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

Ian Kuepfer

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ian Kuepfer

    Ian — Dorothy Elizabeth Jantzi. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Allen S. Kuepfer was born 1909; died 2000; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160804
    • Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

    Allen — Clara Gerber. Clara (daughter of Christian R. Gerber and Catherine Nafziger) was born 1912; died 2003; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Clara Gerber was born 1912 (daughter of Christian R. Gerber and Catherine Nafziger); died 2003; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clara Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160801
    • Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. Ian Kuepfer
    2. Clara Elaine Kuepfer


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Christian R. Gerber was born 24 Feb 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly); died 23 Feb 1966, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80098
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Christian R. Gerber

    By Record Correspondent WELLESLEY-

    Christian R. Gerber of Kingwood died today at Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock, on the eve of his 83rd birthday and eight days after his 56th wedding anniversary. He had been ill for a long time.

    Mr. Gerber, born in Wilmot Township, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber, and farmed in the township until 1947 when he retired to Kingwood. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine Nafziger, whom he married Feb. 15, 1910; three sons, Valentine, Brunner; Lloyd, RR 1, Millbank, and Roy, RR 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, RR 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias B. (Emma) Martin, RR 3, Wallenstein, and Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellinger, Sebringville; a sister, Mrs. Daniel S. (Nancy) Erb, Wellesley; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.

    The body will remain at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, until noon Thursday when removal will be made to Mr. Gerber's home for a family service at 1 p.m. Saturday. This will be followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Feb 1966

    Christian married Catherine Nafziger 15 Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Rev. Nicholas Nafziger and Mary Steinman) was born 4 Feb 1891, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catherine Nafziger was born 4 Feb 1891, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario (daughter of Rev. Nicholas Nafziger and Mary Steinman); died 11 Feb 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Catherine Gerber
    • Name: Katie Nafziger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201100
    • Residence: 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian Gerber, 76, of Millbank, formerly of Kingwood, died Saturday, February 11, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer.

    Born at Brunner, on February 4, 1891, the former Katherine Nafziger, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nafziger.

    She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish-Mennnite Church. Her husband, Christian R. Gerber, died in 1966.

    Surviving are three sons, Valentine, R.R. 1, Brunner; Lloyd, R.R. 1, Millbank; Roy, R.R. 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allan (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, .R. 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias D (Emma) Martin, R.R. 3, Wallenstein; Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellenberger, Sebringville; five brothers, Daniel, Wellesley; Samuel, Brunner; Amos, R.R. 2, Wellesley; Solomon, Carthage, N.Y.; Menno, R.R. 1 Brunner; a sister, Miss Mary, Brunner; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

    The body rested at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer, Millbank, where a family service was conducted Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. A memorial service was held at the Cedar Grove church at 2: 00 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, Futher Brothers funeral home were...

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Feb 1966

    Children:
    1. 3. Clara Gerber was born 1912; died 2003; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Valentine Gerber was born 1913; died 1999; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Marion Gerber was born 12 Mar 1916; died 17 Mar 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lloyd Gerber was born 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Roy N. Gerber was born 28 Jan 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma Gerber was born 15 Dec 1924; died 29 Oct 2005, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Katherine Gerber


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Christian O. Gerber was born 28 Oct 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Veronica "Fannie" Oesch); died 28 Jan 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Artifact: Slant Top Desk
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568455
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095
    • 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: 1877, 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: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Artifact:
    Description
    Historic C.1900 slant-top desk crafted by Waterloo County cabinetmaker Christian O. Gerber (1845-1928, Wellesley Ontario). Refer to Michael Bird's "A Splendid Harvest - Germanic Folk and Decorative Arts in Canada" (1981: p.115, fig. 83). An outstanding example. Pine, grain-painted surface simulating figured maple, cross-banding, and paneling, full-round pilasters ebonized with floral highlights. Said to be the 'the nicest known' example. Condition: Excellent. Untouched original surface. Desk writing surface felt deteriorated. 42.5" w x 21.5" d x 57" h.

    "Waterloo County Slant Top Desk By Gerber". 2021. Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-1NJ1A2/waterloo-county-slant-top-desk-by-gerber.

    Christian — Ann "Annie" Reschly. Ann (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) was born 8 May 1850, , France; died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Ann "Annie" Reschly was born 8 May 1850, , France (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer); died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31959061
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Ann "Annie" Gerber
    • Name: Anna Roeschle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124961
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • 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, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Wellesley

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Annie Gerber was largely attended Sunday, Sept. 14th.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 19, 1930

    Children:
    1. Mary Gerber was born 1 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1945, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Joseph R. Gerber was born 10 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Daniel R. Gerber was born 30 Apr 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Mar 1961, Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Solomon R. Gerber was born 14 Oct 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1959, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catharina Gerber was born 13 Apr 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 6. Christian R. Gerber was born 24 Feb 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1966, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Magdalena Gerber was born 15 Dec 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Nancy Gerber was born 3 Jan 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1980; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Rev. Nicholas Nafziger was born 6 Mar 1866, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Nafziger and Anna Kuepfer); died 11 Jul 1944; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44910989
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29552
    • Occupation: 1887, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Nicholas married Mary Steinman 22 Feb 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Mary Steinman was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44911081
    • Name: Mary Nafziger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121509
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Daniel S. Nafziger was born 10 Aug 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1976, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Catherine Nafziger was born 4 Feb 1891, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amos Nafziger was born 9 Dec 1899, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.