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

Sarah Wagler

Female 1911 - 2011  (~ 99 years)


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  • Name Sarah Wagler 
    Residence 1911  St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Amish 
    Born May 1911  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Name Sarah Zehr 
    Residence 1970  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-201768 
    Died 7 Feb 2011  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I201768  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Isaac Z. Wagler,   b. 18 Feb 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1947  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Catherine Littwiller,   b. 11 Jun 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1959  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 9 Feb 1897  [3
    Family ID F20926  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eli R. Zehr,   b. 1903, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Mar 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Children 
     1. Ellen Irene Zehr
     2. Mae Victoria Zehr
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F45752  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ZEHR, Sarah Peacefully at her residence, Nithview Community, New Hamburg, on Monday, February 7, 2011, Sarah Zehr, formerly of St. Agatha and Haysville. She was born in Wilmot Township 99 years ago, a daughter of the late Isaac and Catherine (Litwiller) Wagler. She was a member of the St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. Sarah enjoyed quilting, baking and playing games with her grandchildren and neighbours. Beloved wife of Eli Zehr who predeceased her March 20, 1986. Loving mother of Ellen and Albert (predeceased) Holst and Mae and Clarence (predeceased) Holst both of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by her grandchildren, Lawrence and Carolyn Holst, Eugene and Gloria Holst, James Holst (predeceased), Carl Holst and Maryanne Cunningham, Susan and Brad Beck, Laurie and Tom Diemand, Yvonne (predeceased) and Ivan Anthony, Richard and Brenda Holst, Donell and Judy Holst, Dennis and Linda Holst, Brian Holst and Iris McNab, Glenn and Debbie Zehr Holst, Rose and David Wenger, Michael and Margaret Holst, 34 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Sarah was also predeceased by a great-grandson Calvin Holst, 3 brothers, Elmer and Elizabeth Wagler, Ervin and Orillia Wagler, Simeon in infancy, 7 sisters Victoria and Noah Boshart, Ida and John Dietz, Katie and John Leis, Mattie and Elmer Schwartzentruber, Vera and Eric Schulz, Verna and Ervin Zehr, Laura and Jonas Wagler. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, February 10, 2011 at noon transfer will be made to St. Agatha Mennonite Church for visitation until 2.:00 p.m. when burial will take place followed by the memorial service at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Douglas Snider officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, the Canadian Bible Society or Nithview Community. On line condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

  • Sources 
    1. [S346] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1911, Wilmot Twp. 1911 Div. 9 Page 11.

    2. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. John Dietz - 24 Aug 1970.

    3. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, September 9, 1947 - Obituary of Isaac Wagler.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Amish - 1911 - St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBorn - May 1911 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1970 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 7 Feb 2011 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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