Brian Christian Kuepfer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212261

Ivan — Anna Mae Schmidt. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160806
• Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

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KUEPFER, Benjamin - Peacefully, to his eternal home, on Friday, February 22, 2008, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, previously resided at Wellesley. He was born on September 23, 1910, 97 years ago. Beloved husband of Marion Nafziger Gerber whom he married December 17, 1936. They shared the joys of married life for 71 years. Son of the late John and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Kuepfer. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. He farmed at Kingwood, retiring in 1975. Beloved father of Willis and his wife Kathryn of Milverton, Ivan and his wife Anna Mae of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Wellesley, Nelson and his wife Elaine of Kingwood, Merrill and her husband Laverne Zehr of Crosshill, Verna and her husband Nelson Jantzi of Brunner. Grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandson, Brian; one stillborn grand-daughter and one great-granddaughter, Angela. Predeceased by three sisters and seven brothers, Lena, Jonas, Nick, Christ, Clara, Eli, Dan, Nancy, John and Allen. Special thanks to Homemakers, private caretakers, Knollcrest Home and now Nithview Home for their love, concern and special palliative care. Visitation was held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , Wellesley, on Sunday, February 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley today (Monday), February 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Nithview Home or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.


The Record Newspaper 25 FEb 2008

Benjamin married Marion Gerber 17 Dec 1936. Marion (daughter of Christian R. Gerber and Catherine Nafziger) was born 12 Mar 1916; died 17 Mar 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot 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: Marion Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160805
• Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 2010, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KUEPFER, Marion Peacefully to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, previously resided at Wellesley. She was born on March 12, 1916, 94 years ago. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Kuepfer whom she married December 17, 1936. They shared the joys of married life for 71 years. Daughter of the late Christian and Catherine (Nafziger) Gerber. She was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. She farmed with her husband at Kingwood, retiring in 1975. Beloved mother of Willis of Milverton, Ivan and his wife Anna Mae of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Wellesley, Nelson and his wife Elaine of Kingwood, Merrill and her husband Laverne Zehr of Crosshill, Verna and her husband Nelson Jantzi of Brunner. Grandmother of 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by grandsons Brian and Russel, one stillborn granddaughter, her great-granddaughter Angela, great-great-grandson Kylen, her daughter-in-law Kathryn on December 28, 2009. Survived by her sister Katie Chellenberger of Sebringville, her brother Roy (Arlene) Gerber of Wellesley and predeceased by her sisters and brothers Clara Kuepfer, Emma Martin, Valentine Gerber, Lloyd Gerber and brothers and sisters-in-law Allen Kuepfer, Onias Martin, Stan Chellenberger, Clara Gerber, Frieda Gerber and Erma Gerber. Special thanks to Homemakers, private caretakers, Knollcrest Home and now Nithview Home for their love, concern and special palliative care of our dear mother for the last seven years. Visitation will be held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley, on Monday, March 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Nithview Home or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.

The Waterloo Region Record 18 Mar 2010

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212081

Lorne — Mary Ann Spenler. Mary (daughter of Peter Spenler and Madeline "Mattie" Zehr) was born 22 Apr 1920, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2011, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212082

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SCHMIDT, Mary Ann Passed away peacefully at her residence at People Care, Stratford, on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Mary Ann was born 91 years ago in Mornington Township and was the daughter of the late Peter S. Spenler and Mattie Zehr. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Schmidt. Loving Mother of Anna Mae Kuepfer (Ivan) of Millbank, Ralph Schmidt (Kathryn) of RR Millbank, Reta Steckly of Castorland N.Y., Ronald Schmidt (Elizabet) of RR Brunner, Lloyd Schmidt (Sharon) of Parry Sound, Sharon Gerber (Joe) of Millbank and David Schmidt (Norma) of New Hamburg. Survived by her brothers Jacob Spenler of Sarnia, and John Spenler of Brunner and her sister Madeliene Gerber of Brunner. Dear sister-in-law to Ella Mae Schmidt and Katie Erb. Loving grandmother of 40 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandchildren Peter Steckly and Brian Kuepfer, her sisters Leah, Emma, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda and sisters-in-law Gladys, Dorothy and Erma Spenler and a brother-in-law Norman Gerber. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton, ON on Saturday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Mennonite Church (Kingwood) at 2 p.m.. Bishop Aaron J. Jantzi officiating. Interment to follow at Mornington Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery. Donations to Community Care Access or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. Online condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160813

John — Mary Schwartzentruber. Mary (daughter of Christian Schwartzentruber and Catherine C. Boshart) was born 1868; died 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160814

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80098
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian R. Gerber

By Record Correspondent WELLESLEY-

Christian R. Gerber of Kingwood died today at Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock, on the eve of his 83^rd birthday and eight days after his 56^th wedding anniversary. He had been ill for a long time.

Mr. Gerber, born in Wilmot Township, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber, and farmed in the township until 1947 when he retired to Kingwood. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine Nafziger, whom he married Feb. 15, 1910; three sons, Valentine, Brunner; Lloyd, RR 1, Millbank, and Roy, RR 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, RR 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias B. (Emma) Martin, RR 3, Wallenstein, and Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellinger, Sebringville; a sister, Mrs. Daniel S. (Nancy) Erb, Wellesley; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.

The body will remain at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, until noon Thursday when removal will be made to Mr. Gerber's home for a family service at 1 p.m. Saturday. This will be followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Feb 1966

Christian married Catherine Nafziger 15 Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Rev. Nicholas Nafziger and Mary Steinman) was born 4 Feb 1891, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Catherine Gerber
• Name: Katie Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201100
• Residence: 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Christian Gerber, 76, of Millbank, formerly of Kingwood, died Saturday, February 11, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer.

Born at Brunner, on February 4, 1891, the former Katherine Nafziger, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nafziger.

She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish-Mennnite Church. Her husband, Christian R. Gerber, died in 1966.

Surviving are three sons, Valentine, R.R. 1, Brunner; Lloyd, R.R. 1, Millbank; Roy, R.R. 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allan (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, .R. 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias D (Emma) Martin, R.R. 3, Wallenstein; Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellenberger, Sebringville; five brothers, Daniel, Wellesley; Samuel, Brunner; Amos, R.R. 2, Wellesley; Solomon, Carthage, N.Y.; Menno, R.R. 1 Brunner; a sister, Miss Mary, Brunner; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

The body rested at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer, Millbank, where a family service was conducted Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. A memorial service was held at the Cedar Grove church at 2: 00 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, Futher Brothers funeral home were...

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Feb 1966

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108118

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Spenler. - Peter, son of Pre. Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 8, 1887; died at his home at Poole, Ont., Oct. 24, 1935; aged 48 y. 9 m. 16 d. He was a member of the Mornington A. M. congregation. He was married to Madeleine Zehr Dec. 14, 1911. To this union were born 9 children. Two preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and 7 children (Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Amanda, Jacob, John, and Madeleine), 8 sisters, and 1 brother. His father died June 8, 1935. His mother died Nov 9, 1929. He was sick with pleural pneumonia 2 weeks, after which meningitis set in. Funeral was held Oct. 27 at the home by Samuel Nafziger and at the Mornington A. M. Church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. N. D. Beachy.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 33 - November 14, 1935, pp 719,720

Peter married Madeline "Mattie" Zehr 14 Dec 1911. Madeline (daughter of Jacob S. Zehr and Leah Kuepfer) was born 24 Sep 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1960, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline "Mattie" Spenler
• Name: Matty Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108117

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MRS. PETER SPENLER

Mrs. Peter (Mattie) Spenler, 71, of Milverton, died Thursday, December 22^nd, at her home. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob S. Zehr, she was born in the Township of Wellesley September 25^th, 1889. She was married to the late Peter Spenler in 1911. They farmed near Poole on the farm now owned by a son, John. Her husband died in 1935. She and her family remained on the farm until 1949 when they moved to Milverton, near the C.N.R. station. She was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church west of Poole. Surviving are two sons, Jacob, of Stratford, and John of Poole; five daughters, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda, at home, and Mrs. Lorne (Mary) Schmidt and Mrs. Norman (Madeliene) Gerber, of Millbank; two sisters, Mrs. William (Fannie) Poole, of Poole, and Nancy Zehr, of R.R. 1, Milverton; three brothers, Sam and William Zehr, of Poole, and Chris, K. Zehr, of Milverton, and 14 grandchildren. Three daughters died in infancy. The body rested at her home where the funeral was conducted Saturday at 1: 30 p.m., followed by a service at the Amish Mennonite Church, Poole, at 2: 15. Bishop Moses Nafziger officiated. Interment followed in the adjoining cemetery. Pallbearers were, Clarence Poole, Mahlon Zehr, Ezra Jantzi, John L. Erb, John Poole and Emanuel Bast (all nephews).

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1960 23 Dec