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Wayne Bender

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wayne Bender

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Manassa S. Bender was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Bender and Barbara Schwartzentruber); died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Manasseh S. Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77004

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    Bender.- Manassa, son of Jacob and Barbara (Schwartzentruber) Bender, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Nov. 6, 1893; died of cancer at Tavistock, Ont., May 18, 1972; aged 78 y. 6 m. 12 d. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Mary Ann Erb, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Orville and Wayne), one daughter (Marcella-Mrs. Ernest Steckly), 12 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Albert Oesch, Ida-Mrs. Simon Bender, and Christena-Mrs. Norma Roi). He was a member of the Tavistock Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held May 20, in charge of Wilmer Martin; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 25 - June 20, 1972, pages 539, 540.

    Manassa married Mary Ann Erb 28 Jun 1921, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joel L. Erb and Barbara S. Brenneman) was born 26 Mar 1901, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Ann Erb was born 26 Mar 1901, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joel L. Erb and Barbara S. Brenneman); died 15 Apr 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Ann Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77006

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    BENDER, Mary Ann

    At Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock, on April 15, 1981, Mary Ann Erb, beloved wife of the late Manassa Bender (1972), aged 80 years. Beloved mother of Orville of RR 2, Tavistock, Wayne of New Hamburg and Mrs. Ernest (Marcella) Steckley of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two grandsons and one sister. Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, after 7 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Saturday, April 18, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in East Zorra Mennonite cemetery. The Rev. Gordon Bauman will officiate. Contributions to the church building fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Apr 1981

    Children:
    1. 1. Wayne Bender
    2. Marcella Bender


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob S. Bender was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (son of Jacob B. Bender and Christine Schlegel); died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136511

    Jacob — Barbara Schwartzentruber. Barbara (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer) was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer); died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Barbara Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136639

    Children:
    1. Noah J. Bender was born 14 Oct 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elias Bender was born 24 Jan 1890, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1949; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amanda Bender was born 11 Mar 1892; died 12 Jan 1954; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Manassa S. Bender was born 6 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1972, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Christina Bender was born 25 Oct 1899, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Joel L. Erb was born 4 Oct 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joel Erb and Barbara K. Lichty); died 7 Oct 1942, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123142
    • Residence: 1931, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Erb - Joel, son of Joel and Barbara (Lichty) Erb, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Oct. 4, 1871; died at his home Oct. 7, 1942; aged 71 y. 3 d. Jan. 12, 1896, he was united in holy matrimony to Barbara Brenneman of South Easthope, sharing the joys and sorrows of life until his beloved companion was called to her reward on Dec. 24, 1938. This union was blessed with two daughters (Salome, wife of Dan Brenneman, on the homestead; Mary Ann, wife of Manasseh Bender, East Zorra). He leaves his 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren (1 grandchild predeceased him), 3 brothers (Menno, of Wellesley; Christ, of Tavistock; Noah, of Wilmot Twp.), and 4 sisters (Barbara, wife of Joseph Gascho, Zurich, Ont.; Fannie, wife of John Widrick, Lowville, N. Y.; Leah, wife of John Stere, Tavistock, Ont.; and Katie, wife of Albert Kennel, Baden, Ont.). He was a member of East Zorra A. M. congregation for almost 50 years, and lived on the Brenneman homestead since his marriage in 1896. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. Jacob R. Bender, and at East Zorra A. M. Church by Bros. M. Kipfer and D. S. Iutzi. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald, November 5, 1942

    Joel married Barbara S. Brenneman 12 Jan 1896. Barbara (daughter of Jacob L. Brenneman and Magdalena Steinman) was born 14 Jul 1876; died 24 Dec 1938, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara S. Brenneman was born 14 Jul 1876 (daughter of Jacob L. Brenneman and Magdalena Steinman); died 24 Dec 1938, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara S. Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130305

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    Mrs. Joel Erb

    Ill for a week, Mrs. Joel Erb, formerly Miss Barbara Brenneman, died Sunday of a heart attack at her home, lot 17, concession 4, South Easthope. She was in her 63rd year. Mrs. Erb, daughter of the late Jacob L. and Magdalena Brenneman, was a native of the township. She was married in 1897 and made her home on the farm where she died. She was a member of the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th line. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Brenneman, South Easthope; Mrs. Manasseh Bender, of East Zorra; one sister, Mrs. Nicklas Ruby, of Tavistock; seven grandchildren. The funeral was conducted on Wednesday morning with Jacob R. Bender, of East Zorra, in charge of the service at the home. A memorial service was held in the East Zorra A.M. Church with Bishop D.M. Iutzi in charge. Internment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, December 30, 1938

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Ann Erb was born 26 Mar 1901, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1981, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob B. Bender was born CALC 10 Jul 1830, , Hesse, Germany (son of Jacob Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman); died 12 Dec 1902; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81565
    • Immigration: 12 Nov 1831, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jacob married Christine Schlegel 28 Mar 1858, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Christine was born CALC 30 Dec 1838, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Christine Schlegel was born CALC 30 Dec 1838, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1915; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christine Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81566
    • Residence: 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Barbara Bender was born 26 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1925, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 4. Jacob S. Bender was born 14 Sep 1862, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 21 Sep 1927; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.

  3. 10.  John R. Schwartzentruber was born 7 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Roth); died 13 Apr 1920; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35045783
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8749

    John — Anne Sommer. Anne was born 8 Mar 1837, , New York State, USA; died 15 May 1891; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Anne Sommer was born 8 Mar 1837, , New York State, USA; died 15 May 1891; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35045619
    • Name: Anne Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49902

    Children:
    1. John S. Schwartzentruber was born 4 May 1865; died 9 May 1933; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Barbara Schwartzentruber was born CALC 27 May 1867, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 27 Feb 1926; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    3. Annie Schwartzentruber was born 11 Feb 1869; died 1 May 1934; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 28 Dec 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 29 Nov 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Joel Erb was born 4 Jun 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John H. Erb, Sr. and Veronica S. Schwartzentruber); died 25 Aug 1922, 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/44187043
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76583
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Joel married Barbara K. Lichty 12 Nov 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Barbara K. Gerber, daughter of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Elisabeth Kropf) was born 30 Dec 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1931, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Barbara K. Lichty was born 30 Dec 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Barbara K. Gerber, daughter of Johannes L. "John" Lichti and Elisabeth Kropf); died 30 Nov 1931, Victoriaburg (Wilmot Township), 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/44187053
    • Name: Barbara K. Erb
    • Name: Barbara Lichti
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76584
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Erb. - Barbara Erb (nee Lichty) was born in Waterloo Co., Dec. 30, 1843; died Nov. 30, 1931; aged 87 y. 11 m. She lived in matrimony 60 y. 9 m. 5 d. and in widowhood 9 y. 3 m. 5 d. She leaves 4 sons, 5 daughters, 62 grandchildren, 68 great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Her husband and three children preceded her. Services were conducted at the house by Bro. Peter Nafziger. Text, Rev. 3: 20. The services were conducted at the church by Bro. C. Schultz and Daniel H. Steinmann. Text, Tit. 2: 11-15

    GOSPEL HERALD - December 31, 1931 - Vol. XXIV, No. 40 - page 863

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    Mrs. Joel Erb

    An aged and highly esteemed resident of this district passed away on Monday in the person of Mrs. Joel Erb at the age of 87 years and 11 months at the home of her son-in-law, Mrs. Albert Kennel, at Victoriaburg. She had been ill for two weeks due to old age. The deceased was a lifelong resident of the township and a member of the Amish-Mennonite church. Her husband predeceased her, but she leaves four sons and five daughters, namely; Joel and Christian of Tavistock, Menno, near Crosshill, Noah at Pine Hill, Mrs. J. Gascho, Zurich, Mrs. Witterich, Lowville, N.Y., Mrs. J. Gingerich, St. Agatha, Mrs. John Stiere, East Zorra, and Mrs. Albert Kennel, Victoriaburg. The funeral was held yesterday forenoon to the Baden A.-M. Church and cemetery and was largely attended.

    New Hamburg Independent, December 4, 1931

    Children:
    1. Mary L. Erb was born 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara Erb was born 23 Apr 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1949, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    3. Veronica Erb was born 26 May 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1950; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA.
    4. 6. Joel L. Erb was born 4 Oct 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1942, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Menno L. Erb was born 24 Feb 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1954, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Solomon Erb was born 5 May 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Aug 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian L. Erb was born 10 Aug 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1965, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Leah Erb was born 3 Mar 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1953; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    9. Magdalena L. Erb was born 25 Oct 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catherine Erb was born 9 Jul 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1982, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Noah L. Erb was born 31 Jan 1888, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1955, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Jacob L. Brenneman was born 8 Nov 1851; died 7 Oct 1898.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187163

    Jacob — Magdalena Steinman. Magdalena was born 30 Apr 1855; died 16 Mar 1927. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Magdalena Steinman was born 30 Apr 1855; died 16 Mar 1927.

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    • Name: Magdalena Brenneman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187160

    Children:
    1. 7. Barbara S. Brenneman was born 14 Jul 1876; died 24 Dec 1938, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah S. Brenneman was born 5 Mar 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.