Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Rick Kropf

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rick Kropf

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Percy Kropf was born 1931 (son of David R. Kropf and Nancy L. Leis); died 10 May 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186556
    • Residence: 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Percy Kropf, 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at A.R. Goudie Retirement Home. Loving father of Rick (Beryl) and Jeff (Della). Beloved "Gramps" to Chad, Ian, Jason and Tyler Kropf and "Great Gramps" to his many great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his son Gary. Percy was a member of a large family with many brothers and sisters. He played Santa Claus for over 30 years for family and friends and enjoyed his summers at the Sauble cottage. After retirement he enjoyed playing golf at his home in Florida. The family would like to thank the staff at A.R. Goudie Retirement Home for their excellent care. Cremation entrusted to Ontario Cremation Services , 28A-1601 River Rd., Kitchener. Memorial Donations to the charity of one's choice would be appreciated. Percy will be remembered for always signing his cards... "Smile, Be Happy"

    Waterloo Region Record, May 11, 2016

    Percy — Orillia. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Orillia
    Children:
    1. 1. Rick Kropf
    2. Jeff Kropf


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David R. Kropf was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Groff, son of Joel N. Kropf and Veronica Roth); died 25 Jun 1952, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47144444
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144320
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    David Kropf of 469 Victoria St. South died Wednesday at Clarence, N.Y. An employee of Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, he was 67. Mr. Kropf was born Dec. 29, 1884, at Wellesley, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel Kropf. His wife, the former Nancy Leis survives. He was a member of Evangelical United Missionary Church. Surviving are nine sons, Reuben, Monroe, Hilbert, Percy and Eric of Kitchener, Joseph of Bright, Delton of Elmira and Seranus and Elmer of Tavistock; five daughters, Mrs. Chris (Priscilla) Roth of Bright, Mrs. Moses (Veronica) Groff, Mrs. Robert (Pearl) Hilts, Mrs. Donald Phyllis Long of Kitchener and Mrs. Robert (Suzannah) Gow of Waterloo. Also one brother, John Kropf of Wellesley, and three sisters, Mrs. Christian Litwiller of New Hamburg, and Miss Mattie and Miss Annie of Wellesley. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Saturday at 3: 30 p.m. followed by internment in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. Orville Bell will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record June 26, 1952.

    David — Nancy L. Leis. Nancy (daughter of Solomon R. Leis and Mary J. Lichti) was born 6 Nov 1902; died 11 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Nancy L. Leis was born 6 Nov 1902 (daughter of Solomon R. Leis and Mary J. Lichti); died 11 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59394380
    • Name: Nancy L. Kropf
    • Name: Nancy L. Reeve
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144321
    • Residence: 1983, 518 Greenfield Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Reeve, Nancy (Mrs. Joel) - At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, March 11, 1983, the former Nancy L. Leis, of Greenfield Ave., Kitchener. She was a member of Highland Road United Church.

    Wife of Joel of Kitchener; mother of Munroe Kropf of Wellesley, Percy Kropf of Guelph, Eric Kropf, Pearl (Mrs. Michael Roberts), Phyllis (Mrs. Donald Long), all of Kitchener; stepmother of Priscilla (Mrs. C. Roth) of Bright, Susanna (Mrs. R. Gow) of Waterloo, Joseph Kropf of Hixon, Delton of Ingersoll, Reuben Kropf and Veronica (Mrs. M. Groff) both of Kitchener, Seranus and Elmer Kropf, both of Tavistock. Survived also by 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her first husband, David Kropf, son Hilbert Kropf.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener after 7 p.m. today. Private family service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Monday, Rev. Larry Wiegand officiating. Internment Woodland cemetery, Kitchener. Donations to the Arthritis Society gratefully acknowledged.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 12, 1983

    Children:
    1. Pearl Pauline Kropf
    2. Helen Phyllis Kropf
    3. Eric Kropf
    4. Addison Mtnroe "Munroe" Kropf was born 20 May 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Hilbert Randolf "Bert" Kropf was born 8 Jun 1928; died 7 Oct 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Percy Kropf was born 1931; died 10 May 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joel N. Kropf was born 31 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Kropf and Anna Nafzinger); died 18 May 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109231
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Joel married Veronica Roth 18 Mar 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Veronica Roth was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti); died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fronika Roth
    • Name: Veronica Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109232
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Washerwoman
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catharina Kropf was born 8 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simon Kropf was born 22 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1932; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Rudolph "Rudy" Kropf was born 22 Jun 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian R. Kropf was born 5 May 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1950, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Kropf was born 23 Mar 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1953, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 4. David R. Kropf was born 27 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1952, Clarence Center, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John R. Kropf was born 15 Apr 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena "Mattie" Kropf was born 28 Sep 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lydia Kropf was born 24 Dec 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1950.

  3. 10.  Solomon R. Leis was born 31 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Catherine L. Roth); died 13 Aug 1964; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49892
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Solomon married Mary J. Lichti 30 Mar 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi) was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary J. Lichti was born 16 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi); died 19 Jun 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary J. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49893
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Allan L. Leis was born 4 Aug 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1981, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Leis was born 15 Jan 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Nancy L. Leis was born 6 Nov 1902; died 11 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Leis was born 19 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1996, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Edward Joseph Leis was born 1906, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1981, Midland, Midland, Texas, United States.
    6. Ada Leis was born 8 May 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2004.
    7. Harvey L. Leis was born 1909; died 1989; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario.
    8. Emmaline Leis was born 1914; died 1994; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Vanita Marie Leis was born 29 Jul 1923; died 7 Oct 2044, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.