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John David Freund

Male 1938 - 2014  (76 years)


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  1. 1.  John David Freund was born 17 Jun 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Arthur Freund and Marion Leis); died 24 Oct 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185645

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    Obituary for John David Freund

    At St. Mary's Hospital, on Friday, October 24, 2014 John Freund of Kitchener suddenly passed away at 76 years of age. Mr. Freund was a longtime employee of J.M. Schneiders Inc., for 40 years before his retirement in 1996. Beloved husband of Carol (Geach), Kitchener and loving father of James Freund and his wife Julie, both of Kitchener. Dear brother of Wayne Freund and his wife Valerie. Also missed by his in- laws David and Barbara Geach. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Tara and her husband Ryan, Missy and her husband Mike, Greg, Amy, Erica, his two great-grandchildren River and Mason and his niece and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Arthur and Marion, his son Michael and his sister Floris and her husband Ron. John's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 from 2 - 2:45 pm. A celebration of his life will be celebrated in the chapel at 3 pm followed by a reception. A private interment will be held at Bloomingdale Cemetery

    "John Freund - Friday, October 24Th, 2014". 2021. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/john-freund/1968626/obituary.php.

    John — Carol Louise Geach. Carol (daughter of Maurice William Geach and Edna R.) was born 28 Jul 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Arthur Freund was born 1911; died 1988.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-270349
    • Residence: 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Arthur — Marion Leis. Marion (daughter of Joseph L. Leis and Mary Albrecht) was born Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Marion Leis was born Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph L. Leis and Mary Albrecht); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Marion Freund
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164520
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. John David Freund was born 17 Jun 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joseph L. Leis was born 21 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian K. Leis and Catherine "Katie" Lichty); died 8 Apr 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164516P
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    Leis.-Joseph L., son of the late Christian and Catherine (Lichty) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., March 21, 1876; passed away at his home, Kitchener, Ont., April 8, 1949; aged 73 y. 17 d. Death followed an eight-week illness resulting from a stroke. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church at Wellesley, Ont. In 1903 he was married to Mary Albrecht, after which he left the farm and engaged in carpenter work. In 1931 he moved with his family to Kitchener. The following year he united with the First Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife and 8 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Enos Steinman, Baden, Ont.; Kate-Mrs. Aaron Zehr, Wellesley, Ont.; Marion-Mrs. Arthur Freund, Kitchener, Ont.; Alma-Mrs. William Paddon, Gulph, Ont.; Alice-Mrs. John Henry, Florence-Mrs. Walter Schrock, Verna-Mrs. John Wynosky, and Wilma-Mrs. Clifford Schiedel, all of Kitchener, Ont.), 27 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Simon, Gadshill, Ont.; David and Amos, Wellesley, Ont.) and 2 sisters (Mrs. Sarah Wahl, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Daniel Gerber, Crosshill, Ont.). Two young children (Clarence and Edna) preceded him in death. He remained in fellowship with the First Mennonite Church, having expressed peace with God during his last illness and giving evidence of being ready to meet his Creator and Redeemer. Funeral services were held April 11 at the First Mennonite Church, with burial in the adjoining cemetery, in charge of Oscar Burkholder assisted by Merle Shantz.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLII, Number 20 - May 17, 1949, page 485, 486, 487

    Joseph married Mary Albrecht 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Hammer Albrecht and Mary Erb Steckly) was born 24 May 1883, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Mary Albrecht was born 24 May 1883, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Hammer Albrecht and Mary Erb Steckly); died 8 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164517P
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    Leis, Mary, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Albrecht, was born in Elma Twp., on May 24, 1883; passed away at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., on Sept. 8, 1956; aged 73 y. 3 m. 14 d. On Jan. 8, 1903, she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Leis, who preceded her in death on April 8, 1949. She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. She is survived by 8 daughters (Clara-Mrs. Enos Steinman, Baden, Ont.; Catherine-Mrs. Aaron Jehr, Wellesley; Marion-Mrs. Arthur Freund, Kitchener; Alma-Mrs. William Paddon, Guelph; Alice-Mrs. John Hendry; Florence-Mrs. Walter Schack; Verna-Mrs. John Wynosky; Wilma-Mrs. Clifford Schiedel, all of Kitchener), 4 brothers (George, Kingwood; Joel, Tavistock; Christian and Menno, New Dundee), 3 sisters (Mrs. Christian Lebold and Mrs. Daniel Erb, Wellesley, and Mrs. Ezra Boshart, Milverton), 27 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter. Services and burial at the First Mennonite Church in charge of C. F. Derstine.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 40 - October 2, 1956 - page 959, 960

    Children:
    1. Verna Leis
    2. Clara Leis was born Oct 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1995; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Katherine "Katie" Leis was born Mar 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1999; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Marion Leis was born Sep 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Alma Leis was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1975.
    6. Alice Leis was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Florence Maude Leis was born 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Wilma Leis was born 1928; died 2001.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51652
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Epidemic: 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

    Christian — Catherine "Katie" Lichty. Catherine (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Catherine "Katie" Lichty was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherina Lichti
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Leis
    • Name: Katie Lichty
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51653
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph L. Leis was born 21 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Simon Leis was born 8 Mar 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1960; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. David Leis was born 1 Jul 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Sarah Leis was born 8 Aug 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Christian L. Leis was born 29 Oct 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Amos L. Leis was born 2 Jul 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine L. Leis was born 29 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  John Hammer Albrecht was born 12 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Albrecht, son of George Albrecht and Maria Hammer); died 10 Jul 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44138801
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163525
    • 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; Amish
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John — Mary Erb Steckly. Mary (daughter of Joseph S. Steckley and Maria "Mary Wagler) was born 8 Dec 1866; died 6 Jun 1898. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Erb Steckly was born 8 Dec 1866 (daughter of Joseph S. Steckley and Maria "Mary Wagler); died 6 Jun 1898.

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    • Name: Mary Erb Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69658

    Children:
    1. Joseph S. Albrecht was born 19 Nov 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Mary Albrecht was born 24 May 1883, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht was born 17 Aug 1885, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


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