Nelson W. Schwartzentruber

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SWARTZENTRUBER, Nelson W.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo. Nelson was born 90 years ago in Petersburg, Ontario, a son of the late Solomon and Lavina (Wagler) Schwartzentruber.

Beloved husband of Irma (Nafziger) Swartzentruber whom he married on May 26, 1956. Cherished and loving father of Leigh and his wife Betty Swartzentruber, Brent and his wife Jennifer Swartzentruber and Joan and her husband Doug Leach. Nelson was the proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Nelson will be missed by his siblings Elroy and wife Alta Swartzentruber, Harold and wife Delores Swartzentruber, sister-in-law Marie Nafziger and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Grace and husband Raymond Schwartzentruber and sister-in-law Edith and husband Amos Jutzi.

Nelson was a lover of music, his passion took him to singing in the quartet and graduated from OMBS.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 2 \endash 4 & 6 \endash 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder's Road West, Baden with Pastor Jerry Burns officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service, it will be available to watch on the Steinmann Mennonite Church website.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to International Teams Canada \endash CFPC Project, Burkina Faso would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the funeral home.

A special thank you to the staff of Watson House at Columbia Forest Long term Care for the compassionate care shown to Nelson and his family during his time there.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Nelson SWARTZENTRUBER Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (no date) Nelson SWARTZENTRUBER Obituary - New Hamburg, ON | Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/nelson-swartzentruber/4828254/index.php (Accessed: 25 May 2024).

Nelson married Irma Nafziger [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200094
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Solomon — Lavina Wagler. Lavina (daughter of Christian Z. Wagler and Veronica Schwartzentruber) was born 6 Feb 1907, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1997, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55666

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Schwartzentruber, Lavina Wagler, 90, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: Feb. 6,1907, South Easthope Twp., Ont., to Christian Z. and Veronica Schwartzentruber Wagler. Died: Sept. 5, 1997, New Hamburg, Ont. Survivors - children: Nelson, Elroy, Harold, Grace Schwartzentruber; brother and sisters: Kenneth, Alice Wagler, Lauretta Lichti; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Solomon Schwartzentruber (husband). Funeral and burial: Sept. 8, Steinman Mennonite Church, by Herb Schultz.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 41 - October 21, 1997

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Schwartzentruber, Mrs. Lavina - Passed away on Friday, September 5, 1997 at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Lavina was born 90 years ago in South Easthope Township and was a daughter of the late Christian Z. Wagler and Veronica Schwartzentruber. She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2 Baden where she had also been a member of the WMSC.

Beloved wife of the late Solomon Schwartzentruber, who predeceased her in 1973. Dear mother of Nelson and his wife Irma, Elroy and his wife Alta, all of Waterloo, Harold and his wife Delores of RR 2 Baden and Grace and her husband Raymond Schwartzentruber of Tavistock. She is fondly remembered by 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Wagler of Kitchener, Lauretta and her husband Louis Lichti of RR 1 Shakespeare; a brother Kenneth Wagler of Nile. Also remembered by two brothers-in-law Elmer Schwartzentruber and Lloyd and his wife Pearl Yantzi, all of New Hamburg.

Predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth and her husband Allen Schwartzentruber and Mrs. Katie Yantzi. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Sunday, September 7, 1997 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday, September 8,1997 at noon transfer will be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church. RR 2 Baden for the service at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor Herb Schultz officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Home, New Hamburg or the Mennonite Central Committee.


The Record newspaper Record 6 Sep 1997

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76940
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• 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, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1957, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Schwartzentruber, Christian, son of the late Christian and Veronica (Erb) Schwartzentruber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Oct. 30, 1865; passed away after a brief illness on April 15, 1957, at the home of his son, Elmer; aged 91 y. 5m . 16 d. On Sept. 29, 1891, he was united in marriage to Barbara Schwartzentruber, who predeceased him in 1902. On Feb. 15, 1906, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Wagler, who preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1957. To this second union were born 2 sons (Solomon, Petersburg; Elmer, Baden), who together with 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild survive. He was the last surviving member of a family of 13. He accepted Christ as his Saviour in early life and united with the Wilmot Amish Mennonite Church where he was a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Church on April 18, in charge of Ben Gingerich, Orland Gingerich, Peter Nafziger, and Moses Jantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 22 - May 28, 1957-page 526

Christian married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wagler 15 Feb 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Joseph S. Wagler and Mary Schwartzentruber) was born 24 Mar 1871, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schwartzentruber
• Name: Lizzie Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116753
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Schwartzentruber, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wagler, was born in East Zorra Twp., March 24, 1871; passed away after a comparatively short illness, Feb. 19, 1957, at the home of her son Elmer; aged 85 y. 10m. 26 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, to which faith she remained faithful all her life. On Feb. 15, 1906, she was united in marriage to Christian Schwartzentruber, who survived her by less than two months. (His obituary appears above). Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, Baden, and Solomon, Petersburg), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Church on Feb. 23 in charge of Ben Gingerich, Orland Gingerich, Peter Nafziger, and Moses Jantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 22 - May 28, 1957-page 526

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District Couple To Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary o n February 15th, and will be at home to their friends on Sunday afternoon and evening, Feb. 12th, on the homestead at the home of Solomon Schwartzentruber, 1 mile west of Petersburg.


Both Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzentruber are in fairly good health. The former is 90 years old, and his wife will be 85 in March. They were married Feb. 15, 1906, by the late Jacob Lichti, pastor of Wellesley Amish Mennonite Church.

