Brenda Jane Zehr

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zehr's Market
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50329
• Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Co-founder of Zehrs Markets remembered as 'kind, generous and genuine'

WATERLOO REGION - Lester Zehr, the co-founder of Zehrs Markets, is being remembered as a humble and generous friend and businessman.

"What you saw is what you got; there was no falseness about him, he was just him," said Pat Herzog, a family friend whose late husband Bill Herzog worked as vice-president of finance at Zehrs.

"The three words that kind of say it best are kind, generous and genuine."

Zehr, who lived in Waterloo, died on Tuesday at the age of 91. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, Elva, his three children, Brenda Eudoxie, Don Zehr and Gregory Zehr, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Lester, who helped build a number of companies, is best known for starting the Zehrs Markets grocery store chain with his father and brother. The first store opened on Highland Road in Kitchener in 1950. There are now more than 40 Zehrs across southwestern Ontario.....

Booth, L. (2018). Co-founder of Zehrs Markets remembered as 'kind, generous and genuine'. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8331952-co-founder-of-zehrs-markets-remembered-as-kind-generous-and-genuine-/

Lester — Elva Shantz. Elva (daughter of Elmon R. Shantz and Elizabeth Roth) was born 17 Feb 1926. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elva Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185088
• Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elva Shantz Lester Zehr Plight Troth

White baskets of spring flowers, ferns and candles formed the set- ting at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church today for the marriage of Miss Elva Audrey Shantz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmon Shantz, 107 Simeon St., to Mr. Lester Wayne Zehr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Zehr, 157 Elgin St. Rev. A.R. Shelley officiated. Miss Ruth V. Eby was organist. The soloist, Mr. C. Ballington Til- ley, sang "The Lord's Prayer" prior to the service and "Because" at the signing of the register. Wears Heavy Satin The bride wore a gown of heavy white slipper satin fashioned with a square neckline and an inset yoke of nylon net edged with shadow lace and lily point sleeves. A bustle back accented the wide skirt and fell into deep folds form- ing a slight train. A halo, studded with seed pearls, caught her fin- gertip veil of tulle illusion net. She carried a white Bible with white satin streamers knotted with gardenias and sweet peas. Her only ornament was a strand of pearls, the gift of the bride- groom. Mrs. Roy Chesterman, Preston, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore an orchid gown of cordedd taffeta with drop shoulders and embroidered Bertha collar, fitted bodice and full skirt. With it she wore a matching mit- tens and a Victorian style head- dress of matching orchids. Bridesmaids, Miss Jean Keast, Kitchener, and Miss Marjorie Zehr, Kitchener, were gowned in apple green and doffodil yellow corded taffeta respectively. Their gowns were fashioned similarly to the matron of honor's and they wore similar headdresses and matching mittens. Carry Similar Bouquets All attendants carried crescent bouquets of pale pink carnations. Mr. Clifford Zehr, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Ushers were Mr. Carl Gascho and Mr. Verle Shantz, brother of the bride. Following the ceremony a dinner was held at the Old Mill for 75 guests. Tonight a reception will be held for 125 guests. Receiving the bride's mother will wear a navy blue crepe gown with navy and pink accessories and the bridegroom's mother will wear an aqua two-piece ensemble with navy accessories. Both will wear corsages of pink roses. For her wedding trip to New York and Washington, the bride will wear a cinnamon suit and hat with accessories of Kelly green and a whipcord shortie coat. A corsage of yellow roses will complete her ensemble. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Zehr will reside at 107 Simeon St.

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zehr's Market
• Occupation: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store owner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119485
• Occupation: 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dealer in Cars

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ZEHR, Emory On Thursday, June 15, 1978, at the K-W Hospital, following a lengthy illness, Emory Zehr, aged 74 years of 373 Union Blvd. A member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. He was the founder and partner of Zehr's Markets Limited.

Survived by Selena Zehr of Cambridge(P); father of Lester of Kitchener Clifford of Waterloo, Mrs. Douglas (Marjorie)

Witzel, of Waterloo; brother of Mrs. Amos (Clara) Brenneman of Cambridge(P); grandfather of Brenda, Donald, Gregory, Sandra and Gerald, Paul and Robert; one great-grandson Chad, also survives. He was president of the Retail Merchant's Association, 1954. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon on Saturday when removal will be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ron Rempel officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

FOUNDER OF ZEHR's DIES AT 74

Emory Zehr, founder of Zehr's Markets Ltd., died today at K-W Hospital. He was 74. Zehr opened his first small supermarket with his sons, Lester and Clifford, on Highland Road West, Kitchener in 1950. For six years before that, he operated a grocery store in Ayr.

He and his sons exceeded their expectations by doing $3000 in business that first week on Highland Road. Zehr's now has more than 40 outlets.

Emory Zehr, who lived at 373 Union Blvd., Kitchener, retired in 1964 when Loblaw's purchased a controlling interest in the company. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Surviving are two sons, a daughter and a sister.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Jun 1978

Occupation:
Owner and founder of Zehr's Markets Limited.

Emory married Selena Kipfer 18 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Selena (daughter of Christian W. Kipfer and Mary G. Kuepfer) was born 11 May 1905, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Selena Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119489
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ZEHR, Mrs. Selena On Wednesday, January 24, 1979, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Selena Kepfer, of Cambridge(P), in her 74th year. a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, she was active in the WMA for many years. Dear mother of Lester of Kitchener, Clifford and Mrs. Douglas (Marjorie) Witzel, both of Waterloo; sister of Mrs. Sarah Gingerich of Cambridge(P); grand mother of Brenda, Donald, Gregory, Sandra, Gerald, Paul and Robert; great-grandmother of Chad. Predeceased by Emory Zehr in June 1978, two brothers and one sister.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon on Saturday when removal will be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Ron Rempel and Rev. Martha Smith officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 25 Jan 1979

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24819
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elmon — Elizabeth Roth. Elizabeth (daughter of Rudolph Roth and Lavina Z. Hostetler) was born 11 Oct 1900, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69328
• Residence: 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Elmon Shantz, 52, of 107 Simeon St., died today at the K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born in East Zorra Township Oct. 11, 1900, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph N. Roth. She was a member of Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church and the Women's Missionary Society of the church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Verle of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Allan (Minnota) Brenneman of Shakespeare, Mrs. Roy (Margaret) Chesterman of Preston and Mrs. Lester (Elva) Zehr of Kitchener; four brothers, Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry of Monkton, Rev. Moses H. Roth of Baden and Wilfred of Radville; one sister, Mrs. Irvin (Lavina) Shantz of New Hamburg and nine grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Stirling Ave. Mennonite Church Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Wilfred Ulrich, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. U. K. Weber, former Stirling Ave. Church pastor. The body will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Monday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to the church where frends may pay their respects until the service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, March 20, 1953

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/33340815
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38905

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ZEHR. - Dr. Joseph R. Zehr was born in Perth. Co., Ont., Aug. 28, 1848; died of dropsy in Tavistock, Ont., Sept. 28, 1915; aged 66y. 1m. In 1871 he was married to Mary Roeschli, and lived in matrimony 12 years. To this union were born 7 children, 3 of whom preceded him to the great beyond. In 1883 he was again married to Elizabeth Albrecht, with whom he lived in matrimony 32 years. To this union 9 children were born. Five of these also preceded him to the great beyond. He leaves to mourn his departure a sorrowing wife, 4 sons, and 4 daughters; also 17 grandchildren, a brother, and a sister. The sons are Jacob, Peter, Moses, and Emory. The daughters are Mary, Katie, Clara, and Elvira. He was the son of the late Dr. Peter Zehr, and has been practicing medicine from his youth. He was buried Oct. 1 at the East Zorra Mennonite Church. Funeral services were conducted at the house by Jacob R. Bender; and at the Church by the brethren, C. Kropf, M.C. Jantzi, and C. Schultz. Text, Rom. : 10-33; II Tim. 2: 5. Bro. Zehr was a member of the East Zorra A.M. Church. He suffered from dropsy for over seven months. He expressed himself at peace with God and man. May he rest in peace.

Gospel Herald, Oct 28, 1915

Joseph married Elizabeth Albrecht 1883. Elizabeth was born Abt 1860, Of, Topping, Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38943

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65812528
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180876
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Brewery
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Christian W. Kipfer

NEW HAMBURG. - Chulstian W. Kipfer of New Hamburg died at the K-W Hospital Saturday, Dec. 8th after a three-day illness at the age of 73 years. Mr. Kipfer, who was born near Gadshill, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kipfer. He was twice married. His first wife predeceased him in May, 1938. In June of this year he married Mrs. Veronica Kipfer of this village who survives along with two sons and three daughters, Daniel, Ossian, Id., Jacob, Elma, N.Y., Mrs. E. O. (Sarah) Gingerich, Baden, Mrs. Mrs. John (Lavina) Meyer, Kitchener, and Mrs. Emory (Selena) Zehr, Kitchener, six stepchildren, Mrs. Gideon Boshare, Baden, Mrs. Alvin Brenneman, New Hamburg, Mrs. Nurias Kipfer, Kitchener, Mr. Elmer Kipfer, Baden, Mrs. Harvey Brunk, Tavistock, Mrs. Harry Snyder, Waterloo.

Waterloo Chronicle, 14 Dec 1945, p. 3

Christian — Mary G. Kuepfer. Mary (daughter of Nicholaus L. Kuepfer and Magdalena N. Gerber) was born 23 Nov 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1938, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary G. Kipfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180877
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00110-6727.2
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1896, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Shantz. Norman, son of the late Daniel and Mary (Nahrgang) Shantz, was born near Haysville, Ont., Nov. 3, 1870; departed from this life Dec. 6, 1949; aged 79 y. 1 m. 3 d. In 1893 he was married to Mary Ann Rosenberger. To this union was born one son (Elmon, Kitchener, Ont.). In 1896 he was married to Emma Rosenberger, who survives. To this union were born 3 sons (Irvin and Leighton, New Hamburg, Ont.; Delton, Elmira, Ont.), and 6 daughters (Marion-Mrs. Omar Cressman, Plattsville, Ont.; Erra-Mrs. Walter Nahrgang, Ebenezer, N.Y.; Edith-Mrs. Melvin Cressman, Thorold, Ont.; Iona-Mrs. Joe Lies, Kitchener, Ont.; Reta-Mrs. Chris Brenneman, New Hamburg; and Erleen-Mrs. Walter Lies, Wellseley, Ont.). Surviving besides his wife and children, are 33 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, one brother (Simeon, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Ephraim Schmit, Baden, Ont.; and Mrs. John McKenzie, Kitchener, Ont.). About fifty years ago he accepted Christ as his Saviour during revivals at the Blenheim congregation. During the years his place was seldom vacant in the service and he sought to support the church to the best of his ability. Funeral services were held at his late home and at the Blenheim Church on Dec. 9 with Moses Bowman and Curtis C. Cressman in charge Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIII, Number 5 - January 31, 1950-page 118, 119.

Norman married Mary Ann Rosenberger 7 Nov 1893. Mary (daughter of Isaac Rosenberger and Elizabeth Shantz) was born 1870, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1894; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00095-5376.4
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.41
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Roth-Rudolph Roth was born in Waterloo Co., Ont. Dec. 10, 1868; died at his home in New Hamburg, Ont., March 1, 1943; aged 74 y. 19d. Death came very suddenly, due to a heart attack. March 15, 1892, he was married to Lavina Hostetler who predeceased him 16 years ago. Nov. 12, 1931, he was married to Rebecca Shantz, who survives him. He also leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters (Arthur of New Hamburg, Harry and Mrs. Elmon Shantz of Kitchner; Moses, bishop in the Geiger congregation near Baden, Wilfrid of Radville, Sask., and Mrs. Ervin Shantz of Haysville), 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren and one brother (John of Elkton, Mich.). In his young manhood he accepted Christ as his Savior and united with the Mennonite Church in which faith he continued to the end. For many years he served as a teacher in the Sunday school and took a keen interest in the study of God's Word. He endeavored to the best of his knowledge to maintain his home on Biblical standards. His hope was in Christ, the author of our salvation. The funeral was held on March 3, with services at the Biehn Church and interment in the near-by cemetery. The Brethren M Hallman and C.C. Cressman had charge of the services

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXV, No . 52 - March 25, 1943

Rudolph married Lavina Z. Hostetler 15 Mar 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lavina (daughter of Christian Hostetler and Elisabeth Zimmerman) was born 7 Aug 1873, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Biehn Mennonite Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lavina Z. Roth
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3938.4

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Roth. Lavina (Hostetler) Roth died at her home in New Hamburg, Ont., on Sunday, April 24, 1927; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d., death being due to an attack of the heart. She seemed to be in her usual good health and had spent a pleasant afternoon with some friends who had called at her home. When about to prepare the evening meal, however, she very suddenly collapsed, becoming unconscious immediately, and in a few minutes her soul was in eternity. Her death came as a great shock to the family, and mother will be greatly missed. Her cheery face and her kindly counsels we can never forget, and we hope to meet her in heaven some day, where no farewell will ever be spoken. On March 15, 1892, she was united in marriage to Bro. Rudolph Roth. She leaves her sorrowing husband, four sons (Arthur, Harry, Moses, and Wilfrid) and two daughters (Elizabeth and Lavina), also four brothers, an aged step-mother and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted on April 28, at the home by Bro. Isaiah Cressman and at the Biehn Mennonite Church (of which she had been a loyal member for over twenty years) by Brethren Jonas Snider and Moses Shantz. Texts, Phil. 3: 20 and Psa. 116: 15. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald -Volume XX, Number 7 - May 19, 1927, pages 158, 159

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