Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Ralph Arthur Lebold

Male 1934 - 2017  (83 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ralph Arthur Lebold was born 12 May 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Elmer A. Lebold and Catherine G. "Katie" Leis); died 31 Oct 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211213

    Notes:

    Obituary of Ralph Arthur Lebold

    Died, surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday October 31st, 2017, at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener at the age of 83.
    Ralph was born May 12th, 1934 in New Hamburg to Elmer and Katie (Leis) Lebold.

    Loving husband of Eileen (Erb) Lebold of 62 years, married on August 27th, 1955.

    Father of Connie Bender (Tony), Marvin Lebold, and Cindy Lebold (Scott Beech). Grandpa to Luke (Amelia), Adam (Megan), Jérémie, Juliette, Isaac, Micah, Thomas and Laura.

    Brother of Marie Jantzi (Clare), Clare Lebold (Gloria). Brother in law to Karen Lebold. Pre-deceased by his parents Elmer and Katie Lebold, brother Floyd Lebold in childhood, brother Harold Lebold, sister Grace Zehr, brother in law Delford Zehr, and nephew Dennis Zehr.
    Brother in law to Leona Erb, Anna Mae Gascho, Lorene Shantz (Lowell), Ruby Erb, Elmer Erb (Adeline), Norma Zehr, Florence Gascho (Dave), Lloyd Erb (Laurene). Pre-deceased by Mike and Mary Erb, Edna Erb, Lorne Erb, Nelson Erb, Eva and Wes MacKinnon, Allen Gascho, Harold Zehr.

    Remembered by many Lebold and Erb nieces and nephews.

    After a grade eight education, Ralph went on to receive the following degrees:
    Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Mennonite College (1958), Bachelor of Divinity from Goshen College Biblical Seminary (1961), Master of Theology from Crozer Theological Seminary (1968), Doctorate of Ministry from St. Michael's College, University of Toronto (1980). Ralph's career included several leadership roles:
    Minister at Valleyview Mennonite Church (1961-74), where he initiated the Congregational Supervised Pastoral Education program. Conference Minister (1974-79), serving both the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference and Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec, pre-cursors to Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. President of Conrad Grebel University College (1979-89). Director of Theological Education with Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries (1989-97).

    Ralph was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (1991), which changed his life dramatically. It robbed him of some health and altered his vocational choices.

    Throughout his career, Ralph was involved in larger church-wide ministry across North America. He was passionate about pastoral ministry, pastoral leadership training, and marriage and family therapy. Ralph was instrumental in getting women pastors into leadership roles in Mennonite churches in Ontario. Ralph was a founder of Hidden Acres Camp and Shalom Counselling. He was a charter member of Waterloo North Mennonite Church.

    After growing up on a farm, Ralph and Eileen purchased (1970) a "hobby" farm outside Hanover, where he was able to continue his passion for farming until 2000.

    Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, Waterloo, Ontario

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    Mourning the Loss of Former President Ralph Lebold
    by Jen Konkle, Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo, Ontario


    With deep sadness, Grebel mourns the passing of Ralph Lebold (1934-2017) on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Ralph followed Frank H. Epp as the third president of Grebel from 1979 to 1989. Ralph is survived by his wife Eileen, and his children, Cindy and Scott, Connie and Tony, Marvin, and their families.

    Serving as president at Grebel in a decade of growth and change, Ralph "led from the middle" to increase unity amongst faculty and staff while expanding relationships with the Mennonite constituency. As described in Grebel's 50th anniversary book, Bridging Mind and Spirit, during his presidency Ralph guided the College into an era of maturity and stability. With a new mission statement "that confidently acknowledged Grebel's multiple relationships with church bodies and the public university," he brought stronger connections to the church constituency while increasing funding from the conference.

    In 2006, Pandora Press published Ralph's autobiography, Strange and Wonderful Paths: Memoirs of Ralph Lebold. Reflecting in this book on his call to the presidency, Ralph wrote, "While I was comfortable enough in dealing with conflict, believed in young people, and was committed to Christian education, I also knew that once some of the conflicts were worked through, the larger task of academic leadership would await me. Would the faculty and the board be comfortable with my leadership?" And indeed, he succeeded in his role, earning the respect of the entire College community.

