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                                                 Heinrich 
                                                (Henry) Grenz 
                                          Brother Henry Grenz 
                                          was born 24 Feb. 1880 in the vicinity 
                                          of Odessa, Russia.  In 1885 he 
                                          came with his parents to America.  
                                          They settled at Eureka, SD.  
                                          Brother Grenz also lived for six years 
                                          in Canada and three years in Portland, 
                                          OR.  Since 1924 his home was in 
                                          Franklin, CA.  In 1904 he married 
                                          Freda Forsch, his presently grieving 
                                          widow. the marriage was blessed with 9 
                                          children.  Two died in childhood 
                                          and one son in his 20th year.  In 
                                          1902 he was converted and baptized by 
                                          pastor Haufmann on his confession of 
                                          faith.  He was firm in his faith 
                                          until the end.  One Sunday 
                                          morning in 1931 he suffered a stroke 
                                          and since then he has ailed.  The 
                                          last year he had to spend 12 days in 
                                          the hospital.  God took him home 
                                          on Oct. 24 1941, at the age of 61 yrs. 
                                          and 8 months.  He leaves behind 
                                          his wife, Sister Grenz. 2 sons, 4 
                                          daughters, 9 grandchildren, and many 
                                          relatives and friends.  Blessed 
                                          are they that die in the Lord.    
                                           
                                          Franklin, CA 
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