William Poole

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Poole.- William, son of George and Mary (Spenler) Poole, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Mar. 12, 1905; died suddenly at the home of his brother, Feb. 25, 1977; aged 71 y. On Nov. 22, 1927, he was married to Fanny Zehr, who preceded him in death on June 4, 1970. Surviving is his stepmother (Mrs. Leah Poole), 2 sons (Clarence and Lloyd), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Emmerson Ropp, and Eileen-Mrs. Robert Eickmeyer), 20 grandchildrem, 4 brothers (Norman, John, Roy, and Lorne), and 2 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Gordon Schultz, and Emma-Mrs. Elroy Schultz). He was preceded in death by one son (Ivan), one daughter (Violet-Mrs. Wayne Lichty), and one grandchild. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 12 - March 22, 1977, pages 253, 254.

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POOLE, William-Of Poole, passed away suddenly, Friday, Feb. 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Poole, of Route 1, Milverton.

Born in Mornington Township, 71 years ago, a son of the late George Poole and the late Mary Spendler. Had farmed in Poole, retiring in 1964, a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church. Beloved stepson of Mrs. George Leah Poole, of Route 1, Milverton; dear father of Clarence of Route 1, Milverton, Lloyd of Poole, Edna (Mrs. Emerson Ropp) of Route 1, Tavistock, Eileen (Mrs. Robert Eickmeyer) of Route 2, Mitchell; dear brother of Norman of Milverton, John and Lorne, both of Route 1, Milverton, and Roy of Poole, Clara (Mrs. Gordon Schultz) of Brunner, and Emma (Mrs. Elroy Schultz) of Millbank. Also survived by 20 grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Fannie Zehr, June 4, 1970, also by one son, Ivan, 1950, and one daughter, Violet, in 1970, also by one grandchild.

Friends may call at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. At noon Monday, Feb. 28, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church, for the service at 2:30. Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation, or the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

William married Fannie Zehr 22 Nov 1927. Fannie (daughter of Jacob S. Zehr and Leah Kuepfer) was born 22 Nov 1901, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Edna Poole was born 7 Jun 1934, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
2. Lloyd Z. Poole was born 31 Jul 1936, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

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• Residence: 1967, RR1, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

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Poole, George, was born in Birmingham, England, Mar. 20, 1880; died at his home at Milverton, Ont., Apr. 10, 1967; aged 87 y. 21 d. In Feb. 1904, he was married to Mary Spenler, who died Aug. 1, 1938. On Feb. 5, 1941, he was married to Leah Kropf Ropp, who survives. Also surviving are 5 sons (William, Roy, Norman, John, and Lorne), 2 daughters (Clara--Mrs. Gordon Schultz and Emma--Mrs. Elroy Schultz), one stepdaughter (Mabel--Mrs. Lorne Poole), 24 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one stepson (Ervin Ropp), 2 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, where funeral services were held Apr. 12, with Herbert Schultz, Alvin Leis, and Chris Streicher officiating.

Gospel Herald 23 May 1967

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George J. Poole
By Record Correspondent

POOLE-George Joseph Poole RR 1, Milverton, died early this morning at his home after a brief illness. He was 87.
He was born in Birmingham, England, March 20, 1880. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Mr. Poole had farmed in Mornington township before retiring in 1947.

His first wife, the former Mary Spenler died Aug. 1, 1938.

Surviving are his second wife, the former Leah Kropf, whom he married Feb. 5, 1941 in Baden; five sons, William and Roy both of Poole, Norman, John and Lorne all of RR 1 Milverton; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Clara) Schultz, Brunner and Mrs. Elroy (Emma) Schultz, RR 1, Millbank; 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by one step-son, Ervin Ropp.

The body is at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for service at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining Church cemetery.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of George Joseph Poole beloved husband of Leah Kropf, Born March 20, 1880 Died April 10, 1967 Aged 87 years and 20 days The Service The late Mr. Poole is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley, until noon Wednesday, April 12, 1967, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for memorial service at 2:00 o'clock p.m. Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery

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George — Mary Spenler. Mary (daughter of Peter K. Spenler and Elizabeth Steinmann) was born 22 Oct 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1938, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Spenler. - Peter Spenler was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 22, 1857; died at his home near Poole, Ont., June 8, 1935; aged 78 y. 1 m. 16 d. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth. He was married to Elisabeth Steinman, Mar. 18, 1879, who preceded him in death 5 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure 2 sons and 8 daughters (Christian, Woodriver, Nebr.; Katie, widow of Jacob Bast, Wellesley, Ont.; Mary, wife of Geo. Poole, Poole, Ont.; Lizzie, wife of Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa.; Fannie, wife of Daniel Yutzi, Milverton, Ont.; Peter, of Poole, Ont.; Barbara, wife of Samuel Beachy, Salisbury, Pa.; Leah, wife of Rudolph Beller, Grabill, Ind.; Lydia and Bena at home). Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Christ Bender, survive. He was ordained to the ministry nearly 44 years ago. He has been failing in health for nearly a year with complication of diseases and old age, which he bore patiently. He was confined to his bed less than 4 weeks. Funeral was held June 11, 1935, in the Mornington A. M. church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. Texts, II Cor. 5: 1-10 and Jno. 5: 20-29. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 12 - June 20, 1935 - pages 270, 271

Peter married Elizabeth Steinmann 19 Mar 1879. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Spenler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51667
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Spenler.-Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, dau. of Christian and Mary Steinman, was born near Baden, Ont., Aug. 19, 1860; died Nov. 9, 1929; aged 69 y. 2 m. 17 d. Her death came very unexpectedly, the cause of which was heart failure. She passed away peacefully a short time after retiring as usual. The only notice given was a few short gasps for breath. In youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and was received into the Amish Mennonite Church. She remained a faithful member until death. On March 19, 1879, she was united in marriage to Pre. Peter Spenler. She leaves her husband, 2 sons, 8 daughters (Christian, Katie Bast, Mary Poole, Lizzie Beachy, Fanny Yutzi, Peter, Barbara Beachy, Leah Beller, Lydia, and Bena), 34 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild. Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the home by John Garber and at the Mornington A. M. church by John Gascho and Jacob Leichty. Texts, 1 Cor. 12; 11 Cor. 5; Jno. 5: 24-30. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Our dear mother's task are finished,
Labors o,er and victories won;
Now she's gone to be with Jesus,
Beckons to us all to come."
-By the family.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 35 - November 28, 1929, page 719

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Baden

Mr. Peter Spenler a former resident of this place and one of the Wilmot pionneers died in Poole at the age of 80 years.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 23 Nov 1893, p. 8

Peter — Catharine Kennel. Catharine (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman) was born 1818, Macheren, , Lorraine, France; died 25 Dec 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Spenler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78806

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• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• 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; Ferrier
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, 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
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Christian — Maria G. Honderich. Maria (daughter of Christian Honderich and Margareth S. Gingerich) was born 1 Aug 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria G. Steinmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78233
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite