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

Rev. Raymond G. "Ray" Erb

Male 1933 - 2018  (85 years)


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  • Name Raymond G. "Ray" Erb 
    Prefix Rev. 
    Born 21 Mar 1933  Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227725575 
    Residence 1980  Leo, Allen, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-186478 
    Died 20 Apr 2018  Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I186478  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Christian R. Erb,   b. 30 Mar 1899, Kingwood, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Mother Madelaine "Mattie" Gerber,   b. 1900, Reading, Nobles, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 2 Dec 1920  West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Family ID F37476  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eleanor Daisy Brown,   b. 26 Apr 1930, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 2006, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F53427  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Raymond Erb March 21, 1933 - April 20, 2018

      ERB, Raymond-Passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018 at Caressant Care Senior Home in Listowel in his 86th year. Born on March 21, 1933 in Millbank, he was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Brown (2006). Loving father of Garry Erb and his wife Doris, and Debbie Erb. Dear grandfather of Trent and Andrea Erb (Benjamin and Nicholas), Tisha and Tim Strickert (Jaret, Clarissa and Jansen), Charity Schedler and Tim Machan (Brayden, Kodi and Bella), Rachel and Justin Labranche (Zoey and Logan), Ryan Erb, and Marcus son Logan. He will be missed by his sisters, brothers, sisters and brothers-in law; Verna Leis, Earl and Clara Meyers, Willie and Grace Buelher, Floyd and Wilma Good, Ross and Erma Shantz, Freeman and Eleanor Mast, John and Doris VanTright, Lloyd and Rita Erb, Jim Ewing, John and Shelia Brown, Harlen and Jean Anders as well as many nieces and nephews. Sadly missed by his friend Alice Weber. Predeceased by his parents Chris Erb and Mattie (nee Gerber), his grandson Marcus Erb (2017). Sisters and brothers; Betty Erb, Earle Erb, Helen Ewing, brothers and sisters-in law; Lorne Leis, Edith Erb, Dave and Vi Schmucker, Barb Anders and Mildred Goss. Raymond lived his life serving God and his calling to the Ministry. Serving at Ellesmere (Toronto), Bethel, Listowel, North Leo (Indiana), Crosshill, and Maple View Mennonite Churches. He was a builder of people as well as homes and enjoyed working with his hands. He loved creating Intarsia pictures and enjoyed his weekly curling. Friends may visit with the family at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. till 1:45 p.m. Funeral Service to begin in the church at 2 p.m. Interment in the church cemetery. Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Thank you to the staff at Chartwell in Elmira, Caressant Care in Listowel, Doctors and Nurses at the Listowel Hospital. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, M.C.C. or programs at Maple View Mennonite Church. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

      Raymond Erb - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Raymond-Erb/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 4 June 2023).

  • Sources 
    1. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. Christian Erb - September 8, 1980.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Christian Erb - 24 Jan 1961.

    3. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obitury of Christian R. Erb - 7 Dec 1960.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Mar 1933 - Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1980 - Leo, Allen, Indiana, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Apr 2018 - Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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