Ross Bechtel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142096

Notes:

Tombstone Entry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38309587/willard-paul-bechtel

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 51 - December 31, 1991 - page 14. Bechtel, Willard, 66. Born: Sept. 13, 1925, Centreville, Ont., to Eden and Marietta (Rudy) Bechtel. Died: Nov. 22, 1991, of cancer. Survivors-wife: Doris Weber; children: Sandra Ulrich, Paul, Ross; 4 grandchildren. Memorial service: Nov. 25, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, by Paul Martin. Burial: Woodland Cemetery.

Clipping of marriage of grand daughter also

Willard — Doris Pauline Weber. Doris (daughter of Gordon S. Weber and Verna Eby) was born 17 Nov 1926; died 12 Jul 2018, The Village of Winston Park LTC, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Doris Pauline Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142097

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Tombstone Entry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/193281613/doris-pauline-bechtel

The Waterloo Region Record, 16 July 2018:

BECHTEL, Doris Pauline Passed away peacefully at The Village of Winston Park LTC, Kitchener on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the age of 91. Wife of the late Willard Bechtel. Mother of Sandra (Dan) Ulrich, Paul (Joyce) Bechtel and Ross (Teresa) Bechtel. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Announcements will follow in a future edition of the KW Record. Arrangements in care of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445


The Waterloo Region Record, 13 Sept 2018:

BECHTEL, Doris Pauline Peacefully, at The Village of Winston Park on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Wife of the late Willard Bechtel who predeceased her in 1991. Survived by daughter Sandra (Dan) Ulrich and sons Paul (Joyce) and Ross (Teresa). Also remembered by grandchildren Jennifer Bechtel, Kimberley (Steve) Wilhelm, Angela and Ryan Bechtel and great-grandchildren Bradley and Brandon Wilhelm. Doris was born November 17, 1926, and one sister Helen (Nelson) Horst is still living. Her brother Ralph and sister-in-law Doris Weber predeceased her. In addition, she is survived by sisters-in-law Florence and Bernice Moncur and Beatrice Meirowski. Doris was a faithful member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church where she sang in the choir and knotted comforters with the W.M.A., also holding executive positions. She retired from many years with Mutual Life (now Sun Life Financial) and subsequently enjoyed numerous years of travelling. Thanks to the staff of The Village of Winston Park where Doris spent her final years. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church , 57 Stirling Ave. N, Kitchener, visitation will take place from 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m., immediately followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. A lunch will follow. Cremation has taken place; a private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee Ontario or House of Friendship and can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St S., Waterloo

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716.4
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Eden S. Bechtel
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

BECHTEL, Eden S. -- At his residence, Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 1982, formerly of 91 Brandon Ave., Kitchener, age 95 years. Born in Wilmot township, he farmed for many years in Mannheim, a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church. Son of the late Noah C. and Mary Ann Bechtel. Predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Etta Rudy in 1962. Father of Elmer of Goshen, Ind., Clayton of RR 1, St. Agatha, Willard, Mable (Mrs. Abram Brubacher, Verna and Beatrice (Mrs. Clayton Meirowski) all of Kitchener, Mrs. Bernice Moncur and Florence (Mrs. Donald Moncur), both of Waterloo and Vera (Mrs. Hubert Mellow) of Ottawa; brother of Mrs. Edna Lugibihi of Pandoa, Ohio and Mrs. Nettie Snyder of Milverton; grandfather of 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two children in infancy; three brothers and four sisters. Mr. Bechtel's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, this evening. Committal services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at First Mennonite cemetery Kitchener. A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. at Mannheim Mennonite Church, Rev. Jim Reusser officiating.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1982

