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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ronald Wayne Gerber

    Ronald — Elaine Fannie Wagler. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Emanuel K. Gerber was born 25 Nov 1918, West Branch, Dickinson, Michigan (son of Joseph B. Gerber and Magdalena Kropf); died 3 Feb 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210807

    Notes:

    Gerber.- Emanuel, son of Joseph and Magdalena (Kropf) Gerber, was born in West Branch, Mich., Nov. 25, 1918; died of a heart attack at K/W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 3, 1989; aged 70 y. On June 15, 1943, he was married to Amanda Jantzi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ronald Gerber), 3 daughters (Eleanor Jantzi, Karen Jantzi, and Marilyn Clemmer), and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 8 brothers, 7 sisters, and one grandchild. He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 7, in charge of Victor Dorsch and Raymond Erb; interment in Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 10 - March 7, 1989, pages 172, 174.

    Emanuel married Amanda Jantzi 15 Jun 1943. Amanda (daughter of Menno L. Jantzi and Susan Nafziger) 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. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Amanda Jantzi was born 19 Jan 1922, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Menno L. Jantzi and Susan Nafziger); died 7 Apr 1989, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Amanda Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210808

    Notes:

    Gerber, Amanda Jantzi, daughter of Menno L. and Susan (Nafziger) Jantzi, was born at Brunner, Ont., Jan. 19, 1922; died of cancer at Wellesley, Ont., Apr. 7, 1989; aged 67 y. On June 15, 1943, she was married to Emanuel Gerber, who died on Feb. 3, 1989. Surviving are 2 sons (Ronald and Delmar Jantzi), 3 daughters (Eleanor Jantzi, Karen Jantzi, and Marilyn Clemmer), 17 grandchildren, 9 brothers (Samuel, Claytus, Ezra, Nicholsas, Elmer, Norman, Harvey, Aaron, and Leonard), and 2 sisters (Katie Jantzi and Laurene Kuepfer). She was preceded in death by one grandchild. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 9, in charge of Victor Dorsch and Allen Nafziger; interment in Maple View Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 19 - May 9, 1989 - page 333, 334

    Children:
    1. 1. Ronald Wayne Gerber


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph B. Gerber was born 3 Jul 1869 (son of Joseph Gerber and Magdalena Brenneman); died 31 Oct 1940, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215998

    Notes:

    A resident of Ellice Township for the past 27 years, Mrs. Amos Brunk passed away suddenly this morning (Wednesday) at her home, lot 6, con. 12, Ellice Township, in her 57th year. Born April 5, 1901, at Reading, Minn., she was the former Mary Gerber and was a daughter of the late Joseph Gerber and Magdalena Kropf. She came to Canada in October, 1930. On June 9, 1931, she was married at Poole to Amos Brunk. She was a member of the Poole Amish Mennonite Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are one son, Maurice, of Sebringville; three daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Maureen) Zehr, of Poole; Mary Ann and Irene at home; eight brothers, Peter, Solomon, Aaron and Elmer, of Fairview, Mich.; Joseph, of Sebringville; John, Raymond and Emanuel, of Brunner; five sisters, Mrs. Chris. (Magdalena) Erb, Millbank; Mrs. David (Catherine) Roes, RR 1, Milverton; Mrs. Benjamin (Amanda) Slaubaugh, Garnett, Kan; Mrs. Levi (Annie) Helmuth, Napani, Indiana; Mrs. Samuel (Clara) Weber, McMinnville, Oregon; and four grandchildren. The remains will rest at her home, lot 6, con. 12, Ellice Township, after 4: 00 p.m. Thursday where a short service will be held on Sunday at 1: 30 p.m. followed by a memorial service at Poole Amish Mennonite Church at 2: 00 p.m. Bishop Moses Roth will officiate. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

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    Joseph B. Gerber

    Wellesley , Oct. 31 - Seized with a heart attack, Joseph B. Gerber, 71, died suddenly last night at his home in Ellice township. He attended the Amish-Mennonite church west of Poole. Surviving are his wife, the former Mattie Kropf, eight sons, Joseph, John and Emmanuel of Ellice township, Peter, Soloman, Aaron, Raymond and Elmer, all of Michigan, seven daughters, Mrs. Emmanuel Kennel of Bamberg, Mrs. Chris Erb of Millbank, Mrs. Amos Brunk of Ellice, Mrs. David Roes of Mornington, Mrs. Ben Slebough and Mrs. Sam Weaver, both of Michigan and Mrs. Levi Helmuth of Indiana, two brothers, Jacob and Chris Gerber of Millbank and two sisters, Mrs. Soloman Jantzi and Mrs. Menno K. Jantzi, both of Kitchener. Public funeral service will be held Saturday at 9.30 a.m. at his late residence followed by service at the Amish-Mennonite church west of Poole. Internment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Nicholas Nafziger will officiate.

    Kitchener Daily Record, October 31, 1940

    Joseph — Magdalena Kropf. Magdalena (daughter of Solomon Kropf and Maria F. "Mary" Lichti) was born 31 Jul 1875, Poole West, Perth Co., Ontario; died 22 Aug 1952, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Kropf was born 31 Jul 1875, Poole West, Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Solomon Kropf and Maria F. "Mary" Lichti); died 22 Aug 1952, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Gerber
    • Name: Mattie Kropf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160696

    Notes:

    Mrs. Magdalene Gerber

    Brunner - Mrs. Magdalena Gerber died suddenly yesterday at her home on lot 7, concession 15, Ellice Township. She was 77, and was born at Poole West. Her husband, Joseph Gerber, died in 1940. Surviving are eight sons, Peter, Mio, Mich.; Joseph, Sebringville; John, Ray and Emmanuel, Brunner; Solomon and Aaron, Fairview, Mich.; and Elmer, Cammina, Mich. Also seven daughters, Mrs. Emmanuel (Sarah) Kennel, Bamberg; Mrs. Chris (Mattie) Erb, Millbank; Mrs. Amos (Mary) Brunk, Gadshill; Mrs. David (Katie) Roes, Milverton; Mrs. Benjamin (Amanda) Slaubaugh, Garnet, Kan; Mrs. Leroy (Annie) Helmuth, Nappanee, Ind.; and Mrs. Samuel (Clara) Deaver, McMinnville, Ore. Also two brothers, Joseph Kropf, Millford, Ind. and Solomon Kropf, Millbank; one sister, Mrs. Simon Jantzi, Brunner; 65 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence where a short service will be held Tuesday at 1: 30 followed by a memorial service at Nafziger Amish Mennonite Church at 2: 30. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 23, 1952

    Children:
    1. Sarah Gerber was born 1898; died 2 May 1954; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Madelaine "Mattie" Gerber was born 1900, Reading, Nobles, Minnesota, United States; died 6 Sep 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Mary Gerber was born 4 Apr 1901, Reading, Nobles, Minnesota, United States; died 12 May 1958, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Gerber was born 1902, , Minnesota, USA; died 8 Dec 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. Joseph Gerber was born 17 Jan 1904; died 7 Jun 1967; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. Raymond K. Gerber was born 2 Nov 1915, West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States; died 7 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. Emanuel K. Gerber was born 25 Nov 1918, West Branch, Dickinson, Michigan; died 3 Feb 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  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]


  4. 7.  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. 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. 3. 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: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Gerber was born 1837, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Magdalene Nafziger); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Birth: , New York State, USA
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77949
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Joseph moved to the West Branch, Michigan.

    Joseph married Magdalena Brenneman 17 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz) was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena Brenneman was born 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Brenneman and Magdalena Schultz); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Magdalena Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78477
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Gerber was born 1834, , New York State, USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John B. Gerber was born 1863, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Mary Gerber was born 1867; died 1941; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Joseph B. Gerber was born 3 Jul 1869; died 31 Oct 1940, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob B. Gerber was born 1873; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Veronica B. Gerber was born 6 Aug 1878; died 8 Oct 1966.

  3. 10.  Solomon Kropf was born CALC 28 Nov 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Kropf and Anna Nafzinger, son of Krupf and Anna); died 30 Mar 1889, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Apr 1889, Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87186
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    KROPP - On the 30th of March, in Waterloo county, Ontario, of consumption, Solomon Kropp, aged 36 years, 4 months and 2 days. He was buried on the 2d of April at the Pool Mennonite church. Services by Joseph Gerber, Josiah Wagler and John Gascho.

    1aHerald of Truth , Vol. XXVI, Number 9, May 1, 1889 - Page 139, 140 ,141

    Solomon married Maria F. "Mary" Lichti 11 Nov 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria F. "Mary" Lichti was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Maria F. "Mary" Kropf
    • Name: Maria F. "Mary" Yantzi
    • Name: Mary F. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121911
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 5. Magdalena Kropf was born 31 Jul 1875, Poole West, Perth Co., Ontario; died 22 Aug 1952, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Kropf was born 10 Apr 1878, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1969; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  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]


  6. 13.  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. 6. 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.


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