Willard Laverne Shantz

1935 - 2012  (77 years)

• Name	Willard Laverne Shantz
  Born	11 Jan 1935  [1]
  Gender	Male
  Name	Willie Shantz
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-156971
  Died	31 May 2012	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	Cremated
  Person ID	I156971	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Irvin Shantz,   b. 29 May 1902, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Jul 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Laurene Snyder,   b. 19 May 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Dec 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 67 years)
  Married	20 Jul 1924	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Family ID	F37660	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jean Ann Ruby
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F44986	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  SHANTZ, Willard (Willie) The corner of Brewery and Louisa Streets in Baden will never be the same. On Wednesday, May 31, 2012 Willie, a long time resident of Baden, died of a heart attack surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (Ruby) Shantz with whom he celebrated 53 years of marriage. Loving father of Lorrie Shantz (Ross Willard) of Kitchener, Colleen Shantz of Toronto, Scott Shantz (Lindsay Joseph) of New Hamburg and Steve (Marcia) Shantz of Don Mills. Much adored and proud grandfather of Kaitlyn (Ryan), Erik (Niki), Meghan, Chloe, Jonah, Celia, Helaina, Nyla, Madeline, Keenan and Emory. Missed by his brother Ken (Hazel) Shantz of New Hamburg, sisters Dorothy (Don) Schwindt of Kitchener, Eva Clarke of North Carolina, Judy (Albert) Bollenbach of Kitchener, sisters-in-law Ruth Shantz and Margaret Shantz both of Kitchener. Willie was predeceased by his parents Irvine and Laurene (Snider) Shantz, brothers Earl and Lorne, sister Rebecca Miller and brothers-in-law Lyle Miller and Glenn Clarke. Willie was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church where he served many years as an usher and warm welcomer. He drove truck for over 45 years. He was proud of receiving the safe driving award each year and was a frequent Good Samaritan to drivers in need. Willie enjoyed reading and volunteering at the New Hamburg Thrift Centre. He enjoyed people of all ages and backgrounds, but had an especially big heart for children. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, tonight (Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. and again on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 11: 00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, with Pastor David Rogalsky officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy donation may be made to Lung Association, Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, or the Mennonite Central Committee. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca. The Waterloo Region Record 31 May 2012

  
  

• Sources

  [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Obituary of Willard (Willie) Shantz - 31 May 2012. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020625-24. Irvin Shantz, 22, occ. Farmer, b. Peel Twp, res. Waterloo Twp, son of Elias S. Shantz and Rebecca Musselman married Laurene Snyder, 19, occ. Domestic, b. Waterloo Twp, res. Waterloo Twp, daughter of Leander Snyder and Elmina Kraft, Witn: Eugene and Edna Kraft both of Bloomingdale, 20 July 1924 in Waterloo Twp.

  
  

• Event Map

  Died - 31 May 2012 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth