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

Delton S. Boshart

Male 1916 - 2011  (94 years)


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  • Name Delton S. Boshart 
    Born 19 Nov 1916  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Name D. S. Boshart 
    Occupation Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    dairy farmer 
    Truck of Delton S. Boshart
    Truck of Delton S. Boshart
    Wilmot Township Archives
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-170151 
    Died 7 Oct 2011  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 I170151  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father David K. Boshart,   b. 21 Feb 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Nov 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Magdalena Steinman,   b. 17 Dec 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 30 Jan 1912  [1
    Family ID F41471  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Helen Leoda Schwartzentruber,   b. 18 Jun 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1943 
    Children 
     1. Carol Ruth Boshart
     2. Cathy Boshart
     3. James Rodney Boshart
     4. Susan Lynn Boshart
     5. Joyce Elaine Boshart
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F49478  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BOSHART, Delton S. Passed away peacefully in the presence of family on Friday, October 7, 2011 at his residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Delton owned and operated a dairy farm in Wilmot Township for many years. He was born 94 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late David K. and Magdalena (Steinman) Boshart. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Schwartzentruber) Boshart who predeceased him October 13, 2008. Loving father of Carol and Dave Schwartz, Cathy Knipfel all of Baden, Brenda and Al Atchison of Stratford, Jim and Wendy Boshart, Sue and Rick Erb all of New Hamburg, Joyce and Mark Schwartzentruber of New Dundee, Larry Boshart of Waterloo. Sadly missed by his 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Delton is also missed by his sister Alice Riehl of New Hamburg and sister-in-law Mary Schwartzentruber of New Hamburg. Delton was predeceased by his son-in-law Bill Knipfel, great-grandson Nicholas Atchison, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Elmer and Barbara Boshart, Ruby and John Miles, Floyd and Edna Boshart, Gerald Riehl, Ruth and Roy Schlegel, Earl and Marjorie Schwartzentruber and Paul Schwartzentruber. Delton was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden and also a member of the Happy Farmers Harmonica Band. He loved making wood crafts for the Mennonite Relief Sale. Delton along with Helen spent many years nurturing foster children and he drove disabled students to school and workshops. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Monday, October 10, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. and again Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 11: 00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Interment to follow in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church Building Fund or the House of Friendship. Online condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

      The Waterloo Region Record 8 oct 2011

  • Sources 
    1. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Magdalene Boshart - January 15, 1963.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Nov 1916 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Oct 2011 - 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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