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

Barbara Gerber[1]

Female 1901 - 1981  (79 years)


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  • Name Barbara Gerber 
    Born 12 May 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Church Membership Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43496341 
    Name Barbara Jantzi 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-163849P 
    Died 2 Jan 1981  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Person ID I163849  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Joseph R. Gerber,   b. 10 Feb 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Mar 1958, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Mary E. Wagler,   b. 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years) 
    Married 1 Feb 1900  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Family ID F12984  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family John J. Jantzi,   b. 25 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jul 1973, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 4 Jan 1923  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Ohmer Jantzi
     2. Irwin G. Jantzi
     3. Joseph G. Jantzi,   b. 17 Mar 1925,   d. 17 Mar 1967  (Age 42 years)
     4. Ruth Veronica Jantzi,   b. 13 Jul 1927,   d. 15 Nov 1995  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F39675  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JANTZI, MRS. JOHN (BARBARA) On Friday, Jan. 2, 1981, suddenly at her home, Mrs. Barbara Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley. Mrs. Jantzi was born in Wellesley township 79 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Joseph R. Gerber and the late Mary Wagler. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley township. Beloved mother of Irwin and Ohmer, both of RR 1, Wellesley and Mrs. Laverne (Ruth) Jantzi of RR 1, Gadshill; dear sister of Ezra Gerber and Emmanuel Gerber, both of RR 1, Millbank and Mrs. Sam (Katie) Jantzi of Millbank, Mrs. Daniel W. (Tena) Erb of Poole. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband John J. Jantzi, July 22, 1973; also by one brother, two sisters; one son, Joseph and one granddaughter. Visitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ohmer Jantzi, RR 1, Wellesley, after 7 p.m. this evening. A family service will be conducted at the home on Monday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m., this will be followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

      The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Jan 1981

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 022103-23.
      John Jantzi, 24, occ. Farmer Son, b. Wilmot, res. Wilmot, son of Jacob and Fannie married Barbara Gerber, 21, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley January 4th, daughter of Joseph Gerber and Mary Wagler, Witnessed by: Mose Jantzi of Wellesley and Noah Gerber of Millbank, 4 January 1923 At The Wellesley Meeting House.

    2. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 10 Page 6.

    3. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      Barbara Gerber/ beloved wife/ of/ John J. Jantzi/ born May 12, 1901/ died Jan.2,1981/ aged 79 years/ 7 mon. & 20 days

    4. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi - 3 Jan 1981.

    5. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Wellesley Twp. 1921 Sub Dist. 12 Page 8.

    6. [S3002] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016367-00.
      Joseph Gerber, 24, occ. Farmer, b. Wilmot Twp, res. Wilmot Twp, son of Christian and Anna Married Maria Wagler, 25, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of Jacob and Barbara, Witnessed by: John Nafziger of North Easthope Twp and Christian Wagler of Wilmot Twp, 1 February 1900 in 3rd Conc Wellesley At Mennonite House

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 12 May 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1921 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Jan 1923 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Jan 1981 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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