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Ralph Joseph Leis

Male 1942 - 1998  (56 years)


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  1. 1.  Ralph Joseph Leis was born 1942 (son of John S. Leis and Catherine L. Wagler); died 21 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141997

    Notes:

    LEIS, Ralph -- Suddenly on Tuesday, April 21, 1998, age 55 years, at St. Mary's General Hospital. Ralph was a member of Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church and a 33 year employee with Sears in Kitchener. Loving husband of Jeanne Leis (nee Shantz); dear father of Jennifer and her husband Arsalan Shahi of Kitchener. Ralph was the special grandfather to Maral and her parents, Rahim and Narges Atabakhsh of Kitchener. Will be sadly missed by sisters, Catherine Bartman of Waterloo, Erma Steinmann and her husband Ervin, Florence McFarlane and her husband Harold, all of New Hamburg; sisters-in-law, Arvilla Leis of Tavistock, Lois Broder and her husband Tom of Milverton; brothers-in-law, Stanley Shantz and his wife Cindy of Baden; father-in-law, Stanley Shantz and his wife Eral of St. Jacobs. also survived by 23 nieces and nephews and a number of great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Catherine Wagler and John Leis; brother, Rev. Vernon Leis and his mother-in-law, Doris (Hachborn) Shantz. Ralph's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, today (Thursday) from 7 -9 p.m. and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place on Saturday morning, 10 a.m. at Trinity Evangelical Missionary Church, 330 Conservation Dr., Waterloo with Pastor Craig Arbon and Rev. Harvey Fretz officiating. Interment will follow at Shantz Mennonite cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Apr 1998

    Ralph — Jeanne Elizabeth Shantz. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John S. Leis was born 4 Jul 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Magdalena Schwartzentruber); died 21 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-8594
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1951, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Leis.- John, son of Joseph and Magdalene Schwartzentruber, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., July 4, 1903; died at Couts' Pavilion, Kitchener, Feb. 21, 1977; aged 73 y. On Feb. 23, 1927, he was married to Catherine Wagler, who preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 1975. Surviving are one son (Vernon), 3 daughters (Catherine) Bartman, Erma Steinmann, and (Florence) McFarlane, 2 brothers (Sidney and Elmer), and one sister (Edith). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 24, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Vernon Zehr; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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

    John married Catherine L. Wagler 23 Feb 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) was born 4 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine L. Wagler was born 4 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller); died 24 Oct 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine L. Leis
    • Name: Katie Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105822
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1970, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Leis, Catherine, daughter of Isaac and Catherine (Litwiller) Wagler, was born in Wilmont Twp., Ont., Oct. 4, 1903; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Oct. 24, 1975; aged 72 y. On Feb. 23, 1927, she was married to John Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Vernon and Ralph), 3 daughters (Catherine - Mrs. Melvin Bartman, Erma - Mrs. Ervin Steinman, and Florence - Mrs. Harold McFarlane), 15 grandchildren, 5 sisters (Mattie - Mrs. Elmer Schwartzentruber, Sarah - Mrs. Eli Zehr, Vera - Mrs. Eric Schultz, Verna - Mrs. Ervin Zehr, and Laura - Mrs. Jonas Wagler), and 2 brothers (Elmer and Ervin). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 26, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr; interment in Steinmann's Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 49 - December 23, 1975, p. 920, 921

    Children:
    1. Erma Mae Leis
    2. Florence Sarah Leis
    3. Catherine Magdelena Leis was born 16 Jun 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 2007, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rev. Vernon Roy Leis was born 23 Nov 1933, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1994, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Ralph Joseph Leis was born 1942; died 21 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37503431
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51580
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Memoriam. Died At Wellesley, on Monday, December 26th, 1938 Joseph Leis, Sr. Aged 86 years and 14 days. The Funeral Will be held from his late residence on Thursday, Dec. 29th, at 9.30 o'clock a.m., and proceed to Maple View A.M. Church, Third Line, for services. Burial in adjoining cemetery. How many were the silent prayers Our father offered up for us, How many were the bitter cares He felt when none but God could see. Well he is gone and now in Heaven He sings His praise Who died for him And in his hand a harp was given And he's a Heavenly worshipper. Oft let us think of what he said, And of the kind advice he gave; Oh let us do it as he's dead And sleeping in his lonely grave. And let us choose the path he chose, And he we soon again may see Beyond the world of sin and woes With Jesus in Eternity.

    Funeral Card

    Joseph — Magdalena Schwartzentruber. Magdalena (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer) 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Magdalena Schwartzentruber was born 29 Nov 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John R. Schwartzentruber and Anne Sommer); died 1 Sep 1951, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37503604
    • Name: Lena Schwartzentruber
    • Name: Magdalena Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51581
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, -- Magdalena, daughter of the late John Schwartzentruber and Annie Sommer, of East Zorra, Ont., was born in 1873 in East Zorra Twp.; passed to her eternal reward at Wellesley, Ont., at the home of her daughter (Mrs. Joseph Kropf) Sept. 1, 1951. Her husband the late Joseph Leis, Sr., predeceased her. Surviving are 5 sons (John and Solomon, of New Hamburg, Ont.; Sydney, Linwood, Ont.; Elmer, London, Ont.; and Joseph of Wellesley), 5 daughters (Edith-Mrs. William Jantzi, Nancy-Mrs. Joseph Kropf, Mattie, Fanny, and Lydia, all of Wellesley), and 29 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 at the Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, with Samuel Schultz officiating. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 51 - December 18, 1951-page 1230

    Children:
    1. 2. John S. Leis was born 4 Jul 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ida S. Leis was born Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Edith Leis was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986.
    4. Sydney S. Leis was born Mar 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1981, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elmer S. Leis was born Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Isaac Z. Wagler was born 18 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian Wagler and Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr); died 13 Aug 1947; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80484
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • 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

    Notes:

    Wagler. - Isaac, son of the late Christian and Magdalene Wagler, was born Jan. 18, 1872; died Aug. 13, 1947; aged 75 y. 6 m. 26 d. Early in youth he accepted Christ as his personal Saviour and united with the Wilmot A. M. Church, Baden, Ont., of which he was a member at the time of his death. On Feb. 9, 1897 he was united in marriage to Catharine Litwiller, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, New Hamburg, Ont.; Ervin, St. Agatha, Ont.), 8 daughters (Victoria - Mrs. Noah Boshart, Baden, Ont.; Ida - Mrs. John Dietz, Waterloo, Ont.; Katie - Mrs. John Leis, New Hamburg, Ont.; Mattie - Mrs. Elmer Swartzentruber, of Baden; Sarah - Mrs. Eli Zehr, St. Agatha, Ont.; Vera - Mrs. Eric Schultz, Kitchener, Ont.; Verna - Mrs. Ervin Zehr, Milverton, Ont.; and Laura - Mrs. Jonas Wagler, of St. Agatha), 2 sisters (Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi, of Kitchener; and Mrs. Christian Jantzi, Pine Hill, Ont.), 39 grandhchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. One son, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 grandchildren predeceased him. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Menno Wagler and Michael S. Roth, and at the church by Peter Nafziger and Ben Gingerich.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 24 - September 9, 1947 - page 527

    __________

    Isaac Wagler

    BADEN, Aug. 14. - The death occurred at St. Agatha yesterday of Isaac Wagler, 75 The deceased was born in Wilmot Township, Jan. 18, 1872. His death followed a lingering illness. He was a son of the late Christian and Magdalene Wagler.

    Surviving are his widow, Catherine Litwiller; two sons, Elmer of New Hamburg, Ervin of St. Agatha: 3 eight daughters Mrs. Noah (Victoria) Boshart, Baden, Mrs. John (Ida) Dietz, Waterloo, Mrs. John (Katie) Leis. New Hamburg. Mrs. Elmer (Mattie) Schwartzentruber, Baden, Mrs. Eli (Sarah) Zehr, St. Agatha. Mrs. Erie (Vera) Schulz, Kitchener, Mrs. Ervin (Verna) Zehr, Milver- ton, Mrs. Jonas (Laura) Wagler, St. Agatha; two sisters, Mrs. Jonathan Jantzi, Kitchener, and Mrs. C. B. Jantzi, Pine Hill. Thirty-nine grand- children and two great grandchildren survive. Two sisters, two brothers and two grandchildren predeceased him.

    A service will be held at the home of his son-in-law, Eli Zehr. St. Agatha at 2:00p.m., Saturday. A public service will be held at the St. Agatha A.M. Church. Interment will be made in St. Agatha A.M Cemetery. Rev. Benjamin Gingerich will officiate.

    Kitchener Record 14 Aug 1947 pg 21

    Isaac married Catherine Littwiller 9 Feb 1897. Catherine (daughter of John Litwiller and Catherina Jantzie) was born 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Littwiller was born 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Litwiller and Catherina Jantzie); died 1959; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Wagler
    • Name: Cathy Litwiller
    • Name: Katie Littwiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122184
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Children:
    1. Simon Wagler died Bef 1970.
    2. Victoria Wagler was born 24 May 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1971, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elmer Wagler was born 26 Dec 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Ida Wagler was born Nov 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Catherine L. Wagler was born 4 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1975; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Wagler was born Sep 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1996; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ervin Wagler was born Jul 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Sarah Wagler was born May 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Verna Wagler was born 18 Jul 1913; died 17 May 1991; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Vera Wagler was born 18 Jul 1913; died 2 Oct 2005, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. Laura Wagler was born 24 Aug 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Joseph Leis was born 9 Feb 1817, , Bavaria, Germany; died 6 Jul 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506257
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68691
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con 1
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    LEIS.-Joseph Leis of near Wellesley, Waterloo Co., Ont., was born in Bavaria on the 9th of February 1817 and died on the 6th of July 1896, aged 79 years, 4 months and 27 days. He came to this country in his youth. He was married to Catherine Kennel. They lived in matrimony 52 years, 3 months and 17 days. He leaves his sorrowing widow, nine sons and four daughters and forty-three grandchildren. He lived in the house which he erected in the primeval forests of "Upper Canada" fifty-two years ago and his was the first death that occurred in the house. He was a faithful member of the Old Amish branch of the church, and died of paralysis and the infirmities of old age. A large concourse of friends followed his remains to the Wellesley graveyard on the 9th. Funeral services by Christian Gascho, Christian Zehr and John Gascho.

    Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXIII, No. 15, August 1, 1896, page 236, 237, 238

    Joseph married Catherina "Catherine" Kennel 1 Mar 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi) was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherina "Catherine" Kennel was born 15 Jul 1825, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Christian Kennel and Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi); died 12 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37506386
    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68692
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Death of Mrs. Leis

    The death of Mrs. Leis, widow of the late Joseph Leis, occurred at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Chr. J. Lichty, just east of Crosshill, on Thursday last, aged 76 years and four months. Deceased was one of the very earliest of residents of this section, coming here with her father, Mr. Kennel, who settled on the eastern border of Wellesley when she was a mere child. Since that time she has always lived here, and throughout her long and useful life she retained the highest respect of all. Besides a large number of descendants and relatives, Mrs. Leis leaves a family of thirteen children: Noah, John, Magdelene (Mrs. P. Jantzi), Chris., Jos., David, Daniel, Catherine (Mrs. C. J. Lichty), Menno, Barbara (Mrs. C. Gingerich), Jacob, Phronica (Mrs. N. Roth), and Solomon. These children are all living and settled in this neighborhood, and all of them attended the large funeral which occurred on Sunday last at the Mennonite Church, 3rd line.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. John K. Leis was born 13 Oct 1846, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1920; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Magdalena Leis was born 30 Aug 1848, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1919; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Christian K. Leis was born 27 Sep 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 4. Joseph K. Leis, Jr. was born 12 Dec 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. David Leis was born 24 Apr 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Catherine Leis was born 3 Mar 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1932, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Menno K. Leis was born 24 Apr 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1942; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Barbara Leis was born 17 Mar 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1928; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel K. Leis was born 9 Aug 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Jacob Leis was born 15 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Veronica Leis was born 8 Jul 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Solomon Leis was born 3 Jun 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  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. 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. 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 Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Christian Wagler was born 8 Aug 1838, , Alsace Lorraine, France (son of Christian S. Wagler and Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler); died 29 Sep 1910; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45661916
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78498
    • Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • 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
    • 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

