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

Nicholas N. Jantzi

Male 1917 - 2006  (89 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nicholas N. Jantzi was born 13 Apr 1917, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Menno L. Jantzi and Susan Nafziger); died 3 Aug 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204181

    Notes:

    JANTZI, Nicholas N. - Peacefully, called to his eternal home on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at Nithview Home in New Hamburg. Nick was born in Mornington township, 89 years ago, son of the late Menno Jantzi and the late Susan Nafziger.Mr. Jantzi was a faithful member of Grace Mennonite Church, RR 1, New Hamburg. He farmed for most of his life in Wilmot township. Beloved father of Katie Jantzi of Poole and David and his wife Mary Ann Jantzi of RR 1, Wellesley. Dear brother of Leonard and his wife Mary Jantzi of Brunner, Katie and her husband, Aaron L. Jantzi of Wellesley and Laurene and her husband Floyd Kuepfer of Milverton. Brother-in-law of Elmina Jantzi, Katie Jantzi-Wagler and Katie Jantzi. Cherished grandpa of Nathaniel Jantzi. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Jantzi, March 20, 2001 and by seven brothers, Samuel and Katie, Ezra and Catherine, Claytus and Fannie, Elmer, Norman and Laurene, Harvey and Aaron. Also by a sister, Amanda and Emmanuel Gerber.Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St., Wellesley, where family and friends will be received this evening (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-5 p.m. only. The funeral service will be conducted at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. Visitation at the church on Sunday from 1-2:30 p.m. Pastors Earl Koch and Howard Bean will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery.Memorials to Christian Aid Ministries or to Grace Mennonite Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Nicholas — Mary Lichti. Mary (daughter of Bishop Jacob F. Lichti and Catherine "Katie" Leis) was born 21 Dec 1914; died 20 Mar 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Menno L. Jantzi was born 10 Nov 1884 (son of Nichlaus Jantzi and Veronica Lichti); died 2 Sep 1953; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164141

    Menno — Susan Nafziger. Susan was born 3 Jan 1887; died 12 Nov 1948; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Susan Nafziger was born 3 Jan 1887; died 12 Nov 1948; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susan Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176143

    Children:
    1. Samuel N. Jantzi was born 29 Apr 1911, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1990; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ezra N. Jantzi was born 10 Jun 1915, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Nicholas N. Jantzi was born 13 Apr 1917, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 2006, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elmer N. Jantzi was born 11 Jan 1918; died 10 May 1992; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Norman N. Jantzi was born 20 Feb 1920; died 1 Jul 1995; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Amanda Jantzi was born 19 Jan 1922, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 7 Apr 1989, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    7. Katie Jantzi was born 18 May 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2015, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Rev. Leonard N. Jantzi was born 17 Mar 1929, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 2009, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mornington Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington, Perth Co., Ontario.
    9. Laurene Jantzi was born 7 Nov 1932; died 31 May 2018, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Faith Mennonite Cemetery, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Nichlaus Jantzi was born 14 Feb 1858, , Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti); died 5 Dec 1934, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafzinger Church Cemetery, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108808
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Nichlaus — Veronica Lichti. Veronica (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi) was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Veronica Lichti was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Lichti and Catherine Jantzi); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Fannie Lichti
    • Name: Fronika Lichti
    • Name: Veronica Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108809
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Simeon L. Jantzi was born 5 Jan 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 1956; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Jantzi was born 19 Nov 1882; died 10 Jun 1952; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Menno L. Jantzi was born 10 Nov 1884; died 2 Sep 1953; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel L. Jantzi was born 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1978; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Jantzi was born 12 Feb 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1958, near, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; was buried , Miller Cemetery, Middlebury, Elkhart, Indiana.
    6. Moses L. Jantzi was born 17 Sep 1890; died 13 Mar 1970.
    7. Dorothy Jantzi was born 7 Feb 1901; died 5 Dec 1967; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian Jantzi was born CALC 7 Jul 1835, , Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 31 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59607
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian — Annie Lichti. Annie (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst) was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Annie Lichti was born 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Nicholas Lichti and Ann Ernst); died Bef 1911.

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    • Name: Annie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69744
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Nichlaus Jantzi was born 14 Feb 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1934, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafzinger Church Cemetery, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Jantzi was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Michael L. Jantzi was born 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1901, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian L. Jantzi was born 6 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jonathan L. Jantzi was born 26 Sep 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Jantzi was born 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Catharina Jantzi was born 21 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1944, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    8. Joel L. Jantzi was born 24 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1935, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Veronica Jantzi was born 17 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Rachel Jantzi was born 2 May 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Joseph B. Lichti was born 20 Apr 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Lichti and Veronica Boesiger); died 23 Aug 1881.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108994
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Catherine Jantzi 5 Oct 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart) was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Jantzi was born 21 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph F. Jantzi and Catherine L. Boshart); died 30 Jul 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38441
    • Residence: 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LICHTI - Catherine LICHTI (nee JANTZI) was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Feb. 21, 1836; died July 30, 1923; aged 87y. 5m. 9d. On Oct. 5, 1858, she was married to Joseph B. LICHTI, living in matrimony over 23 years and in widowhood almost 42 years. She leaves to mourn her loss 4 sons, 5 daughters, 48 grandchildren, and 46 great-grandchildren. One son (Rudy) died in 1912, and 1 daughter in infancy. She is also survived by 1 brother (Chr. JANTZI), 1 half brother (David RISSER in Nebraska), and 2 half sisters, Mrs. Chr. BRUNK and Mrs. Annie BRUNK in Ontario. She always was in good health until this spring when she had an attack of broncho-pneumonia which returned again in June and left her too weak to recover. She was eagerly waiting to be taken home. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church when a young girl and remained faithful until death. Her Bible was her main pastime in her old age. Service at house was conducted by D. Lebold and at Wellesley A.M. Church by C.S. Zehr, Chr. Gascho, and J.R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XVI, Number 23 - September 6, 1923

    Children:
    1. Lichti was born 1854; died 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian Lichti was born 10 Sep 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1933; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lichti was born 6 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Veronica Lichti was born 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catherine Lichti was born 21 Mar 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Menno J. Lichti was born 30 Sep 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1961, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rudolph "Rudy" Lichti was born 14 Apr 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. David J. Lichty was born 15 Apr 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna Lichty was born 5 Oct 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Barbara Lichti was born 12 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Mary J. Lichti 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.