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

Ernest Steckly

Male 1917 - 2009  (92 years)


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  • Name Ernest Steckly 
    Born 1917  East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Business Steckly Brothers General Store, Wellesley, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Church Membership Wellesley Mennonite Church, Wellesley, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-105753 
    Died 20 Dec 2009  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I105753  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father John J. Steckly,   b. 1891, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Mar 1987, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Mother Annie Zehr,   b. 13 Jun 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 1980, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 4 Apr 1916  , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F45513  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marcella Betz 
    Children 
     1. Mary Steckly,   d. 1985
     2. Ronald Steckly,   d. 2001
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F45514  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • STECKLY, Ernest - Peacefully, surrounded by family, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, December 20, 2008, Ernest of Wellesley in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Marcella 'Betz' (nee Bender). Born in East Zorra Township and predeceased by his parents, John J. Steckly and Annie Zehr. He will be sadly missed by his daughter, Judy and her husband Clare Wagler of Wellesley; his grandchildren, Sherry Wagler and her husband Jamie Gaulton and their son Jonas of Waterloo, Rochelle and her husband Chris Billings and their son Carter of Fergus, Beth and her husband Steve Baechler and their son Samuel of Wellesley, Ryan Steckly and his fiancĂ©e Jody Brenner of Tavistock and Tanya Wagler and her friend Damon Johnstone of Waterloo. Survived by his brother, Art Steckly (Norma) of Wellesley; sister, Edna MacQueen of Cambridge; and sisters- in-law, Mabel Steckly of Brunner and Olive Bender of Tavistock. Also, lovingly remembered by Lyle and Margaret Ellison of Listowel. Predeceased by his daughter, Mary Ann Ellison (1985); his son, Ronald Steckly (2001); daughter-in-law, Rose Steckly (2000); brother, Andrew Steckly; sister, Beatrice Leis; brothers-in-law, Norman Leis, Daniel MacQueen, Orville Bender, Wayne Bender; and sister-in-law, Geraldine Bender. Ernest owned and operated the Steckly Brothers General Store in Wellesley with his brother Andrew. He was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church and enjoyed wood working, puzzles, was an avid reader and enjoyed model railroading. Prior to the Funeral Service, a private interment will be held at Rush's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Monday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, Wellesley on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Pastor Julie Ellison-White officiating. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.


      Waterloo Region Record - Dec. 22, 2008

  • Sources 
    1. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Ernest Steckly - Dec. 22, 2008.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1917 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - - Steckly Brothers General Store, Wellesley, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - - Wellesley Mennonite Church, Wellesley, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Dec 2009 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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