Ronald Joseph Kropf

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209643

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Kropf, Ronald J. - (Former employee of Lackie Industrial Contractors), of RR 1, Kincardine (Point Clark) and formerly of Kitchener, at South Bruce Grey Health Centre, Kincardine, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 25, 1998, in his 62nd year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Kreutzwieser) Kropf and dear father of Tim Kropf and his wife Irene, Melanie Merkt and her husband Frank, all of Kincardine, Valerie Taves and her husband Mike of Baden, Tom Kropf of Bracebridge, Stephanie Cachagee and her husband Mike of Waterloo and Wendy Kropf and her friend Mike Pierson of Kincardine; dear "Poppa" of Megan and Tyler Kropf, Chesley and Avery Merkt, Bailey and Kirstie Taves, Matthew and Justine Kropf, Madison and Carleigh Cachagee. Also survived by a brother, A. William Kropf and his wife Irene of New Dundee and his step-mother, Florence Kropf of Waterloo. Predeceased by his parents, William and Madeline Kropf. Visitation at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, 757 Princes Street, Kincardine, today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony's RC Church, 749 Russell Street, Kincardine, on Saturday, June 27, 1998 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Kincardine Hospital-Palliative Care may be made as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, June 26, 1998

Ronald — Joyce Margaret Kreutzweiser. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144329
• Residence: 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf, William - Died peacefully, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Saturday, April 5, 1997, age 91 years, of Waterloo.

Mr. Kropf was born in Waterloo and was a son of the late Rebecca Mank and Joseph Kropf. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Madeline Roth; his brother, Alvin Kropf and his sister, Adela Kipfer.

Beloved husband of Florence Hollinger; dear father of A. William Kropf and his wife Irene of RR 1, New Dundee and Ron Kropf and his wife Joyce of RR 1, Kincardine. He is also survived by his step-son, Robert Roth and his wife Sharon of Waterloo; grandfather of Douglas Kropf and his wife Jane, Bonnie Reitzel, Dennis Kropf and his wife Maureen, Tim Kropf and his wife Irene, Melanie and her husband Mike Taves, Tom Kropf, Stephanie and her husband Mike Cachagee, Wendy Kropf and her friend Mike Pierson, Tracey and her husband Brett Taylor, Cindy and her husband Doug Schill and 22 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Kropf was retired from Carlings Brewery, where he had worked for 44 years and was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church in Kitchener.

Mr. Kropf's family is receiving friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. in Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday). The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday at 11 a.m., with Rev. David Martin officiating.

Friends and relatives are invited to the Reception Room of the funeral home for lunch and a time to visit with the family immediately following the service in the chapel. The committal service will be held at Memory Gardens on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Alzheimer Society of Kitchener-Waterloo, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, April 7, 1997

William — Madeline Z. "Mattie" Roth. Madeline (daughter of Joseph L. Roth and Catherine Zehr) was born 29 Jul 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1977, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeline Z. "Mattie" Kropf
• Name: Mattie Z. Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164144
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kropf, Mrs. William (Madeline) - At Norfolk General Hospital, Simcoe, on Saturday, May 21, 1977, Madeline Roth, of 468 Trussler Rd., Kitchener, age 71 years. A member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roth. Wife of William Kropf; mother of A. William of Kitchener, and Ronald Joseph of Petersburg; sister of Mrs. Mary Steinman of New Hamburg, Kate (Mrs. Joseph Leis) of Saskatchewan, Salome (Mrs. Emmanuel Roth) of Baden, Sarah Roth and Edna Roth, both of Waterloo; nine grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Funeral service was held today at 2 p.m., from Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, with Rev. Ronald Rempel officiating. Internment was in Memory Gardens. Contributions as expressions of sympathy may be made to the Ontario Heart Foundation through the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, May 24, 1977

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51587
• Occupation: 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Kropf.- Joseph L., son of the late David and Magdalena (Lichty) Kropf. was born near Milverton, Ont., May 18, 1874; died at the Brunner Rest Home, Aug. 31, 1968; aged 94 y. 3 m. 21 d. On Nov. 21, 1901, he was married to Rebecca Mank, who died Dec. 21, 1916. In 1917, he was married to Mary Lichty, who died the following year. In 1919, he was married to Nancy Leis, who died Oct. 6, 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Alvin and William), one daughter (Adella-Mrs. Herman Kipfer), 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one brother (David), and 2 sisters (Fanny-Mrs. Chris Brunk and Leah-Mrs. George Poole). He was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 4 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Sept. 2, with Chris Streicher and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXI, Number 45 - November 12, 1968, pages 1031, 1031.

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Joseph L. Kropf

Wellesley - Funeral service for a former Wellesley man, Joseph L. Kropf of Brunner, who died Saturday at the Brunner Rest Home, was held Monday from the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Born in Mornington Township, May 10, 1874, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Kropf. A member of Maple View Mennonite Church, he farmed in Mornington Township before retiring to Wellesley in 1940.

He was predeceased by three wives, Rebecca Mank in 1916, Mary Lichty in 1918, and Nancy Leis in 1962; three brothers and four sisters.

Surviving are two sons, Alvin of Waterloo, and William of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Herman (Adela) Kipfer of Millbank; one brother, David of Poole; two sisters, Mrs. Christian (Fannie) Brunk of Brunner, and Mrs. George (Leah) Poole of RR 1, Milverton; nine grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, September 3, 1968

Joseph married Rebecca Mank 21 Nov 1901. Rebecca was born 6 Nov 1880; died 21 Dec 1916; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rebecca Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144323

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51326
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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; Amish Mennnite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Joseph L. Roth

WELLESLEY. - Joseph L. Roth of Wellesley died at noon Thursday at the age of 78. He was born in Wellesley, May 26, 1864 and was a member of Maple Grove Mennonite Church, Third Line of Wellesley.

His wife predeceased him and he is survived by four sons, Christian and Samuel of St. Agatha and Joseph and Benjamin of Wellesley; seven daughters, Mrs. Abraham Steinman of New Hamburg, Mrs. Joseph Leis, Elrose, Sask., Mrs. Emmanuel Roth, New Hamburg, Mrs. William Kropf, St. Agatha, and Mrs. Sarah, Lydia and Edna of Kitchener and two brothers, John Roth of Detroit, Mich., and Rudolph of New Hamburg.

Waterloo Chronicle 30 Oct 1942, p. 3

Joseph — Catherine Zehr. Catherine (daughter of Joseph B. Zehr and Maria L. Lichti) was born 6 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51327
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Catherina Zehr, was born in Wilmot, Ont., Jan. 6, 1864; died in Wellesley, Ont., May 7, 1928; aged 64 y. 4 m. 1 d. She was united in marriage to Joseph L. Roth June 27, 1889. This union was blessed with 11 children (Lydia, Christian, Mary, wife of Abraham Steinman, Joseph, Kate, wife of Joseph B. Leis, Benjamin, Saloma, wife of Emanuel W. Roth, Sarah, Madeline, Samuel, and Edna). Sister Roth was blessed to see all her children accept their Savior and unite with the church. She is survived by her husband, 7 daughters, 4 sons, 15 grandchildren, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, and many other relatives and friends. In her early youth she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Amish Mennonite Church. She was a patient sufferer from cancer in her face. Two days before her death, double pneumonia set in. Many a time she called out, "O Lord, take me home this night." Funeral services were held May 10, 1928, at the home by Bro. Chr. S. Zehr, and at the Wellesley A. M. Church by the Brethren Peter Litwiller, Daniel H. Steinman, and Daniel Lebold.

Gospel Herald - Volume XXI, Number 11 - June 14, 1928, pages 238, 239, 240

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52120
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Occupation: 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Kropp - On the 28th of November, 1893, near Pool, Ontario, of consumption, David Kropp, aged 48 years and 4 months. He leaves his deeply bereaved widow and 11 children to mourn his departure. Buried on the 1st of Dec. Funeral services to a large congregation of sympathizing neighbors and friends, by Peter Spenler at the house, and by John Gascho and Jacob M. Bender.

Herald of Truth, January 1, 1894

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Poole.

On Tuesday last, 28th inst., this locality sustained a heavy loss indeed in the death of Mr. David N. Kropf. He had been unwell mostly all fall and was taking medical advice, but his most intimate neighbors had no suspicion of that grim messenger claiming him so soon; however it is only another proof that "in the midst of life we are in death." Mr. Kropf had but recently passed his 48th milestone, his remains were interred in the Amish burying ground here on Friday, 1st inst. and the funeral was attended by a large number of people, the deceased having been widely and favorably known and was always admitted to be one of the handiest men in the neighborhood. He was able to be arouud until about two hours before his death. A widow and family of eleven are left to mourn his demise, to whom is extended the sympathy of the neighborhood. A strange coincidence in connection with Mr. Kropf's death was that he was an executor of the estate of his brother the late Solomon Kropf, and being anxious to get the business wound up, was having a sale of the land and some of his own stock. Whilst the sale was going on his spirit took its flight.... Mrs. and Mr. Wm. P. Anderson of Tralee attended the funeral of the late Mr. D. N. Kropf and besides spent a few days amongst relatives and friends....

Waterloo County Chronicle, 7 Dec 1893, p. 8

David married Magdalena "Lena" Lichty 28 Dec 1869. Magdalena (daughter of Preacher Joseph L. Lichti and Magdalena Farney) was born 15 Oct 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52393
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Kropf - Magdalena Lichti was born near Wellesley, Ont., Oct. 15, 1850; died at the home of her son David near Milverton, Ont., May 23, 1925; aged 74 y. 7 m. 8 d. She was united in marriage to David Kropf Dec. 28, 1869, who preceded her in death about 30 years ago. This union was blessed with 5 sons and 6 daughters. Two daughters preceded her in death. She leaves 5 sons, 4 daughters, 30 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 1 sister. She accepted the Lord Jesus as her Savior in her youth, united with the Amish Mennonite Church, and was faithful to the end. She was a strong, healthy woman till about a year ago when it was discovered that she had cancer under her arm. She took electric treatment which proved a success. She suffered very much of the burn of the last treatment, but was healing nicely when light paralytic strokes set in, one after another, which ended her life in a short time. Funeral services May 26, conducted at the house by Daniel Lebold, and at the Poole Mennonite Church by Christian Zehr and Christian Schultz. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald, July 16, 1925

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Christian — Catharine Lichti. Catharine (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1 Feb 1826, , France; died 24 Oct 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51335
• Immigration: 1828, , Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78500
• Immigration: 1826, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1841, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1858, 1138 Snyders Road, Baden, Wilmot, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Retired: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Another of our old pioneers was called away last week in the death of Mr. Joseph Zehr, who died last Tuesday evening, July 26th, at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Chris. Wagler, at the ripe old age of 87 years, 6 months and 25 days, after a short illness. The funeral was held on Friday forenoon and was largely attended. Many came from far and near to pay their-last tribute of respect to the departed. Bishop Daniel H. Steinmann conducted the service at the house, after which the remains were taken to the cemetery at the Amish-Mennonite meeting house west of Baden, and laid in their last resting place A large concourse of people followed the remains to the grave. After the interment, services were conducted in the meeting-house by Bishop Jacob Bender, assisted by several others. Joseph Zehr was born in Lorraine, Germany, Dec. 31st, 1817, and came to Canada with his parents. They resided in Woolwich Township for a few years, then moved to Wilmot, where Mr. Zehr resided till his death. His wife to whom he was married in 1846, died in 1900. Thus they had lived together for over half a century. Three sons and three daughters survive to mourn the loss of their father. The pioneers who first settled here when Wilmot was about all bush yet, are nearly all gone to join the great majority. We extend our sincere sympathy to all the bereaved ones.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, August 10, 1905

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Joseph married Maria L. Lichti 16 Mar 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Christian Lichti and Magdalena Litwiller) was born 1819, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1900; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria L. Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74778
• Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite