Earl John Dietz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182086
• Residence: 1993, 27 Henry St., Wellesley, Ontario

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DIETZ, Earl-Of 27 Henry St. Wellesley, passed away, on Sunday, June 20, at his home, formerly of Millbank, he was born in Rummelhardt 65 years ago.
Beloved husband of the former Mabel Leis of Wellesley; dear brother of Clare Dietz of RR 1, Milverton and Magdalene (Roy) Heyer of New Hamburg. Also survived by three nieces and three nephews.
He was the custodian at the Poole Mennonite Church for 12 years.
The family will receive friends at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Wednesday, removal will be made to the Poole Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Pastor David Rogelsky will officiate. Burial will be in the Poole Mennonite Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Earl — Mabel Catherine Leis. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76712
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1993, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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John Dietz of RR 3, Waterloo, died Saturday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 87.

Mr. Dietz was born at Rummelhardt and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dietz. He farmed all his life in the Waterloo area and was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Wagler; two sons, Earl and Clare, both at home; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Magdalene) Heyer of RR 1, New Hamburg; one step-sister, Mrs. Annie Cuseck of Toronto, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters.

The body will be at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home until Tuesday noon when removal will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations to the Gideon memorial Bible plan and the western Ontario Mennonite mission board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1967

John — Ida Wagler. Ida (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) 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. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Ida Dietz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201764
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1967, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

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WELLESLEY-Mrs. John Dietz of RR 1, Brunner, formerly of Waterloo, died Sunday at St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener after a brief illness. She was 68.

The former Ida Wagler, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wagler. She was born in Wilmot Township and was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church and the Women's Auxiliary. She had lived in Brunner the past three years.

Mrs. Ditz was predeceased by her husband and by one brother, Simon.

Surviving are two sons, Earl and Clare both of Brunner; one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Magdaline) Heyer of New Hamburg; two brothers, Elmer of Baden and Irvin of St. Agatha; seven sisters, Mrs. Noah (Victoria) Boshart and Mrs. Elmer (Magdaline) Schwartzentruber, both of Baden, Mrs. John (Catherine) Leis and Mrs. Eli (Sarah) Zehr both of New Hamburg, Mrs. Eric Vera Schulz of Kitchener, Mrs. Erwin (Verna) Zehr of Milverton, Mrs. Jonas (Laura) Wagler of Parkhill; and four grandchildren.

The body is at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may be shown by donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Aug 1970

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• Name: Henry Dietz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71174
• Immigration: 1861
• Immigration: 1864, , Canada
• Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mr. Henry Dietz

One of the oldest and best known farmers of the district passed away in Rummelhardt on Friday in the person of Henry Dietz. He was 77 years of age, 60 years of which he spent in Rummelhardt, after coming to Canada at the age of seven years. His wife predeceased him in 1927.

There survive three sons, John of Rummelhardt, George of Waterloo, and Jacob of Wilmot township, two daughters, Mrs. John Fleischauer, Milverton and Mrs. Wm. Kimpel, Kitchener, also 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The funeral was held from his late residence on Monday afternoon to Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery for interment.

Waterloo Chronicle, 31 Mar 1932, p. 4

Heinrich married Margaret Mogk May 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Casper Mogk and Elisabeth) was born CALC 26 Jun 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1894; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Dietz
• Name: Margaretha Mogk
• Name: Rebecca Mogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45997P
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122750
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Frederick — Elisabeth. Elisabeth was born 1826, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Dietz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122761

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-455365

Casper — Elisabeth. Elisabeth died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Mogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-455366

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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

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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]

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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

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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

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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]

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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

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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.