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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