Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives – Episode 87
Fred Engen, second from right, with seven men and two horses in the Paraguayan bush, circa 1927. (MHA photo CA MHC 516-1.0)
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! In the Mennonite village of Loma Plata in Menno Colony, Paraguay, there is a street named after Fred Engen. In this episode, we share the story of the man whose name is on that street sign. It’s a story that is much bigger than the street or the village it’s in.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 87: Fred Engen, Mennonites, and Paraguay
Date: October 11, 2026
Host: Sara Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives