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

Violet Wagler

Female 1921 - 2012  (91 years)


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  • Name Violet Wagler 
    Born 12 Feb 1921  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Name Violet Ruby 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-135059 
    Died 29 Sep 2012  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I135059  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Rev. Menno G. Wagler,   b. 26 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Oct 1958, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Mother Leah Brenneman,   b. CALC 24 Dec 1886, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 37 years) 
    Married 7 Jan 1911  [1
    Family ID F41754  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Orlando Ruby,   b. 22 Mar 1918,   d. 31 Aug 2002  (Age 84 years) 
    Children 
     1. Glen Laverne Ruby,   b. 16 Dec 1941, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Aug 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F57452  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RUBY, Violet - Passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at her home in New Hamburg. Violet was formerly of R.R. 2, Tavistock. She was born 91 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Menno and Leah (Brenneman) Wagler. Beloved wife of the late Orlando Ruby, who predeceased her August 31, 2002. Loving mother of Anna Mae and William Kuepfer of Listowel, Arlene Hohner of Brunner, Paul Ruby of Manitoba, Dorcas and Arvel Shepherd of New Hamburg, David and Diane Ruby of Brandon, Manitoba, Deborah and Timothy Johnson of Medina, Ohio. Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; John David and Jane Keeper and their children Anna and David, Charles and Virginia Keeper and their children Caleb and Naomi, Mary Beth Saunders and her children Renee and Brianna, Eric Shepherd, Rebecca and Steve Lachine and their children Isabella, Daniel and Micah, Rachael and Layton Schwartz and their daughter Lila, Joshua and Stephanie Ruby and their children Oliver and Kieren, Laurel and Ben Loewen and their daughter Evalette, Daniel, Aaron, Jeremiah, Maria and Nathan Johnson. Remembered by sister-in-law Mary Ann Ruby of New Hamburg and a number of nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her step-mother Sarah (Brenneman) Wagler, son Glen Ruby, infant son "Samuel", brothers Elmer and wife Selena Wagler, Clayton and wife Dorothy Wagler, sister Elmina and husband Ben Ruby and sister-in-law Frieda Wagler.

      Violet was baptized in her youth at Steinmann Mennonite Church where she was a life-long member. Violet enjoyed knitting, crocheting, rug making, flowers and gardening. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg tonight (Monday) from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Violet's life will take place on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with visitation from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment to follow in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society or Mennonite Central Committee. The family would like to thank Dr. Irvine, Revera PSW's of CCAC Services, Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck, Pastor Ilene Bergen and Pastor Steve Drudge of Steinmann Mennonite Church and heartfelt thank you to everyone for your special prayers and support.

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Menno Wagler - November 25, 1958-page 1130, 1131.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 Feb 1921 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 29 Sep 2012 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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