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Reuben Steckley

Male 1905 - 1991  (86 years)


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  1. 1.  Reuben Steckley was born 22 Mar 1905, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Steckley and Rachel Kuepfer); died 29 Aug 1991, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31968108
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233948

    Notes:

    Steckley, Reuben, 86, Millbank, Ont. Born: March 22, 1905, Elma Twp., Ont., to Mose and Rachael (Kuepfer) Steckley. Died: Aug. 29, 1991, Stratford, Ont., of a stroke. Survivors-wife: Clara Schwartzentruber, children: Kenneth, Sharon Scheerer; 2 grandchildren; brother. Solomon. Predeceased by: Eldon (son). Funeral and burial: Sept. 1, Maple View Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 39 - October 1, 1991 - page 14

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    Steckley, Reuben     \endash On Thursday, Aug. 29, 1991, at Stratford General Hospital, Reuben Steckley, of Millbank and formerly of RR 1, Millbank.

    He was born in Elma township 86 years ago, a son of the late Mose Steckley and the former Rachael Kuepfer. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, RR 2, Wellesley, where he had been a former trustee and a member of the food committee.

    Beloved husband of the former Clara Schwartzentruber whom he married June 8, 1932. Dear father of Kenneth at home, Sharon and her husband John Scheerer of Millbank. Sadly missed by two grandchildren, Jeff and Judy; one brother, Solomon and his wife Ella of Bluevale, Ont., and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Sarah Steckley, of Milverton.

    He was predeceased by one son, Eldon in 1982; one brother, Menno; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Ropp, Mrs. Mary Gerber, and Mrs. Laura Kipfer.

    Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, after 7 p.m. tonight (Friday) and until noon on Sunday, Sept. 1, 1991, when transfer will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 p.m., with Pastor Victor Dorsch officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

    As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

    Reuben married Clara Schwartzentruber 8 Jun 1932. Clara (daughter of David Schwartzentruber and Rebecca Kuepfer) was born 1909, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1991, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Kenneth David "Henry" Steckley was born 10 Sep 1935, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 2010, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Eldon Reuben Steckley was born 1941, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Moses Steckley was born 11 Oct 1875; died 12 Jun 1925.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19986828
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-468792

    Moses — Rachel Kuepfer. Rachel (daughter of Solomon J. Kuepfer and Catherine W. Zehr) was born 10 Jun 1877; died 4 Jun 1957. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rachel Kuepfer was born 10 Jun 1877 (daughter of Solomon J. Kuepfer and Catherine W. Zehr); died 4 Jun 1957.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19986978
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-468793

    Children:
    1. Magdalena "Lena" Steckly was born 6 Aug 1900, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1951; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 1. Reuben Steckley was born 22 Mar 1905, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Aug 1991, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 29 Jun 1853, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John L. Kuepfer and Magdalena G. Jantzi); died 25 Jul 1934.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227035
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    CARTER, Mrs. Christina Died Thursday, April 9, 1981, at the Milverton Nursing Home.

    She formerly resided at RR 1, Newton. She was born in Mornington Township 87 years ago and was a member of the Amish Mennonite Church.

    Daughter of the late Solomon Kuepfer and the former Katherine Zehr. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold Carter in 1972. Lovingly remembered by three sons; William, Joe and LeRoy, all of Mornington township; one daughter, Ruth (Mrs. Ephriam Steckley) of RR 2, Atwood; two brothers, Ezra of Milverton and Emmanuel of St Agatha; 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Emmanuel; three grandchildren, four brothers and seven sisters.

    Resting at her son's home, William Carter, Lot 2, Concession 7, Mornington township, until Sunday, April 12 where funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with Aaron J. Kuepfer officiating. Burial to follow at the 7th Line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Mornington township. Arrangements by the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton.


    Stratford Beacon Herald 10 Apr 1981

    Solomon — Catherine W. Zehr. Catherine (daughter of Joseph C. Zehr and Barbara K. Widrick) was born 9 Mar 1855; died 12 Aug 1900. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine W. Zehr was born 9 Mar 1855 (daughter of Joseph C. Zehr and Barbara K. Widrick); died 12 Aug 1900.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine W. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112198

    Children:
    1. Katie Kuepfer was born 24 Jan 1885; died 19 Sep 1956.
    2. Jacob Z. Kuepfer was born 25 Jul 1886, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ezra Z. Kuepfer was born 16 Jan 1892, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1984, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Joseph Z. Kuepfer was born 5 Jul 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1967, Listowel Cemetery, Listowel, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    5. 3. Rachel Kuepfer was born 10 Jun 1877; died 4 Jun 1957.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John L. Kuepfer was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58918
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Magdalena G. Jantzi 22 Feb 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Magdalena G. Jantzi was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena G. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58919
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 6. Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 29 Jun 1853, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1934.
    2. Mary Kuepfer was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John J. Kuepfer was born 27 Jan 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1945; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Elisabeth Kuepfer was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Rebecca Kuepfer was born Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Joseph C. Zehr was born 8 Sep 1822, , Germany; died 22 Apr 1915; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163297
    • Immigration: 1861
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph — Barbara K. Widrick. Barbara was born 12 Jan 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Jul 1856, , Lewis Co., New York; was buried , Amish Zehr Cemetery, Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Barbara K. Widrick was born 12 Jan 1832, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Jul 1856, , Lewis Co., New York; was buried , Amish Zehr Cemetery, Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara K. Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144101

    Children:
    1. 7. Catherine W. Zehr was born 9 Mar 1855; died 12 Aug 1900.


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