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Delmer Zehr

Male 1926 - 2014  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Delmer Zehr was born 30 Apr 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas Zehr and Clara Erb); died 7 Apr 2014, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212240

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    ZEHR, Delmer Delmer Zehr, 87, of Tavistock passed away peacefully with family by his side at Stratford General Hospital, on Monday evening, April 7, 2014. He was born in East Zorra Township, Oxford County on April 30, 1926 a son of the late Nick and Clara (Erb) Zehr. Delmer was an active member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. During his lifetime he had been a farmer, a building contractor and the operator of the Tavistock Golf Course. He was a former Provincial Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service; a member of Tavistock Men's Club and in 2013 was one of the "Seniors of the Year" for Oxford County. Delmer is survived by his wife, the former Clara Gascho, whom he married at Wellesley on June 29, 1949; three children, Duane Zehr, Charlene Zehr and Dave Harland, Darolyn Zehr and Laverne Rettinger; four grandchildren, Luke Zehr, Kelsea Zehr and Matt Schumm, Ryan Green and Jayne Edighoffer, Tara and Koos Rossouw; two brothers, Curtis Zehr, Lorne and wife Delphine Zehr; brother-in-law, C. Gerry Gascho and his wife Wendy; sister-in-law Millie Zehr; "Gascho" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Glenn and Katie Schwartzentruber, Dan and Joyce Gascho, Rae and Ruth Nafziger. He was predeceased by his son, Roger Zehr (February 10, 1987); two brothers, Laverne and wife Edna Zehr and Ivan Zehr; his sister, Doris and husband Melvin Wagler and sister, Jean Gascho; his father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Lydia Gascho and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vera and LeRoy Leis. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Adams will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Legacy Fund of Tavistock Mennonite Church would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.

    Delmer — Clara Gascho. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nicholas Zehr was born 3 Aug 1894, Of, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1958; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99476

    Notes:

    Zehr, Nicklas; son of the late Joseph and Catherine Zehr; born Aug. 3, 1894; died suddenly Nov. 27, 1958; aged 64 y. 3 m. 24 d. On Dec. 1, 1915, he was married to Clara Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters (LaVern, East Zorra; Curtis, Tavistock; Ivan, South Easthope; Delmar and Lorne. East Zorra; Doris -Mrs. Melvin Wagler, South Easthope; and Jean at home), 15 grandchildren, 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Lena- Mrs. Eli Bender, Christena- Mrs. Jacob Erb, Peter, Amos, and Oleava- Mrs. Omer Schlegel). He was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church. where funeral services were in charge of Henry Yantzi and Daniel Wagler; burial in adjoining cemetery.


    Gospel Herald - Volume LII, Number 10 - March 10 1959

    Nicholas — Clara Erb. Clara (daughter of Joel Erb and Catherine Gingerich) was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Erb was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joel Erb and Catherine Gingerich); died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Clara Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99475
    • Residence: 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Zehr, Clara, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra, Ont., June 11, 1898; died of pneumonia at Stratford, Ont., July 20, 1975; aged 77 y. On Dec. 1, 1915, she was married to Nicholas Zehr, who preceded her in death in November 1958. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Curtis, and Lorne), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. Melvin Wagler, and Jean - Mrs. Gerald Gascho), 26 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Christian Bender). One child (Laverne) preceded her in death. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Newton L. Gingrich and Wilmer Martin; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 31 - August 12, 1975, p. 570

    Children:
    1. Laverne Zehr was born 8 Apr 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Delmer Zehr was born 30 Apr 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 2014, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joel Erb was born 20 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jaocb Erb and Catherine Steinman, son of Jacob S. Erb and Catherine E. Steinman); died 13 Apr 1935, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75959
    • Occupation: 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    ERB- Joel, son of Jacob and Catherine (Steinman) Erb, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 20, 1861; died at home of his son-in-law, Joseph Albrecht, East Zorra, Ont., on Sept. 13, 1935; aged 74 y. 4 m. 24 d. In his younger years he came with his parents to East Zorra, where he resided the remainder of his life. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Savior, was baptized by Bishop Joseph Ruby of Tavistock, and remained a member of East Zorra A. M. congregation since. One Dec. 18, 1883 he was joined in holy wedlock to Sister Catherine Gingerich of Wilmot congregation by Bishop John Gascho. This union was blessed with 1 son and 5 daughters: Jacob on the homestead; Lydia (wife of Joseph Albrecht); Katie (wife of Aaron Brenneman); Fannie (wife of Christian Bender); Emma, deceased (wife of A. Zehr); Clara (wife of Nick Zehr). He leaves his beloved companion, 1 son, 4 daughters, 19 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. A daughter, 2 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild predeceased him. Also surviving are 3 brothers (Pre. Daniel Erb of Albany, Oreg.; Moses of Oregon; and Jacob of O'Neill, Nebr.) And 1 sister (Barbara). Funeral services were held at the home by J. R. Bender, and at the East Zorra A. M. meetinghouse by Brethren D. Leobold, D. S. Jutzi, and M. Kipfer.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 29 - October 17, 1935, pp. 639, 640

    Joel married Catherine Gingerich 18 Dec 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Christian S. C. Gingerich and Catherine R. Ropp) was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian S. C. Gingerich and Catherine R. Ropp); died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121632

    Notes:

    Mrs. Joel Erb Passes In East Zorra

    Mrs. Joel Erb, formerly Catherine Gingerich, died Sunday at the home of her son in law, Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra. She was in her 81st year and had been ill for over a year. A native of Wilmot Township, she was born July 25, 1861, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gingerich. She married Joel Erb December 18, 1883, residing in E ast Zorra since that time. Her husband died in Sept., 1935. She was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite church, 16th. line.

    Surviving her are one son. Jacob, of East Zorra, four daughters, Mrs. Jos. Albrecht, Tavistock, Mrs. Aaron Brenneman, South Easthope, Mrs. Chr. Bender and Mrs. Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra; one sister, Mrs. Chr. Steinman of Tavistock, twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

    The funeral was held from the home of her son-in-law, Nicholas Zehr, on Wednesday morning, to the East Zorra A.M. Church. Bishop Daniel Iutzi officiated. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 20, 1942

    Children:
    1. Lydia Erb was born 22 Feb 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Erb was born Abt 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Catherine Erb was born 18 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Veronica "Fannie Erb was born 15 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Clara Erb was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Jacob S. Erb was born 7 Dec 1826, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 13 Aug 1898; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51668
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jacob — Catherine E. Steinman. Catherine (daughter of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer) was born 20 Mar 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Catherine E. Steinman was born 20 Mar 1827, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian K. Steinman and Veronica Eyer); died 4 Dec 1912; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine E. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51669
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. John S. Erb was born 6 Jul 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christian S. Erb was born 22 Jan 1852, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1894, , Nebraska, USA.
    3. Daniel S. Erb was born 6 Sep 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1937.
    4. Veronica Erb was born 26 Nov 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1884; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob Erb was born 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 6. Joel Erb was born 20 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1935, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Moses S. Erb was born Abt 1862; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Christian S. C. Gingerich was born 1831, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121626
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Christian — Catherine R. Ropp. Catherine (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt) was born 17 Jun 1828, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Catherine R. Ropp was born 17 Jun 1828, , France (daughter of Joseph Ropp and Magdalena Richardt); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine R. Gingerich
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121627 
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Mattie" Gingerich was born 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Christian R. Gingerich was born 25 Nov 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1923; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John R. Gingerich was born 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Veronica Gingerich was born 30 Aug 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1945, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Maria Gingerich was born 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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