    Notes:

    Christian Wagler.

    One half mile west of Baden is the home of this well known farmer. The residence is a substantial stone structure erected in 1857 The vicinity abounds in a great variety of fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery. The village of Baden is in plain view and the rural scenery round about is of pleasing aspect. The farm contains two hundred acres of fertile land. Mr. Wagler was born in Alsace, then under the dominion of the French Government, in 1838. He came to this country in 1848 when he was about ten years of age. His parents settled upon the farm now owned by the Livingstones He has been identified with farming all his life, and to-day can be numbered among the most successful and proeperous farmers of Wilmot township. At that time the old homstead was purchased for $3,000 and eighteen years thereafter was sold for $14 000 Mr. Wagler was married in 1861 to Magdelena, daughter of the venerable Joseph Zehr. They had seven children, six of whom are still living.

    The farm was originally purchased in 1848 by his father-in-law, who with his aged wife live upon the premises and who erected the house. Mr. Wagler produces thousands of bushels of grain annually and is a successful breeder of live stock, bis favorite breed being the Holsteins, and anyone who visits his farm to-day will admit that he has a number of magnificent animals, his herd of milch cows being particularly worthy of notice. He has fourteen now in hand. "Margetta, "one of the first importations of this breed into Canada, has a noble record as a milk producer and a breeder. She is now seventeen years old, but is still a profitable animal. The price paid for her was five hundred dollars, and one of her first progeny sold for three hundred dollars. When in her prime she produced from sixty-five to seventy pounds of milk per day."Susie Cassel," also a fine animal and a great milk producer, has produced some fine stock, one of which recently sold for ninety dollars as a calf. The calves and young cattle of this herd are all splendid animals, showing fine breeding, carefull handling and good feeding. Mr. Wagler is also a successful breeder of swine, and has at present six Berkshire brood Bows, some of which would undoubtedly be formidable competitors for first premiums at any agricultural exhibition. In fact none of the animals on this farm would bear unfavorable conparison with those of the same strains brought to our county shows. The person who visits the premises will not be disappointed and will fine cordial hospitality.

    In apartments of the old homestead, set apart for their own special use, reside the venerable father-in-law, Joseph Zehr, and his wife. Here in comfort they are passing the declining years of their lives. Mr. Zehr was born in Lorraine, Germany, in 1817, being now in the 81st year of his age. He came to America with his parents when he was only six years of age. For about a year the family lived in Pennsylvania, after which they removed to St. Jacobs in Woolwich township. In 1848 he settled upon the firm where he now lives. At one time he owned 840 acres of land in this section. His long life has been one of constant toil, and to-day in the twilight of life he is never idle during working days, except when his attention is absorbed by a friendly visitor. When not attending to some duties in the field he is occupied at the work-bench manufacturing a contrivance of his own invention for unwinding yarn from the skein. It is a very useful bousehold article and is put together as neatly as it can be done by the most expert mechanic. He speaks good English and possesses a retentive memory. Mrs. Zehr is now in the 79th year of her age, and like her husband has been a hard worker all her life. She is yet active and able to perform her household duties without experiencing much fatigue. She has adhered strictly to the mother tongue and is unable to converse in English.

