Esther Erb

1917 - 1976  (58 years)

• Name	Esther Erb
  Born	2 Jul 1917	North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Female
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  Name	Esther Steckley
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-215888
  Died	6 May 1976	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Buried	Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I215888	Generations
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2025

  
  

  Father	Christian R. Erb,   b. 15 Oct 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Nov 1920, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 32 years)
  Mother	Nancy Wagler,   b. 22 Oct 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Nov 1979, RR1, Brunner, Perth Co., Ontario  (Age 88 years)
  Married	20 Feb 1913	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Family ID	F41150	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Amos Steckley,   b. 26 Oct 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Mar 1987, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 68 years)
  Married	18 Jan 1940
  Children	1. Ralph Steckley   2. Elaine Steckley,   b. 1948,   d. 15 Sep 2012, , Alberta, Canada  (Age 64 years)
  Last Modified	11 Sep 2025
  Family ID	F45962	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Steckley, Esther, daughter of Christian R. and Nancy (Wagler) Erb, was born in Perth Co., Ont., July 2, 1917; died suddenly at her home at Wellesley, Ont., May 6, 1976; aged 58 y. On Jan. 18, 1940, she was married to Amos Steckley, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Ralph), one daughter (Elaine - Mrs. Manuel Berez), 4 grandchildren, her mother, stepfather (John Nafziger), one brother (Dan W. Erb), and 4 sisters (Annie - Mrs. Sylvester Martin, Mary - Mrs. Aaron Steckley, Katie - Mrs. Chris E. Gerber, and Amy - Mrs. Norman Zehr). She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 9, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery. Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 23 - June 8, 1976 - page 490 _____________ In Memory Of Esther Erb Beloved wife of Amos Steckley Born July 2nd, 1917 Died May 6th, 1976 Aged 58 years, 10 months and 4 days The Service The late Mrs. Steckley is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon Sunday, May 9th, 1976 when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery Funeral Card ___________________ Steckley, Mrs. Amos \endash Of 42 Queen St. E., Wellesley, passed away suddenly, Thursday, at her home. She was the former Esther Erb, born in North Easthope Township, 58 years ago. Daughter of the late Christian R. Erb. Beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nafziger of Brunner; beloved wife of Amos of Wellesley; mother of Ralph of Wellesley, Elaine ( Mrs. Manual Berez) of Kitchener; dear sister of Daniel W. Erb of Route 2, Wellesley, Annie (Mrs. Sylvester Martin) of Linwood, Mary ( Mrs. Aaron Steckley) of Route 1, Wellesley, Katie ( Mrs. Chris E. Gerber) of Wellesley, Amy ( Mrs. Norman L. Zehr) of Brunner. Also survived by four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where family will receive friends this evening from 7:30 to 9; Saturday 2-4 and 7-9, Noon Sunday May 9, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 2 Jul 1917 - North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Died - 6 May 1976 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth