Waterloo Region Generations
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Clara G. Nafziger

Female 1896 - 1962  (65 years)


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  • Name Clara G. Nafziger 
    Born 4 Nov 1896  North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34713256 
    Name Clara G. Streicher 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-10000 
    Died 4 Apr 1962  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I10000  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Rev. John Nafziger,   b. 12 May 1856,   d. 20 Jul 1910  (Age 54 years) 
    Mother Magdalena B. "Mattie" Gerber,   b. 11 Dec 1861,   d. 20 Jan 1902  (Age 40 years) 
    Family ID F290707  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Bishop Christian S. Streicher,   b. 18 Aug 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1974, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 5 Jan 1922  [1
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F29673  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Streicher, Clara, daughter of John and Mattie (Gerber) Nafziger, was born in North Easthope Twp., Ont., Nov. 4, 1896; died suddenly at her home in Wellesley, Ont., April 4, 1962; aged 65 y. 5 m. On Jan. 5, 1922, she was married to Chris S. Streicher, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Eleanor-Mrs. Harold Zehr), 2 granddaughters, 2 brothers (Samuel, Vulcan, Alta.; and Peter, Baden, Ont.), and one sister (Mrs. Joseph Erb, Wellesley, Ont.). She was a member of the Maple View A.M. Church, and faithfully served as a bishop's wife. Funeral services were held April 7, in charge of Samuel L. Schultz, Samuel Leis, Chris O. Erb, and Allen Bender, with the deacons Alvin Leis and Steve Gerber assisting.

      Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 26 - June 26, 1962 - pages 590, 591, 592.

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      In Remembrance [verse] In Memory of Clara Nafziger Beloved wife of Bishop Christian Streicher Date of Birth November 4th, 1896 Date of Death April 4th, 1962 The Service A short service will be held from the Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, on Saturday, April 7th 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 Samuel Schultz Place of Interment The cemetery adjoining the church Age at Death 65 years and 5 months Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley

      Funeral Card


  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Clara G. Nafziger - June 26, 1962.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Nov 1896 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 4 Apr 1962 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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