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Earl K. Kipfer

Male 1931 - 1978  (47 years)


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  1. 1.  Earl K. Kipfer was born 16 May 1931, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Christian K. "Chris" Kipfer and Nancy Kuepfer); died 3 Dec 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214842

    Notes:

    EARL K. KIPFER

    Earl K. Kipfer, of R.R. 1 Millbank passed away Sunday, December 3 at the Stratford General Hospital at the age of 47 years.

    He was born in Wellesley Township, May 16, 1931 a son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Chris Kipfer, who farmed at Lot 1, Conc. 7 of Wellesley Township.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Wagler; two sons, Alvin and Raymond, both at home, one step-son, Herbert Kuepfer, also at home; one daughter, Laura, at home, and one step-daughter, Ellen Kupefer, at home.

    Also surviving are two brothers, Joseph and Noah, both of R.R. 1 Millbank and two sisters, Mrs. Eric (Lena) Smith of R.R. 2 Atwood and Mrs. Allan (Emma) Horst of R.R. 4 Listowel.

    He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Tina Jantzi on Jul 28, 1977.

    Also predeceased by two brothers.

    Friends may call at the home of his brother, Noah Kipfer, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, December 6 at 1 p.m.

    Bishop Amos Albrecth will officiate.

    Interment will follow in the 8th line Amish Mennonite cemetery, Wellesley Township.

    Earl — Christina "Tena" Jantzi. Christina (daughter of Daniel S. Jantzi and Catherine "Katie" Kuepfer) was born 6 Mar 1929, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1977, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Earl — Dorothy Wagler. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christian K. "Chris" Kipfer was born May 1898 (son of Bishop Joseph W. Kipfer and Lena Kuepher); died 20 May 1944; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-159016

    Christian — Nancy Kuepfer. Nancy (daughter of John J. Kuepfer and Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber) was born 18 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Nancy Kuepfer was born 18 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John J. Kuepfer and Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber); died 23 Mar 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Nancy Kipfer
    • Name: Nancy Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160561

    Notes:

    KIPFER, MRS. NANCY

    Of Route 1, Millbank, passed away Friday, March 24, 1978, at her home.

    She was born in Wellesley Township 79 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John S. Kuepfer.

    Beloved mother of Earl, Joseph and Noah, all of Route 1, Millbank and Mrs. Eric (Lena) Smith of Route 2 Atwood and Mrs. Allan (Emma) Horst of Route 4, Listowel; sister of Solomon Kuepfer of Route 1, Milverton.

    Also survived by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

    Predeceased by her husband Christian K. Kipfer, November 12, 1944, and also by two sons, Samuel and Aaron and by eight brothers and six sisters.

    Friends may call at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kipfer, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday, March 28, at 1 p.m. Bishop Joseph K. Jantzi officiating.

    Burial will follow in the 7th Line Amish Mennonite cemetery , Wellesley Township.

    Funeral arrangements by Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley

    Children:
    1. Magdalena K. "Lena" Kipfer was born 11 Aug 1928; died 22 Oct 2003.
    2. 1. Earl K. Kipfer was born 16 May 1931, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emma Kipfer was born 18 Sep 1931; died 11 Aug 2006, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Joseph K. Kipfer was born 17 Oct 1933; died 22 May 2013; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Noah Kipfer
    6. Samuel Kipfer was born 7 Mar 1942; died 13 Jul 1962; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Bishop Joseph W. KipferBishop Joseph W. Kipfer was born 17 Dec 1867, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1948, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96752

    Notes:

    Bishop Joseph Kipfer By Record Correspondent

    WELLESLEY, Jan. 12. - Bishop Joseph Kipfer died Sunday night at the 7th Line, Wellesley Township, following a two-day illness, He was born in Mornington Township in 1867, but lived for 33 years in Ellice Township before moving to the 7th Line 20 years ago. He belonged to the Amish Mennonite faith.

    Bishop Kipfer is survived by his wife, the former Magdalena Kuepfer, and by nine grandchildren. He also leaves one daughter, Magdalene, Mrs. Eli Albrecht, 7th Line, Wellesley Township. One daughter and one son predeceased him. One sister, Mrs. James Lesperance, Detroit, also survives him,

    The funeral will be held from his late residence Wednesday at one p.m. Rev. Amos Albrecht will con-duct the services. Interment will take place at the 7th Line A.M. Cemetery. The body is resting at the residence.

    Kitcheer-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1948 Pg 13

    Joseph — Lena Kuepher. Lena was born 23 May 1867; died 16 Jul 1954; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Lena Kuepher was born 23 May 1867; died 16 Jul 1954; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lena Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158912

    Children:
    1. 2. Christian K. "Chris" Kipfer was born May 1898; died 20 May 1944; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Magdalena "Lena" Kipfer was born 11 Feb 1908; died 1 Dec 1973; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John J. Kuepfer was born 27 Jan 1858, , Ontario, Canada (son of John L. Kuepfer and Magdalena G. Jantzi); died 21 Aug 1945; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208432141
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227057
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John — Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber. Rebecca (daughter of Christian Schwartzentruber and Catherine C. Boshart) was born 16 Sep 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Sep 1861, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Schwartzentruber and Catherine C. Boshart); died 4 Apr 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208432081
    • Name: Rebecca B. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: dnf-119484

    Children:
    1. Sarah S. Kuepfer was born 26 Sep 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1950; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Peter S. Kuepfer was born 20 Oct 1890, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary S. Kuepfer was born 1896, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1957; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 3. Nancy Kuepfer was born 18 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Samuel S. Kuepfer was born 19 Jun 1902, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Leah Kuepfer was born 6 Dec 1904; died 13 Mar 1974.
    7. David S. Kuepfer was born 3 Oct 1892, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1973, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John L. Kuepfer was born 1828, , Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob S. Kuepfer and Mary Lichti); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: John Kipfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58918
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    John married Magdalena G. Jantzi 22 Feb 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Magdalena G. Jantzi was born 1833, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena G. Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58919
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Solomon J. Kuepfer was born 29 Jun 1853, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1934.
    2. Mary Kuepfer was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 6. John J. Kuepfer was born 27 Jan 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1945; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. Elisabeth Kuepfer was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Rebecca Kuepfer was born Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Christian Schwartzentruber was born 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44908
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Christian married Catherine C. Boshart 17 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Joseph M. Boshart and Catharine Conrad) was born 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Catherine C. Boshart was born 1836, , Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Joseph M. Boshart and Catharine Conrad); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine C. Schwartzentruber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143642
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. 7. Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber was born 16 Sep 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Edgecombe Amish Cemetery (formerly 7th Line), Mornington Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. Mary Schwartzentruber was born 1868; died 1949; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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