Eden married Mary Etta Rudy, II 26 Jan 1915. Mary (daughter of William H. Rudy and Rachel Reist) was born 28 Apr 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 1962, First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Etta Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.2
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1958, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Bechtel, Mary, daughter of William and Rachel (Reist) Rudy, was born at Waterloo, Ont., April 28, 1892; died at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 22, 1962; aged 70 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Jan. 26, 1915, she was married to Eden Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Mabel-Mrs. Abraham Brubacher, Kitchener; Elmer, Archbold, Ohio; Verna, Kitchener; Vera-Mrs. Hubert Mellon, North Bay; Clayton, Wellesley; Willard, Florence, Beatrice-Mrs. Clayton Meirowsky, and Bernice, all of Kitchener) and 12 grandchildren. They had 3 sets of twins. One pair of twins died in infancy. She was a member of the Latschar Church, Mannheim, Ont. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, May 25, in charge of Osiah Horst.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 27 - July 3, 1962 pages 613, 614.
Mrs. Eden S. Bechtel - Mrs. Eden S. Bechtel, 79, Preston, died today at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born Mary Etta Rudy, April 28, 1892, in Woolwich Township, she resided in Preston for the past six years after living in Mannheim. She was a member of Latschar Mennonite Church, Mannheim, and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rudy. Surviving are her husband, whom she married Jan. 26, 1915; three sons, Elmer of Archbald, Ohio; Clayton of Wellesley and Willard of Kitchener; six daughters, Mrs. Abram (Mable) Brubacher, Verna, Florence, Bernice and Mrs. Clayton (Beatrice) Meirowski of Kitchener and Mrs. H. G. (Vera) Mellow of North Bay; two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo and Abner of Baden; two sisters, Mrs. Almer Schiedel and Mrs. Percy Snyder of Kitchener, and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Omar; one sister, Mrs. Martha Thaler; one son and a daughter. The body will be at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home after noon Wednesday and removal will be made to First Mennonite Church noon Friday for funeral at 3 p.m., Friday for funeral at 3 p.m. Friday. Rev. O. W. Horst will conduct the service and burial will be in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158074
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Gordon married Verna Eby 21 Feb 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Verna (daughter of Henry B. Eby and Susannah Shantz) was born 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Verna Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142098
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Serving, Store
• Residence: 1921, 68 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705661
• Interesting: story, farming, health
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Bechtel "was born November 20th, 1856. He resides on a farm (formerly possessed by Benjamin Godbold) about three miles west of Berlin, and is married to Mary Snyder. Their family consists of six children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Bechtel, Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 10 - March 4, 1952 --- page 238

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OLD TIMER STILL ACTIVE

92-Year-Old Man Husks Corn, Shovels Snow, Mows The Hay

When most men of his age sit by the fireside smoking a pipe and probably reminiscing old times, Noah Bechtel of Mannheim, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Saturday, spends most of his time actively engaged in outdoor physical labor.

When interviewed by a Chronicle reporter on Friday, he was out in the field husking corn. But that isn't all. Last year he was responsible for cutting sixty loads of hay with horses and mower on his daughter's farm, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, where he now resides. Two years ago when snow was four feet deep. he shovelled out his long lane. At that time he was a "mere" 90.

Likes Outside Work

While he enjoys remarkable health for a man of his age, the nonegenarian admits he is a bit hard of hearing. Another outstanding feature about Mr. Bechtel is that he reads without the use of glasses. He has "an appetite like a horse" and says he "feels much better when I am working outside in the fresh air."

Mr. Bechtel attributes his longevity and good health to the fact that he has always been active. He was a trustee on the Elmdale school board for a number of years. Outside of being a trustee, his main interest has been farming as it is to this day. He is a man of moderation and claims he has never smoked.

Butter 10-12c Pound

Mr. Bechtel recalls the days half a century ago when he brought his produce to the Kitchener market, then known as Berlin. Eggs sold for three dozen for 25c and butter brought 10 to 12c a pound.

He has seen a great transition in farm equipment throughout the years. Mechanical contrivances have replaced the "good horse" in many instances. But that part isn't worrying him one bit because he has never learned to drive a tractor. "Almost any boy can handle a tractor nowadays," he chuckled, "but I'll stick to the horse."

Mannheim's Grand Old Man" was born 92 years ago on a farm near Baden. His wife, the former Mary Anne Snyder, died 17 years ago. She too, was born in the Baden district. He has lived and worked in Waterloo County all his life.

He is the last of a family of six girls and boys.

Mr. Bechtel is definitely a family man. He has 10 children, 46 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 19 Nov 1948, p. 1

Family Photograph:
IN FRONT: Nettie MIDDLE ROW: Owen, MARY ANN, Millen, Ida, NOAH C., Edna. REAR: Elizabeth "Lizzie" May, Eden, Moses, Sarah Ann, LucindaThis photo was taken between November 23 and November 27th, 1912. The family was in mourning for the death of son, and brother Herbert.

Noah married Mary Ann Snyder 7 Mar 1882. Mary (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705738
• Name: Mary Ann Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220558
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• 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, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Snyder, "was born February 9th, 1859. On March 7th, 1882, she was married to Noah C. Bechtel, a farmer. "

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Bechtel Mary Ann, daughter of the late Moses K. and Lydia Snyder, was born Feb. 9, 1859 in Wilmot Tp., Ont.; died Feb. 4, 1932; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Noah C. Bechtel Mar. 7, 1882. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 4 sons (of whom eight survive): Moses, Sarah Ann, Eden, Owen, Herbert (died 1912), Lucinda, Edna, Ida Elizabeth and Nettie. One brother, Samuel, also preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church shortly after marriage and remained a faithful member until death. She had been an invalid for the last thirteen years, due to the effects of rheumatism. She bore her infirmity patiently, and was seldom heard to complain. She was a beautiful example of patience, meekness, and humility. The last three weeks of her life she suffered a general breakdown. She slept peacefully and calmly away. She leaves her husband, 4 brothers (Amos, Noah, Moses, and Christian), 1 sister (Sarah), 8 children 40 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. J.W. Witmer, and at the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont., by Bishop M.S. Hallman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe,
For an immortal crown."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 pages 1118, 1119, 1120

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20861965
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

William Rudy, "was born April 24th, 1864. He is married to Rachel Reist. He resides in Woolwich Township, on a farm on town line opposite that of Christian B. Snyder, near Martin Mennonite Meeting House. Their family consists of two children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Rudy.--William, son of the late Benjamin Rudy, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., April 24, 1864; died Sept. 8, 1947; aged 83 y. 4 m. 14 d. He was married to Rachel Reist; she preceded him in death in February, 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Jacob, Waterloo, Ont.; Omar, Westmontrose, Ont.; and Abner, New Hamburg, Ont.), 4 daughters (Mary--Mrs. E. Bechtel, Mannheim, Ont.; Martha--Mrs. Harry Thaler, Centerville, Ont.; Rachel--Mrs. Percy Snyder, Mannheim, Ont.; and Sarah--Mrs. Almer Scheidel, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Jeremiah, Waterloo, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Simeon Gingerich, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Lucy Blodgett, Rochester, N.Y.). He was a faithful, punctual church-goer and taught his family to worship God. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 10 by Howard W. Stevanus at the Waterloo Mennonite Church

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 37 - December 9, 1947 -- page 799

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Centreville, Sept. 8: - A well-known farmer in the Centreville area for many years and a member of the Waterloo Mennonite Church, William Rudy, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Almer Schiedel, 66 Homewood Ave., Kitchener, Saturday,after a brief illness. He was 83.

Born in Wellesley Tp. on April 23, 1864, he was the son of the late Mr.and Mrs. Benjamin Rudy. Mr. Rudy's wife, Mrs. Rachel (Reist) Rudy predeceased him in Feb. 1938. He is survived by three sons, Jacob, Waterloo; Omar, West Montrose and Abner, New Hamburg; also four daughters, Mrs. Eden Bechtel and Mrs. Percy Snyder, both of Mannheim; Mrs. Harry Thaler, Centreville and Mrs. AlmerSchiedel, Kitchener. Mr. Rudy is also survived by one brother, Jeremiah, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Simeon Gingrich, Kitchener and Mrs. Lucy Blodgett of Rochester, N.Y.

Funeral service will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday from the Waterloo Mennonite Church and burial will be in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Howard Stevanus of Bloomingdale will conduct the service. The body is now resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where it will remain until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Kitchener Daily Record 8 Sep 1947

William married Rachel Reist 14 Dec 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Jacob E. Reist and Rachel Haeberle) was born 17 Aug 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1938, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20861990
• Name: Rachel Rudy
• Eby ID Number: 00090-5179
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Rachel Reist, "the second daughter, was born August 17th, 1862. She is married to William Rudy. They reside on the Woolwich and Waterloo townline, near the Martin Mennonite Meeting House. Their family consists of two children Mary Etta and Jacob."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Rudy. Rachel, wife of William Rudy, Waterloo, Ont. , died at her residence Feb. 14, 1938; aged 75 y. 5 m. 27d. She was born in Woolwich Tp. , Aug. 17, 1862, a daughter of the late Jacob and Rachel Reist. Dec. 14, 1890, she was married to William Rudy. Surviving are her husband and 3 sons (Jacob of Waterloo, Omar near Bloomingdale, and Abner of New Hamburg) , 4 daughters (Mrs. Eden Bechtel of New Dundee, Mrs. Harry Thaler of Centerville, Mrs. Percy Snider of Petersburg, Mrs. Elmer Schiedel of Bridgeport) , 31 grandchildren, 1 brother (Jacob Reist of German Mills) , and 1 sister (Mrs. Benjamin Lichty of German Mills) . She accepted Christ as her personal Saviour in her youth. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Church and a regular attendant and worshiper at the Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo. "Blesse dare the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours, and their works do follow them". Funeral services in charge of Jonas Snider and J. B. Martin. Prov. 31: 30 at Erb Street Mennonite Church.

"Tis hard to part with mother, dear,
No more to see her here;
But yet we are glad if God saw best
To end her troubles and give her rest."

Gospel Herald- Vol. XXX, No. 49 - March 3, 1938

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7725
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Urias Weber," was born in Wallace Township, November 28th, 1879."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Weber, Urias K. (1879-1971)

Urias K. Weber (1879-1971), the son of Menno S. and Sarah (Knipe) Weber, married Magdalena Shoemaker. In 1907 he was chosen a minister by lot in the First Mennonite Church at Berlin (Kitchener), ON. The lot had earlier fallen on his father, who had refused to accept the call. Urias Weber's only formal pastoral education consisted of less than a year of study at Moody Bible Institute (1910). At First Mennonite Church he preached in the English services only.

In 1924 a controversy arose over whether members must wear uniform "plain dress " while working in factories and offices. After Weber admitted to communion some who did not wear the prescribed garb (an action taken contrary to instructions from Ontario bishops), he was silenced until the next session of conference. Approximately half of the congregation chose to form a new, unaffiliated congregation and asked Weber to be the minister. He served as pastor of the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church , 1924-42, and as pastor emeritus from 1942 until his death.

Millar, Anne. "Weber, Urias K. (1879-1971)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1990. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 14 Nov 2005

Urias — Magdalena Shoemaker. Magdalena (daughter of Benjamin Shoemaker and Mary Shantz) was born 14 Oct 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Weber
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7120
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Magdalena Shoemaker, "youngest in family, was born October 14th, 1879. She is home with her father and is a great favorite among all the members of her father's and her grandfather's family. She used to be kind of a pet with some of the teachers in school."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Mrs. Urias K. Weber, 78, of 142 Courtland Ave. East, died yesterday in the K-W Hospital. The wife of Rev. Urias K. Weber, she was a native of Waterloo Township. The former Magdalena Shoemaker, she was last surviving member of her family. A charter member of the church, Mrs. Weber was also a member of the Women's Missionary Association. She and Rev. Mr. Weber were married in 1899 in Kitchener. Surviving are five sons and four daughters. They are Gordon and Howard of Kitchener, Stanley of New Dundee, Edward of Waterloo and Paul of Oakville, and Mrs. Irvin (Olive) Eby, Miss Ruby Weber and Miss Edna Weber, all of Kitchener, and Mrs. Maurice (Mary) Plummer of Waterloo. A son, Harold, predeceased her. There are 23 granchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Thursday at 1 p. m. when removal will be made to the church where a service will be conducted at 3 p. m. by Rev. Wilfred Ulrich, pastor. Contributions to the Women's Missionary Society of the church will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1958

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• Name: Heinrich B. Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2774
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: Bef 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, 68 Cedar St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Henry B. Eby, "was born December 16th, 1860. On April 4th, 1882, he was married to Sarah Honsberger. She was born May 16th, 1858, and died January 7th, 1891. After her decease he was again married, October 20th, 1891, to Susannah Shantz who was born February 15th, 1861. They reside on the old "Dunke Farm", near Berlin, and have a family of six children, of whom five were born unto his first wife. Their names are, Laura, Mary, Walter, Hattie, Oliver, and Edwin S."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].


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EBY - Henry B. Eby was born Dec. 16, 1860, near Kitchener, Ont.; died after a lengthy illness, Oct. 3, 1935; aged 74 y. 9 m. 17 d. He passed away at the home of his son, Edwin S. Eby, Natchez road near Kitchener. Deceased was the last surviving member of the family of the late Mr. And Mrs. Henry Eby Sr., and had farmed in this district until 15 years ago, when he retired from active work. He was a member of Sterling Avenue Mennonite Church. Surviving are his wife, 3 sons (Oliver of Guernsey, Sask.; Edwin and Ervin, both living near Kitchener) and 4 daughters (Mrs. Edwin Bowman, Guernsey, Sask.; Florence, near Kitchener; Ella Eby, R. N., Woodstock; and Mrs. Gordon Weber, near Kitchener). Several grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter also survive. Two sons and two daughters predeceased him. Funeral services were held Oct. 7 at the home of his son, thence to Sterling Avenue Church. Interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery. Bro. U. K. Weber officiated^.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 34 - Nov. 21, 1935

Henry married Susannah Shantz 20 Oct 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Moses Shantz and Susannah Snider) was born 15 Feb 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1936, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6880
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Susannah Shantz, "the second daughter, was born February 15th, 1861. On October 20th, 1891, she was married to Henry B. Eby. They reside in the town of Berlin and have a family of one son"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Eby.-Susannah, daughter of the late Moses and Susannah Shantz and widow of the late Henry B. Eby, was born on the old homestead north of Waterloo, Ont., Feb. 15, 1861; died at the home of her son (Edwin S. Eby) on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1936; aged 75 y. 8 m. 3 d. She passed away rather suddenly from an attack of pneumonia following a week's illness. She is survived by 3 sons (Oliver of Guernsey, Sask.; Edwin S. and Irvin S. of Kitchener), 4 daughters (Mrs. Edwin Bowman of Guernsey, Sask.; Mrs. Gordon Weber and Florence, Kitchener; Ella, R. N., of Woodstock), and 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. She is also survived by 3 sisters (Mrs. Christian Brubacher and Mrs. Frank Shuh of Waterloo, Mrs. Benj. Horst of Breslau) and 4 brothers (Menno of Kitchener; Aaron, Amos, and Allen of Waterloo). She was predeceased by Mrs. Henry Groff, Minnesota; Mrs. David Hoffer, Elmira; Tilman Shantz, and Frank Shantz of Waterloo. She was a faithful member of the Sterling Avenue Mennonite Church. The funeral was held from the home of her son (Edwin Eby), thence to the Sterling Ave. Menn. Church, Kitchener. Services were conducted by U. K. Weber, pastor of the church. Interment in the First Mennonite Cemetery.

"In our hearts her memory lingers,
And we know 'tis vain to weep;
Tears of love can never wake her
From her quiet peaceful sleep."\i0

Gospel Herald, November 26, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.35 - page 750, 751