Ralph Jacob Bast

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• Business: St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bast's Tire Service
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32591366
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147696

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BAST, Ralph J. At K-W Hospital, on Friday, September 9, 1977, after a brief illness, Ralph Jacob Bast of 8 Roosevelt Ave., Waterloo, age 32 years.

A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport; had owned and operated Bast's Tire Service, St. Agatha. A member of the Greenwood Rod and Gun Club, St. Agatha.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bast of Wellesley: beloved son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt; husband of the former Carla Schmidt: father of Dale, Kelly and Todd, all at home brother of Mrs. Clare (Marlene) Shantz of St. Agatha, Elaine of Smiths Falls; also survived by 11 nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, Sept. 10. Funeral service was held in the chapel Sept. 12 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ralph Huras officiating. Interment in Bridgeport cemetery.

Elmira Signet Sep 14 1977 pg 27

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In Remembrance [The 23rd Psalm] Entered Into Rest At Kitchener, Ontario on Friday, September 9th, 1977 Ralph J. Bast Aged 32 years. Beloved husband of Carla Schmidt The Funeral Resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Ontario. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, September 12th, at 2:00 p.m. Interment Bridge Vale Cemetery.

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• Church Membership: Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32591489
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77816
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bast.- Allan, son of Jacob and Catherine (Albrecht) Bast, was born in Wellesley, Ont., May 9, 1912; died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 30, 1988; aged 76 y. On June 15, 1933, he was married to Barbara Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elaine Barbara and Marlene Idella Shantz), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Harvey, Emerson, and Robert), and 5 sisters (Edna Gerber, Elvera Hackett, Helena Miller, Erma Gerber, and Esther Jantzi). He was preceded in death by one son (Ralph Jacob), one sister (Idella), and 2 brothers (Lloyd and William). He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Victor Dorsch and Alvin Leis; interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 52 - December 27, 1988, page 904.

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Bast, Allan - Suddenly, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Allan Bast, of 41 Henry St. E., Wellesley. Allan was born in Wellesley 76 years ago, a son of the late Jacob Bast and the late Catherine Albrecht. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church and had operated a store at Phllipsburg for 20 years, retiring to Wellesley in 1969. Beloved husband of Barbara Louisa Lichti of Wellesley; dear father of Elaine Barbara Bast of Smith Falls, Marlene Idella and her husband Clare Shantz of St. Agatha and daughter-in-law, Carla (Mrs. Ross Fries) of Kitchener; dear brother of Harvey Bast of Wellesley, Emmerson and his wife Lucinda Bast of Heidelberg, Robert Bast of Stratford, Edna (Mrs. Sam Gerber) of Wellesley, Elvera (Mrs. Walter Hackett) of Guelph, Helena (Mrs. Clarence Miller) of Baden, Erma (Mrs. Roy Gerber) of Wellesley, Esther (Mrs. Ira Jantzi) of RR 2, Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Becky (Mrs. Gary Malcolm), Mellony Shanta [Shantz?], Dale Kelly, Todd Bast and Mark and Laurie Fries; one great-grandson Dillon Bast. He was predeceased by one son, Ralph Jacob in 1977; by one sister, Idella and two brothers, Lloyd and William and three brothers-in-law. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7-9 and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Saturday, Dec.3, removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., Rev. Victor Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Intensive Care Unite at St. Mary's General Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Dec 1988

Allan married Barbara Louisa Lichti 15 Jun 1933. Barbara (daughter of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 1 Jun 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32591551
• Name: Barbara Louisa Bast
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25076
• Residence: 1992, 41 Henry St. E., Wellesley, Ontario

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Bast, Barbara (Lichti), 81, Wellesley, Ont. Born: June 1, 1910, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Noah and Bena (Bender) Lichti. Died: April 27, 1992, Kitchener, Ont., of heart failure. Survivors-children: Elaine Bast, Marlene Shantz; brothers and sisters: David, Julius, Nick, Laverne, Willis, Louis, Magdalena Wagler, Annie Roth, Catherine Steinman; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Allan Bast (husband) and Ralph (son). Funeral and burial: April 30, Mapleview Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch and Vernon Zehr.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 21 - May 26, 1992 - pages 14, 15.

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Bast, Mrs. Allan (Barbara) - Suddenly, on Monday, April 27, 1992, at K-W Hospital, Barbara Louise Bast, of 41 Henry St. E., Wellesley. Barbara was born in East Zorra township 81 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Noah Lichti and the late Bena Bender. She was a faithful member of the Maple View Mennonite Church and was active in the sewing circle of Maple View. Dear mother of Elaine Bast of Smith Falls, Marlene and her husband Clare Shantz of St. Agatha; mother-in-law of Carla (Mrs. Ross Fries) of Kitchener; loving sister of David and Fanny Lichti of New Hamburg, Julius and Floretta Lichti of RR 1, New Hamburg, Nick and Verna Lichti, Stratford, Laverne and Nelda Lichti of Tavistock, Willis and Laura Lichti of New Hamburg, Louis and Loretta Lichti of RR 1, Shalespeare, Magdalena and Emmerson Wagler of Shakespeare, Anne and Elmer Roth of RR 2, Baden, Catherine and Floyd Steinman of Tavistock; sister-in-law of Kaye Lichti of Woodstock; dear friend of Arlene. Lovingly remembered by six grandchildren, Melanie (Mrs. Shayne Kery), Becky (Mrs. Gary Malcolm), Dale and Todd Bast, Mark and Laura Fries and two great-grandchildren, Delion Bast and Jonathan Malcolm. She was predeceased by her husband, Allan (November 30, 1988); by one son, Ralph in 1977; by one brother, Albert and one grandson, Kelly Bast. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Thursday, April 30, removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m, Pastor Victor Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or a charity of one's choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Barbara Bast.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Apr 1992

