Ronald John Lebold

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171435

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171416

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Norman Lebold

Norman Lebold of Baden died on Wednesday of last week at the age of 59.

Mr. Lebold was born in East Zorra Township Aug. 5, 1910, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lebold. He had lived in Baden for 27 years and was employed by Clemmer Industries Ltd of Waterloo as a welder.

He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Baden, and of the Canadian Order of Foresters.

Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Zehr; one son, Keith of Baden; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Belva) Priebe of Aurora and Norma at home; three sisters, Mrs. Moses (Mary) Hunsburger of Bridgeport, Mrs. Aaron (Barbara) Gascho and Mrs. Milton (Lucinda) Boschart, both of St. Agatha, and four grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one son in 1967.

Funeral service was held Saturday at St. James' Lutheran church, Baden, Rev Ernest Felker officiating.

Temporary entombment took place in Riverside cemetery, New Hamburg.

The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.


New Hamburg Independent, February 4, 1970

Norman — Clara Beatrice Zehr. Clara (daughter of Simon B. Zehr and Katherine "Katie" Bender) was born 28 Sep 1915; died 2 Jun 1990; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Beatrice Lebold
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171417

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35118005
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86760
• 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: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Lebold. - John Lebold was born in Waterloo Co., Ontario, October 12, 1870; died at East Zorra, Oxford Co., Ont., March 14, 1919; aged 48 y 5 m. 2 d. In his early youth he united with the A. M Church in Waterloo Co., Ont., and was a true and faithful Christian to the end. On November 30, 1897, he was married to Sister Mary Bender who with 1 son and three daughters now survive him, besides his aged mother, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Buried at East Zorra A. M. Church March 17 where a large number of friends had gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed loved one. Services by the Brethren Chris. Kropf from Phil. 1 : 20-23; Chris. Zohr from John 9: 4, Dan Jutzi from Luke 2: 29. May God help us all so we can meet again at the right hand of the throne of God, which were the last words he said to the undersigned.
Jacob R. Bender, Tavistock, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XII, Number 1 - April 3, 1919 - page 14, 15, 16

John married Mary Bender 30 Nov 1897. Mary (daughter of Bishop Jacob M. Bender and Maria Ruby) was born 24 Sep 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Lebold
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86761

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Lebold-Mary, third daughter of Jacob M. and Maria (Ruby) Bender, was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Sept. 24, 1871; died at her home in the same township on Feb. 6, 1926; aged 54 y. 4 m. 13 d. In her maiden days she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized and received into church fellowship by her father, the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender, and was a faithful sister till she was called to her reward. On Nov. 30, 1897, she was joined in holy wedlock to John Lebold of Waterloo Co., Ont. This union was blessed with 1 son (Norman) and 3 daughters (Mary, Barbara, and Lucinda), all at home. On March 14, 1919, her husband was called to the great beyond. She leaves 1 son, 3 daughters, 4 brothers, and 4 sisters. Her death was caused by cancer, which she bore in Christian patience and fortitude. She had a hearty desire to be with her Savior, commending her dear children to the heavenly Father's care. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the East Zorra A.M. Cemetery on Feb. 9, when services were conducted Bros. Peter Litwiller of Baden (text, II Tim. 4: 6-8). D.H. Steinman of Baden (text, Tit. 2: 11-14), and D.S. Jutzi of Tavistock (text, Jno. 14: 18). A brother.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XVIII, No. 49 - March 4, 1926 - pages 1006, 1007

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-19147P

Simon married Katherine "Katie" Bender 29 Oct 1907, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Christian M. Bender and Magdalena Streicher) was born 6 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1944, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine "Katie" Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171429

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Zehr.-Katherine (Bender) Zehr was born April 6, 1887, in Wellesley, Ont., passed into her reward after a lingering illness for over a year at her late home in Tavistock, on April 17, 1944; aged 57 y. 11 d. In early youth she accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, and by water baptism upon confession of faith, was received into fellowship of East Zorra congregation by the late Bishop Jacob M. Bender of Tavistock, Ont. On Oct. 29, 1907 she was joined in holy wedlock to Simon B. Zehr of East Zorra. This union was blessed with 10 children. One daughter passed away in infancy. She leaves to mourn her departure her loving companion, 4 sons (Irvin, Tavistock; Henry, Inerkip; Howard, overseas in England; Ernest, at home), 5 daughters (Edna, Mrs. Henry Christiansen, Plattsville; Clara, Mrs. Norman Lebold, Baden; Lydian, Mrs. Walter Shantz, Baden; Helen, at home; Hilda, Mrs. Earl Kimberger, Stratford), one adopted daughter (Alice, Mrs. Earl Turton, Toronto), one stepsister (Emma Schwartzentruber, East Zorra), besides 15 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services were held at Krugs Funeral Parlor by Bro. Joe R. Bender and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Brethren Peter Nafziger and Dan S. Iutzi. Interment was made in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 10 - June 9, 1944, page 198, 199, 200

