Raymond George Wismer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201202

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Wismer, Raymond George

Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Wednesday April 9, 2014. Ray resided in Kitchener and was born 71 years ago in East Zorra Township. He was the son of the late Harold & Vera (Nafziger) Wismer.

Beloved husband of Sharon (Taves) Wismer who he married July 23, 1966. Loving father of Michelle & husband Peter Lacrosse of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his step-grandson Declan. Dear brother of Eleanor Roth of New Hamburg. Remembered by his mother-in-law Verna Taves of Kitchener, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Finnigan of Perth, Jerry & Marilyn Taves of Kitchener, John & Sue Taves of Cambridge, Len Taves of Kitchener and also a number of nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his brother Melvin Wismer, father-in-law John Taves and brothers-in-law Gerald Roth and Don Finnigan.

Ray was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. He enjoyed golfing with his good friends at Doon Valley and also many outdoor activities. Ray retired after 31 years of service with Lear Seating Ltd.

Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Sunday April 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Lisaard House, Cambridge, Steinmann Mennonite Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Raymond married Sharon Taves [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66202268
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102302
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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WISMER, HAROLD W., son of Mrs. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan 10, 1908; died while at work in Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 27, 1968; aged 60 y. 1 m. 17 d. On July 1, 1938, he was married to Vera Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Eleanor--Mrs. Gerry Roth, Raymond, and Melvin) and 2 brothers (Norval and Melvin). Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich officiating.

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HAROLD WISMER

Harold Wismer, 10 Byron St., New Hamburg, died suddenly February 27 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 60.

Mr. Wismer was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer.

A resident of New Hamburg for the past 10 years, he was employed with B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd., Kitchener. He was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Nafziger; two sons, Raymond of Kitchener and Melvin at home; one daughter, Mrs. Gerry (Eleanor) Roth, New Hamburg; two brothers, Norval, Battle Creek, Mich., and Melvin, Kitchener, and two grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother predeceased him.

The body was a Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until noon last Friday, when removal was made to Steinman Mennonite Church for the afternoon service. Bishop Orland Gingrich and Rev. Elmer Swartzentruber officiated.

Temporary entombment was in Graff Memorial Chapel and Interment will follow later in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.

Harold — Vera Nafziger. Vera (daughter of Daniel S. Nafziger and Nancy Erb) was born 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vera Wismer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81481

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Passed away on Sunday August 4, 2013 at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was born 100 years ago in Mornington Township and was the daughter of the late Daniel & Nancy (Erb) Nafziger.

Beloved wife of the late Harold Wismer who predeceased her in 1968. Loving mother of Eleanor & husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg and Raymond & wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Duane & wife Nina Roth, Janice & husband Steve Steckly, Nancy & husband Nathan Roth, Michelle Wismer & friend Peter, Kim Wismer and her 12 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her brothers Floyd & wife Erma Nafziger, Leonard & wife Joyce Nafziger. Vera was predeceased by her son Melvin Wismer, granddaughter Lisa, son-in-law Lyle Schwartzentruber, sisters Edna & husband Laverne Zehr, Betty & husband Gerald Steffler, Dorothy & husband Alvin Martin, Erma & husband Lyle Coverett, Alice in infancy, brothers Emerson & wife Delphine Nafziger, Elmer & wife Ann Nafziger and Vernon & wife Elda Nafziger.
Vera was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden.

Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday August 6, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 7, 2013 at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Nithview Community or the Mennonite Central Committee.

On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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• Name: George Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8254
• Occupation: 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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George Wismer, "was born July 11th, 1876."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Dillman G. Wismer - By Record Correspondent

Baden, Dec. 22 - following a lingering illness, Dillman G. Wismer, 81, died at his residence, north of Baden, today. A resident of this district all his life, Mr. Wismer was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wismer and was born on the Wismer homestead, which has been his home for some time. He was married at New Hamburg on Feb. 28, 1900. He was a member of the Reformed Mennonite church.

Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Mank of Kitchener, and Loretta at home, three sons, Norval of Battle Creek, Mich., Melvin and Harold at home, one brother, Henry, of Penner, Alta.

Funeral arrangements are not complete.

Kitchener Daily Record Dec 22 1937 pg 19

Dilman married Anna Green 28 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Henry Green and Minnie Kropp) was born 13 Feb 1871, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1948; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Wismer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81111P
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44909477
• Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76850
• Residence: 1958, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Nafziger, Daniel, son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Nafziger, was born in Perth Co., Ont. Aug. 10, 1888; died at Brunner Rest Home, Sept. 12, 1976; aged 88 y. On June 23, 1912, he was married to Nancy Erb, who preceded him in death on July 3, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Eimer, Emerson, Floyd, and Leonard), 5 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Harold Wismer, Edna - Mrs. Laverne Zehr, Betty - Mrs. Gerald Steffler, Dorothy - Mrs. Alvin Martin, and Erma - Mrs. Lyle Coverett), 34 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary), and 4 brothers (Samuel, Amos, Solomon, and Menno). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 40 - October 12, 1976 - page 794