Mr. Schwartzentruber was born in Wilmot township near Petersburg, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chris tian Schwartzentruber. He has one brother living, John Schwartzentruber, of Petersburg. Mrs. Schwartzentruber is the former Elizabeth Wagler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagler of Wellesley township and she has one brother living, Joseph S. Wagler, of Wellesley.


Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzentruber have two sons, Solomon, on the homestead; and Elmer of near New Hamburg. They also have seven
grandchildren

New Hamburg Independent 10 Feb 1956

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135368
• Residence: 1932, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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Wagler, -- Christian Z., son of the late John W., and Anna (Zehr) Wagler, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 20, 1876; died at his home in South Easthope Feb. 10, 1951; aged 74 y. 3m. 21 d. In his youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and was a faithful member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite Church until death. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Veronica Schwartzentruber, who preceded him in death in 1920. In his second marriage in 1921, he was united with Barbara Schwartzentruber, sharing the joys and sorrows of life together for 30 y. less 7 d. He leaves to mourn his departure, his beloved companion, 1 son and 5 daughters (Kenneth John and Alice, at home; Elizabeth-Mrs. Allan Swartzentruber, Lavina-Mrs. Solomon Swartzentruber, both of Petersburg; Katie-Mrs. Lloyd Yantzi, Lauretta-Mrs. Louis Lichti, both of Shakespeare), 10 grandchildren, 1 sister (Mrs. Nick D. Roth, Clarence N. Y.), 4 brothers (Moses, Joseph, and Noah, Shakespeare; and John, Wellesley), and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at his late home by Daniel Wagler and at the Sixteenth Line Church by Henry Yantzi and Floyd Schmucker. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 13 - March 27, 1951 - page 310, 311

Christian married Veronica Schwartzentruber 1904. Veronica (daughter of Joseph S. Schwartzentruber and Maria Kipfer) was born CALC 25 Jul 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1920, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Veronica Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121768

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Mrs. Chris. Z. Wagler

Died - The death occurred at her home in South Easthope on Thursday, March 4th, of Veronica Schwartzentruber, beloved wife of Mr. Chris. Z. Wagler, at the age of 38 years, 7 months and 7 days. The deceased had been ill but one week with appendicitis, which was the cause of her death. The late Mrs. Wagler was a daughter of the late Joseph Schwartzentruber of Baden, and was born in Wilmot township. She was married to Mr. Wagler sixteen years ago and they moved onto their farm in South Easthope, where she had since resided. She leaves to mourn her early departure her sorrowing husband and three daughters, besides 3 brothers and 3 sisters, namely: Joseph, of near New Dundee, John of Kitchener; Peter of Batavia, N.Y.; Mrs. Jacob Oesch, of Hay; Mrs. Noah Schlabach, of Elkton, Mich., and Mrs. John Schwartzentruber of Petersburg. The funeral was held on Sunday forenoon to the 16th line cemetery in East Zorra and was attended a by large number of relatives and friends by whom the departed was greatly beloved and esteemed.

New Hamburg Independent, March 12, 1920

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The funeral of the late Mrs. Chr. Wagler, which took place on Sunday last to the Mennonite cemetery, was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives to show their last love and respect to the departed. The community is in sympathy with the bereaved husband and family. (Sweetly she does slumber.)

New Hamburg Independent, March 12, 1920

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76942
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• 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; Mennonite

Christian — Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb. Veronica (daughter of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller) was born 4 Apr 1830, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Feronicka Erb
• Name: Fronica Erb
• Name: Veronica M. "Fronica" Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59493
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164566
• Immigration: 1853
• Immigration: 20 May 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1866, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Joseph married Mary Schwartzentruber 23 Oct 1866, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth) was born 20 Jun 1844, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1930, Wellesley Village, Wellesley 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: Mary Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164577
• Residence: 1866, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135365
• Residence: 1848, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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John W. Wagler In the death of John W. Wagler which occurred at the home of his son, Mr. Chr. Wagler, in South Easthope on March 31st another of the old pioneers of this district has passed to the Great Beyond. The late Mr. Wagler reached the advanced age of 89 years, 4 months and 7 days. He was born In Elsace Lorraine on November 24th, 1842. In the year 1848 his parents migrated to America and the family settled on the farm at Baden now owned by Mr. J. P Livingston. The family crossed the ocean in the old sailing ships and it was five weeks that these pioneers were on the water when they reach New York from Havre. In his youth the late Mr. Wagler pledged his religious faith in the church of his forefathers, the Amish-Mennonites, in which faith he worshipped as a true Christian all his life. He married Anna Zehr, of Wilmot, and with her lived in the holy bonds of matrimony for 63 years. Their union was blessed with seven children, six of whom survive. After his marriage the deceased farmed for some years near New Dundee and later settled in South Easthope. He retired from active work in 1905 and he and his wife had since made their home with their son, Mr. Christian Wagler in South Easthope. Besides his widow he leaves five sons and one daughter, 29 grandchildren and 42 great grand-children. The surviving members of the family are Moses and Noah, of the Gravel Road, Chris and Joseph in South Easthope, John of Wellesley village, and Mrs. Nich. D. Roth, of Clarence, N.Y. The funeral was held to the Amish Mennonite Church on the 16th line East Zorra and a very large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends attended to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. The funeral services were conducted by Bishop Daniel S. Jutzi, of East Zorra, assisted by Chris. Gascho, of Baden, and Daniel Lebold, of Wellesley. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.


Stratford-Beaon Herald 1 Apr 1932

John married Anna Zehr 6 Oct 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135366
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121621
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

Joseph — Maria Kipfer. Maria (daughter of Peter Kipfer and Magdalena) was born 4 May 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Kuepfer
• Name: Maria Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121622
• Residence: 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada