Clifford Klassen

Clifford — Virginia Jean Baer. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101917570
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352950
• Residence: 1969, 102 Victoria St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Klassen, John, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Klassen, was born in South Russia; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 28, 1969; aged 59 y. In 1931, he was married to Almeda Wagler, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Walter and Clifford), 4 daughters (Elaine - Mrs. Robert Swartz, Elsie - Mrs. Willard Horst, Audrey - Mrs. John Herlick, and Marlene), one brother (David), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Anna Rempel, Marie - Mrs. Jacob Dick, Elizabeth, and Kay - Mrs. Percy Becker). He was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 3, with Robert Johnson and J. B. Martin officiating; interment in Memory Gardens.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 12 - March 25, 1969 - pages 283, 284

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JOHN KLASSEN

John Klassen of 102 Victoria St. S., died Friday at K-W Hospital after a brief illness. He was 59.

Born in South Russia, he was a son of Mrs. Jacob Klassen of St. Marys and the late Mr. Klassen.

He came to the Twin City area in 1924 and was married in Waterloo in 1931.

He was employed as a machine operator with the City of Kitchener for the past 34 years.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Almeda Wagler, are two sons, Walter and Clifford, both of Kitchener; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Swartz of South Bend, Ind., Mrs Willard (Elsie Horst) of West Montrose, Mrs. John (Audrey) Herlick of Tavistock and Marlene at home;

a brother, David, of Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Rempel and Mrs. Jacob (Marie), Dick both of Kitchener, Elizabeth of Vineland and Mrs. Percy (Kay) _ecker of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren.

He was predeceased by two brothers and five sisters.

The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today until noon Monday when removal will be made to First Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. Robert Johnson, assisted by Bishop J.B. Martin.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens.

Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

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John Klassen

John Klassen of Kitchener, father of Mrs. John (Audrey) Herlick of Tavistock, died Friday at the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital at the age of 59.

Born in South Russia, Mr. Klassen was a son of Mrs. Jacob Klassen of St. Marys and the late Mr. Klassen. He came to the Twin City area in 1924 and was married in Waterloo in 1931. He was employed as a machine operator with the City of Kitchener for the past 34 years.

Surviving, besides his wife and daughter are two sons, Walter and Clifford, both of Kitchener; three other daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Swartz of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Willard (Elsie) Horst of West Montrose and Marlene at home; a brother, David of Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Rempel and Mrs. Jacob (Marie) Dick, both of Kitchener; Elizabeth of Vineland and Mrs. Percy (Kay) Becker of St. Marys and 13 grandchildren.

Funeral service was conducted at the First Mennonite Church, Rev. Robert Johnson officiating with Bishop J.B. Martin assisting.

Burial took place in Memory Gardens.

New Hamburg Independent, March 5, 1969

John married Almeda Wagler 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Almeda (daughter of Joseph S. Wagler and Mary E. Lichti) was born 23 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 2002, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206915339
• Name: Almeda Klassen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202099
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1969, 102 Victoria St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Klassen.- Almeda Wagler, 94, Cambridge, Ont., died Jan. 20. Spouse: John Klassen (deceased). Survivors: children Walter, Elaine Swartz, Elsie Horst, Clifford, Audrey Herlick, Marlene O'Brien; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Funeral: Jan. 23 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.

The Mennonite, April 16, 2002, pages 25-27, Vol. 5, No. 8.

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KLASSEN, Almeda

Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Klassen. Loving mother of Walter and his wife Judy, Elaine and her husband Robert Swartz, Elsie and her husband Willard Horst, Clifford and his wife Jean, Audrey Herlick and Marlene O'Brien and her husband Jim Illig. Dear sister of Mary Brunk, Eileen and her husband Aaron Horst, Hilda and her husband Clinton Bechtel, Nelda and her husband Harold Cressman and Alvin and his wife Miriam Wagler and family friend, Nora Shantz: cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by one grandson; two brothers and two sisters. Almeda was a longtime member of First Mennonite Church, where she was involved with Bon Accord and Ladies Aid. She was an avid gardener with a true love for growing flowers and food to help provide for the needs of her family. The family will receive friends at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge, today (Thursday) from 3-5 p.m. and at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m: Funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E., Kitchener on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Memory Gardens to follow.

