Verdella Kropf

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• Name: Verdella Vandepol
• Eby ID Number: 243976421

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VERDELLA VANDEPOL OBITUARY 1932-2022

Verdella peacefully entered into her eternal home on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the age of 90 years. Survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Anthony, her children Valerie Poulsen (Rev. Olaf), Ben Wynowsky (Karen), Denis Wynowsky (Carol), grandchildren, Rebecca Chamberland (Paul), Aaron Wynowsky (Samantha), Colin Wynowsky (Sarah), Leslie Olaskey (Amanda), Grant Hallman (Brandi), Candice Matchett (Kyle), Wendy Wynowsky (Dawson) as well as 13 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother Wilbert Kropf and her daughter Deborah. Special thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Dai, Nurse Bernadette from Care Partners and all the staff at Waterloo Hospice for the care shown to Verdella. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 5-8 p.m. The service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, September 30 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Poulsen officiating. Cremation will have taken place and interment will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Erbsville at a later date.
Condolences for the family and donations to Waterloo Hospice or St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

"Until We Meet Again"

Published by Waterloo Region Record on Sep. 27, 2022.

Obituary of Verdella Vandepol | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/16230/Verdella-Vandepol/obituary.html (Accessed: 5 January 2023).

Verdella — Anthony Vandepol. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80935
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1939, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Aaron Kropf

Funeral services were held Friday for Aaron Kropf, a native of St. Agatha, who died last week at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness. He was 64. A lifelong resident of the Twin City area, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Kropf, and was born at St. Agatha. He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church and was employed at Sunshine Office Equipment Ltd. For 28 years. Illness forced him to retire in March of 1965. He is survived by his wife, the former Annie Herner, whom he married in St. Agatha Aug. 29, 1925; one son, Wilbert E. of Waterloo; one daughter, Mrs. William (Verdella) Wynowsky of Waterloo; one brother, Lorne of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Litwiller of Kitchener and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr of New Hamburg; and six grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. The service was held in St. Agatha Mennonite Church Friday afternoon and burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber, assisted by Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber officiated


New Hamburg Independent, June 7, 1967

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Kropf - Aaron, son of Rudolph and Katherine (Lichti) Kropf, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 14, 1903; died at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, May 31, 1967; aged 64 y. 3 m. 17 d. On Aug. 25, 1925, he was married to Annie Herner, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Wilbert and Verdella-Mrs. William Wynowsky), one brother (Lorne), 2 sisters (Mrs. Barbara Litwiller and Arleatha-Mrs. Henry Zehr), and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 brothers and one sister. He was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held June 2, in charge of Ehier Schwartzentruber and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald, Gospel Herald, September 19, 1967

Aaron married Annie R. Herner 29 Aug 1925. Annie (daughter of Abraham C. Herner and Catherina K. Roth) was born 3 Apr 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 2002, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie R. Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201786
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Kropf, Annie - On Friday, Sept. 27, 2002, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Annie Kropf, formerly of Waterloo. She was born in Wilmot township, 100 years ago, a daughter of the late Abraham and Catherine (Roth) Herner. She was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church. Annie enjoyed crocheting, knitting, travelling and interacting with fellow residents at Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Beloved wife of Aaron Kropf, who predeceased her May 31, 1967. Loving mother of Wilbert and his wife Audrey Kropf of Waterloo and Verdella (Verdie) and her husband Anthony Vandepol of St. Clements. Ever missed and loved by seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Annie was predeceased by her granddaughter, Deborah in infancy; four brothers; her twin, Chris and his wife Edna, Ben and his wife Elizabeth and Noah and his wife Violet. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2002 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday at 12 noon transfer will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for the service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Home, New Hamburg.


The Record Newspaper , September 28, 2002

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• Name: Rudy Kropp
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109236
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Baden, Dec. 7 - Rudolph Kropf, 59, died at his home, Erb road, St. Agatha, last evening. Deceased, a farmer, was born in Wellesley. He was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite church. Surviving are his widow, four sons, Aaron of Waterloo, Lorne of Erbsville, Clayton and Wilfred at home, three daughters, Mrs. Milton Boshart of Bridgeport, Mrs. Irvin Litwiller of St. Agatha and Arleatha at home; three brothers, Christ,David and John; four sisters, Mrs. Christ Litwiller, Annie, Mattie and Lydia. Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10 a.m. from the residence to St. Agatha A.M. church with internment in the adjoining cemetery.


Kitchener Daily Record, December 7, 1939

Rudolph — Catherine S. Lichti. Catherine (daughter of Nicolaus E. Lichti and Barbara S. Schmidt) was born 5 Nov 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine S. Kropf
• Name: Katie Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120068
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Kropf, Catharine, daughter of Nicholas and Barbara (Schmidt) Lichti, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 5, 1878; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 5, 1963; aged 85 y. She was married to Rudolph Kropf, who died in 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Aaron, Lorne, and Clayton), 3 daughters (Elmina - Mrs. Milton Boshart, Barbara - Mrs. Ervin Litwiller, and Arleatha - Mrs.Henry Zehr), 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and one sister (Rachael - Mrs. Moses Moyer). Five brothers and 4 sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the St. Agatha Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 8, in charge of Gerald Schwartzentruber, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 7 - February 25, 1964 - page 151

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Mrs. Rudolph Kropf
New Hamburg - Mrs. Rudolph (Katie) Kropf, 218 Jacob St., New Hamburg, died Tuesday at St. Mary's Hospital on her 85th birthday. Born Catherina Lichti at St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lichti, Mrs. Kropf has been a resident here for the past eight years. She was a member of the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Her husband died in 1938. Surviving are three sons, Aaron of Waterloo, Lorne of Kitchener and Clayton of Philipsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Milton (Elmina) Boshart of Waterloo, Mrs. Irvin (Barbara) Litwiller of Kitchener and Mrs. Henry (Arleatha) Zehr of New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Mose (Rachel) Moyer of Kitchener, 25 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased also by one son, one daughter, five brothers and four sisters. The body will be at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home here until noon Friday, when removal will be made to the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 6, 1963

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• Name: Abe Herner
• Name: Abram Herner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94732
• Occupation: 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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

Abraham — Catherina K. Roth. Catherina (daughter of Christian B. Roth and Anna L. Kuepfer) was born 15 Apr 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1946; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherina K. Herner
• Name: Cathy Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59180
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109231
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Joel married Veronica Roth 18 Mar 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Roth and Catharine Lichti) was born 29 Jul 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fronika Roth
• Name: Veronica Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109232
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Washerwoman
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Nicholas Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara S. Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94480
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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A-2-10 Peter Herner The Last Will and Testament of Peter Herner, late of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, who died on or about the 24^th December 1858, at the Township of Wilmot and who at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at the Township of Wilmot…and that the administration of all and singular the personal estate and effect and credits of the said deceased…was granted by the aforesaid Court to Samuel Herner and David Eshelman of the Township of Wilmot, the Executors named in said Will….

I, Peter Herner of the Township of Wilmot, Yeoman, do make and declare this my Last Will and Testament…First, I resign my soul unto the hands of Almighty God…First to my beloved wife Sarah Herner her legal Dower in the said estate, and the remainder in equal shares to my children, or in the event of their death to their heris at law, to carry out these provisions, I hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Herner and David Eschleman both of the Township of Wilmot, Yeomen, as Executors of this my Last Will and Testament…

Witnessed by John Rickert of Wilmot and Johannes Wanner[?] of Wilmot.
Will Dated 17^th December 1858
Proved 26^th January 1859
Died 24^th December 1858
Inventory $146.46¢.

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

Peter — Sarah. Sarah was born 1822, , USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Herner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94551

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155655
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46792
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Christian married Anna L. Kuepfer 22 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti) was born 19 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1931, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Apr 1931, Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221155790
• Name: Anna L. Roth
• Name: Annie Kipfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46793P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Mrs. Christian B. Roth

There passed away near Baden on April 26th at the home of her son-in-law, Abraham Gingerich, Anna Kipfer, relict of the late Christian B. Roth, aged 83 years, 1 month and 7 days. She was born near St. Agatha and lived there until the death of her husband 16 years ago, after which she made her home with her daughter. She leaves five children, namely, John K. Roth, Katie (Mrs. Ab. Herner), David. K. Roth, Leah (Mrs. Abraham Gingerich), and Menno K. Roth, all of Wilmot. Also 23 grand-children, 16 great grandchildren and a brother, Andrew Kipfer, of Tavistock. Her husband, six children, 23 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild preceded her in death. The pallbearer's at the funeral held on April 29 were six grandsons, namely Rueben Gingerich, Benjamin, Abraham, Noah and Christian Berner, and Elmer Roth. Service was held at the St. Agatha Amish Mennonite church.

Waterloo Chronicle 14 May 1931 pg 7