Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Kenneth David "Henry" Steckley

Male 1935 - 2010  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Kenneth David "Henry" Steckley was born 10 Sep 1935, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Reuben Steckley and Clara Schwartzentruber); died 30 Aug 2010, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57939539
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233962

    Notes:

    Steckley, Kenneth David (Henry to family and close friends)

    Passed away on Monday August 30, 2010 at Freeport Health Centre, Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Ken resided in Millbank and was born 74 years ago in Mornington Township. He was the son of the late Reuben & Clara (Schwartzentruber) Steckley

    Beloved brother of Sharon & husband John Scheerer of Millbank. Dear uncle and great-uncle of Jeff & wife Karen Scheerer & their children Jeremy & Owen, Judy & husband Ken Kent and their children Hayley & Lexi. Ken was predeceased by his brother Eldon in 1987.

    Ken was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, Wellesley and also the Milverton Snomobile Club. He enjoyed spending time at his trailer at Pine Lake, Bayfield.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Wednesday September 1, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will be held on Thursday September 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Mapleview Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Mapleview Mennonite Church Building Fund or the charity of one's choice.

    On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/kenneth-steckley/4021911/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 1 June 2024).


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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]


  2. 3.  Clara Schwartzentruber was born 1909, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Schwartzentruber and Rebecca Kuepfer); died 31 Dec 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/31968216
    • Name: Clara Steckley
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233946

    Notes:

    STECKLEY, Mrs. Clara\emdashOn Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991, at Stratford General Hospital, Clara Steckley of Millbank.

    She was born in Mornington township 81 years ago, a daughter of the late David Schwartzentruber and the former Rebecca Kuepfer. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, RR 2, Wellesley, where she was a member of the WMSC and also was active in other church work.

    Beloved wife of the late Reuben Steckley who predeceased her August 29, 1991. Lovingly remembered by one son, Kenneth at home; one daughter, Sharon and her husband John Scheerer of Millbank and two grandchildren, Jeff and Judy. Sadly missed by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary Schwartzentruber of Tavistock and Mrs. Sylvia Schwartzentruber of Milverton.

    Clara was predeceased by three brothers, William, Edward and David and one sister, Ella (Mrs. Mose Nafziger).

    Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, until Friday, Jan. 3, 1992 at noon when transfer will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Victor Dorsch officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

    As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Canadian Cancer Society.

    Children:
    1. 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: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  Rachel Kuepfer was born 10 Jun 1877 (daughter of Solomon J. Kuepfer and Catherine W. Zehr); died 4 Jun 1957.

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    • 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. 2. 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.

  3. 6.  David Schwartzentruber was born CA 1873; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-472997

    David — Rebecca Kuepfer. Rebecca was born CA 1873; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca Kuepfer was born CA 1873; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-472998

    Children:
    1. Edward Schwartzentruber was born 20 Oct 1904, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1963, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Clara Schwartzentruber 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  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.

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

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    • 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. 5. Rachel Kuepfer was born 10 Jun 1877; died 4 Jun 1957.