The Record Newspaper 21 Mar 2002 pg B7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202097
• Occupation: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Wagler, Joseph S., son of Joseph and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Wagler, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 16, 1884; died at the K-W Hospital, Oct. 20, 1965; aged 80 y 11 m. 4 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, he was married to Mary Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 7 daughters (Almeda-Mrs. John Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst, Idella, John and Alvin), 45 grandchildren, and 18 grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Maple View Church near Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Oct. 22, conducted by Chris Streicher and Chris Erb.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 7 - February 22, 1966, page 175

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Joseph S. Wagler

WELLESLEY - Joseph S. Wagler, 81, RR 1, Wellesley, died early today at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in East Zorra Township, Nov. 16, 1884, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagler.

He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite church, Wellesley. He farmed at RR 1, Wellesley until his retirement ten years ago.

He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Lichy, whom he married in Wellesley Township, Dec. 23, 1906; two sons, John of London and Alvin of South Cayuga; seven daughters Idella of Waterloo, Mrs. Erin (Eileen) Horst of RR 1 Elmira, Mrs. John (Almeda) Klassen of Kitchener, Mrs. Emmanuel, (Barbara) Kuepfer of RR 1, St. Agatha, Mrs. Harold (Nelda) Cressman of RR 1, Wellesley, Mrs. Clinton (Hilda) Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Mary) Brunk, RR 1, Gadshill; 45 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, Harvey, and two brothers and two sisters.

The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to Mapleview Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Bishop Christian Steicher will officiate. Friends and relatives are asked to pay their last respects prior to the time of the service.

Joseph married Mary E. Lichti 23 Dec 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph F. Lichti and Barbara G. Erb) was born 25 Mar 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary E. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80322
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Wagler.- Mary, daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Erb) Lichty, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Mar. 25, 1887; died at the Kathleen Scott Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 15, 1972; aged 85 y. 3 m. 20 d. On Dec. 23, 1906, she was married to Joseph Wagler, who preceded her in death in 1965. Surviving are 2 sons (John and Alvin), 7 daughters (Idella, Mrs. Almeta Klassen, Barbara-Mrs. Emanuel Kuepfer, Nelda-Mrs. Harold Cressman, Mrs. Mary Brunk, Hilda-Mrs. Clinton Bechtel, and Eileen-Mrs. Aaron Horst), 45 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 4 sisters (Mrs. Leah Roth, Mrs. Lydia Roth, Mrs. Katie Kropf, and Lena-Mrs. Serenus Kipfer). She was preceded in death by one son (Harvey), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wellesley Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held July 19, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 33 - August 22, 1972, pages 667, 668.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164566
• Immigration: 1853
• Immigration: 20 May 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Joseph married Mary Schwartzentruber 23 Oct 1866, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164577
• Residence: 1866, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80091
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Joseph married Barbara G. Erb 30 Mar 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Erb and Margarethe Gerber, daughter of Menno S. Erb and Barbara K. Gerber) was born 6 Jul 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1932; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara G. Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80202
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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LICHTY. - BARBARA (ERB) Lichty was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 6, 1861; died on Dec. 13, 1932; aged 71 y. 5 m. 7 d. Death occurred rather suddenly. She was on a visit to her daughter (Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer at Waterloo) and while there but a few hours was stricken with paralysis. After an illness of three days, she fell asleep in Jesus to awake in the great resurrection morning. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member till God saw fit to call her home. On March 30, 1879, she was united in holy marriage to Bro. Joseph F. Lichty. She was always concerned about her children, and tried to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 2 sons (Joseph E. and John E.), 6 daughters (Mrs. J. S. Wagler, Mrs. N. S. Roth, Mrs. Amos Kipfer, Mrs. J. S. Roth, Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer, and Mrs. Ezra Kropf), 1 brother (John Sterie), 1 sister (Mrs. Charles Alexandra), 59 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral was held Dec. 16 from her late home near Wellesley, Ont., with services at the St. Agatha A. M. Church and cemetery, conducted by the brethren, Christian Gascho and Peter Boshart, of the same church.

"The call was short, the shock severe,
To part with her we loved so dear;
Our hope's in heaven that we may meet,
And then our joy will be complete."

Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 42 - January 19, 1933 - page 894, 895