Heidi Burkholder

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213779
• Misfortune: 2020; killed by gunshot while on duty

Notes:

RCMP mourns loss of officer killed in Nova Scotia shooting spree

The RCMP is mourning the loss of one of their own after an officer was killed on-duty during a deadly rampage that left 17 dead, including the suspect, in Nova Scotia.

"What has unfolded overnight and into this morning is incomprehensible," Nova Scotia Commanding Officer Lee Bergerman told reporters Sunday, adding that another officer was being treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

"It's with tremendous sadness that we have lost Const. Heidi Stevenson, a 23-year veteran of the force who was killed this morning while responding to an active shooter incident."

Bergerman said she met with Stevenson's family earlier Sunday afternoon.

"There are no words to describe their pain," she said. "Two children have lost their mother and a husband has lost his wife. Parents have lost their daughter and countless others lost an incredible friend and colleague."

RCMP initially said at least 10 had been killed, including Wortman, but provided updates later on Sunday evening, revising the death toll to 17 including the suspect.

With 16 victims, the rampage was among the deadliest in Canadian history, surpassing the death toll of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montreal.

Gabriel Wortman, a 51-year-old denturist, has been named the suspect. Police say he is now dead, and the incident has been referred to the province's police watchdog agency.

Chief Superintendent Chris Leather said officers responded to multiple calls at a residence in Portapique, N.S., a rural community located Colchester County. When they arrived, Leather said police found "several" bodies in and outside the home.

Leather said he was unaware of any previous convictions Wortman may have had. Some of the shootings appeared to be "random in nature," he said.

He noted some of the people killed during the mass shooting "appeared not to have a relationship with the shooter."

RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki told Global News' Mercedes Stephenson that police don't know the suspect's motive, but she added that it may have shifted from the initial stages and "turned to something random."

"A lot of work will be on the investigation, processing the scenes and getting a good idea of who this suspect was, because I think the families of the victims deserve that," she said.

She called it an "extremely dynamic situation" and said there were multiple scenes over a large area.

"My heart goes out to all the families of the victims. Of course, our RCMP family, who are part of that community, it's going to be a long road to recovery," she said.

Brian Sauvé, president of the National Police Federation, thanked officers involved in the manhunt for Wortman in a statement and offered his condolences to grieving families.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out to all our RCMP Brothers and Sisters, all of the victims' families, the community of Colchester County and the province of Nova Scotia as we mourn the loss of Canadians," the statement read.

"Our thoughts are with everyone who experienced great loss today, so tragically and unnecessarily. There are no words."

The Ontario RCMP also tweeted out their respects to Stevenson.

"We mourn the loss of Constable Heidi Stevenson, who died in the line of duty. Sending heartfelt condolences to our colleagues in Nova Scotia, and deep sympathy to her family and friends," the tweet said.

In a statement, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was "saddened" to learn about the "senseless violence" in Nova Scotia that claimed multiple lives, including Stevenson's.

"Every day, law enforcement members put themselves in harm's way to ensure our safety and well-being," he said.

"As a country, in moments like these, we come together to support one another. Together we will mourn with the families of the victims, and help them get through this difficult time."

Halifax Mayor Mike Savage called the shooting "horrific beyond belief" on Twitter.

"If the last month seems like a bad dream, today is a nightmare," the tweet read.

"To the family of @RCMPNS Heidi Stevenson, all Canadians stand with you."

Canada's Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair also offered his condolences to Stevenson's family.

In a tweet, he said his "heart goes out to the families of all those lost in today's tragic incident in Portapique, including the family of RCMP member Heidi Stevenson," and thanked the RCMP for their service.


RCMP mourns loss of officer killed in Nova Scotia shooting spree. (2020). Retrieved 20 April 2020, from https://globalnews.ca/news/6840045/heidi-stevenson-rcmp-shooting-death/

Clayton — Avon Doreen Bechtel. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105776

Notes:

Burkholder.- Clayton Frederick, son of Oscar and Mary (Reesor) Burkholder, was born in Breslau, Ont., Jan. 21, 1919; died of cancer at Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 17, 1988; aged 69 y. On Dec. 22, 1943, he was married to Helen Catherine Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Ruth Witte), one son (David), 4 grandchildren, one brother (John), and 3 sisters (Marie, Nellie, and Agnes). He was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Dec. 22, in charge of Erwin Wiens; interment in the Breslau Mennonite Cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 4 - January 24, 1989, pages 61, 62.

Clayton married Helen Catharine Erb 22 Dec 1943. Helen (daughter of Addison H. Erb and Hilda B. Weber) was born 27 Nov 1918; died 22 Jul 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Catharine Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94614

Notes:

BURKHOLDER Helen, Catharine - Peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Friday, July 22, 2005 in her 87th year. Beloved mother of David and his companion Merle Bryant of Nova Scotia and Ruth Witte and her husband Tom, of Ohio, U.S.A. Dear Grandmother of Heidi Stevenson, Lara Haupricht and Marissa Dulle. Great-grandmother of Ashlyn, Reagan, and and Derek. Also survived by her special friends, Paul Martin and family and Trudy and Ted Cadell and their children Paul, Tara, Aaron and Adam. Predeceased by her husband Clayton Burkholder and her parents, Addison and Hilda Erb, a brother Frederick Erb; and a sister Ruth Martin. Mrs Burkholder was born in Alberta on November 27, 1918. Private family services were held with Interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium, 515 Langs Drive, on Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 2: 30 p.m. for the Fairview community. A public memorial service will be held at Breslau Mennonite Church on Thursday July 28, 2005 at 2 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Breslau Mennonite Church or the Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Barthel Funeral Home, (653-3251). Tributes may be at www.mem.com.

The Record Newspaper 25 Jul 2005

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• Church Membership: Mannheim Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20703290
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716.7
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died today at the K-W Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was 80. Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church. His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936. Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon, Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton; 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home from noon Friday until noon Saturday. The service will be conducted at the Mannheim Mennonite Church at 3 p.m. Saturday by Rev. Gordon Bauman. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 May 1969

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Owen S. Bechtel

Owen S. Bechtel of RR 2, Kitchener, died last Thursday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 80.

Born in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Noah Bechtel, he farmed in the township until his retirement in 1952. He was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church.

His first wife, the former Melissa Knechtel, died in 1936.

Survivors include his second wife, the former Margaret Gingerich; five sons, Clinton of Kitchener, Leonard of Doon , Delfred of Baden, Eldon of Preston, and Lloyd of Doon; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Elsie) Eby, Petersburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary June) Willsie, Kitchener, and Mrs. David (Avon) Burkholder, Edmonton; a brother Eden, Kitchener; four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Knarr, Preston, Mrs. John (Ida) Shantz, Breslau, Mrs. Edna Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio, and Mrs. Roy (Nettie) Snider, Milverton, 27 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren

He was predeceased by a daughter, Ruby, in 1939 and by two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral service was conducted at Mannheim Mennonite Church on Saturday, Rev. Gordon Bauman officiating.

Burial was in the adjoining church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, May 7, 1969

Owen — Margaret Gingrich. Margaret (daughter of Henry Gingerich and Leah Heckendorn) was born 26 Sep 1901, Ubly, Huron, Michigan, USA; died 19 Oct 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Oct 1986, Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36707561
• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Margaret Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33252
• Immigration: 1912, , Canada
• Residence: 1921, 361 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

BECHTEL, Margaret - At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1986, Margaret Bechtel (Gingrich) of Sunnyside Home and formerly of 210 Fourth Ave., Kitchener, aged 85 years.

Mrs. Bechtel was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the K-W Field Naturalists.

Loving mother of Gladys (Mrs. John Hunsberger) of London, Ont., Mary (June) (Mrs. Kenneth Willsie) of Kitchener and Avon Burkholder of Antigonish, N.S. Also sadly missed by six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family.

Predeceased by her parents; her husband, Owen Bechtel in 1969 and two brothers, Oscar and Menno.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, Wednesday at 2 p.m., with Pastor Peter Lanigan officiating. Interment Bridgeport Memorial cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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• Occupation: Cressman Mennonite Church, Breslau, Ontario; minister
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36565
• Occupation: 1913, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; Bishop

Notes:

Burkholder, Oscar, son of the late Aaron and Agnes Burkholder, was born Sept. 24, 1886, near Stouffville, Ont.; died Oct. 29, 1956, at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital; aged 70 y. 1m. 5 d., following a heart attack. In 1913 he married Laura Mae Shantz, of Breslau, who predeceased him April 13, 1916. On March 28, 1918, he married Mary Ressor who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Clayton, Breslau; John, Waterloo), 3 daughters (Ethel Marie-Mrs. Arthur Gingerich, Markstay; Agnes-Mrs. Hilton Staynor, Hamilton; Nellie-Mrs. Archie Kinsie, Breslau), 4 brothers (Orval, Ralph, and Ira, Stouffville, and Clarence, Breslau), one sister (Laura-Mrs. Walter Miller, Stouffville). One sister (Ruth-Mrs. Ed Litner), one brother (Lorne), and one infant daughter (Elsie) preceded him in death. There are 12 grandchildren. Bro. Burkholder accepted Christ as his Saviour in 1898 at the age of 12. On July 13, 1912, he was ordained to the Christian ministry at the Cedar Grove Church, Markham, Ont. On Jan. 5, 1913, he assumed pastoral responsibilities at the Cressman Church, Breslau. On June 13, 1954, he preached his farewell sermon to the Cressman congregation after having served as their pastor for 41 years. He was ordained as bishop of the Cressman congregation on April 3, 1949 and continued as bishop until June 5, 1956. Bro. Burkholder was widely known, used, and appreciated in the Mennonite Church, as evangelist and Bible teacher. He was also competent leader and held many positions in the church. Included in his activities are the following: Bible teacher at Ontario Mennonite Bible School for 37 years and principal for 7 years; secretary of Ontario Sunday School Conference, 26 years; president of the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board, 14 years; member of the Publishing Committee of General Conference, 27 years; member of General Conference Executive Committee, 22 years; moderator of General Conference, 2 years; member of General Mission Board, 6 years; as well as many other committees and boards of both General Conference and the Ontario Conference. Three books of his have been published, "Life Stories For Youth," vol. 1 and 2; and "Predicted Departure from the Faith," as well as articles for the GOSPEL HERALD, "Christian Monitor," "Christian Ministry," and "Sword and Trumpet." On Sept. 30, 1952, on his return from the World Conference at Basel, Switzerland, and his tour of the Holy Land, Bro. Burkholder had the opportunity of conducting the first Mennonite communion service in London, England, at the Finsbury Mission where John Coffmans are located. The pulpit which he used was the one used by John Bunyan when he preached in London. On June 18, 1954, Bro. Burkholder was taken to the hospital suffering from a heart attack. He was confined to the hospital for some time but made a remarkable recovery, and on Thanksgiving Day, Oct. 11, 1954, he preached a full sermon for the first time after his heart attack. He enjoyed fairly good health from that time until early in the summer of 1956 when he was confined to his home, suffering from muscular rheumatism. On Oct. 7, he again suffered a heart attack and was taken to the hospital where he passed away quietly in his sleep three weeks later. Funeral services were held Oct. 31, 1956, at the Cressman Church, with Carl J. Rudy officiating. Other participating in the service were J. B. Martin, C. F. Derstine, Roy S. Koch, Horace Cressman, Merle Shantz, and E. J. Swalm. Bro. Martin used as a text for the message II Tim. 4: 7, 8, the text Bro. Burkholder used as his farewell message to the congregation on June 13, 1954.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Oct 1956

Oscar married Mary Reesor 28 Mar 1918. Mary (daughter of John B. Reesor and Angeline M. Moyer) was born 5 Jul 1866, Stouffville, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1974, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Burkholder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32262

Notes:

Burkholder, Mary, was born in Stoufville, Ont., July 5, 1988; died at Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston, Ont., Feb. 8, 1974; aged 85 y. 7 m. 3 d. On Mar. 28, 1918, she was married to Oscar Burkholder, who preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 1956. Surviving are 2 sons (Clayton and John) and 3 daughters (Ethel Marie - Mrs. Arthur Gingrich, Agnes - Mrs. Hilton Staynor, and Nellie - Mrs. Archie Kinsie). She was a member of Breslau Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 11, in charge of Dennis C. Cressman, Rufus Jutzi, and Horace Cressman; interment in the Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 12 - March 19, 1974 - pages 253, 254

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• Eby ID Number: 00032-2941.12
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman Student Harware Store
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1938, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Erb, Addison Schmidt, son of the late Jacob C. and Susanna (Schmidt) Erb, was born March 6, 1891, near Waterloo, Ont.; died on Jan. 14, 1956; aged 64 y. 10 m. 8 d. In 1916 he was married to Hilda B. Weber, who died in 1929. In 1944, he was married to Emma Bauman, who survives. Also surviving are a son (Bishop J. Frederick Erb, Sterling, Ill.), 2 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Clayton Burkholder, Breslau; Ruth-Mrs. Paul Martin, Hawkesville, Ont.), 4 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Joseph H. Weber, Elmina-Mrs. Ira Snyder, and Loretta-Mrs. Deldon Snider, all of Waterloo; Mae-Mrs. Addis Cressman, New Hamburg), and 7 grandchildren. A brother (Anson) and Melinda and Clara-Mrs. Wm. Knarr, preceded him in death. He was a member of the Erb Street Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held Jan. 17 at the church in charge of J. B. Martin, assisted by C. F. Derstine and O. Burkholder. Interment in the Erb Street Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLIX , Number 9 - February 28, 1956-page 214, 21

Addison married Hilda B. Weber 1916. Hilda (daughter of Noah S. Weber and Catharine "Katie" Brubacher) was born 2 Oct 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda B. Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70671
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Erb, Hilda, wife of Addison Erb, died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on July 27, 1929; aged 33 y. 9 m. 25 d. Death was caused by peritonitis following an attack of appendicitis. She is survived by her husband and three small children (Helen, Frederick, and Ruth); also by her father (Deacon Noah S. Weber), her step-mother, three brothers, and three sisters. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of thirteen, at which time she joined the Mennonite Church, of which she was a member at her decease. Her cheerful disposition, fine Christian spirit, and her willingness to serve, will be greatly missed by everyone with whom she came into contact. Funeral services were conducted from their late residence at Waterloo, Ont., at the Mennonite church of the same place, and interment in the nearby cemetery, in charge of Bro. Jesse B. Martin, assisted by Bro. Jonas Snider. Bro. Martin delivered a very appropriate and comforting message based on the opening statement of I Peter 2: 7: "Unto you therefore which believe, he is precious." Bro. Snider spoke briefly from John 14: 4: "Whither I go ye know, and the way ye know." "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them"

Gospel Herald - Volume XXII, Number 20 - August 15, 1929 - pp. 430, 431

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705661
• Interesting: story, farming, health
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0716
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Noah Bechtel "was born November 20th, 1856. He resides on a farm (formerly possessed by Benjamin Godbold) about three miles west of Berlin, and is married to Mary Snyder. Their family consists of six 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.].

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Bechtel, Noah C., son of the late Noah and Veronica (Christner) Bechtel, was born in Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., on Nov. 20, 1856; died at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital Nov. 11, 1951; aged 94 y. 11 m. 21 d. On March 7, 1882, he was married to Mary Ann Snyder. In their youth they joined the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont. Mr. Bechtel served his Lord for 81 years. His wife and 3 children (Moses, Herbert, and Elizabeth May) predeceased him. Surviving are 5 daughters (Sarah Ann-Mrs. William Knarr, Kitchener, Ont.; Lucinda-Mrs. Isaiah Detweiler and Ida-Mrs. John Shantz, both of Breslau, Ont.; Edna-Mrs. Alvin Lugibihl, Pandora, Ohio; and Nettie-Mrs. Roy Snyder, Millbank, Ont.), 2 sons (Eden and Owen of Kitchener, Ont.), 46 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Nov. 14 from his late home near Kitchener, Ont., by Manasseh Hallman, and at the Latschar Church by Oscar Burkholder and Osiah Horst. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLV, Number 10 - March 4, 1952 --- page 238

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OLD TIMER STILL ACTIVE

92-Year-Old Man Husks Corn, Shovels Snow, Mows The Hay

When most men of his age sit by the fireside smoking a pipe and probably reminiscing old times, Noah Bechtel of Mannheim, who will celebrate his 92nd birthday on Saturday, spends most of his time actively engaged in outdoor physical labor.

When interviewed by a Chronicle reporter on Friday, he was out in the field husking corn. But that isn't all. Last year he was responsible for cutting sixty loads of hay with horses and mower on his daughter's farm, Mrs. Sarah Snyder, where he now resides. Two years ago when snow was four feet deep. he shovelled out his long lane. At that time he was a "mere" 90.

Likes Outside Work

While he enjoys remarkable health for a man of his age, the nonegenarian admits he is a bit hard of hearing. Another outstanding feature about Mr. Bechtel is that he reads without the use of glasses. He has "an appetite like a horse" and says he "feels much better when I am working outside in the fresh air."

Mr. Bechtel attributes his longevity and good health to the fact that he has always been active. He was a trustee on the Elmdale school board for a number of years. Outside of being a trustee, his main interest has been farming as it is to this day. He is a man of moderation and claims he has never smoked.

Butter 10-12c Pound

Mr. Bechtel recalls the days half a century ago when he brought his produce to the Kitchener market, then known as Berlin. Eggs sold for three dozen for 25c and butter brought 10 to 12c a pound.

He has seen a great transition in farm equipment throughout the years. Mechanical contrivances have replaced the "good horse" in many instances. But that part isn't worrying him one bit because he has never learned to drive a tractor. "Almost any boy can handle a tractor nowadays," he chuckled, "but I'll stick to the horse."

Mannheim's Grand Old Man" was born 92 years ago on a farm near Baden. His wife, the former Mary Anne Snyder, died 17 years ago. She too, was born in the Baden district. He has lived and worked in Waterloo County all his life.

He is the last of a family of six girls and boys.

Mr. Bechtel is definitely a family man. He has 10 children, 46 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 19 Nov 1948, p. 1

Family Photograph:
IN FRONT: Nettie MIDDLE ROW: Owen, MARY ANN, Millen, Ida, NOAH C., Edna. REAR: Elizabeth "Lizzie" May, Eden, Moses, Sarah Ann, LucindaThis photo was taken between November 23 and November 27th, 1912. The family was in mourning for the death of son, and brother Herbert.

Noah married Mary Ann Snyder 7 Mar 1882. Mary (daughter of Moses K. Snyder and Lydia Bechtel) was born 9 Feb 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20705738
• Name: Mary Ann Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220558
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Snyder, "was born February 9th, 1859. On March 7th, 1882, she was married to Noah C. Bechtel, a farmer. "

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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Bechtel Mary Ann, daughter of the late Moses K. and Lydia Snyder, was born Feb. 9, 1859 in Wilmot Tp., Ont.; died Feb. 4, 1932; aged 72 y. 11 m. 26 d. She was married to Noah C. Bechtel Mar. 7, 1882. This union was blessed with 6 daughters and 4 sons (of whom eight survive): Moses, Sarah Ann, Eden, Owen, Herbert (died 1912), Lucinda, Edna, Ida Elizabeth and Nettie. One brother, Samuel, also preceded her in death. She united with the Mennonite Church shortly after marriage and remained a faithful member until death. She had been an invalid for the last thirteen years, due to the effects of rheumatism. She bore her infirmity patiently, and was seldom heard to complain. She was a beautiful example of patience, meekness, and humility. The last three weeks of her life she suffered a general breakdown. She slept peacefully and calmly away. She leaves her husband, 4 brothers (Amos, Noah, Moses, and Christian), 1 sister (Sarah), 8 children 40 grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the home by Bro. J.W. Witmer, and at the Latschar Mennonite Church at Manheim, Ont., by Bishop M.S. Hallman. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
"Why should our tears in sorrow flow,
When God recalls His own,
And bids them leave a world of woe,
For an immortal crown."


Gospel Herald - Vol. XXIV, No. 52 - March 24, 1932 pages 1118, 1119, 1120

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• Eby ID Number: 00039-3110.11
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, General
• Residence: 1921, 361 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Henry married Leah Heckendorn 5 Feb 1896, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of John Heckendorn and Mary Good) was born 10 Aug 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3110.1100
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite