William Kropf

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144329
• Residence: 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, William - Died peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Saturday, April 5, 1997, age 91 years, of Waterloo.

Mr. Kropf was born in Waterloo and was a son of the late Rebecca Mank and Joseph Kropf. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Madeline Roth; his brother, Alvin Kropf and his sister, Adela Kipfer.

Beloved husband of Florence Hollinger; dear father of A. William Kropf and his wife Irene of RR 1, New Dundee and Ron Kropf and his wife Joyce of RR 1, Kincardine. He is also survived by his step-son, Robert Roth and his wife Sharon of Waterloo; grandfather of Douglas Kropf and his wife Jane, Bonnie Reitzel, Dennis Kropf and his wife Maureen, Tim Kropf and his wife Irene, Melanie and her husband Mike Taves, Tom Kropf, Stephanie and her husband Mike Cachagee, Wendy Kropf and her friend Mike Pierson, Tracey and her husband Brett Taylor, Cindy and her husband Doug Schill and 22 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Kropf was retired from Carlings Brewery, where he had worked for 44 years and was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener.

Mr. Kropf's family is receiving friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. in Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday). The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. David Martin officiating.

Friends and relatives are invited to the Reception Room of the funeral home for lunch and a time to visit with the family immediately following the service in the chapel. The committal service will be held at Memory Gardens on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, April 7, 1997

William — Madeline Z. "Mattie" Roth. Madeline (daughter of Joseph L. Roth and Catherine Zehr) was born 29 Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1977, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. William Kropf
2. Ronald Joseph Kropf was born 9 Aug 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1998, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
3. Arthur William Kropf was born 13 Jul 1933; died 8 Oct 2009, Woodstock, , Oxford, England; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

William — Florence Hollinger. Florence (daughter of George Edgar Hollinger and Emma Louise Herter) was born 1914; died 15 Jun 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51587
• Occupation: 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf.- Joseph L., son of the late David and Magdalena (Lichty) Kropf. was born near Milverton, Ont., May 18, 1874; died at the Brunner Rest Home, Aug. 31, 1968; aged 94 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Nov. 21, 1901, he was married to Rebecca Mank, who died Dec. 21, 1916. In 1917, he was married to Mary Lichty, who died the following year. In 1919, he was married to Nancy Leis, who died Oct. 6, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and William), one daughter (Adella-Mrs. Herman Kipfer), 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (David), and 2 sisters (Fanny-Mrs. Chris Brunk and Leah-Mrs. George Poole). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 2, with Chris Streicher and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 45 - November 12, 1968, pages 1031, 1031.

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Joseph L. Kropf

Wellesley - Funeral service for a former Wellesley man, Joseph L. Kropf of Brunner, who died Saturday at the Brunner Rest Home, was held Monday from the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born in Mornington Township, May 10, 1874, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Kropf. A member of Maple View Mennonite Church, he farmed in Mornington Township before retiring to Wellesley in 1940.

He was predeceased by three wives, Rebecca Mank in 1916, Mary Lichty in 1918, and Nancy Leis in 1962; three brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Alvin of Waterloo, and William of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Herman (Adela) Kipfer of Millbank; one brother, David of Poole; two sisters, Mrs. Christian (Fannie) Brunk of Brunner, and Mrs. George (Leah) Poole of RR 1, Milverton; nine grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 3, 1968

Joseph married Rebecca Mank 21 Nov 1901. Rebecca was born 6 Nov 1880; died 21 Dec 1916; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144323

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52120
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Kropp - On the 28th of November, 1893, near Pool, Ontario, of consumption, David Kropp, aged 48 years and 4 months. He leaves his deeply bereaved widow and 11 children to mourn his departure. Buried on the 1st of Dec. Funeral services to a large congregation of sympathizing neighbors and friends, by Peter Spenler at the house, and by John Gascho and Jacob M. Bender.

Herald of Truth, January 1, 1894

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Poole.

On Tuesday last, 28th inst., this locality sustained a heavy loss indeed in the death of Mr. David N. Kropf. He had been unwell mostly all fall and was taking medical advice, but his most intimate neighbors had no suspicion of that grim messenger claiming him so soon; however it is only another proof that "in the midst of life we are in death." Mr. Kropf had but recently passed his 48th milestone, his remains were interred in the Amish burying ground here on Friday, 1st inst. and the funeral was attended by a large number of people, the deceased having been widely and favorably known and was always admitted to be one of the handiest men in the neighborhood. He was able to be arouud until about two hours before his death. A widow and family of eleven are left to mourn his demise, to whom is extended the sympathy of the neighborhood. A strange coincidence in connection with Mr. Kropf's death was that he was an executor of the estate of his brother the late Solomon Kropf, and being anxious to get the business wound up, was having a sale of the land and some of his own stock. Whilst the sale was going on his spirit took its flight.... Mrs. and Mr. Wm. P. Anderson of Tralee attended the funeral of the late Mr. D. N. Kropf and besides spent a few days amongst relatives and friends....

Waterloo County Chronicle, 7 Dec 1893, p. 8

David married Magdalena "Lena" Lichty 28 Dec 1869. Magdalena (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 15 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52393
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kropf - Magdalena Lichti was born near Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 15, 1850; died at the home of her son David near Milverton, Ont., May 23, 1925; aged 74 y. 7 m. 8 d. She was united in marriage to David Kropf Dec. 28, 1869, who preceded her in death about 30 years ago. This union was blessed with 5 sons and 6 daughters. Two daughters preceded her in death. She leaves 5 sons, 4 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. She accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior in her youth, united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and was faithful to the end. She was a strong, healthy woman till about a year ago when it was discovered that she had cancer under her arm. She took electric treatment which proved a success. She suffered very much of the burn of the last treatment, but was healing nicely when light paralytic strokes set in, one after another, which ended her life in a short time. Funeral services May 26, conducted at the house by Daniel Lebold, and at the Poole Mennonite Church by Christian Zehr and Christian Schultz. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 16, 1925

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• Name: Henry Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29334
• Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Birth: 11 Nov 1855

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Died: Last Saturday in Baden, Heinrich Kropp, aged 38 years 8 months and 4 days

Hamburger Beobachter, October 19, 1855

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A-1-82 Henry Kropf, Probate of the Will of Henry Kropf, late of the Township of Wilmot, granted the Twenty Eighth day of November 1855, on the petition of David Kropf and John Gasho, the Executors named in said Will.

I Henry Kropf of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, being sick and weak of body…My Will is that my just debts and funeral charges shall by my Executors hereinafter named, be paid out of my Estate….My will is that my beloved wife [unnamed] Kropf and family, shall continue to farm my farm, situated on Lot number fourteen, south of Erb's road in the Township of Wilmot, where I now reside, until that my eldest son become to be the age of Twenty one years (or so long as she shall continue to be sole) and in case of her death or marriage before my eldest son become of age, then my said farm shall be let by my said Executors, until my eldest son become of age…and when my eldest son arrive at the age of Twenty one years, then my said farm shall be appraised by six impartial neighbors, chosen by my Executors for that purpose, and then if my said wife can give to my eldest son, his share of his legacy after the appraisement being so made, then my said wife may continue to farm the said farm, until my second son become of age, and so on till the youngest of my sons becomes of age, always paying them their share as they become of age…but if she cannot so pay my eldest son his share or legacy, then my eldest son may and shall have my said farm (if he so chose) to himself, by paying over the other heirs at law and my said wife equal shares according to the appraisement made, and if the eldest son do not so like the said farm, then my second son to have the same chance as the eldest son hath in taking said farm, and so on to the youngest of my sons, and if neither of my sons will take the said farm, then shall the same be sold and the proceeds thereof to be equally divided amongst my said wife and children, as shall then be living, share and share alike, and so soon as one of the other of my sons shall so take the said farm, then shall my Executors hereinafter named build a house for my said wife, 24 by 23 feet in size, and put up a Stable for her at the expense of my Estate, and take out two acres of land for her on my farm where ever my Executors may select to have and to hold the same to her, for and during her natural life; And also in case of my said wife's death or marriage, or in case of one or the other of my sons taking my said farm, then I will that my personal property, to be sold and divided share and share alike amongst my said wife and children then living; And the share of my Real and Personal Estate thus, bequeathed to my Beloved Wife [unnamed] Kropf to be in lieu of her Dower at Common Law, if she shall so elect. Provided always that if one of the other of my children do not obey or give hearing to my said wife, or Executors after her death, in all cases whatever, that child or children shall only be entitled to one half of a share of the share coming to him or her, till he or she give hearing or obeying, as aforesaid, then to have his or her full share, but only in case of obeying as aforesaid, and in case that they don't obey then the said one half share to be divided equally amongst my said wife and children And also, I do direct and my Will is, and I do appoint that my said dear Wife shall have the Guardianship and tuition of my children, which I shall leave at the time of my decease, during their minority, so long as she shall continue to be sole; and in case of her death or marriage, during the minority of such my children, then I will and appoint that my Brother David Kropf shall have the tuition and Guardianship of them, during such their minority; and in case of his refusal or decease, I will that my other Executor, John Gasho, shall exercise the said Guardianship. And earnestly entreat their utmost care, respectively, in and about the morals and education of my children, such as may survive me, and desire that they may be brought up and instructed in the doctrines and religion of the Mennonite Association. And I do nominate and appoint my Brother David Kropf and my much esteemed friend John Gasho to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament.

Witnessed by Johannes S. Lichti and Christian? Kropf
Will dated 8 November 1855
Proved 28 November 1855
Died 11 November 1855
No Inventory amount.

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Heinrich married Anna Nafzinger 13 Dec 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 1821, , Switzerland; died 8 Apr 1900, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Kropf
• Residence: Mennonite
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29335
• Occupation: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124929P
• Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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

Joseph married Magdalena Farney 13 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Farni
• Name: Magdalena Lichti
• Name: Mattie Farney
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124930P
• Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Magdalena was the daughter of Christian Farni who came to Wilmot Township in 1826. He was ordained minister in 1829, moved to Ohio in 1831 and to Illinois in 1836.


Lorraine Roth