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48998
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christian married Barbara Roth 27 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger) was born 1839, , USA; died 1 May 1922; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Lebold
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48999
• Birth: 10 Apr 1840, , France
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Roth.--Barbara Roth relict of the late Christian Lebold was born in France Apr. 10, 1840; died at Baden, Ont., May 1, 1922; aged 82 y. 20 d. She united with the A. M. Church in her teens and remained true to the Church unto death. She leaves 1 sister, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. One son, 1 daughter , 2 granddaughters, and 1 grandson preceded her to the great beyond. Sermon at house by Peter Zehr, and at ________ church by Jacob Bender, Dan H. Steinman, and Chr. Gascho. Peace to her ashes.

Just a rest for weary footsteps,
Just a folding of tired hands;
Just a glimpse across the river,
Where the holy city stands.

Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 21 - August 24, 1922 - page 415

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140477
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Bender. - Jacob M. Bender was born at New Hamburg, Ont.; aged 72 y. 1 m. 10 d. He united with the A. M. Church in his early youth and was married to Elizabeth Miller, Oct. 6, 1863, who died May 12, 1864. He was afterwards married to Maria Ruby. To this union were born 4 sons and 8 daughters. He leaves to mourn his departure his aged companion, 4 sons, 6 daughters, 5 brothers, 30 grandchildren. He was ordained deacon in the East Zora congregation in August, 1871. In 1883 he was ordained minister of the Gospel and in 1887 was unanimously chosen and ordained bishop of his home congregation. He faithfully and earnestly administered to the needs of the Church at home and abroad. He performed 136 marriages and baptized 400 converts and took part in almost every funeral service he was present. He was always willing to lend a helping hand wherever asked. Sermon at the house by C. S. Zehr by reading Psa. 90, with a few remarks at the church. C. Kropf read II Tim. 4: 7,8. S. J. Schwartzendruber of Huron Co., Mich., spoke earnestly on II Cor. 5: 1-10. Burial in cemetery adjoining.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 18 - July 30, 1914, page 295

Jacob — Maria Ruby. Maria (daughter of Bishop Joseph Ruby and Magdalena Roth) was born 10 Feb 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1916, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25478

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Bender. - Sister Mary Bender was born in Perth Co., Ont., Feb. 10, 1845; died in Oxford Co., Ont., at the home of her son-in-law, John B. Schwartzendruber, Feb. 2, 1916; aged 70 y. 11 m. 2 d. In early youth she united with the East Zorra A. M. Church and remained faithful to the end. She was a daughter of the late Bishop Joseph Rudy. Oct. 11, 1864, she was married to Jacob M. Bender and lived in matrimony 49 y. 9 m. 3 d. To this union were born 4 sons and 8 daughters, 2 daughters having died about 30 years ago. The sons are John, Joseph, Jacob, David; the daughters, Katie, Mary, Christena, Annie, Lydia, Sarah, all living in South Easthope and East Zorra. July 14, 1914, her husband died, and since that time she made her home with Sister Lydia, having lived nearly all her life on the farm owned by her father and at present owned by her son, Pre. Jacob R. Bender. She lived a widow 1 y. 6 m. 19 d. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 6 daughters, and 35 grandchildren, also 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral from the home of her son Jacob was held on Feb. 6, where she was laid to rest at the side of her husband in the East Zorra A. M. Cemetery. Funeral services by Bro. Dan Jutzi at home and in the meeting house by Bros. D. H. Steinman and Chris. Kropf. Texts II Cor. 4: 13-81 and II Tim. 4: 6-8. A large number of friends were gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed.

Gospel Herald - Volume VIII, Number 48 - February 24, 1916 - page 782-784

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Christian I., was born in East Zorra township in which he was a lifelong resident and passed away at the age of 85. He was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church, Tavistock, Ont. Surviving are 6 sons (Simon, Bade, Ont.; Joseph and Emmanuel, East Zorra, Ont.; Reuben, Isaac, and Christian, Tavistock, Ont.), 2 daughters (Mrs. John Tiemens and Katie Steinman, East Zorra, Ont.), one sister (Mrs. Mary Wagler, East Zorra, Ont.), 45 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. His wife and one son (Clayton) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church in charge of Henry Yantzi. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV , Number 39 - September 23, 1952 - paged 950, 951

Christian — Elizabeth Bender. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124078
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214879

Christian — Magdalena Streicher. Magdalena (daughter of Leonhard "Leonard" Streicher and Barbara Kennel) was born 3 Jun 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1924; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Bender
• Name: Martha Streicher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214880
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite