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  1. 1.  Susan Ellen Holst

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Albert Holst was born 1 May 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth); died 31 Aug 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156485
    • Residence: 1973, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Albert — Ellen Irene Zehr. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ellen Irene Zehr
    Children:
    1. Eugene Holst
    2. Lawrence Holst
    3. Carl David Holst
    4. 1. Susan Ellen Holst
    5. James Steven Holst was born 1957; died 1999.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Holst was born 13 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Holst and Louisa Hartung); died 8 Jan 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76188
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst, Jacob, son of the late George and Louisa (Hartung) Holst, was born near New Hamburg, Ont., Dec. 13, 1881; died at his home near Petersburg, Ont., Jan. 8, 1958; aged 77 y. 26 d. On Sept. 2, 1914, he was untied in marriage to Annie Holtsworth, who survives. Also surviving are ten children, 7 sons and 3 daughters (Albert, Petersburg; Harvey, Kitchener; Delton, New Hamburg; George, Petersburg; Clarence, St. Agatha; John, St. Jacobs; Walter, Kitchener; Irene, Petersburg; Viola, Freeport; and Luella, St. Jacobs), one sister (Mrs. Mary Ann Burchatski), and 25 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one daughter (Margaret, in infancy), 2 brothers (Eli and David) , and one sister (Elisabeth-Mrs. Isaiah Martin). N his youth he united with the Mennonite Church and at the time of his death was a member of the Blenheim Church, near New Dundee. Funeral services were held at the church, Jan. 11, in charge of Arnold Cressman, assisted by Moses H. Roth and Elmer Grove, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 29 - July 22, 1958-page 698

    Jacob married Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth 2 Sep 1914. Catherine (daughter of John Holtzworth and Lydia Ringler) was born 29 Aug 1891, Logan Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth was born 29 Aug 1891, Logan Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Holtzworth and Lydia Ringler); died 25 Sep 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Holtzworth
    • Name: Catherine Annie "Annie" Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76774

    Notes:

    Holst.- Catherine Annie, daughter of John and Lydia (Ringler) Holtzworth, was born in Logan Twp., Ont., Aug. 29, 1891; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 25, 1982; aged 91 y. On Sept. 2, 1914, she was married to Jacob Holst, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 6 sons (Albert, Harvey, Delton, George, Clarence, and John), 3 daughters (Irene, Viola, and Luella Souder), 42 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son (Walter) and one daughter (Margaret). She was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 28, in charge of James Reusser and Gordon Bauman; interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 48 - November 30, 1982, page 830.

    Children:
    1. Irene Marie Holst was born 2 Apr 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 2003, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. 2. Albert Holst was born 1 May 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. Viola Elizabeth Holst was born 11 Nov 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 2013, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Margaret Holst was born 9 Feb 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Harvey Holst was born 4 Aug 1921; died 29 Aug 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Delton Holst was born 21 Jun 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1996, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. George Holst was born 4 Dec 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Clarence Holst was born 20 Jun 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jul 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Luella Mae Holst was born 25 Dec 1928, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 2013, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. John Holst was born 1 May 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 2013, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Walter Holst was born 12 May 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1973, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Eli R. Zehr was born 1903, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob R. Zehr and Annie Ruby); died 20 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119471
    • Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Eli On Thursday, March 10, 1986, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Eli Zehr, of 62 George St., New Hamburg. He was born in South Easthope township 82 years ago.

    Son of the late Jacob R. Zehr and the former Anna Ruby. Beloved husband of the former Sara Wagler, whom he married Devember 12, 1979. Lovingly remembered by his two daughters, Ellen Irene and her husband Albert Holst of RR 2, Petersburg and Victoria Mae and her husband Clarence Holst of RR 1, St. Agatha. sadly missed by 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Irene Kipfer of Kitchener; two brothers Delmar of Brampton and Aldine of Burlington; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Selena Zehr of Poole, Mrs. Violet Brenneman and Mrs. Vera Ruby, both of New Hamburg; one brother-in-law, aaron Roth of Tavistock.

    Eli was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. today, until Sunday, March 23 at noon, when transfer will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m., with Rev. Darryl Jantzi officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

    The late Mr. Zehr is resting at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, until noon Tuesday, August 1, when removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church Route 2, Baden, where funeral service will be conducted at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment to follow in church cemetery

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Mar 1986

    Eli — Sarah Wagler. Sarah (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) was born May 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Wagler was born May 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller); died 7 Feb 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201768
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Sarah Peacefully at her residence, Nithview Community, New Hamburg, on Monday, February 7, 2011, Sarah Zehr, formerly of St. Agatha and Haysville. She was born in Wilmot Township 99 years ago, a daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine (Litwiller) Wagler. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. Sarah enjoyed quilting, baking and playing games with her grandchildren and neighbours. Beloved wife of Eli Zehr who predeceased her March 20, 1986. Loving mother of Ellen and Albert (predeceased) Holst and Mae and Clarence (predeceased) Holst both of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by her grandchildren, Lawrence and Carolyn Holst, Eugene and Gloria Holst, James Holst (predeceased), Carl Holst and Maryanne Cunningham, Susan and Brad Beck, Laurie and Tom Diemand, Yvonne (predeceased) and Ivan Anthony, Richard and Brenda Holst, Donell and Judy Holst, Dennis and Linda Holst, Brian Holst and Iris McNab, Glenn and Debbie Zehr Holst, Rose and David Wenger, Michael and Margaret Holst, 34 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Sarah was also predeceased by a great-grandson Calvin Holst, 3 brothers, Elmer and Elizabeth Wagler, Ervin and Orillia Wagler, Simeon in infancy, 7 sisters Victoria and Noah Boshart, Ida and John Dietz, Katie and John Leis, Mattie and Elmer Schwartzentruber, Vera and Eric Schulz, Verna and Ervin Zehr, Laura and Jonas Wagler. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, February 10, 2011 at noon transfer will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for visitation until 2.:00 p.m. when burial will take place followed by the memorial service at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Douglas Snider officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, the Canadian Bible Society or Nithview Community. On line condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Children:
    1. 3. Ellen Irene Zehr
    2. Mae Victoria Zehr


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  George Holst was born 8 Mar 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Karl "Charles" "Carl" Holst and Wilhelmina "Minna" Ahrens); died 19 May 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: George Holz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76186
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Holst - George, son of the late Charles Holst was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Nov. 8, 1856; died very suddenly May 19, 1938, at the home of his son Jacob, where he had been visiting for a few days; aged 82 y. 2 m. 11 d. He was united in marriage 57 years ago to Louisa, daughter of the late Daniel Hartnig, who predeceased him 16 years ago. He accepted Christ in his youth and was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church since his marriage. He leaves 3 sons (Jacob, David and Eli, all of Wilmot) and 2 daughters (Mrs. Marion Burchatski of New Hamburg; Elizabeth, wife of Isaiah Martin on the homestead), 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted May 21 from his home to the Geiger Mennonite Church, in charge of Bro. M. Hallman. Text, 1 Pet. 1: 3-5. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXI, No. 10 - June 9, 1938, Page 222, 223

    George married Louisa Hartung 26 Dec 1880, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria) was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Louisa Hartung was born 31 Oct 1859, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Daniel Hartung and Maria); died 12 May 1922; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Louisa Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76187
    • Residence: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 4. Jacob Holst was born 13 Dec 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1958, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Ann Holst was born 8 Apr 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1960; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. David Holst was born 22 Sep 1888, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Eli Holst was born 12 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    5. Elizabeth Holst was born 20 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1955, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

  3. 10.  John Holtzworth was born 14 Nov 1859, , Ontario, Canada (son of George Holzwarth and Barbara Schwindt); died 13 Jan 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46173P
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1948, 26 Shoemaker Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John — Lydia Ringler. Lydia (daughter of Albert Ringler and Catharine Hertzberger) was born 19 Apr 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Lydia Ringler was born 19 Apr 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Albert Ringler and Catharine Hertzberger); died 9 Feb 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Holtzworth
    • Eby ID Number: 00093-5312.8
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1934, 26 Shoemaker Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Holtzwarth.-Lydia, wife of John Holtzwarth, died at the residence of 26 Shoemaker Ave., Kitchener, Ont. She was in her 68th year; a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ringler. She resided in the city of Kitchener for the past 10 years, coming from Mannheim, and was a member of the Latschar Mennonite Church. Surviving are the husband, 2 sons, and 3 daughters (Albert and Norman of Petersburg, Mrs. Jacob Holst of Pine Hill, Mrs. Edgar Asmussen of Kitchener, and Mrs. Edward Rueffer of Petersburg). Three sons and two daughters preceded her. Eighteen grandchildren and one brother (Jacob Ringler), also survive. Funeral on Monday, March 5, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Asmussen, to the Latschar Mennonite Church. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. Conducted by Bro. Manasseh Hallman, Mannheim, text, Psa. 23.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 49 - March 8, 1934, page 1054, 1054, 1056

    Children:
    1. Albert Holtzworth was born 26 Sep 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Mar 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Holtzworth was born 1889; died 1894; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Holtzworth was born Aug 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth was born 29 Aug 1891, Logan Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. George Holtzworth was born 1893; died 1894; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edna Holtzworth was born 4 Nov 1895, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elisabeth Amelia Holtzworth was born 10 Oct 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Holtzworth was born 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1902; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Norman Holtzworth was born May 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Jacob R. Zehr was born 28 Dec 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1940; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119469

    Notes:

    Zehr. --- Jacob R., son of Dr. Joseph R. and Mary (Roeschley) Zehr, was born in East Zorra, Ont., Dec. 28, 1872. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in his younger years and was a lifelong member of East Zorra A. M. congregation. On Oct. 17, 1899, he was joined in holy matrimony to Annie Ruby of East Zorra. To this union were born 4 sons and 1 daughter. She predeceased him on Feb. 4, 1919, also 1 son (Irvin). On Oct. 21, 1919, he was united in holy matrimony to Laura Ruby (nee Gingerich). To this union were born 3 sons of whom 1 predeceased him. He passed to his reward Jan. 23, 1940, at his home in South Easthope; aged 67 y. 25 d. He leaves his beloved companion, 5 sons and 1 daughter (Jonas of Milverton, Elias of St. Agatha, Omar of Woodstock, Delmer and Aldine, at home, Mrs. Urias Kipfer of Baden, Ont.); also 1 stepson (Elmer Ruby of Milverton), 2 stepdaughters (Gertie, wife of A. B. Roth, Tavistock; Drusilla, wife of Jos. Wagler, East Zorra), and 25 grandchildren (4 grandchildren predeceased him), 3 brothers, and 3 sisters (Peter and Moses of Albany, Oreg.; Emery of Ayr, Ont.; Katie, wife of John Brenneman, New Hamburg, Ont.; Clara, wife of Amos Brenneman, Kitchener, Ont.; Vera, wife of Ed Schwartzentruber, Milverton, Ont.). Services at the home, conducted by Jac. R. Bender and at the East Zorra A. M. meeting house near Tavistock, Ont., by D. S. Iutzi and Earl Maust of Bay Port, Mich. The body was laid to rest in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXII, No 51 - March 21, 1940 --- page 1086, 1087, 1088

    Jacob — Annie Ruby. Annie was born Abt 1870, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Annie Ruby was born Abt 1870, Of, South East Hope Township, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119470

    Children:
    1. Jonas R. Zehr was born 1899, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1979, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. Eli R. Zehr was born 1903, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Irvin Zehr was born 19 Dec 1905, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Irene A. Zehr was born 4 Mar 1914; died 2 Jan 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Isaac Z. Wagler was born 18 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Wagler and Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr); died 13 Aug 1947; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80484
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Wagler. - Isaac, son of the late Christian and Magdalene Wagler, was born Jan. 18, 1872; died Aug. 13, 1947; aged 75 y. 6 m. 26 d. Early in youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Wilmot A. M. Church, Baden, Ont., of which he was a member at the time of his death. On Feb. 9, 1897 he was united in marriage to Catharine Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, New Hamburg, Ont.; Ervin, St. Agatha, Ont.), 8 daughters (Victoria - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Baden, Ont.; Ida - Mrs. John Dietz, Waterloo, Ont.; Katie - Mrs. John Leis, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mattie - Mrs. Elmer Swartzentruber, of Baden; Sarah - Mrs. Eli Zehr, St. Agatha, Ont.; Vera - Mrs. Eric Schultz, Kitchener, Ont.; Verna - Mrs. Ervin Zehr, Milverton, Ont.; and Laura - Mrs. Jonas Wagler, of St. Agatha), 2 sisters (Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi, of Kitchener; and Mrs. Christian Jantzi, Pine Hill, Ont.), 39 grandhchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 grandchildren predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Menno Wagler and Michael S. Roth, and at the church by Peter Nafziger and Ben Gingerich.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 24 - September 9, 1947 - page 527

    __________

    Isaac Wagler

    BADEN, Aug. 14. - The death occurred at St. Agatha yesterday of Isaac Wagler, 75 The deceased was born in Wilmot Township, Jan. 18, 1872. His death followed a lingering illness. He was a son of the late Christian and Magdalene Wagler.

    Surviving are his widow, Catherine Litwiller; two sons, Elmer of New Hamburg, Ervin of St. Agatha: 3 eight daughters Mrs. Noah (Victoria) Boshart, Baden, Mrs. John (Ida) Dietz, Waterloo, Mrs. John (Katie) Leis. New Hamburg. Mrs. Elmer (Mattie) Schwartzentruber, Baden, Mrs. Eli (Sarah) Zehr, St. Agatha. Mrs. Erie (Vera) Schulz, Kitchener, Mrs. Ervin (Verna) Zehr, Milver- ton, Mrs. Jonas (Laura) Wagler, St. Agatha; two sisters, Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi, Kitchener, and Mrs. C. B. Jantzi, Pine Hill. Thirty-nine grand- children and two great grandchildren survive. Two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren predeceased him.

    A service will be held at the home of his son-in-law, Eli Zehr. St. Agatha at 2:00p.m., Saturday. A public service will be held at the St. Agatha A.M. Church. Interment will be made in St. Agatha A.M Cemetery. Rev. Benjamin Gingerich will officiate.

    Kitchener Record 14 Aug 1947 pg 21

    Isaac married Catherine Littwiller 9 Feb 1897. Catherine (daughter of John Litwiller and Catherina Jantzie) was born 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Littwiller was born 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Litwiller and Catherina Jantzie); died 1959; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Wagler
    • Name: Cathy Litwiller
    • Name: Katie Littwiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122184
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Simon Wagler died Bef 1970.
    2. Victoria Wagler was born 24 May 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1971, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elmer Wagler was born 26 Dec 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Ida Wagler was born Nov 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine L. Wagler was born 4 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena "Mattie" Wagler was born 5 Sep 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ervin Wagler was born Jul 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 7. Sarah Wagler was born May 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Verna Wagler was born 18 Jul 1913; died 17 May 1991; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Vera Wagler was born 18 Jul 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 2005, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Laura Wagler was born 24 Aug 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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