Robert Allen Bender

Robert — Valerie Anne Leis. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300582
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BENDER, Earl G. Passed away at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Sunday, October 12, 2014. Born on April 16, 1920 at Punkydoodle Corners and was married to Marie (nee Wagler) for 65 years. Beloved father of John (Joanne) Bender, Audrey (Norm) Henderson, Mary Bender, Carl (Judy) Bender, Robert (Val) Bender and Murray (Judy) Bender. Remembered fondly by grandchildren; Karen (Jan) Althaus, Marc, Lisa and Michael Bender, Mary (Brendan) Jaekl, Dave (Karen) Henderson and Janice Henderson, Andrea (Ian) Cattrysse, Chris Bender, Matt (Kelly) Bender, Joe, Katrina, Will and Wyatt Bender, Aaron, Amanda and Lauren Bender. Great-grandfather of Elizabeth, Matthew Jaekl, Alexander, Isabelle Henderson, Jacob Bender and Fiona Althaus. Survived by his sister Verna (Aden) Snyder, sisters-in-law; Marion (Marcus) Leis and Jean (Edmund) Bender. Also remembered by the Wagler family and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Aaron Bender and Madeline (nee Gingerich), brothers; Fred Bricker, Ammon, Marcus and Edmond Bender. Earl owned and operated Bender's Garage in Crosshill from 1948-1979 and was well known, well liked and respected mechanic. He then worked at Sunar Hausermann for 10 years and later at Foxwood Golf Course. Visitation will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Thursday, October 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the church on Friday, October 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery. Funeral services conducted by Pastor Julie Ellison-White. Donations may be made to SIM (www.sim.ca) or Knollcrest Lodge. The family would particularly like to thank the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their kind, compassionate and competent care. Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. www.futher-franklin funeralhome.com

Earl — Marie B. Wagler. Marie (daughter of Amos Wagler and Emma Brenneman) was born 30 May 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie B. Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157779
• Residence: 1979, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BENDER, Marie (nee Wagler) Passed away at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, January 28, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Born May 30, 1925. Married 65 years to Earl G. Bender who predeceased her in 2014. Beloved mother of John (Joanne) Bender, Audrey (Norm) Henderson, Mary Bender, Carl (Judy) Bender, Robert (Val) Bender and Murray (Judy) Bender. Remembered fondly by grandchildren Karen (Jan) Althaus, Marc, Lisa and Michael Bender, Mary (Brendan) Jaekl, Dave (Karen) Henderson and Janice Henderson, Andrea (Ian) Cattryse, Chris Bender, Matt (Kelly) Bender, Joe, Katrina, Will and Wyatt Bender, Aaron, Amanda and Lauren Bender. Great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Matthew and Amelia Jaekl, Alexander, Isabelle and Theo Henderson, Jacob Bender and Fiona Althaus. Predeceased by parents Amos and Emma (Brenneman) Wagler; brothers Dan, Omer and Norman (Esther) Wagler; sisters Edna Ropp and Eileen Wagler, brothers-in-law John Dyck, Elmer Ropp, Fred (Violet) Bricker, Ammon, Ed and Marcus Bender. Survived by sisters Vera Dyck, Deborah (Joe) Zehr, Esther (Roy) Scheerer, Florence (Anders) Bergsma, and sisters-in-law Mary Wagler, Viola Wagler, Verna (Aden) Snyder, Marion (Bender) Leis and Jean Bender. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Marie was born and raised near Nithburg in Wellesley Township, lived most of her life with her husband Earl and their family in Crosshill, and spent the last 5 years at Nithview Community. She was a faithful member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Marie was dedicated to her family. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and handwork, oil painting, reading and playing Scrabble. She had many friends who, along with her family, appreciated her for her hospitality, interesting conversation, thoughtfulness and love of people. Visitation is at Nithview Community. New Hamburg on Saturday, January 30th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visitation will continue at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Saturday, January 30th from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A concert involving Marie's family will be held as previously planned on Sunday, January 31st at 3 p.m. at Erb St. Mennonite Church, Waterloo. Visitation will continue at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Sunday, January 31st from 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be on Monday, February 1st at 11 a.m. at Crosshill Mennonite Church, conducted by Pastor Brent Kipfer. Donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee, SIM (Serving in Mission) or Nithview Community. The family would like to thank the staff at Nithview Home for their kind, compassionate and competent care. Arrangements entrusted to FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME , Wellesley. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137273173
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78304
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Aaron married Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich 9 Dec 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John E. Gingerich and Rachel Oesch) was born 18 Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1969, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline Gingerich
• Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Bender
• Name: Mattie Gingerich
• Residence: Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22938
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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MRS. AARON BENDER

Mrs. Aaron Bender of Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston and formerly of Crosshill, died Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Conte's Pavilion in Freeport. She was the former Madeline Gingerich, born 82 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gingerich. Mrs. Bender was predeceased by her husband Aaron S Bender in 1966. Surviving are three sons, Marcus, R.R.2, Wellesley; Earl, Crosshill; Edmund, Pinecraft, Florida; one foster son, Frederick Bricker of Preston; one daughter, Mrs. Eden (Verna) Snyder, Kitchener; two brothers, Peter, Baden; Enoc, Shakespeare; one sister, Mrs. Annie Sittler, Preston, 21 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son and a brother. The body rested at the Futher Brothers funeral home Wellesley, until noon on Sunday when removal was made to Maple Mennonite Church where the funeral service was held at 2: 30. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Feb 1969

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Mrs. Aaron Bender

Mrs. Aaron Bender of the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, formerly of Crosshill, died Wednesday at the Coutts Pavilion in Freeport. She was 81.

Mrs. Bender was the former Magdeline Gingerich, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Gingerich. She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

Her husband predeceased her June 13, 1966. Surviving are three sons, Marcus of RR 2, Wellesley, Earl of Crosshill, Edmund of Pine Craft, Fla., and one foster son, Frederick Bricker of Preston; one daughter, Mrs. Aden (Verna) Snyder of Kitchener; two brothers, Peter of Baden and Enos of Shakespeare; one sister, Mrs. Annie Sutler of Preston; 21 grandchildren.

She was also predeceased by one son and one brother.

Funeral service was held Sunday at the Maple View Mennonite Church, Rev. Christian O. Erb officiating.

Burial was in the Maple View cemetery.

Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent, February 26, 1969

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128861
• Occupation: 1923, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son

Amos married Emma Brenneman 1 Feb 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb) was born 10 Jun 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., 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: Emma Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163536P
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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WAGLER. Emma, daughter of the late Samuel and Mary (Erb) Brenneman, was born June 10, 1902, in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Canada, and died in her home in Lisbon, Ont., Sept. 15, 1979, at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 4 days. In her youth she accepted Christ and was baptized as a member of Cedar Grove A. M. congregation, where she remained until her death. On Feb. 3, 1923, she was married to Amos Wagler, who predeceased her on May 27, 1945, leaving her a widow for over 34 years. She leaves to mourn her departure 3 sons, Daniel of Stratford, Omer of Wellesley, and Norman of Wellesley; also 7 daughters, Mrs. Earl (Marie) Bender, Crosshill; Mrs. John (Vera) Dyck, Bancroft; Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Ropp, Brunner; Mrs. Roy (Esther) Scherrer, Millbank; Mrs. Wayne (Florence) Borodula, Kamloops, B.C.; and Eileen at home; 44 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren; also 2 brothers, Ezra of Wellesley, Daniel of Lisbon, and 2 sisters, Catherine, widow of the late Bishop Samuel Roth, and Bena of Lisbon. She was predeceased by her husband, 1 brother Menno, and 1 sister in infancy. Services were held on Sept. 18, at the Cedar Grove A. M. church, by Bishop Arthur Gerber and Min. Melvin Jantzi. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Herold der Wahrheit, November 1979, p. 249

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78282
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jacob — Catharina Striecher. Catharina (daughter of Leonhard "Leonard" Streicher and Barbara Kennel) was born 9 Jul 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharina Bender
• Name: Katie Streicher
• Name: Katie Striecher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108901
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 12 Con. 2 W ellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22419855
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-677
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1886, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gingerich, -- John, son of Peter and Anna (Erb) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 7, 1860; died at his home in Baden, Ont., June 25, 1951, after a short illness; aged 90 y. 9 m. 18 d. He was united in marriage to Rachel Oesch, who passed away in 1944. Surviving are 3 sons (Peter and Edmund, of Baden, Ont., and Enos, Shakespeare, Ont.), 2 daughters (Annie-Mrs. Ephraim Brubacher, Baden, Ont., and Mattie-Mrs. Aaron Bender, Crosshill, Ont.). He was a faithful member of the Amish Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted by Elmer Schwartzendtruber at the home and by Oscar Burkholder at the Steinman Church. Text: James 1: 12. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 35 - August 28, 1951-page 846

John married Rachel Oesch 10 Jan 1884, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of John S. Oesch and Barbara Nafziger) was born 10 Jan 1859, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-13693
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gingerich.-Rachel, daughter of John and Barbara Oesch, was born in Huron Co., Ont., Jan. 10, 1859; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 28, 1944; aged 85 y. 6 m. 18 d. On Jan. 10, 1884, she was united in marriage to John E. Gingerich. This union was blessed with 5 children. Surviving are her husband, 3 sons and 2 daughters (Peter, Edmund, Enos, and Annie-Mrs. E. Brubacher, of Baden; and Mattie-Mrs. Aaron Bender, of Linwood), 4 sisters (Barbara-Mrs. John Brenneman, Waterloo; Katie-Mrs. Dan Brenneman, Milverton; Mary-Mrs. Peter Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Nancy-Mrs. John Roth. Imlay City, Mich.), 2 brothers (Joseph, Saskatchewan; and John, Milverton), 16 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Two sisters and one grandchild preceded her. She united with the Amish Mennonite Church in her youth and remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were in charge of Samuel Schultz and Moses Roth.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 26 - September 29, 1944, page 519, 520

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In Loving Memory Died At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Friday, July 28th, 1944 Rachel Gingerich Beloved wife of John E. Gingerich Aged: 85 years, 6 months and 18 days. The Funeral Will take place from her late residence, Baden, on Monday, July 31st, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Steinman's A.-M. Church and Cemetery. A loving mother from us has gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home That never can be filled.

Funeral Card

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109124
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 6 Con. 4 Wellesley Con. 4 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Son
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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In Loving Memory Passed Away In North Easthope on Thursday, October 29^th, 1942 Daniel Wagler Aged 76 years, 6 months and 19 days. The Funeral A short service will take place at his late home in North Easthope on Sunday, November 1^st, at 10 o'clock a.m., followed by services at Cedar Grove A. M. Church, 3^rd Line of Wellesley. Burial in adjoining cemetery. A precious one from us is gone,

A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled

Funeral Card of Daniel Wagler

Daniel married Mary Gerber 27 Jan 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly, daughter of Christian Gerber and Anna) was born 1 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1945, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• Name: Maria Gerber
• Name: Mary Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124963
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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In Memoriam Died In North Easthope on Wednesday, June 27^th, 1945 Mary Gerber Widow of the late Daniel Wagler Aged: 76 years, 2 months and 26 days

The Funeral Will take place from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Menno Brenneman, North Easthope, on Saturday morning, June 30^th, with a short service at the house at 9: 30 a.m., followed by service at the Cedar Grove A.M. Church, 3^rd Line of Wellesley. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.


Funeral Card of Mary Gerber Wagler

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• Name: Sam Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46408
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

Samuel married Mary Erb 4 Feb 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John S. Erb, Jr. and Philipina "Bena" Gardner) was born 14 Oct 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1937, 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 Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46409
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish