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

Earl Wayne Bast

Male 1941 - 1960  (19 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Earl Wayne Bast was born 6 Feb 1941 (son of Emmanuel Bast and Rita Janelle); died 7 Aug 1960, , New York State, USA; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210609
    • Misfortune: 1960, , New York State, USA; killed in motocycle accident

    Notes:

    Bast, Earl W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Bast, of Kitchener, Ont., was born Feb. 6, 1941; died Aug. 7, 1960, as the result of a motorcycle accident in New York State, where he was working on a farm; aged 19 y. 6 m. 1 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Norman, Robert, and Frank, all at home), 2 sisters (Ruth Ann and Shirley, both at home), and his grandmother (Mrs. Leopoldine Janelle, Kitchener). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with C. F. Derstine in charge.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Emmanuel Bast was born 25 Jun 1916 (son of Jacob E. Bast and Catherine Spenler); died 4 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210596

    Notes:

    Bast, Emmanuel, was born June 25, 1916; died at Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Hospital, June 4, 1990; aged 73. He was married to Rita Janelle, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Robert, and Frank), 2 daughters (Ruth Ann Babcock and Shirley Wynes), 14 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma Bender and Lydia Walsh). He was preceded in death by one son (Earl) and 2 brothers (Elmer and Norman). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral home on June 8, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Emmanuel — Rita Janelle. Rita (daughter of John Adelard Janelle and Leopoldine Hehn) was born 29 Jun 1920; died 24 May 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rita Janelle was born 29 Jun 1920 (daughter of John Adelard Janelle and Leopoldine Hehn); died 24 May 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Rita Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210597

    Children:
    1. 1. Earl Wayne Bast was born 6 Feb 1941; died 7 Aug 1960, , New York State, USA; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob E. Bast was born 12 Mar 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Bast and Magdalena Ernst); died 14 Sep 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27505345
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81742
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1882, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Jacob — Catherine Spenler. Catherine (daughter of Peter K. Spenler and Elizabeth Steinmann) was born 16 Aug 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Spenler was born 16 Aug 1880, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter K. Spenler and Elizabeth Steinmann); died 7 Oct 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45692912
    • Name: Catherine Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196067

    Notes:

    MRS. CATHERINE BAST

    By Record Correspondent

    BADEN, Oct. 8. - Mrs. Catherine Bast, widow of the late Jacob Bast, died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman. She was in her 63rd year and had been ill for three years. Born in Ontario she was married in 1907. She attended the Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are three sons, Norman and Elmer of Loweville, N.Y., and Emmanuel of Bloomingdale; two daughters, Mrs. M. Bender (Emma), Wellesley, and Lydiania, London. One brother and five sisters also survive.

    Private service will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow followed by a public service in the Amish Mennonite Church, near Baden, at 2. Burial will take place in Amish Mennonite Steinman's Cemetery. The remains are resting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman.

    Kitchener Daily Record 8 Oct 1942 pg 15

    Children:
    1. Elmer S. Bast was born 6 Jul 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1968, , New York State, USA; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    2. Emma Bast was born 23 May 1911, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1998; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Emmanuel Bast was born 25 Jun 1916; died 4 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Adelard Janelle was born 6 Dec 1894, Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; died 16 Dec 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210611

    John — Leopoldine Hehn. Leopoldine was born 1903, , Romania; died 1985, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Leopoldine Hehn was born 1903, , Romania; died 1985, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Leopoldine Janelle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210610
    • Residence: 1945, 106 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 3. Rita Janelle was born 29 Jun 1920; died 24 May 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rosilda Janelle was born 1936; died 2012; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Bast was born 15 Apr 1821, , Germany (son of Martin Bast and Lizzy); died 13 Sep 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80067
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    George married Magdalena Ernst 15 Aug 1851, , Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian Ernst and Madeleine) was born 20 Apr 1831, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1866; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Ernst was born 20 Apr 1831, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Ernst and Madeleine); died 25 Sep 1866; was buried , Riser Reschly Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Bast
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10183
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Christian Bast was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John Bast was born 22 May 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Bast was born 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1920, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    4. Martha Bast was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 4. Jacob E. Bast was born 12 Mar 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena E. Bast was born 28 Sep 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1919; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George E. Bast was born 5 Jan 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Joseph Bast was born 8 Feb 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1944, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Mary Bast was born 25 Sep 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1923.

  3. 10.  Peter K. Spenler was born 22 Apr 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Peter J. Spenler and Catharine Kennel); died 8 Jun 1935, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79901

    Notes:

    Spenler. - Peter Spenler was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 22, 1857; died at his home near Poole, Ont., June 8, 1935; aged 78 y. 1 m. 16 d. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth. He was married to Elisabeth Steinman, Mar. 18, 1879, who preceded him in death 5 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure 2 sons and 8 daughters (Christian, Woodriver, Nebr.; Katie, widow of Jacob Bast, Wellesley, Ont.; Mary, wife of Geo. Poole, Poole, Ont.; Lizzie, wife of Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa.; Fannie, wife of Daniel Yutzi, Milverton, Ont.; Peter, of Poole, Ont.; Barbara, wife of Samuel Beachy, Salisbury, Pa.; Leah, wife of Rudolph Beller, Grabill, Ind.; Lydia and Bena at home). Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Christ Bender, survive. He was ordained to the ministry nearly 44 years ago. He has been failing in health for nearly a year with complication of diseases and old age, which he bore patiently. He was confined to his bed less than 4 weeks. Funeral was held June 11, 1935, in the Mornington A. M. church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. Texts, II Cor. 5: 1-10 and Jno. 5: 20-29. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 12 - June 20, 1935 - pages 270, 271

    Peter married Elizabeth Steinmann 19 Mar 1879. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Steinmann was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich); died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Spenler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51667
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Spenler.-Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, dau. of Christian and Mary Steinman, was born near Baden, Ont., Aug. 19, 1860; died Nov. 9, 1929; aged 69 y. 2 m. 17 d. Her death came very unexpectedly, the cause of which was heart failure. She passed away peacefully a short time after retiring as usual. The only notice given was a few short gasps for breath. In youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was received into the Amish Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member until death. On March 19, 1879, she was united in marriage to Pre. Peter Spenler. She leaves her husband, 2 sons, 8 daughters (Christian, Katie Bast, Mary Poole, Lizzie Beachy, Fanny Yutzi, Peter, Barbara Beachy, Leah Beller, Lydia, and Bena), 34 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home by John Garber and at the Mornington A. M. church by John Gascho and Jacob Leichty. Texts, 1 Cor. 12; 11 Cor. 5; Jno. 5: 24-30. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    "Our dear mother's task are finished,
    Labors o,er and victories won;
    Now she's gone to be with Jesus,
    Beckons to us all to come."

    -By the family.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 35 - November 28, 1929, page 719

    Children:
    1. 5. Catherine Spenler was born 16 Aug 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Spenler was born 22 Oct 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1938, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Veronica "Fannie" Spenler was born 8 Feb 1885; died 25 Jan 1962; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter Spenler was born 8 Jan 1887, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1935, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.