Andrew Shenk

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Birth	:	1 Jun 1911 Denbigh, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Death	:	24 May 1934 Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Warwick River Mennonite Church Cemetery, Newport News, Newport News City, USA
Coordinate	:	37.1068800, -76.5455400
Plot	:	35A
Description	:	Shenk.-Wilmer Andrew, son of Levi J. and Amanda M. (Yoder) Shenk, was born near Denbigh, Virginia, June 1, 1911; died (by drowning) May 24, 1934, aged 22 y. 11 m. 22 d. When nearly 10 years old he accepted Jesus as his Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member until death. We believe all who knew Wilmer will remember his kind smile, his quiet yet cheerful disposition which won for him many friends. Heaven seem so much nearer, our heavenly Father and Jesus, our merciful Savior so much dearer, we cannot think of Wilmer being far... Read More	Shenk.-Wilmer Andrew, son of Levi J. and Amanda M. (Yoder) Shenk, was born near Denbigh, Virginia, June 1, 1911; died (by drowning) May 24, 1934, aged 22 y. 11 m. 22 d. When nearly 10 years old he accepted Jesus as his Savior, united with the Mennonite Church, and was a faithful member until death. We believe all who knew Wilmer will remember his kind smile, his quiet yet cheerful disposition which won for him many friends. Heaven seem so much nearer, our heavenly Father and Jesus, our merciful Savior so much dearer, we cannot think of Wilmer being far away among strangers but has really gone to home Sweet Home for all the redeemed. A further account of his tragic is given elsewhere in this issue of the Gospel Herald. The family very keenly feels the loss of one so faithful and helpful both temporally and spiritually. Surviving are the father, mother, and the following brothers and sisters: Lester J., Mary F., Margaret M., Mildred V., John M., Miriam G., and Martha Alice. Twenty-one years ago Wilmer was rescued by his mother from the flames of their burning home in which his sister Mabel R. perished. An infant brother (Homer V.) also preceded him in death. An aged grandfather (Bishop John M. Shenk of Elida, Ohio) also survives, and many other relatives and friends here and elsewhere. Song "Hiding in Thee" with scripture 1 Thess. 4:8-18 were used at the house and joint service followed at the Warwick River Mennonite Church by Bro. Geo. R. Brunk, and Bro. Clayton Bergy. Burial near by. A very striking find was made when the following lines were found (included in a typewritten song) on top of Wilmer's valued and preserved papers which we believe were experienced by the two drowning cousins (Menno Hertzler) as was verified by the one who survived from the tragedy, as the last he heard of them after a long swim for a vanishing shore was their earnest entreaty with God and their Savior. "Jesus! What a help in sorrow! While the billows o'er me roll, He, my comfort, helps my soul. Jesus! What a guide and keeper! While the tempest still is high. Storms about me, night o'ertakes me, He, my Pilot, hears my cry." By the family. Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 12 - June 21, 1934, page 254, 255, 256

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Wilmer Andrew Shenk death on 24 May 1934 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 37.1068800
Longitude: -76.5455400

Family Members:

Parent

Levi J Shenk

(1883 - 1974)

Amanda Mae Yoder Shenk

(1883 - 1979)

Siblings

Mabel R Shenk

(1909 - 1912)

Lester Joseph Shenk Sr.

(1913 - 1995)

Homer V Shenk

(1915 - 1916)

Margaret Mae Shenk

(1919 - 2007)

Mildred Virginia Shenk Moyer

(1920 - 2018)

Miriam S Baer

(1925 - unknow)

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