    On this farm there are unmistakable evidences of rich deposits of iron. A large lump selected from among others of like description turned up by the plow contains quite a large per cent. of pure iron. There is no telling what an excavation deep down into the bosom of mother earth might reveal here. In the not far distant future a great iron industry may find development in this very locality. More unlikely benefits for man have unexpectedly come to to light in the nineteenth century and no plainer indications were visible than we have right here.

    I am informed that right in the midst of the village of Baden itself there are plain signs of iron deposits. Such indications in localities within three-quarters of a mile of each other should arcuse an inclination on the part of the citizens to ascertain the extent of this metal deposit that might prove to be a bonanza and in the course of time create Baden the Manchester of Ontario.

    H. N.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 1 Sep 1898, p. 8

    Christian married Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr 2 Apr 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdelane (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 21 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1928; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr was born 21 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti); died 6 Aug 1928; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45661924
    • Name: Magdelane "Magdalena" Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78499
    • Residence: 1851, 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
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Mary Z. Wagler was born 26 Sep 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdelena Wagler was born 18 May 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Wagler was born 6 Jul 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1955, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    4. 6. Isaac Z. Wagler was born 18 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1947; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Aaron Z. Wagler was born 23 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1936; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine Wagler was born 6 Mar 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1937, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Simeon Wagler was born Aug 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  John Litwiller was born 25 Sep 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti, son of Rev. Peter Litwiller and Elizabeth Lichti); died 27 Aug 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139239
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1868, 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; 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: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Litwiller.--John L., son of Peter Litwiller, was born near St. Agatha, Ont. Sept. 25, 1842; died at his home near St. Agatha, Aug. 27, 1927; aged 84 y. 11 m. 2 d. He was married to Catharine Jantzi and this union was blessed with 3 sons and 1 daughter, 2 sons preceded him in death. He leaves a sorrowing widow (aged 80), 1 son (Peter J.), and 1 daughter (Mrs. Isaac Wagler, with whom he was staying ever since he retired), 20 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. In his youth he united with the Amish Mennonite Church and remained a faithful member till the end. We need not weep as those who have no hope, as he waited so long for his Savior to take him home. Funeral services were conducted at the Amish Mennonite Church near St. Agatha, Aug. 31, by Daniel Jutzi, Jonas Litwiller and Daniel Steinman. Interment in the near by cemetery.

    John married Catherina Jantzie 2 Jun 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart) was born 7 Jul 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherina Jantzie was born 7 Jul 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Michael Jantzi and Maria Boshart); died 29 Dec 1936; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherina Litwiller
    • Name: Catherine Yantzie
    • Name: Katie Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122160
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Litwiller.-Katherine (Jantzi) Litwiller was born near St. Agatha, Ont., July 7, 1847; died Dec. 29, 1936; aged 89 y. 5 m. 22 d. Early in life she accepted Christ as her Savior and remained faithful to the end. Death to her was only the gateway to eternal glory. Her's truly was a life of service and devotion to her Master. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to those around her as long as health permitted. On June 2, 1868, she was united in holy matrimony to Bro. John Litwiller. To this union were born 3 sons and 1 daughter. Michael died in infancy. Her husband preceded her Aug. 27, 1927. She lived in widowhood 9 y. 4 m. 2 d. She leaves 1 daughter (Katie- Mrs. Isaac Wagler)20 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jacob of Atwood, Moses of Fergus), 2 sisters (Mrs. John B. Jutzi and Mrs. Jacob Gascho of Michigan); 1 sister, and 10 brothers having preceded her. Funeral services were conducted by Bro. Benjamin Gingerich from Psa. 90 at the house, by Bro. Peter Nafziger from Acts 9 :36-41, Bro. Moses 0. Jantzi from Psa. 123; also a word of testimony by Bro. Jacob H. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Litwiller was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter J. Litwiller was born 7 Apr 1869, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1930, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 7. Catherine Littwiller was born 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Littwiller was born 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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