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174540624
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164486
• Birth: 7 Aug 1885, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Mill
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bast, Jacob, son of Jacob and Nancy (Schwartzentruber) Bast, was born in South East Hope Twp., Ont., Aug. 6, 1885; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 28, 1965; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. In June, 1905, he was married to Catherine Albrecht, who died Nov. 26, 1939. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Harvey, Allan, Emerson, Lloyd, Robert, Edna-Mrs. Sam Gerber, Elvera-Mrs. Walter Hackett, Helena-Mrs. Clarence Millar, Idella, Irma-Mrs. Roy Gerber, and Esther-Mrs. Ira Jantzi), 4 brothers (Daniel, Norman, Elmer, and Emanuel), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydia-Mrs. Walter Walsh), 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Chris Streicher and Chris Erb in charge.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 1 - January 4, 1966, page 22, 23

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Jacob S. Bast husband of the late Catherine Albrecht Born August 6th, 1885 Died October 28th, 1965 Aged 80 years, 2 months and 22 days The Service The late Mr. Bast is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where a family service will be conducted on Sunday, October 31st, 1965, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. This will be followed by a memorial service at the Maple View Mennonite Church at 2:30 p.m. Clergyman Bishop Christian Streicher Interment In the church cemetery

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Jacob — Catherine S. Albrecht. Catherine was born 17 Jun 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1939, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174540916
• Name: Catherine S. Bast
• Name: Katherina Albrecht
• Name: Katie Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164487
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80934

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In Memoriam [The 23rd Psalm] Entered Into Rest In Wilmot Township, on Thursday, May 30, 1963 Noah S. Lichti Age 77 years The Service Resting at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Roth, Erb Road North, R.R. 2, Baden, until noon of Sunday, June 2, 1963, when removal will be made to the East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16th Line, where a Memorial Service will be held at three o'clock in the afternoon. Interment will follow in the Cemetery adjoining the Church. Relatives and friends are requested to accept this intimation.

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Noah married Jacobena "Bena" Bender 13 Jan 1908. Jacobena (daughter of David M. Bender and Barbara Zehr) was born 1 Jun 1889, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1959, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bena Bender
• Name: Jacobena "Bena" Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77794

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Lichti, Jacobena, daughter of David M. and Barbara (Zehr) Bender, was born June 1, 1889, near Tavistock, Ont.; died Dec. 25, 1959, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Wagler, Shakespeare, Ont.; aged 70 y. 6 m. 25 d. On Jan. 12, 1909, she was married to Noah S. Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 4 daughters (David, Julius, Willis, and Laverne, New Hamburg, Ont.; Nicklas and Louis, Shakespeare; Albert, Woodstock, Ont.; Barbara--Mrs. Allan Bast and Annie--Mrs. Elmer Roth, Baden, Ont.; Magdalena--Mrs. Emerson Wagler, Shakespeare; and Catherine-Mrs. Floyd Steinman, Bright, Ont.), 48 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Peter), and 2 sisters (Kate--Mrs. Joel Allbrecht, Tavistock; and Annie--Mrs. Simon Helmuth, ____, Calif.). She was preceded in death by 4 grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of the East Zorra A.M. Church, where funeral services were conducted by Vernon Zehr, Dan Wagler, and Henry Yantzi; burial in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol LIII Number 27 - July 5, 1960 - Page 615, 616

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27505345
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81742
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1882, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Jacob — Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber. Anna (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 2 Feb 1845, , Ohio, USA; died 21 Nov 1901. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna B. "Nancy" Bast
• Name: Anna B. "Nancy" Brenneman
• Name: Anna Schwartzentruber
• Name: Anna Schwartzentruber
• Name: Nancy Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134447
• Residence: 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Nicholas Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120057
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• 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; Amish
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Nicholas was reported to have donated the land for St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Nicolaus married Barbara S. Schmidt 21 Mar 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Johann "John" Schmidt and Barbara S. Schwartzentruber) was born 8 Sep 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1929, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara S. Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120058
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77737
• Residence: 1930, Cassel, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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Bender - David M., 8th son of the late John and Catherine (Miller) Bender, was born Jan. 28, 1864, in Waterloo Co., Ont., where he grew to manhood. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior in his youth and was received in church fellowship by water baptism by Bishop John Gascho of the Wilmot congregation. In this faith he remained faithful to the end. On Dec. 6, 1887 he was joined in holy wedlock to Sister Barbara Zehr of East Zorra. After their marriage they settled in East Zorra. After their marriage they settled in East Zorra and were faithful members in East Zorra congregation, always present at church services, rain or shine, although having several miles to come. This union was blessed with 4 children (Peter of East Zorra; Bena, wife of Noah Lichti, of South Easthope; Annie, wife of Limon Hellmuth, near Ingersoll, Ont.; Katie, wife of Joel Albrecht, of East Zorra). He always enjoyed fairly good health with the exception of last year of his life. In November, 1934, he went to Stratford General Hospital for an operation which proved unsuccessful and thencoming to the home of his son-in-law (Noah Lichti in South Easthope) where he suffered severely at times till death relieved him on March 29, 1935; aged 71 y. 2 m. 1 d. He leaves his bereaved companion, 1 son, 3 daughters, 31 gandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Services at home by Jacob R. Bender, and at the East Zorra Church by M.Kuepfer, D.S.Iutzi, and Jacob R. Bender. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 7 - May 16,1935

David married Barbara Zehr 6 Dec 1887. Barbara was born 20 Feb 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1938, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77783