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Nathaniel Joseph Erb

Male 1981 - 1981  (0 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Nathaniel Joseph Erb was born 12 Jun 1981 (son of John Stephen Erb and Shelley Lynn Gerber); died 12 Jun 1981; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211597


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Stephen Erb

    John — Shelley Lynn Gerber. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Shelley Lynn Gerber
    Children:
    1. 1. Nathaniel Joseph Erb was born 12 Jun 1981; died 12 Jun 1981; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Allan Erb was born 1921 (son of Daniel S. Erb and Nancy Gerber); died 22 Jan 2016, Stratford, Perth Co., 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-160713
    • Residence: 1972, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ERB, Allan \endash Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, with family by his side, on Friday, January 22, 2016 in his 95th year.

    Beloved husband of the late Norma (Zehr) who predeceased him in 2013.

    Loving father of David and Eva of RR2 Wellesley, Darlene and Louis Byler of RR2 Milverton, John and Shelley of RR2 Blyth, Mary Ellen and James Ropp of RR1 Monkton, Allan P. and Linda of RR2 Wellesley, son in-law Raymond Paul Gerber of RR1 Brunner and predeceased by his daughter Deborah Gerber (2010).

    Will be sadly missed by 32 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

    Predeceased by his parents Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb and his grandson Nathaniel Erb (1981) in infancy. He was the last surviving member of his family being predeceased by his siblings Elmer (Vera), John (Frieda), Cornelius (Emma) (Katie), Laura (Harvey) Nafziger, Norman (Amanda), Dan (Doris) and brother in-law Mervin Kropf. Also predeceased by sisters in-law Mary Zehr in infancy and Laurene (Norman) Jantzi.

    Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin funeral home, Wellesley, on Saturday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Monday January 25, 2016 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Bishop John Gerber officiating.

    In lieu of flowers, donations to Masters International or Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated

    Allan — Norma Zehr. Norma (daughter of David S. Zehr and Magdalena Jantzi) was born 4 Feb 1924; died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Norma Zehr was born 4 Feb 1924 (daughter of David S. Zehr and Magdalena Jantzi); died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Norma Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124966

    Children:
    1. David Daniel Erb
    2. Darlene Anne Erb
    3. Mary Ellen Erb
    4. Allan Paul Erb
    5. Deborah Elizabeth Erb was born 6 Feb 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 2010, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mornington Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington, Perth Co., Ontario.
    6. 2. John Stephen Erb

  3. 6.  Ervin Gerber was born 7 Sep 1935 (son of Jacob W. Gerber and Rachel Bast); died 30 Dec 2011; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257652861
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160980

    Ervin married Frieda Magdalena Wilker Mar 1955. Frieda (daughter of Daniel William Wilker and Laura Bast) was born 21 May 1936, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Frieda Magdalena Wilker was born 21 May 1936, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel William Wilker and Laura Bast); died 22 Sep 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Church Membership: First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71840016
    • Name: Frieda Magdalena Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160979

    Notes:

    MRS. ERVIN GERBER 1967 Mrs. Ervin Gerber, 30, of St. Agatha, died on Thursday, September 22, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness.

    The former Frida Magdalena Wilker, she was born in Mornington Township, on May 21, 1936. She was a member of first Mennonite Church, Kitchener. In March, 1955, she married Ervin Gerber, at Kitchener.

    Surviving are her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilker, of R.R. 1, Britton; a son, Dennis, and five daughters, Bonnie, Tamara, Sheila, Shelley and Denise, all at home; a brother, Elroy, of R.R. 1, Britton; two sisters, Mrs. William (Marion) Breedon, of Stratford, and Miss Loretta, of Seaforth.

    The body rested at the Futher Brothers funeral home, Wellesley, until noon Sunday, A funeral ser...

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Sep 1967

    Children:
    1. 3. Shelley Lynn Gerber


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Daniel S. Erb was born 22 Oct 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Erb and Mary Schwartzentruber); died 7 Dec 1968, Wellesley 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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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568369
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33792
    • Occupation: 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer's son
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, 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; Mennonite

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    DANIEL ERB

    Daniel S. Erb. 83 of Wellesley died Saturday at his home.

    He was born in Wellesley Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Erb.

    He farmed in Wellesley Township, retiring to the village in 1948. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley. He married the former Nancy Gerber in Wellesley Township. March 15. 1910.

    Surviving are his wife; six sons, Elmer, Wellesley; John, Daniel G., and Allan, all of RR 2 Wellesley; Cornelius. RR 1. Milverton; Norman. RR 1, Brunner; one daughter. Mrs. Harvey (Laura) Nafziger, Brunner; 32 grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held yesterday at the family residence. Wellesley.

