Milo Daniel Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140891

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Milo Shantz

From The Waterloo Way Wiki

Milo Shantz was born in the New Hamburg, Ontario in 1932 and was raised by hard working, industrious Mennonite parents. From a young age, Shantz showed a entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take risk. At the age of 13, he started buying and selling pigs, and at the age of 21, along with a partner, bought 500 commercial meat turkeys. By 1958, he had made it a family business with his father and brother, and involved employees as shareholders. Shantz' early involvement in the poultry business led to the development of Hybrid Turkeys in 1970, with which he was actively involved with until 1981 when the company was sold to British Petroleum. Today, the company is one of the two major turkey breeding companies worldwide with 14 farms, two hatcheries and affiliate operations in Brazil, Hungary and Ireland.

In 1975, Shantz had a local investment in Hoffman Meats Ltd., buying the Hog Processing company along with Don Martin and Mark Hoffman as partners. The company was later sold to Gainers Inc., a meat packing conglomerate.

Soon in 1981, Milo Shantz founded the Mercedes Corporation, while the village was in somewhat of a state of disrepair. Shantz' interest in the village of St. Jacobs began with the opening of the Stone Crock Restaurant which was a former Zehrs. In the following twenty-five years, Shantz' involvements, through various companies and shareholder groups, have been extensive. The most notable of these include the St. Jacobs and Waterloo Farmers' Markets, the Ontario Livestock Exchange, the St. Jacobs Outlet Mall, a number of rental properties, and six long-term care homes for the elderly. Shantz vision has put St. Jacobs on the international tourism map. People were streaming to St. Jacobs to learn about Old Order Mennonites and to learn more about their beliefs and theology. The more visitors who flocked in, the more opportunity there clearly was for re-adaptive use of old structures, redevelopment, and turning St. Jacobs into a countryside destination. By 1988, Mercedes Corporation and Stone Crock Inc., owned 17 of the 36 commercial properties in or around St. Jacobs. Mercedes with real estate assets of $27 million, had revenues of $16.4 million.

Then in 1997 Mercedes was sold to Consolidated Properties, a publicly-traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange for $11.5 million. Milo Shantz served as chairman of Consolidated on the board of Directors to have control over the operations of Mercedes.
In 2001, Mercedes Holdings Corp., a newly-incorporated business owned by a group of investors that includes Milo Shantz and his brother Ross Shantz bought Mercedes Corporation for $10.2 million dollars and return the company to private ownership. Mercedes states this will put it in a better position to develop its tourist properties and nursing home business.

www.thewaterlooway.com 2008

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Milo Shantz passes away

ST JACOBS - The man credited with converting St Jacobs into an international tourist destination has passed away.
Milo Shantz,76, who along with his brother Ross, spearheaded a number of developments in the village, was born in the New Hamburg area in 1932. The brothers worked together for decades, notably with Hybrid Turkeys, a Kitchener-based turkey breeding business that became a world leader by the time it was sold to Hendrix Genetics in 1981.

Shantz opened the Stone Crock restaurant in downtown St Jacobs in 1975 at a time when the area was in severe economic decline. Many credit that restaurant for starting a rebirth in St Jacobs.

Shantz started Mercedes Corp. in 1981. That company drove development in St. Jacobs and eventually acquired a number of properties in the area. It owns the St. Jacobs Farmers Market, Waterloo Farmers Market, Ontario Livestock Exchange, St. Jacobs Factory Outlet Mall, St. Jacobs stockyards as well as seven other rental and retail properties in the village. Mercedes also owns retirement homes in the region as well as several other cities.

An official with Mercedes confirmed that Shantz passed away, but did not offer any other details. Shantz had been battling cancer for some time, his friends said.

Although best known for his business successes, Shantz was also a large supporter of Habitat for Humanity. He played a key role in establishing the charity in Canada and was instrumental in arranging a visit where former U.S. President Jimmy Carter came to Canada to promote a local Habitat project in 1993.

Shantz, raised by Mennonite parents, was also known for his belief in sharing his successes with employees. He offered to allow his employees to buy into his businesses. He often said his goal in creating a destination in St. Jacobs was not meant to exploit area old order Mennonites but to create an attraction that promoted local artisans and merchants.


The Waterloo Region Record Newspaper 7 Jan 2009

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MILO DANIEL SHANTZ 1932 - 2009 Milo Shantz died at home Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Laura Shantz (Martin). Loving father of Jenny Shantz (Willem Moolenbeek), Christine Shantz, Sandra Shantz (Tania Benninger), Margaret Shantz (Greg Bezzo), Marcus (Lisa) Shantz. Cherished grandpa of Jacob, Kira, Laura, Timothy, Nathan and Martin. Milo is survived by his brother, Ross and Erma Shantz. Also sadly missed by Laura's family, Florence Wideman, Viola and George Wallace, Ellen Moyer, Abner and Shirley Martin, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Irvin and Lovina Shantz (Roth) and grandson, Adam Daniel Shantz. Milo spent his early years working on the family farm and at the age of 21 purchased his first 500 turkey poults. Milo's early involvement in the poultry business developed into Hybrid Turkeys, a global turkey breeding company, which he was actively involved with until 1981. In 1975, Milo and Laura opened the Stone Crock Restaurant in St. Jacobs. As chairman of Mercedes Corporation and the Stone Crock Inc., Milo was instrumental in developing St. Jacobs Country into a popular destination. A special project was The Mennonite Story interpretive centre, where he recently led a major creative renovation despite his failing health. Milo served on many boards and organizations throughout his life, among them Mennonite Economic Development Associates, Habitat for Humanity, St Mary's Hospital, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Conrad Grebel College, Community Futures and the Woldemar Neufeld Art Collection. Milo was often recognized for his entrepreneurship and community involvement including the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, the Confederation Medal and an Honorary Doctorate from Wilfrid Laurier University. The family will receive friends and family at the Waterloo North Mennonite Church , 100 Benjamin Road in Waterloo on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 (today) from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday, January 8 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the Waterloo North Mennonite Church, on Friday, January 9, at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to MEDA (Mennonite Economic Development Associates) or Mennonite World Conference can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Milo, a donation will be made to the Trees For Learning Program by the funeral home.

The Waterloo Region Record Newspaper Jan. 7, 2009

Milo — Laura Martin. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28525
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Shantz, Irvin, 94, St. Jacobs, Ont. Born: May 25, 1902, Wilmot Twp., Ont., to Norman and Emma Rosenberger Shantz. Died: Feb. 20, 1996, St. Jacobs, Ont., of a heart attack. Survivors-sons: Milo, Ross; sisters: Edith Nahrgang, Reta Gingerich; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Lavina Roth (wife). Funeral and burial: Feb. 24, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

Gospel Herald- Volume 89, Number 13 - March 26, 1996

Irvin married Lavina "Viny" Roth 2 Dec 1925, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 27 Sep 1902, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina "Viny" Shantz
• Name: Viny Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56156
• Residence: 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1943, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Shantz, Lavinia (Viny) Roth, 89. Born: Sept. 27, 1902, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Rudolph N. and Lavinia (Hostetler) Roth. Died: June 16, 1992, Elmira, Ont. Survivors-children: Milo, Ross; 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: June 18, Nith Valley Mennonite Church, by Harold Schilk.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 28 - July 14, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6727.2
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz. Norman, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 3, 1870; departed from this life Dec. 6, 1949; aged 79 y. 1 m. 3 d. In 1893 he was married to Mary Ann Rosenberger. To this union was born one son (Elmon, Kitchener, Ont.). In 1896 he was married to Emma Rosenberger, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons (Irvin and Leighton, New Hamburg, Ont.; Delton, Elmira, Ont.), and 6 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Omar Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Erra-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Ebenezer, N.Y.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, Thorold, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joe Lies, Kitchener, Ont.; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Lies, Wellseley, Ont.). Surviving besides his wife and children, are 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simeon, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ephraim Schmit, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. John McKenzie, Kitchener, Ont.). About fifty years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour during revivals at the Blenheim congregation. During the years his place was seldom vacant in the service and he sought to support the church to the best of his ability. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Blenheim Church on Dec. 9 with Moses Bowman and Curtis C. Cressman in charge Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 5 - January 31, 1950-page 118, 119.

Norman married Emma Rosenberger 17 Mar 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 20 Apr 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1962, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emeline Rosenberger
• Name: Emma Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.5
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Shantz, Emma, daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth (Shantz), Rosenberger, was born April 20, 1872; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Leis, Wellesley, Ont., April 20, 1962; aged 90 years. On March 18, 1896, she was married to Norman Shantz, who preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1949. Surviving are 4 sons and 6 daughters (Elmer, Kitchener; Ervin and Leighton, New Hamburg; Delton, Elmira; Mary Ann-Mrs. Omar Cressman, New Dundee; Era-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Santa Ana, Calif.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, St. Catharines, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joseph Leis, Kitchener; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Leis, Wellesley), 31 grandchildren, and 53 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Blenheim Church, where funeral services were held April 24, in charge of Vernon Leis and Moses Bowman.


Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 21 - May 22, 1962 pages 487, 488.

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.41
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Roth-Rudolph Roth was born in Waterloo Co., Ont. Dec. 10, 1868; died at his home in New Hamburg, Ont., March 1, 1943; aged 74 y. 19d. Death came very suddenly, due to a heart attack. March 15, 1892, he was married to Lavina Hostetler who predeceased him 16 years ago. Nov. 12, 1931, he was married to Rebecca Shantz, who survives him. He also leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters (Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry and Mrs. Elmon Shantz of Kitchner; Moses, bishop in the Geiger congregation near Baden, Wilfrid of Radville, Sask., and Mrs. Ervin Shantz of Haysville), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one brother (John of Elkton, Mich.). In his young manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church in which faith he continued to the end. For many years he served as a teacher in the Sunday school and took a keen interest in the study of God's Word. He endeavored to the best of his knowledge to maintain his home on Biblical standards. His hope was in Christ, the author of our salvation. The funeral was held on March 3, with services at the Biehn Church and interment in the near-by cemetery. The Brethren M Hallman and C.C. Cressman had charge of the services

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 52 - March 25, 1943

Rudolph married Lavina Z. Hostetler 15 Mar 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Christian Hostetler and Elisabeth Zimmerman) was born 7 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Z. Roth
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.4

Notes:

Roth. Lavina (Hostetler) Roth died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday, April 24, 1927; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d., death being due to an attack of the heart. She seemed to be in her usual good health and had spent a pleasant afternoon with some friends who had called at her home. When about to prepare the evening meal, however, she very suddenly collapsed, becoming unconscious immediately, and in a few minutes her soul was in eternity. Her death came as a great shock to the family, and mother will be greatly missed. Her cheery face and her kindly counsels we can never forget, and we hope to meet her in heaven some day, where no farewell will ever be spoken. On March 15, 1892, she was united in marriage to Bro. Rudolph Roth. She leaves her sorrowing husband, four sons (Arthur, Harry, Moses, and Wilfrid) and two daughters (Elizabeth and Lavina), also four brothers, an aged step-mother and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted on April 28, at the home by Bro. Isaiah Cressman and at the Biehn Mennonite Church (of which she had been a loyal member for over twenty years) by Brethren Jonas Snider and Moses Shantz. Texts, Phil. 3: 20 and Psa. 116: 15. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald -Volume XX, Number 7 - May 19, 1927, pages 158, 159

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6727
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Daniel Shantz, "was born January 4th, 1844. He was married, March 10th, 1868, to Mary Nahrgang who was born November 2nd, 1847. They reside in Wilmot Township, near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them were born the following 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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Shantz.-Daniel Shantz was born in Wilmot Tp., Jan. 4, 1844; died at his home near Haysville, Ont., where he had spent the greater part of his life, Oct. 7, 1936; aged 92 y. 9 m. 3 d. On March 10, 1868, he was married to Mary Nahrgang, who preceded him in death 14 years ago. One daughter (Annie) also preceded him. He leaves 4 sons (Norman, Uzziah, Joseph and Simeon), 2 daughters (Ella-Mrs. E. Schmitt, and Clara-Mrs. J. Mackenzie), 4 sisters, 29 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, besides many other relatives and friends. He united with the Mennonite Church in youth and remained a faithful member till death. He was blessed with good health and was seldom absent from church or Sunday school until the last year of his life, being bedfast the last few months. Funeral services were held Oct. 11 at the home and in Geiger Mennonite Church in charge of Bros. Manasseh Hallman, Henry King, and Moses H. Roth. Remains laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, November 12, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.33 - page 718, 719

Daniel married Marie "Mary" Nahrgang 10 Mar 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marie (daughter of Christopher Nahrgang and Mary Schneider) was born 2 Nov 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1921; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie "Mary" Shantz
• Name: Mary Nahrgang
• Eby ID Number: 00085-5038
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Nahrgang, "was born November 2nd, 1847. On March 10th, 1868, she was married to Daniel Shantz who was born January 4th, 1844. They reside near Haysville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them is born a family of seven 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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• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Isaac Rosenberger, "son of Abraham Rosenberger, resides in Wilmot Township, near the Schmidt Mennonite Meeting House, where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Elizabeth Shantz. Their family consists of eight 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.].

Isaac married Elizabeth Shantz 24 Jan 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Hannah Snyder, daughter of Jonas C. Shantz and Mary Snyder) was born 25 Mar 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Rosenberger
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6663
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Shantz, "was born March 25th, 1846. On January 24th, 1865, she was married to Isaac Rosenberger who was born January 2nd, 1842."

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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Rosenberger. - Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Shantz, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., March 25, 1846; died May 30, 1942; aged 96 y. 2 m. 5 d. She was united in marriage in 1865, to Isaac Rosenberger, who preceded her in death in 1907. Surviving are 2 sons (Isaiah of Petersburg, Ont., and Emery at home), 3 daughters (Mrs. Hannah Shantz of New Dundee; Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville; Elsie Rosenberger, at home), 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great- grandchild, 1 sister (Mrs. Katherine Axt of Baden, who is 97 years of age). Two sons and 1 daughter predeceased her. She was the oldest resident in the community and enjoyed good health until about seven weeks before her death, attending church services when weather permitted. Seven weeks before her death she fell in her home and fractured a hip. She was taken to Galt Hospital, where she died. In her earlier days after her marriage she settled on a farm in Blanford Township. Eight years later they moved to another farm in Wilmot Township, and six years later to her last home, two miles southwest of New Dundee. She was lifelong member of the Mennonite Church, in which service she took a keen interest. Her life has been a source of inspiration to us. Even in later years she took an interest in home duties and served her Lord with joy. We miss her, but heaven needs her. The funeral was held June 2, with services at the home and church, in charge of Bros. Moses N. Baer, M. Hallman, and Jonas Snider. Text, II Cor. 5: 1. Burial in the Blenheim Cemetery, adjoining the church.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 14 - July 2, 1942 - page 303

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New Dundee, June 1 - The oldest resident in the district, Mrs. Elizabeth Rosenberger, 96, widow of Isaac Rosenberger, died at Galt Hospital Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Rosenberger enjoyed good health until seven weeks ago when she fell at her home and fractured a hip. She was born in Wilmot Township, a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Jonas Shantz, and was married in 1865, settling on a farm in Blandford Township. In 1873 the couple moved to a farm three miles west of New Dundee where Mr. Rosenberger died in 1907. Six years later the family moved to the present home twp miles southwest of new Dundee. Mrs. Rosenberger took a keen interest in home duties and was an active member of Blenheim Mennonite Church until recently. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Isaiah Rosenberger of Petersburg, and Emery Rosenberger at home, and three daughters, Mrs. Hannah Shantz of New Dundee, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Miss Elsie Rosenberger at home. Twenty grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren and one great- great- grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Axt of Baden, who is 97 years old, also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the residence toBlenheim Mennonite Church with Rev. Moses N. Bear in charge, assisted by Bishop Manassah Hallman of Petersburg. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener Daily News 1 Jun 1942

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New Dundee's Oldest Resident Dies, Was 96

NEW DUNDEE.-The death occurred at the Galt Hospital on Saturday afternoon of Mrs. Isaac Rosenberger, the community's oldest resident, in her 97th year. The deceased who enjoyed a long and useful life, had been in good health until she suffered a fractured hip as the result of a fall at her home six weeks ago. Born on the Upper Street, north of Baden, on March 25, 1846, she was formerly Elizabeth Shantz, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonas Shantz. In 1885 she was married to Isaac Rosenberger and they settled on a farm in Blandford township. In 1873 they moved to a farm three miles west of New Dundee where Mr. Rosenberger died in 1907. The late Mrs. Rosenberger moved to her present home two miles south- west of the village in 1913. She was the oldest member of the Blenheim Mennonite Church and always attended services when able. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joshua Shantz of New Dundee, Mrs. Norman Shantz of Haysville and Elsie at home; and sons, Rev. Isaiah Rosenberger of Petersburg and Emery at home. Three children, Moses, Titus and Mary Ann predeceased her. There are also twenty grandchildren, forty- three great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one sister, Mrs. Andrew Axt of Baden. who is in her 98th year. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence at two o'clock to the Blenheim Mennonite Church with interment. in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Moses N. Baer, pastor of the church, officiated, asisted by Bishop Jonas Snider of Waterloo and Bishop Manassah Hallman of Petersburg.

Waterloo Chronicle 5 Jun 1942, p. 1

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107853P

Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
• Immigration: 1828, , Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Name: Christian Hochstettler
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Christian Hostetler, "was born March 16th, 1845. He was first married to Elizabeth Zimmerman and after her decease to Mary Roth (Mrs. Schultz). They reside in Wilmot Township, near New Hamburg, where he is farming. His family consists of five 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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Christian Hostetler Passes Away

Death claimed another of our citizens in the person of Mr. Christian Hostetler, who passed away early on Friday morning last at the age of 71 years, 2 months and 3 days. He had enjoyed the best of health up to Sunday previous to his death, when he took ill with appendicitis, which was the cause of his demise. His death came as a shock to his many friends, few only knowing of his short and fatal illness.
The late Mr. Hostetler was a son of the late Mr. Moses Hostetler and was born on the homestead just east of the village on March 14th, 1846. He farmed for a short time in Wellesley and East Zorra, but for upwards of twenty years, owned the farm now occupied by his son, Harry, on Snyder's Road, opposite the old homestead. About four years ago he retired from farming and moved to town.
The late Mr. Hostetler was a lifelong resident of this neighborhood and was highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was married three times. His first wife was Elizabeth Zimmerman and their union was blessed with three children, Allen, of New Hamburg, Lavina (Mrs. Rudolph Roth) of East Zorra, and Norman, of Wilmot. His second wife was Magdalena Roth with whom he had two sons, Walter, on the former John Ruthig farm, and Harry, on the homestead. Besides his children he is now mourned by his third wife, Elizabeth Goetz. He also leaves four brothers and two sisters, namely, David and Levi Hostetler, of Wilmot, Daniel of Berlin, Henry of Wellesley, and Mrs. Solomon Shantz and Mrs. Emmanuel Hammacher, of Wilmot.
The funeral took place from his late home to Hostetler's Church and Cemetery on Monday afternoon. A very large concourse of sorrowing relatives paid their last tribute of respect to the departed. Quite a number of relatives were here from the United States to attend the funeral. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sad loss.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, May 26, 1916

Christian — Elisabeth Zimmerman. Elisabeth (daughter of Christian Zimmerman and Anna Meister) was born 5 Jun 1854, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elisabeth Hostetler
• Name: Elisabeth Zimmerman
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.1
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Elizabeth Zimmerman

Death Announcement - Berliner Journal, June 23, 1881

June 13, 1991 - Elizabeth Hochstettler, wife of Christian Hochstettler, née Zimmerman, died in Wilmot at age of 27 years and 8 days.