    Part of Ralph's legacy included training pastors and leaders for the church. He taught regularly at Grebel, in courses like "Church and Ministry." During his presidency, the College added the Master of Theological Studies degree, which has continued to be an important source of education for church leaders. The role that Ralph played in inter-Mennonite conversations regarding the need for Ontario-based leadership training for pastors was crucial to this development.

    After earning a grade eight education, Ralph went on to receive the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts from Eastern Mennonite College (1958), Bachelor of Divinity from Goshen College Biblical Seminary (1961), Master of Theology from Crozer Theological Seminary (1968), Doctorate of Ministry from St. Michael's College, University of Toronto (1980). In addition to filling the role of Grebel President, Ralph's career included several other leadership positions: Minister at Valleyview Mennonite Church (1961-74), where he initiated the Congregational Supervised Pastoral Education program; Conference Minister (1974-79), serving both the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference and Mennonite Conference of Ontario and Quebec, precursors to Mennonite Church Eastern Canada; and Director of Theological Education with Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries (1989-97).

    Reflecting on the loss of this important voice, new Grebel president Marcus Shantz remarked, "I got to know Ralph when I was thirteen years old at Waterloo North Mennonite Church. I always knew that my parents deeply respected Ralph and Eileen, and I developed my own connections with him when I grew older. Very recently, I had two significant discussions with him about Grebel and the role of president. He gave good advice, and I had been looking forward to more conversation."

    In 1997, Grebel and Mennonite Church Eastern Canada established the Ralph and Eileen Lebold Endowment for Leadership Training to fund expenses related to the pastoral training portion of the Master of Theological Studies program. This is the College's largest endowed fund at over $1.3 million, and a portion of its annual earnings fund the Anabaptist Learning Workshop program.

    Ralph remained connected and involved with Grebel for the rest of his life, most recently attending the 1985-95 era reunion to visit with alumni. "We will remember Ralph as a man who was quick to smile, and always had a heart for the Mennonite Church and its people," said President Shantz. "He will be dearly missed."

    (Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/grebel-now/grebel-now-fall-2017/feature/mourning-loss-former-president-ralph-lebold)

    Ralph — Eileen Erb. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elmer A. Lebold was born Mar 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian R. Lebold and Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht); died 27 Aug 1964, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35911185
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124063
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lebold, Elmer, son of Christian and Elizabeth (Albrecht) Lebold, was born at Wellesley, Ont.; died at his home near Baden, Ont., of a heart attack, Aug. 27, 1964. In 1929, he was married to Katie Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 5 children (Ralph, Harold, Clare, Grace-Mrs. Delford Zehr, and Marie-Mrs. Clare Jantzi), 5 brothers (Erwin, Edward, John, Alvin, and Lloyd), 6 sisters (Mary Ann-Mrs. Henry Leis, Barbara-Mrs. Elmer Boshart, Clara-Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Frieda, Loreen-Mrs. Levi Kempfer, and Ruth-Mrs. Aaron Kempfer), and 5 grandchildren. One son and one brother predeceased him. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 30, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LVII, Number 39 - October 6, 1964 - pp 877-879

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    LEBOLD, Elmer
    By Record Staff Writer

    BADEN-Elmer Lebold, 56, of RR 2, Baden, died Thursday at home after a heart attack.

    Son of Mrs. Christian Lebold of Wellesley and the late Christian Lebold, he was born at Wellesley and lived in New Hamburg before moving to the farm 19 years ago. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Katie Leis whom he married in 1929; three sons, Ralph of London, Ont. and Harold and Clare at home; two daughters, Mrs. Delford (Grace) Zehr and Mrs. Clare (Marie) Jantzi of London; five brothers, Ervin of Baden, Edward of Wellesley, John of New Hamburg, Alvin of Hawkesville, Lloyd of Kitchener; six sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Mary Ann) Leis of Thessalon, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Boshart of Haysville, Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Roth of Elmira, Freida of Wellesley, Mrs. Levi (Loreen) Kuepfer of Newton, Mrs. Aaron (Ruth) Kuepfer of RR 2, Wellesley, and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son and a brother.

    The body will be at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon Sunday. The service will be conducted at the Steinman Mennonite Church Sunday at 2:30 p.m. by Bishop Orland Gingerich. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    Contributions to the Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    _________________

    In Loving Memory [verse] In Loving Memory Of Elmer Lebold Beloved husband of Katie Leis Date of Birth March 30th, 1908 Date of Death August 27th, 1964 Aged 56 years, 4 months and 27 days The Service Rested at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, until noon, Sunday, August 30th, 1964, when removal was made to the Steinman Mennonite Church where a memorial service was held at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Interment followed in the church cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Elmer married Catherine G. "Katie" Leis 1929. Catherine (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho) was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine G. "Katie" Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Leis and Barbara R. Gascho); died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36559120
    • Name: Catherine G. "Katie" Lebold
    • Name: Katie Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163902
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lebold, Katie Leis, 83, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: March 19, 1911, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to John B. and Barbara Gascho Leis. Died: Jan. 17, 1995, London, Ont. Survivors - children: Grace Zehr, Marie Jantzi, Ralph, Harold, Clare; brother: Ervin Leis; 10 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Elmer Lebold (husband) and Floyd (son). Funeral and burial: Jan. 19, Steinmann Mennonite Church, by Ingrid Loepp Thiessen and Herb Schultz.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 88, Number 10 - March 7, 1995

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    LEBOLD, Katie

    On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Kensington Village, London.
    Katie was formerly of New Hamburg and was born in Wellesley township 83 years ago, a daughter of the late John B. and Barbara (Gascho) Leis. She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden, where she was formerly active in the WMSC.
    Beloved wife of the late Elmer Lebold who predeceased her August 27, 1964. Loving mother of Grace and her husband Delford Zehr, Marie and her husband Clare Jantzi, all of London, Ralph and his wife Eileen of Waterloo, Harold and his wife Karen of Hanover, Clare and his wife Gloria of Fort Erie. Ever remembered by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; one brother, Ervin of Wellesley; three sisters-in-law, Idella Leis of Stratford, Viola Leis of Baden and Beatrice Leis of Wellesley. Katie was predeceased by her step-mother, Sarah Steinman; one son, Floyd (1948); one grandson, Dennis (1991); five brothers and eight sisters.
    Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Wednesday) 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. and until noon on Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995.

    Children:
    1. Marie Lebold
    2. Clare Lebold
    3. Grace Catherine Lebold was born 2 Aug 1932; died 8 Oct 2013, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    4. 1. Ralph Arthur Lebold was born 12 May 1934, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Floyd Abner Lebold was born 16 Aug 1941, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1948, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Harold Elmer Lebold was born 1945; died 1999; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian R. Lebold was born 6 Apr 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian B. Lebold and Barbara Roth); died 27 Jul 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35119791
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164095
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
    • Occupation: 1906, 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; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    In Remembrance [verse] In Memory of Christian Lebold Beloved husband of Elizabeth Albrecht Born April 6th, 1878, in Wilmot Township Died July 27th, 1961, at Wellesley The Service A short service will be held from the Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, on Saturday, July 29th at 2:00 o'clock p.m., followed by a Memorial service at the Maple View A.M. Church at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Clergyman Officiating Bishop Christian Streicher Final Resting Place The Cemetery adjoining the Church Age at Death 83 years, 3 months and 21 days

    Funeral Card

    Christian married Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht 14 Jan 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Hammer Albrecht and Mary Erb Steckly) was born 17 Aug 1885, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht was born 17 Aug 1885, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Hammer Albrecht and Mary Erb Steckly); died 25 Feb 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35127187
    • Name: Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Lebold
    • Name: Lizzie Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164096
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Lebold, Elizabeth, daughter of the late John and Mary (Steckley) Albrecht, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Aug. 17, 1885; died at Wellesley, Ont., Feb. 26, 1967; aged 81 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Jan. 14, 1906, she was married to Christian Lebold, who died July 27, 1961. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Mary Ann--Mrs. Harvey Leis, Ervin, Edward, Barbara--Mrs. Elmer Boshart, John, Clara--Mrs. Kenneth Roth, Alvin, Lloyd, Frieda, Laurene--Mrs. Levi Kuepfer, and Ruth--Mrs. Aaron Kuepfer), 66 grandchildren, and 49 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sons (Amos in 1926 and Elmer in 1963), 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. She was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Allan Bender, Alvin Leis, and Chris Streicher officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 15 - April 18, 1967--Pages 358-59

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    LEBOLD, Mrs. Christian


    WELLESLEY-Mrs. Christian Lebold, of Wellesley died at her home Sunday after a lengthy illness. She was 81.
    Born in Ellice Township, she was the former Elizabeth Albright, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Albright.
    Mrs. Lebold had lived in Wellesley for 11 years and was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

    She was predeceased by her husband in 1961 and by two sons, three brothers and three sisters.

    Surviving are five sons, Erven and Edward, both of Wellesley, John of New Hamburg, Alvin of Tavistock and Lloyd of Waterloo; six daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Mary Ann) Leis of Chesley, Mrs. Elmer (Barbara) Boshart of Haysville, Mrs. Kenneth (Clara) Roth of Elmira, Mrs. Levi (Laurene) Kuepfer of Newton, Mrs. Aaron (Ruth) Kuepfer of RR 2, Wellesley and Freda of Wellesley; two brothers, Christian and Menno, both of New Dundee; two sisters Mrs. Daniel R (Nancy) Erb of RR 1, Millbank and Mrs. Ezra (Mattie) Boshart of Milverton; 66 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

    The body will be at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

    Donations to the Western Ontario Mennonite Missions board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Elizabeth Albrecht wife of the late Christian Lebold Born August 17th, 1885 Died February 26th, 1967 Aged 81 years, 6 months and 9 days The Service The late Mrs. Lebold is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Wednesday, March 1st, 1967, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for the memorial service at 2:30 o'clock p.m. Interment In the church cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Lebold was born 18 Feb 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1979, Thessalon, Algoma District, Ontario; was buried , Little Rapids Cemetery, Little Rapids, Algoma District, Ontario.
    2. 2. Elmer A. Lebold was born Mar 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1964, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Earl Lebold was born 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Erven Lebold was born 5 Dec 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1987; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Edward Lebold was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Barbara Lebold was born 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. John A. Lebold was born 26 Feb 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1991; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Clara Lebold was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 2000; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Alvin Lebold was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lloyd Lebold was born 22 Mar 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Laurene Lebold was born 31 Jan 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 2005, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    12. Ruth Elizabeth Lebold was born 2 Mar 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 2006, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Brussels Cemetery, Brussels, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  John B. Leis was born 22 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Noah Leis and Catherine, son of Noah Leis and Catherine Brunk); died 27 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37565403
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51956
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXIV, Number 31 - August 10, 1971 - pp 675, 676

    John married Barbara R. Gascho 8 Jan 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer) was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Barbara R. Gascho was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David Gascho and Barbara, daughter of David P. Gascho and Barbara Ramseyer); died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43521146
    • Name: Barbara R. Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51957
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Epidemic: 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spanish Influenza

    Children:
    1. Salome G. Leis was born 29 May 1899, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1983; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Barbara G. Leis was born 17 Sep 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1971.
    3. John G. Leis was born 9 Dec 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1989, Sarasota, Sarasota, Florida, USA; was buried , North Ridge Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA.
    4. Mary G. Leis was born 13 May 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Sarah G. Leis was born 24 Sep 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1949; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma G. Leis was born 26 May 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Nancy Leis was born 13 Jan 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Allan G. Leis was born 6 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 3. Catherine G. "Katie" Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1995, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Katie G. Leis was born 19 Mar 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Aloin Abner Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1986, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Rev. Alvin D. Leis was born 23 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    13. Alma Leis was born 24 Nov 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1989, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    14. Norman G. Leis was born 19 Jul 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1973; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Christian B. Lebold was born CALC 19 Dec 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Lebold and Magdalena Blank); died 19 Jul 1903; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35116202
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48998
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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; 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

    Christian married Barbara Roth 27 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger) was born 1839, , USA; died 1 May 1922; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Roth was born 1839, , USA (daughter of John Roth and Magdalena Nafziger); died 1 May 1922; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35116529
    • Name: Barbara Lebold
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48999
    • Birth: 10 Apr 1840, , France
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, 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

    Notes:

    Roth.--Barbara Roth relict of the late Christian Lebold was born in France Apr. 10, 1840; died at Baden, Ont., May 1, 1922; aged 82 y. 20 d. She united with the A. M. Church in her teens and remained true to the Church unto death. She leaves 1 sister, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 39 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. One son, 1 daughter , 2 granddaughters, and 1 grandson preceded her to the great beyond. Sermon at house by Peter Zehr, and at ________ church by Jacob Bender, Dan H. Steinman, and Chr. Gascho. Peace to her ashes.

    Just a rest for weary footsteps,
    Just a folding of tired hands;
    Just a glimpse across the river,
    Where the holy city stands.

    Gospel Herald - Volume XV, Number 21 - August 24, 1922 - page 415

    Children:
    1. Magdalena LeBold was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Magdalena R. Lebold was born 9 Dec 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1929, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Leah Lebold was born 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Jacob R. Lebold was born 7 Apr 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catherine Lebold was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John R. Lebold was born 12 Oct 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1919, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Bishop Daniel R. Lebold was born 5 Apr 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1941, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 4. Christian R. Lebold was born 6 Apr 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1961, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John Hammer Albrecht was born 12 Aug 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Albrecht, son of George Albrecht and Maria Hammer); died 10 Jul 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44138801
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163525
    • 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: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John — Mary Erb Steckly. Mary (daughter of Joseph S. Steckley and Maria "Mary Wagler) was born 8 Dec 1866; died 6 Jun 1898. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary Erb Steckly was born 8 Dec 1866 (daughter of Joseph S. Steckley and Maria "Mary Wagler); died 6 Jun 1898.

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    • Name: Mary Erb Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69658

    Children:
    1. Joseph S. Albrecht was born 19 Nov 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Albrecht was born 24 May 1883, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Albrecht was born 17 Aug 1885, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Feb 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Noah Leis was born 5 Jan 1845, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Leis and Catherina "Catherine" Kennel); died 21 Aug 1930; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51467
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 14 Con. 1 (Wellesley) Wellesley Township
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Retired: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Noah married Catherine Brunk 12 Dec 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Peter Brunk and Catherine Ernst) was born 4 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Brunk was born 4 Mar 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter Brunk and Catherine Ernst); died 27 Jan 1928; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Leis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51468
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Catherine Leis was born 27 Jun 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 6. John B. Leis was born 22 Jan 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Noah B. Leis was born 15 Oct 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Leis was born 11 May 1888; died 11 Feb 1892; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Joseph B. Leis was born 7 Feb 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  David P. Gascho was born 7 Mar 1841, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of Christian Gascho and Christina Petersheim); died 19 Sep 1893; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52400
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • 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; Mennonite
    • Marriage Contract: Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    David married Barbara Ramseyer 29 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Ramseyer and Barbara Klopfenstein) was born 5 Oct 1853, , Ohio, USA; died 6 Oct 1930; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Barbara Ramseyer was born 5 Oct 1853, , Ohio, USA (daughter of Joseph Ramseyer and Barbara Klopfenstein); died 6 Oct 1930; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Gascho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52399
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Marriage Contract: Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. David R. Gascho was born 6 Dec 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1937, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Gascho was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Barbara R. Gascho was born 18 Apr 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Moses Gascho was born 25 Apr 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Magdelena "Mattie" Gascho was born 28 Dec 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1907.
    6. Noah Gascho was born 11 Oct 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1917; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.