1933 - 2008 (74 years)
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Name |
Edmund Leis |
Born |
23 Jul 1933 |
Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Gender |
Male |
Eby ID Number |
Waterloo-210834 |
Died |
5 Jan 2008 |
Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [1] |
Buried |
Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario [1] |
Person ID |
I210834 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
28 Jan 2025 |
Father |
Clayton S. Leis, b. 12 Aug 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada , d. 11 Dec 1987, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (Age 75 years) |
Mother |
Magdalena G. Gerber, b. 17 Jun 1910, d. 1996 (Age 85 years) |
Family ID |
F58114 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- LEIS, Edmund - Peacefully went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. He resided in Wellesley and was formerly of Millbank. Ed was born 74 years ago in Wellesley Township, a son of the late Clayton and Magdalena (Gerber) Leis. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church where he served as Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. Ed blessed his church family with his musical talent as song leader and musician. Beloved husband of Lydiann (Zehr) Leis whom he married in 1956. Loving father of Doug and Cheryl of Wiarton, Judy and Tim Yantzi of RR2 Tavistock, Rob and Brenda of RR1 Newton, Val and Robert Bender of RR2 Wellesley, Don and Julie of Wellesley, Sherry and Metaxas Makedos of RR2 Tavistock. Special grandpa of 21 grandchildren. Brother of Marjorie and Doug Bowles of Woodstock, Helen and Howard Kropf of Tavistock, Albert and friend Pat of Stratford, Laurene and Bruce Wilhelm of New Hamburg and brother-in-law of Allan and Marg Zehr of RR1 Newton. Also remembered by his aunt, Lavina Kraft of Waterloo and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by one brother in infancy and sister-in-law, Sandra Leis. Ed's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Crosshill Mennonite Church on Monday, January 7 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday, January 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Mennonite Central Committee or 100 Huntley Street would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling Brenneman Funeral Home , Atwood at 519-356-2382 or www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca
The Record 7 Jan 2008
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