Nelda Schwartzentruber

1923 - 2011  (87 years)

• Name	Nelda Schwartzentruber
  Born	8 Dec 1923	East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Female
  Name	Nelda Lichti
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-165940
  Died	8 Oct 2011	Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I165940	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	Rev. Joel Schwartzentruber,   b. 17 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Jul 1978, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	Sarah R. Bender,   b. 15 Jan 1890, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Dec 1972, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 82 years)
  Married	19 Oct 1911  [1]
  Family ID	F30164	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Laverne Lichti,   b. 22 May 1922, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 12 Jan 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Children	1. David Lichti   2. Roy Lichti   3. Diane Lichti   4. Emilia Lichti   5. John Frederick Lichti
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F47460	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  LICHTI, Nelda Nelda Lichti, 87, of Tavistock passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1923 in East Zorra Township, Oxford County, a daughter of the late Joel and Sarah (Bender) Schwartzentruber. On November 17, 1943 she married Laverne Lichti, who predeceased her on January 12, 1993. Nelda is survived by her six children, fifteen grandchildren and two great-grand-children; John and Norma Lichti of New Hamburg, Chris (Kim) Lichti, Abby, Garrett, and Sarah Lichti; Dan Lichti of Kitchener and Deena Mandell, Andrew Lichti and Rebecca Lichti; Roy and Mardi Lichti, of New Hamburg, Tim (Annie) Lichti, Derrick Lichti, Alyssa (Dave) Kerfoot; Ruth and Dwight Steinman of Tavistock, Maria Steinman, Bethany Steinman, Catherine Steinman; Ruby and Miguel Barrenengoa of Argentina, Pablo Barrenengoa, Emily Barrenengoa, Amanda Barrenengoa; Diane Lichti and Bruce Bechtel of New Hamburg, Craig Bechtel, Evan Bechtel. Nelda was also the Canadian mother and grandmother of Roman and Emilia Orlinski, and Monika of Wellesley. She was predeceased by her great-grandson Connor Lichti, May, 2002. Nelda is survived by her brother-in-law Wilmer Wagler and sister-in-law Hilda Swartzentruber. She was pre-deceased by her brothers and sisters Vernon Swartzentruber (Elizabeth); Elroy Swartzentruber (Annie Mae), (Verda); Selma Bender Litwiller (Walter), (Milton); Katie Wagler; Willis Swartzentruber. Also survived by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer and Annie Roth, Magdalena Wagler, Louis and Loretta Lichti, Floyd and Catherine Steinman. She was predeceased by her Lichti brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Allen and Barbara Bast, David and Fannie Lichti, Nicholas and Verna Lichti, Albert and Kaye Lichti, Julius and Floretta Lichti, Willis and Laura Lichti, Emerson Wagler. Nelda and Laverne farmed together in North Easthope Township for over 35 years. Hidden Acres Camp and Retreat Centre grew out of a corner of their farm, and both Nelda and Laverne, along with many good friends and peers contributed countless hours of hard work to the building and development of the camp, now almost 50 years old. Nelda was a hard worker and good organizer, and served in many ways and many places. She offered her talents at various times to Rockway Mennonite High School, Nithview Auxiliary, MCC New Hamburg Thrift Store, MCC Relief Sale. Nelda and Laverne served several times with Mennonite Disaster Service in short term work assignments following natural disasters in Canada and the United States. She was a member and active participant of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Nelda was an avid gardener, loved flowers and never missed an opportunity to share her appreciation of a new bud or healthy plant with others. Although she kept herself busy, she always made time for a visit. She appreciated all of her many nieces and nephews, loved to travel, and stay connected with her many friends and relatives. Relatives and friends will be received at the Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday, October 10th, 7-9 p.m., and Tuesday, October 11th, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Burial will be on Wednesday, October 12th at 10 a.m. at East Zorra Mennonite Church Cemetery on 16th Line, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Tavistock Mennonite Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hidden Acres Endowment Fund or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Donations may be made through the Francis Funeral Home, Box 208, Tavistock N0B 2R0 by calling 1-519-655-2431 or at the church during visitation. Waterloo Region Record 8 Oct 2011

  
  

• Sources

  [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Sarah Swartzentruber - January 23, 1973.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 8 Dec 1923 - East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Died - 8 Oct 2011 - Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Buried - - East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth