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Dr. Freeman Lewellyn Vernon Roth

Male 1931 - 2019  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Dr. Freeman Lewellyn Vernon Roth was born 7 Nov 1931, Punkeydoodles Corners, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Nicholas S. Roth and Leah Lichti); died 26 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-268059

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    Dr. Freeman Roth
    1931 - 2019

    Dr. Freeman Roth passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Grand River Hospital after a brief but intense battle with a rare, aggressive skin cancer.

    Freeman was born 87 years ago at Punky Doodles Corners. Son of the late Nicholas and Leah Roth (Lichti). Freeman was predeceased by his brothers Sylvin, Henry, and Nelson and his sisters Luella and Nelda. He is survived by Carolyn, his wife, of 60 years. Cherished father of David (Fran) and Valerie. Forever remembered by his grandchildren James and Julia.

    He graduated from University of Toronto Dental School in 1956, opening up one of the first preventative dental practices in Kitchener-Waterloo. Upon his retirement, his daughter Valerie proudly took over his dental practice.

    An early member of Rockway Mennonite Church, he also attended Chesley Lake Hallman Chapel in the summer, and would leave the ski hills on Sunday mornings in the winter to attend Emmanuel Presbyterian Church near Collingwood.

    He was a member of many charitable organizations including Pan Politae Y's Men's Club, a Charter member of Kitchener Conestoga Rotary Club, and served on the Board of Chesley Lake Association for many years.

    He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hiking trails that took him around the world. He spent countless years golfing on weekday evenings at Westmount Golf and Country Club. He was a passionate skier, known to many at Devil's Glen Ski Club as consistently being the first one on the chairlift each ski day. You could find him flying on a kite over Chesley Lake, barefoot water skiing, or riding his motorcycle along the beach road at Sauble. He loved building campfires at his summer cottage or his ski chalet, gathering his family around him at the end of the sports filled days.

    Freeman's family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St South, Waterloo on Thursday, May 9th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Rockway Mennonite Church, 47 Onward Avenue, Kitchener, on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Scott Brubaker-Zehr officiating.

    In honour of Freeman, donations to Chesley Lake Hallman Chapel or The Grand River Regional Cancer Centre can be made at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Obituary of Dr. Freeman Roth | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/14530/Dr-Freeman-Roth/obituary.html (Accessed: 18 July 2023).

    Freeman — Carolyn Ruth Good. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nicholas S. Roth was born 31 Dec 1887, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1969, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23691931
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71976
    • Residence: 1969, 331 Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Roth, Nickolas S., son of the late Nicholas K. and Mary (Steinman) Roth, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Dec. 31, 1887; died at New Hamburg, Ont., Feb. 17, 1969; aged 81 y. 1 m. 17 d. On Jan. __, 1915, he was married to Leah Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Silvin, Henry, Nelson, and Freeman), 2 daughters (Luella - Mrs. Lloyd Zehr and Nelda - Mrs. Jack Watson), 25 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Edwin). He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Feb. 20, with Emanuel Steinman, Curtis Cressman, and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 12 - March 25, 1969 - pages 283, 284

    ___________

    Nicholas Roth

    Funeral services for Nicholas S. Roth, who died at his home, 331 Peel St., New Hamburg on Monday of last week were held Thursday at the Steinman Mennonite Church, Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

    Mr. Roth was born in East Zorra Township, Dec. 31, 1887, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas K. Roth. He farmed in Wilmot Township and retired to New Hamburg in 1951. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Leah Lichti, whom he married in 1915; four sons, Silvin of RR 1, New Hamburg, Henry of Baden, Nelson of RR 1, Tavistock and Dr. Freeman Roth of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Luella) Zehr of Tavistock and Mrs. Jack (Nelda) Watson of Kitchener; one brother, Edwin of New Dundee, 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.

    Temporary entombment followed in Graff Chapel at Riverside cemetery.

    The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 26, 1969

    ___________

    In Loving Memory [verse] In Loving Memory Of Nicholas S. Roth Born December 31st, 1887 Died February 17th, 1969 Aged 81 years, 1 month and 16 days The Service Rested at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon, Thursday, February 20th, 1969, when removal was made to the Steinman Mennonite Church, where a memorial service was held at 2:00 o'clock p.m. Place of Interment Steinman Mennonite Cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Nicholas married Leah Lichti 26 Jan 1915. Leah (daughter of Joseph F. Lichti and Barbara G. Erb) was born 30 Sep 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Leah Lichti was born 30 Sep 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph F. Lichti and Barbara G. Erb); died 21 Apr 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23692037
    • Name: Leah Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80333
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Roth, Leah Lichti, daughter of Joseph F. and Barbara (Roth)* Lichti, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Sept. 30, 1890; died at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Ont., Apr. 21, 1988; aged 97 y. On Jan. 26, 1915, she was married to Nickolas S. Roth, who died on Feb. 17, 1969. Surviving are 4 sons (Silvin, Henry, Nelson, and Freeman), 2 daughters (Luella Zehr and Nelda Watson), 25 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and one sister. She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Apr. 24, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 23 - June 7, 1988-page 406

    * It appears the mother of Leah was Barbara Erb - not Barbara Roth as in the above obituary

    Children:
    1. Silvin Lee Roth was born 17 Jul 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Dr. Freeman Lewellyn Vernon Roth was born 7 Nov 1931, Punkeydoodles Corners, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Freeman Roth
    4. Luella Marie Roth was born 15 Jul 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 2005, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry L. Roth was born 21 Feb 1922; died 29 Oct 1990; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. Nelda Roth was born 1924; died 4 Jun 2006, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nelson Lloyd Roth was born 6 Apr 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jun 2005, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joseph F. Lichti was born 26 Aug 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney); died 28 Jul 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80091
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Joseph married Barbara G. Erb 30 Mar 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Erb and Margarethe Gerber, daughter of Menno S. Erb and Barbara K. Gerber) was born 6 Jul 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1932; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Barbara G. Erb was born 6 Jul 1861, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph Erb and Margarethe Gerber, daughter of Menno S. Erb and Barbara K. Gerber); died 13 Dec 1932; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara G. Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80202
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    LICHTY. - BARBARA (ERB) Lichty was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., July 6, 1861; died on Dec. 13, 1932; aged 71 y. 5 m. 7 d. Death occurred rather suddenly. She was on a visit to her daughter (Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer at Waterloo) and while there but a few hours was stricken with paralysis. After an illness of three days, she fell asleep in Jesus to awake in the great resurrection morning. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, of which she was a faithful member till God saw fit to call her home. On March 30, 1879, she was united in holy marriage to Bro. Joseph F. Lichty. She was always concerned about her children, and tried to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She leaves a sorrowing husband, 2 sons (Joseph E. and John E.), 6 daughters (Mrs. J. S. Wagler, Mrs. N. S. Roth, Mrs. Amos Kipfer, Mrs. J. S. Roth, Mrs. Cyranius Kipfer, and Mrs. Ezra Kropf), 1 brother (John Sterie), 1 sister (Mrs. Charles Alexandra), 59 grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral was held Dec. 16 from her late home near Wellesley, Ont., with services at the St. Agatha A. M. Church and cemetery, conducted by the brethren, Christian Gascho and Peter Boshart, of the same church.

    "The call was short, the shock severe,
    To part with her we loved so dear;
    Our hope's in heaven that we may meet,
    And then our joy will be complete."

    Gospel Herald - Volume XXV, Number 42 - January 19, 1933 - page 894, 895

    Children:
    1. Joseph E. Lichti was born 17 Apr 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1944; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Lichti was born 18 Sep 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1922; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary E. Lichti was born 25 Mar 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Leah Lichti was born 30 Sep 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1988, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Rebecca Lichti was born 6 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1958; was buried , Alden Union Free Cemetery, Alden, Erie Co., New York.
    6. John E. Lichti was born 5 May 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1968, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia Lichti was born 3 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1986, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena "Lena" Lichti was born 22 Apr 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1987, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Katie Lichti was born 28 Apr 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1990, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Preacher Joseph L. Lichti was born 14 Jan 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller); died 18 Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39062632
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124929P
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • 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
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Joseph married Magdalena Farney 13 Apr 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Magdalena Farney was born 13 Apr 1828, Ludzinger, France; died 1 Nov 1915; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39067975
    • Name: Magdalena Farni
    • Name: Magdalena Lichti
    • Name: Mattie Farney
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124930P
    • Immigration: 1834, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • 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, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Magdalena was the daughter of Christian Farni who came to Wilmot Township in 1826. He was ordained minister in 1829, moved to Ohio in 1831 and to Illinois in 1836.


    Lorraine Roth

    Children:
    1. Barbara F. Lichti was born 21 Dec 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1876.
    2. Magdalena "Lena" Lichty was born 15 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. Maria F. "Mary" Lichti was born 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1894; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    4. Catherine "Katie" Lichty was born 16 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1941; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christian F. Lichty was born 3 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1937.
    6. 6. Joseph F. Lichti was born 26 Aug 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Peter F. Lichti was born 7 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1958, RR2, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    8. John F. Lichty was born 28 Mar 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Bishop Jacob F. Lichti was born 21 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ann Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Biddorf was born 18 Jan 1870, Atlantic Ocean; died 13 Nov 1933, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Joseph Erb was born 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian H. Erb and Maria "Polly" Miller); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25982
    • Residence: 1861, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario

    Joseph married Margarethe Gerber 12 Mar 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margarethe (daughter of Peter Gerber and Barbara Kropf) was born 1838, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Margarethe Gerber was born 1838, , France (daughter of Peter Gerber and Barbara Kropf); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Margarethe Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50160
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara G. Erb was born 6 Jul 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1932; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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