Mark Norman Gerber

Mark — Cynthia Louise "Cindy" Pinder. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174365

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Gerber, Norman J., 69, Millbank, Ont. Born: Dec. 2, 1926, Wellesley, Ont., to Joseph J. and Violet Jantzi Gerber . Died: Oct. 12, 1996, Millbank, Ont. Survivors - wife: Madeliene Spenler Gerber; children: Glenn, Mark, Paul, Ross, Irene Ellis; sisters: Ruth Roth, Esther Sauder; 12 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Oct. 15, Riverdale Mennonite Church, by Glenn Zehr and Jacob Spenler.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 30 - July 29, 1997

Norman — Madeliene Nancy Spenler. Madeliene (daughter of Peter Spenler and Madeline "Mattie" Zehr) was born 24 Aug 1931; died 7 Jan 2020, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeliene Nancy Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174366

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Madeliene Nancy GERBER (Spenler) 1931 - 2020 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, Ontario, at the age of 88 years. Madeliene was born on August 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Peter and Mattie (Zehr) Spenler.

Madeliene is now reunited with her husband Norman J. Gerber who predeceased her on October 12, 1996.

Loving and cherished mother and grandmother of Glenn Gerber (Karan) and children Joel (Gailyn), Devon (Meaghan), Elijah and Galen; Mark Gerber (Cindy) and children Jessica and Benjamin; Paul Gerber (Donna Grambow) and children Paul JR (Tiffany), Shannon (Kyle), Amanda, Joshua, Rebecca and Shayne; Ross Gerber (Becky) and children Tyler, Braden (Renee), Justin and Aaron; Irene Ellis (Tim) and children Violet, Quinlyn and Isabella. Beloved great-grandmother of Ariel, Judah, Noah, Kira, Nicholas, Brody, Emily and James. Madeliene is survived by her sister-in-law Esther, her many nieces, nephews, extended families and friends.

Predeceased by her sisters; Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Amanda, brothers; Jacob and John and her sister-in-law Ruth.

Madeliene loved her family greatly and spent much of her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very involved in her church community at Riverdale Mennonite Church. Madeliene was very active in sewing many quilts with the sewing group for Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario. Madeliene is a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.
Interment in Riverdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160011
• Occupation: 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Joseph married Violet Jantzi 7 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Violet (daughter of John B. Jantzi and Dorothy Bast) was born 20 Oct 1901, , England; died 2 Jul 1976; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Violet Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131205
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108118

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Spenler. - Peter, son of Pre. Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 8, 1887; died at his home at Poole, Ont., Oct. 24, 1935; aged 48 y. 9 m. 16 d. He was a member of the Mornington A. M. congregation. He was married to Madeleine Zehr Dec. 14, 1911. To this union were born 9 children. Two preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and 7 children (Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Amanda, Jacob, John, and Madeleine), 8 sisters, and 1 brother. His father died June 8, 1935. His mother died Nov 9, 1929. He was sick with pleural pneumonia 2 weeks, after which meningitis set in. Funeral was held Oct. 27 at the home by Samuel Nafziger and at the Mornington A. M. Church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. N. D. Beachy.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 33 - November 14, 1935, pp 719,720

Peter married Madeline "Mattie" Zehr 14 Dec 1911. Madeline (daughter of Jacob S. Zehr and Leah Kuepfer) was born 24 Sep 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1960, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline "Mattie" Spenler
• Name: Matty Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108117

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MRS. PETER SPENLER

Mrs. Peter (Mattie) Spenler, 71, of Milverton, died Thursday, December 22^nd, at her home. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Zehr, she was born in the Township of Wellesley September 25^th, 1889. She was married to the late Peter Spenler in 1911. They farmed near Poole on the farm now owned by a son, John. Her husband died in 1935. She and her family remained on the farm until 1949 when they moved to Milverton, near the C.N.R. station. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church west of Poole. Surviving are two sons, Jacob, of Stratford, and John of Poole; five daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda, at home, and Mrs. Lorne (Mary) Schmidt and Mrs. Norman (Madeliene) Gerber, of Millbank; two sisters, Mrs. William (Fannie) Poole, of Poole, and Nancy Zehr, of R.R. 1, Milverton; three brothers, Sam and William Zehr, of Poole, and Chris, K. Zehr, of Milverton, and 14 grandchildren. Three daughters died in infancy. The body rested at her home where the funeral was conducted Saturday at 1: 30 p.m., followed by a service at the Amish Mennonite Church, Poole, at 2: 15. Bishop Moses Nafziger officiated. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were, Clarence Poole, Mahlon Zehr, Ezra Jantzi, John L. Erb, John Poole and Emanuel Bast (all nephews).

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1960 23 Dec

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122097

Jacob — Magdalena Jantzi. Magdalena (daughter of Joseph B. S. Jantzi and Magdalena "Mattie" Boshart) was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107818
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51397P
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, 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

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JOHN B. JANTZI Wellesley - Three days before his 88^th birthday, John B. Jantzi died Sunday at his home. Born in East Zorra Township he was the son of the late John Jantzi and Catherine Brenneman. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. His wife, Dorothy Bast, died in 1958. Surviving are two sons, Ezra and Aaron of Wellesley, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Gerber of Millbank and a brother, Jacob of Wellesley. There are eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence where a short service will be conducted Wednesday at 1: 30 p.m. prior to a memorial service at Cedar Grove AM Church, conducted by Bishop Samuel Roth at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Jun 1959

John — Dorothy Bast. Dorothy (daughter of George Bast and Leah Wilhelm) was born 31 May 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51398
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MRS. JOHN B. JANTZI

Mrs. John B. Jantzi, 85, died Wednesday. February 26, at her home in Wellesley.

She and her husband, who Survives were married 64 years. They were wed Nov. 2. 1893, in Wilmot Township.

Born in Wilmot May 31, 1872, she was a daughter of the late George Bast and his wife, the former Leah Wilhelm. She was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, third line of Wellesley Township.

Surviving, besides her husband, arc two sons, Ezra of RR 2, Wellesley, and Aaron Of Wellesley; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph J. (Violet Gerber of the fifth line of Wellesley; two brothers, Moses of Wellesley and Rudolph of Crosshill; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Brunk of Wellesley, Mrs. Catherine Roth and Mrs. Lydia Miller, both of Baden; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. The body rested at the residence where a short funeral was conducted Sunday at 1 p. m.. followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 1:30 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79901

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Spenler. - Peter Spenler was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 22, 1857; died at his home near Poole, Ont., June 8, 1935; aged 78 y. 1 m. 16 d. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth. He was married to Elisabeth Steinman, Mar. 18, 1879, who preceded him in death 5 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure 2 sons and 8 daughters (Christian, Woodriver, Nebr.; Katie, widow of Jacob Bast, Wellesley, Ont.; Mary, wife of Geo. Poole, Poole, Ont.; Lizzie, wife of Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa.; Fannie, wife of Daniel Yutzi, Milverton, Ont.; Peter, of Poole, Ont.; Barbara, wife of Samuel Beachy, Salisbury, Pa.; Leah, wife of Rudolph Beller, Grabill, Ind.; Lydia and Bena at home). Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Christ Bender, survive. He was ordained to the ministry nearly 44 years ago. He has been failing in health for nearly a year with complication of diseases and old age, which he bore patiently. He was confined to his bed less than 4 weeks. Funeral was held June 11, 1935, in the Mornington A. M. church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. Texts, II Cor. 5: 1-10 and Jno. 5: 20-29. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 12 - June 20, 1935 - pages 270, 271

Peter married Elizabeth Steinmann 19 Mar 1879. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Spenler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51667
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Spenler.-Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, dau. of Christian and Mary Steinman, was born near Baden, Ont., Aug. 19, 1860; died Nov. 9, 1929; aged 69 y. 2 m. 17 d. Her death came very unexpectedly, the cause of which was heart failure. She passed away peacefully a short time after retiring as usual. The only notice given was a few short gasps for breath. In youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was received into the Amish Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member until death. On March 19, 1879, she was united in marriage to Pre. Peter Spenler. She leaves her husband, 2 sons, 8 daughters (Christian, Katie Bast, Mary Poole, Lizzie Beachy, Fanny Yutzi, Peter, Barbara Beachy, Leah Beller, Lydia, and Bena), 34 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home by John Garber and at the Mornington A. M. church by John Gascho and Jacob Leichty. Texts, 1 Cor. 12; 11 Cor. 5; Jno. 5: 24-30. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Our dear mother's task are finished,
Labors o,er and victories won;
Now she's gone to be with Jesus,
Beckons to us all to come."
-By the family.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 35 - November 28, 1929, page 719

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125003
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jacob — Leah Kuepfer. Leah (daughter of Nicholaus L. Kuepfer and Magdalena N. Gerber) was born 26 Nov 1865, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1939, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108119