    Burial was in the Cedar Grove Church cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent Newspaper

    Daniel married Nancy Gerber 15 Mar 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly) was born 3 Jan 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1980; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Nancy Gerber was born 3 Jan 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly); died 13 Jun 1980; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568399
    • Name: Anna Gerber
    • Name: Nancy Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80100
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Elmer G. Erb was born 2 Feb 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 2006; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John G. Erb was born 23 Feb 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2004; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Cornelius G. Erb was born 7 Apr 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 2000; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Laura Erb was born 13 May 1914, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 2013, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Norman G. Erb was born 12 Jun 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1999; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Daniel G. Erb was born 30 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1972, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Allan Erb was born 1921; died 22 Jan 2016, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  David S. Zehr was born 2 May 1895, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Y. Zehr and Barbara Schmidt); died 6 Dec 1983, Crosshill, Wellesley 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-50368
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    ZEHR, David S. -- Suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1983, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jantzi, Crosshill, David S. Zehr, of RR 1, Millbank (Crosshill). Mr. Zehr was born in Oxford County, 88 years ago. He was the son of the late Joseph Y. Zehr and the late Barbara Schmidt. He had farmed at Crosshill, retiring in 1950; was a member of the Cedar grove Amish Mennonite Church. Dear father of Norma (Mrs. Allan Erb), of RR 2, Wellesley and Laurene (Mrs. Norman Jantzi), of RR 1, Millbank; dear brother of Aaron Zehr of Lowville N.Y., Amos Zehr of RR 3 Wellesley and Barbara (Mrs. Raymond Nofstier) of Casterland N.Y. Lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Magdalena Jantzi, December 23, 1977; by one daughter; Mary in 1922; also by two brothers and one sister. Visitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Erb RR 2, Wellesley after 7 p.m., this evening, where the family service will be conducted on Thursday, Dec 8 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. interment will follow in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Dec 1983

    David — Magdalena Jantzi. Magdalena (daughter of John B. Jantzi and Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler) was born 19 Dec 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1977, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Magdalena Jantzi was born 19 Dec 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Jantzi and Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler); died 23 Dec 1977, Crosshill, Wellesley 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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    • Name: Magdalena Zehr
    • Name: Mattie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80119
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Mrs. David Of Crosshill, passed away Friday, December 23, 1977, at her home. She was the former Magdalena Jantzi, born in Wilmot Township, 80 years ago.

    Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Jantzi; member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church; beloved wife of David S. Zehr; dear mother of Mrs. Allan (Norma) Erb, of Route 2, Wellesley, Mrs. Norman (Laurene) Jantzi, of Route 1, Millbank; brother of Noah Jantzi of Wellesley, John W. Jantzi of Millbank, Mrs. Jacob (Lydia) Albrecht, Route 1, Millbank, Mrs. Enoch (Sarah) Horst, of Route 4, Elmira; also survived by 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; predeceased by one daughter, Mary; also by three brothers, five sisters.

    Visitaton at the home of mr. and Mrs. Norman Jantzi, Crosshill, after 2 p.m. Sunday. family service will be conducted at their home on Tuesday, december 27, at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop arthur Gerber will officiate. interment will follow in the church cemetery.1

    1The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Dec 1977

    Children:
    1. Mary Zehr was born 3 Feb 1922, Of, Crosshill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1922; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Norma Zehr was born 4 Feb 1924; died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Laurene Zehr was born 17 May 1930; died 4 Mar 2001; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Jacob W. Gerber was born 23 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada (son of John R. Gerber and Katherine "Katie" Wagler); died 8 Jan 1983; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43500658
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164599
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Rachel Bast. Rachel (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Rachel Bast was born Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart); died 1990; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43500687
    • Name: Rachel Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163317
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Gerber was born 16 Apr 1928; died 16 Apr 1928; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Gerber was born 15 Aug 1930; died 15 Aug 1930; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Margaret Elizabeth Gerber
    4. Norman Gerber
    5. 6. Ervin Gerber was born 7 Sep 1935; died 30 Dec 2011; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Vera Gerber
    7. William John Gerber was born 27 Sep 1938; died 2 Oct 1961; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Herbert Rudolph Gerber was born 1 Mar 1940; died 2 Sep 2002.
    9. Kenneth Robert Gerber
    10. Mary Ann Gerber was born 23 May 1945; died 28 Apr 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ralph Gerber
    12. Larry Walter Gerber

  7. 14.  Daniel William Wilker was born 1911, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 2000, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131592

    Notes:

    WILKER, Daniel William - Peacefully, on Sunday, Jan 2, 1994, at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton. He was formerly of Carthage and was born in Ellice township, 88 years ago, a son of the late Jacob and Mattie (Ropp) Wilker. He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, where he had been trustee and Sunday school teacher. He had been director of the former Britton Cheese Factory and a trustee of the former SS No.6, Mornington Town-ship Public School Board. Dan enjoyed woodworking and gardening as his hobbies. Beloved husband of the former Laura Bast, who predeceased him in 1988. Loving father of Marion and her husband William Breedon of RR 1, Charing Cross, Ont., Elroy and his wife Jean of Milverton, Lauretta and her husband Delmer Bender of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by 16 grand-children, 20 great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Ervin Gerber and his wife Betty; a daughter-in-law, Marie and her husband Daniel Zehr, all of New Hamburg; five sisters-in-law, Emma (Mrs. Sam Lebold) of Milverton, Clara and her husband Emanuel Zehr of Poole, Vera and her husband Elmer Erb of Wellesley, Elizabeth (Mrs. Elvy Bast) of Stratford, Lena (Mrs. Sam Bast) of Tavistock. Daniel was predeceased by one daughter, Frieda Gerber; one son, Willie and one granddaughter, Donna. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, after 2 p.m. today (Monday) and until tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994, at noon when transfer will be made to Riverdale Mennonite Church for the service at a p.m. with Rev. Raymond Erb officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Knollcrest Lodge or Riverdale Mennonite Church.


    The Record newspaper 3 Jan 1994

    Daniel — Laura Bast. Laura (daughter of Andrew Bast and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz) was born Sep 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Laura Bast was born Sep 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Andrew Bast and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz); died 1988; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Laura Wilker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163741
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. 7. Frieda Magdalena Wilker was born 21 May 1936, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.