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  1. 1.  Barbara Lynn Gascho was born 8 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Norman John Gascho and Alice Grace Shantz); died 27 Mar 1957, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136503

    Notes:

    Gascho, Barbara Lynn, daughter of Norman and Alice (Shantz) Gascho, was born Nov. 8, 1956, at K. W. Hospital, Waterloo, Ont.; passed away at her home on March 27, 1957; aged 4 m. 19 d. Death was caused by acute pneumonia. She is survived by her parents, 3 sisters (Nancy, Susan, and Betty). Funeral services at Cressman Mennonite Church were in charge of C. J. Rudy, with interment in the cemetery adjoining the church.

    Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 19 - May 7, 1957 page 454


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Norman John Gascho was born 8 Nov 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Aaron Gascho and Emma G. Leis); died 28 Oct 2020, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136759

    Notes:

    Norman Gascho passed away peacefully at Lisaard House on October 28th, with family by his side. He was in his 91st year.

    Norman John Gascho was born on November 8, 1930 in New Hamburg, Ontario. He is predeceased by his parents, Aaron and Emma (Leis) Gascho, by his siblings, Anna Mae, Mary, Harold, and Lloyd, by his daughter, Barbara Lynne and great-granddaughter, Avery Hughes.

    Norman is survived by his wife, Alice (Shantz) of 70 years. He is remembered by his children, Nancy (Gerhard) Klassen of Leamington ON, Susan of Waterloo ON, Betty (Brian) Brown of Surrey BC, Sally (Dave) Miller of Elmira ON, Penney (Kevin) Willms of Lethbridge AB, John (Rhonda Hildebrand) Gascho of Osler SK, and Christy (Yvan) Aubin of Kitchener ON. His 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren have many grandpa stories to share. He was happy to visit with his great, great-grandson this past summer. He is survived by his brother, Roy (Mary) of Kitchener ON, and his sister, Ruth (Edward) Hyjek of Cambridge ON. Remembered by The Vongsaly family.

    Norman worked as a salesman for Maple Lane Dairy for 20 years. He then owned and operated Run-Rite Burners, installing and servicing oil burner furnaces. Norm was a man of service, to his family, church, and the greater community. He volunteered many hours on Habitat for Humanity builds, installing duct work and furnaces. When he could no longer work on builds, he volunteered at the ReStore in Cambridge.

    Norman and Alice raised their family in Breslau ON, later moving into Fairview Apartment Seniors Community, Cambridge ON. They travelled extensively visiting family in the west and different parts of the globe.

    He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church. To attend the visitation, personal face coverings are required, and relatives and friends must RSVP with the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Visitation will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church, 226 Woolwich Street, Breslau on Sunday, October 31st from 2pm \endash 4pm. A private family service will take place at Breslau Mennonite Church on Monday, November 1 at 2pm with Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Family and friends are invited to view the livestream of the service on his tribute page on the funeral home website.

    The family wishes to thank Lisaard House for their excellent care, as well as Pastor Eleanor Epp-Stobbe for her support.

    Condolences for the family and donations to Lisaard House, Habitat for Humanity \endash Waterloo Region or Mennonite Central Committee can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=15744.

    Norman — Alice Grace Shantz. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Alice Grace Shantz
    Children:
    1. 1. Barbara Lynn Gascho was born 8 Nov 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1957, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Aaron Gascho was born 20 Mar 1899, Minnesota, United States (son of Jacob Gascho and Anna Jantzi); died Jun 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124064
    • Occupation: 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

    Aaron married Emma G. Leis 10 Jul 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Emma G. Leis was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho); died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Emma G. Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163899
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GASCHO, Mrs. Aaron (Emma) -- At South Waterloo Hospital on Thursday, March 10, as a result of a heart attack, age 70 years, Emma Gascho of 315 Hedley St. Cambridge (Preston) and formerly a resident of Kitchener.A member of Bethel Tabernacle, Cambridge. Daughter of the late John B. Leis and the former Barbara Gascho; wife of the late Aaron Gascho. Surviving are three sons, Norman of Breslau, Roy and Lloyd of Kitchener; one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Edward Hyjek) of Cambridge (Galt); four brothers, John of Lockport, NY, Abner, Alvin and Irvin of Wellesley; four sisters, Salome of Wellesley, Alma (Mrs. Clarence Roth) of Newton, Edna (Mrs. John Roth) and Katie (Mrs. Elmer Lebold) of New Hamburg. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and three gret-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Norman and Allan and four sisters, Barbara, Sarah, Nancy and Mary.Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, untill 11 a.m. on Monday, March 14, when removal will be made to the Bethel Tabernacle, Cambridge (Preston) for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. M. I. Buczynski officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland cemetery

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 March 1977

    Children:
    1. Harold Gascho was born 2 Nov 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Norman John Gascho was born 8 Nov 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 2020, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Roy Alvin Gascho
    4. Anna Mae Gascho was born 19 May 1934; died 20 Mar 1935; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lloyd Abner Gascho was born 21 Apr 1936; died 19 Nov 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Henry Shantz was born 18 Oct 1894, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA (son of Ezra S. Shantz and Anna Margaret Loucks); died 14 Apr 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20165113
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200879
    • Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    SHANTZ, John H.

    On Monday, April 14, 1980, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, John Henry Shantz, in his 86th year, formerly of Breslau.

    Survived by his son, Lowell of Route 2, Walkerton; his five daughters, Mrs. Morgan (Mae) Baer of Route 2, Baden, Jean of Scarborough, Mrs. Norman (Alice) Gascho of Breslau, Norma of Route 2, Baden and Mrs. Arnold (Helen) McDonald of Route 1, Cornwall; his two brothers, Elmer of Kitchener, and Eldon of Flesherton; his two sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Sarah) Horst of Newbury and Mrs. Alvin (Mary) Lantzer of Goshen, Ind.; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Ida Bechtel in 1969; three brothers, Jacob, Joseph and William; a sister, Catherine; and a granddaughter, Barbara Gascho.

    He was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church and had been employed at Uniroyal (General Products Division) Ltd. for 28 years, until retiring in 1959.

    Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Thursday, then at Breslau Mennonite Church, for the funeral service. Rev. Erwin Wiens officiated. Interment in the Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

    Elmira Signet Apr 23 1980 pg 15

    John married Ida Bechtel 28 Dec 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Noah C. Bechtel and Mary Ann Snyder) was born 6 Apr 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1969, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Ida Bechtel was born 6 Apr 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah C. Bechtel and Mary Ann Snyder); died 9 Sep 1969, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20165141
    • Name: Ida Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72262
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. John H. Shantz

    Mrs. John H. Shantz of Breslau died on Tuesday of last week in hospital at Boise, Idaho, while on vacation in Western Canada and the United States. She was 75.

    Mrs. Shantz was the former Ida Bechtel, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel. She was born in Waterloo Township and lived in Breslau for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Breslau Mennonite Church and the women's missionary service auxiliary..

    Surviving are her husband; one son, Lowell of Breslau; five daughters, Mrs. Morgan (Mae) Baer of RR 2, Baden, Jean Shantz of Scarborough, Mrs. Norman (Ella) Gascho of Breslau, Norma Shantz of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisburg, Va., and Mrs. Arnold (Helen) MacDonald of North Augusta, Ont. and one brother, Eden Bechtel of RR2, Kitchener.

    Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Edna) Lugibihl of Pandora, Ohio, Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snyder of Milverton and Mrs. Sarah Knarr of Preston, and 16 grandchildren.

    She was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 17, 1969

    Children:
    1. Anna Mae "Mae" Shantz was born 16 Oct 1925, Guernsey, Saskatchewan.
    2. Mary Jean "Jean" Shantz was born 29 Nov 1927, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 13 Aug 1989, Scarborough, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Alice Grace Shantz
    4. John Lowell "Lowell" Shantz
    5. Norma Jun Shantz
    6. Helen Doris Shantz


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Gascho was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Johannes P. "John" Gascho and Barbara Erb); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120890
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Anna Jantzi. Anna (daughter of Michael Jantzi and Catherine Schweitzer) was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Anna Jantzi was born 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Jantzi and Catherine Schweitzer); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Anna Gascho
    • Name: Anna Yantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120038
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Lizzie Gascho was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Gascho was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John J. Gascho was born 22 Feb 1886, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1959, Mio, Oscoda, Michigan, USA; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Mio, Oscoda, Michigan, USA.
    4. 4. Aaron Gascho was born 20 Mar 1899, Minnesota, United States; died Jun 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John B. Leis was born 22 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Noah Leis and Catherine, son of Noah Leis and Catherine Brunk); died 27 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37565403
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51956
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 31 - August 10, 1971 - pp 675, 676

    John married Barbara R. Gascho 8 Jan 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer) was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara R. Gascho was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer); died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43521146
    • Name: Barbara R. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51957
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Epidemic: 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

    Children:
    1. Salome G. Leis was born 29 May 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1983; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara G. Leis was born 17 Sep 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1971.
    3. John G. Leis was born 9 Dec 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1989, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; was buried , North Ridge Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA.
    4. Mary G. Leis was born 13 May 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah G. Leis was born 24 Sep 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1949; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Emma G. Leis was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Leis was born 13 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Allan G. Leis was born 6 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Catherine G. "Katie" Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Katie G. Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Aloin Abner Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1986, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Rev. Alvin D. Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    13. Alma Leis was born 24 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1989, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    14. Norman G. Leis was born 19 Jul 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1973; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Ezra S. Shantz was born 12 Sep 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John D. Shantz and Elizabeth Steiner); died 22 Mar 1955; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21181620
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6647.4
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Ezra S. Shantz
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz, -- Ezra, son of John D. and Elizabeth (Steiner) Shantz was born Sept. 12, 1869; died March 22, 1955; aged 85 y 6 m. 10 d. On Feb. 19, 1893, he was married to Annie Loucks, who preceded him in Dec., 1952. He was ordained deacon of Shantz Church in 1911 and served faithfully for many years. Surviving are 6 sons (John of Breslau; Elmer of Kitchener; Eldon of New Dundee; Jacob and William of Baden, and Joseph of Wellsley), 3 daughters (Katherine-Mrs. Alvin Lantzer, Goshen, Ind.; Sarah-Mrs. Leonard Horst, Newbury, Ont., and Mary, Baden, Ont.), 2 sisters (Sarah-Mrs. George Weber, Lizzie-Mrs. Solomon Gehman), 23 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 26 at the Shantz Church, Baden, Ont., conducted by L. H. Witmer, M. H. Roth, and C.C. Cressman, with burial in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVIII , Number 15 - April 12, 1955 - page 358, 359.

    Ezra married Anna Margaret Loucks 19 Feb 1893. Anna was born 22 Aug 1870, , St. Joseph Co., Indiana; died 8 Dec 1952, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Anna Margaret Loucks was born 22 Aug 1870, , St. Joseph Co., Indiana; died 8 Dec 1952, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21181671
    • Name: Anna Margaret Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33787
    • Immigration: 1907, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz. --- Annie Margaret (Loucks), wife of Ezra Shantz, since Feb. 10, 1893, was born in St. Joseph's Co., Ind., Aug. 22, 1870; died at her home near Baden, Ont., Dec. 8, 1952; aged 82 y. 3 m. 17 d. She was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church. Surviving are her husband, 6 sons (John and Eldon, Breslau, Ont.; Jacob and William, Baden, Ont.; Elmer, Kitchener, Ont.; and Joseph, Wellesley, Ont.), 3 daughters (Catherine-Mrs. Alvin Lantzer, Goshen, Ind.; Sarah-Mrs. Leonard Horst, Newbury, Ont.; and Mary, Baden, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by L. H. Witmer and D. A. Yoder at the Shantz Mennonite Church on Dec. 12, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLVI , Number 1 - January 6, 1953 --- page 22

    Children:
    1. 6. John Henry Shantz was born 18 Oct 1894, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; died 14 Apr 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Shantz was born Mar 1897, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elmer Oscar Shantz was born 14 Oct 1898, Wakarusa, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; died 30 Mar 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Eldon Shantz was born Dec 1900, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jacob Alan Shantz was born 7 Jun 1903, , Indiana; died 31 Aug 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Sarah Shantz was born May 1906, , USA; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Joseph Ervin Shantz was born 11 Oct 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Noah C. BechtelNoah C. Bechtel was born 20 Nov 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Noah S. Bechtel and Veronica "Fannie" Christner); died 11 Nov 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705661
    • Interesting: story, farming, health
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0716
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Noah Bechtel "was born November 20th, 1856. He resides on a farm (formerly possessed by Benjamin Godbold) about three miles west of Berlin, and is married to Mary Snyder. Their family consists of six children".

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Bechtel, Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 10 - March 4, 1952 --- page 238

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    OLD TIMER STILL ACTIVE

    92-Year-Old Man Husks Corn, Shovels Snow, Mows The Hay

    When most men of his age sit by the fireside smoking a pipe and probably reminiscing old times, Noah Bechtel of Mannheim, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Saturday, spends most of his time actively engaged in outdoor physical labor.

    When interviewed by a Chronicle reporter on Friday, he was out in the field husking corn. But that isn't all. Last year he was responsible for cutting sixty loads of hay with horses and mower on his daughter's farm, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, where he now resides. Two years ago when snow was four feet deep. he shovelled out his long lane. At that time he was a "mere" 90.

    Likes Outside Work

    While he enjoys remarkable health for a man of his age, the nonegenarian admits he is a bit hard of hearing. Another outstanding feature about Mr. Bechtel is that he reads without the use of glasses. He has "an appetite like a horse" and says he "feels much better when I am working outside in the fresh air."

    Mr. Bechtel attributes his longevity and good health to the fact that he has always been active. He was a trustee on the Elmdale school board for a number of years. Outside of being a trustee, his main interest has been farming as it is to this day. He is a man of moderation and claims he has never smoked.

    Butter 10-12c Pound

    Mr. Bechtel recalls the days half a century ago when he brought his produce to the Kitchener market, then known as Berlin. Eggs sold for three dozen for 25c and butter brought 10 to 12c a pound.

    He has seen a great transition in farm equipment throughout the years. Mechanical contrivances have replaced the "good horse" in many instances. But that part isn't worrying him one bit because he has never learned to drive a tractor. "Almost any boy can handle a tractor nowadays," he chuckled, "but I'll stick to the horse."

    Mannheim's Grand Old Man" was born 92 years ago on a farm near Baden. His wife, the former Mary Anne Snyder, died 17 years ago. She too, was born in the Baden district. He has lived and worked in Waterloo County all his life.

    He is the last of a family of six girls and boys.

    Mr. Bechtel is definitely a family man. He has 10 children, 46 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

    Waterloo Chronicle 19 Nov 1948, p. 1

    Family Photograph:
    IN FRONT: Nettie MIDDLE ROW: Owen, MARY ANN, Millen, Ida, NOAH C., Edna. REAR: Elizabeth "Lizzie" May, Eden, Moses, Sarah Ann, LucindaThis photo was taken between November 23 and November 27th, 1912. The family was in mourning for the death of son, and brother Herbert.

    Noah married Mary Ann Snyder 7 Mar 1882. Mary (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Mary Ann SnyderMary Ann Snyder was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel); died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705738
    • Name: Mary Ann Bechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220558
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Ann Snyder, "was born February 9th, 1859. On March 7th, 1882, she was married to Noah C. Bechtel, a farmer. "

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Bechtel Mary Ann, daughter of the late Moses K. and Lydia Snyder, was born Feb. 9, 1859 in Wilmot Tp., Ont.; died Feb. 4, 1932; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Noah C. Bechtel Mar. 7, 1882. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 4 sons (of whom eight survive): Moses, Sarah Ann, Eden, Owen, Herbert (died 1912), Lucinda, Edna, Ida Elizabeth and Nettie. One brother, Samuel, also preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church shortly after marriage and remained a faithful member until death. She had been an invalid for the last thirteen years, due to the effects of rheumatism. She bore her infirmity patiently, and was seldom heard to complain. She was a beautiful example of patience, meekness, and humility. The last three weeks of her life she suffered a general breakdown. She slept peacefully and calmly away. She leaves her husband, 4 brothers (Amos, Noah, Moses, and Christian), 1 sister (Sarah), 8 children 40 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. J.W. Witmer, and at the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont., by Bishop M.S. Hallman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
    "Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
    When God recalls His own,
    And bids them leave a world of woe,
    For an immortal crown.    "


    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 pages 1118, 1119, 1120

    Children:
    1. Moses S. Bechtel was born 18 Apr 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Ann Bechtel was born 21 Dec 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Eden S. Bechtel was born 24 Jul 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Owen Snyder Bechtel was born 13 Apr 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Herbert S. Bechtel was born 21 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1912, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lucinda Bechtel was born 1 Feb 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1960, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 7. Ida Bechtel was born 6 Apr 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1969, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Edna Bechtel was born 8 May 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Pleasant Ridge, Pandora, Putnam, Ohio, USA.
    9. Elizabeth May "Lizzie" Bechtel was born 4 May 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Nettie Bechtel was born 20 Apr 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1986, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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