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NAFZIGER, DANIEL - Of the Brunner Nursing Home, formerly of Wellesley. Passed away Sunday at his home. Born in Mornington Township, 88 years ago.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nafziger, he had farmed in Wilmot township, retiring to Wellesley in 1958. Member of the Maple View Mennonite Church. Father of Elmer of Waterloo, Emerson of Route 1, Tavistock, Floyd of Route 1, Breslau, Leonard of Conestogo, Vera (Mrs. Harold Wismer) of Wellesley, Edna (Mrs. Laverne Zehr) of Bright, Betty (Mrs. Gerald Steffler) and Dorothy (Mrs. Alvin Martin) both of Waterloo, Erma (Mrs. Lyle Coverett) of Tutinga, Cal.; dear brother of Samuel and Menno, both of Brunner, Amos of Wellesley, Solomon of Carthage, N.Y., and Mary Nafziger of Brunner; also survived by 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Nancy Erb, in 1974; also by one son, Vernon and one daughter, Alice; also by one brother and one sister.

Friends may call at the Futher Bros Funeral Home, Wellesley where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. At noon Wednesday, September 15, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to a charity of your choice.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of Daniel Nafziger beloved husband of the late Nancy Erb Born August 10th, 1888 Died September 12th, 1976 Aged 88 years, 1 month and 2 days The Service The late Mr. Nafziger is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Wednesday, September 15th, 1976, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

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Daniel married Nancy Erb 23 Jun 1912. Nancy (daughter of Christian L. Erb and Elisabeth Oesch) was born 21 Sep 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76853

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Nafziger, Nancy, daughter of Christian L. and Elizabeth (Oesch) Erb, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Sept. 21, 1892; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., July 3, 1974; aged 81 y. On June 23, 1912, she was married to Daniel Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 4 sons (Elmer, Emmerson, Floyd, and Leonard), 5 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Harold Wismer, Edna - Mrs. Laverne Zehr, Betty - Mrs. Gerald Steffler, Dorothy - Mrs. Alvin Martin, Erma - Mrs. Lyle Coverett), one brother (Edward), and 3 sisters (Sarah - Mrs. Daniel Bellar, Elizabeth - Mrs. Elkannah Kennel, and Mary - Mrs. Alvin Steinman), 34 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 sisters, and 3 brothers. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on July 7, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 32 - August 13, 1974 - page 622

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NAFZIGER, Mrs. Daniel -Of Wellesley, died Wednesday, July 3, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born in Wellesley Township 81 years ago, the former Nancy Erb; surviving are her husband, Daniel of Wellesley; four sons, Elmer of Waterloo, Emerson of Route 1, Tavistock, Floyd of Route 1, Breslau, and Leonard of Conestogo; five daughters, Vera (Mrs. Harold Wismer) of Wellesley, Edna (Mrs. Laverne Zehr) of Bright, Betty (Mrs. Gerald Steffler) of Waterloo, Dorothy (Mrs. Alvin Martin) of Waterloo, Erma (Mrs. Lyle Coverett) of California; one brother, Edward Erb of Tobermory; three sisters, Sarah (Mrs. Daniel Billar) of Petersburg, Elizabeth (Mrs. Elkannah Kennell) of Wellesley and Mary (Mrs. Alvin Steinman) of Petersburg.

There are 34 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son, one daughter, three sisters and three brothers.

The late Mrs. Nafziger will be resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home after 2 p.m. on Friday, until noon Sunday, when removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for memorial service at 2:30. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Alvin Leis will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy may be shown by donations to the Ontario Heart Foundation.

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In Loving Memory [verse] In memory Of Nancy Erb beloved wife of Daniel Nafziger Born September 21st, 1892 Died July 3rd, 1974 Aged 81 years The Service The late Mrs. Nafziger is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Sunday, July 7, 1974 when removal will be made to Mapleview Mennonite Church for the memorial service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergyman Rev. Alvin Leis Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery

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• Birth: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8249
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Henry Wismer, "was born July 10, 1837. On June 23rd, 1860, he was married to Margaret Smith. They reside near Amulree, Perth County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming. To them are born seven children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Henry married Margaret Schmidt 23 Jun 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of George Schmidt and Elisabeth Dechert) was born 2 Feb 1846, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1908; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maggie Smith
• Name: Margaret Schmidt
• Name: Margaret Smith
• Name: Margaret Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8249.1
• Residence: 1863, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-464346

Henry — Minnie Kropp. Minnie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Minnie Green
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-464347

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

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

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

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108864
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 10 Con. 2 Wellesley Township
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: CA 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith, Shop
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christian married Elisabeth Oesch 22 Apr 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Oesch and Magdalena "Mattie" Schwartzentruber) was born 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109096
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite