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

Christian Z. Gerber[1]

Male 1890 - 1969  (79 years)


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  • Name Christian Z. Gerber 
    Born 14 May 1890  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27766273 
    Occupation 1911  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Farmer Son 
    Residence 1911  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1923  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Thrasher 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-50398 
    Died 15 Sep 1969  Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I50398  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Daniel Gerber,   b. 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jul 1899  (Age 49 years) 
    Mother Annie Zehr,   b. 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F13076  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti,   b. 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 7 Jun 1923  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Rev. Ralph Peter Gerber,   b. 18 Jun 1926,   d. 2 Apr 2000  (Age 73 years)
     2. Roy Donald Gerber,   b. 18 Jun 1926,   d. 4 Nov 2000  (Age 74 years)
     3. Murray Nelson Gerber
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F41486  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Gerber.- Christian Z., son of Daniel Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born near Crosshill, Ont., May 14, 1890; died at his home, Sept. 15, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 7, he was married to Magdalena Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Roy, and Murray), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. James Birmingham). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

      Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 43 - November 4, 1969, pages 975, 976.

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      Christian Gerber

      Christian Z. Gerber of Crosshill died on Monday of last week at his home. Mr. Gerber was 79.

      Born in Wellesley Township, May 14, 1890, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber. He farmed in Wellesley Township before retiring to Crosshill in November, 1968.

      He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

      One brother and one sister predeceased him.

      Surviving, besides his wife, the former Magdalena Lichti whom he married June 7, 1923, in Wellesley Township, are three sons, Ralph and Murray, both of Crosshill, and Roy of RR 1, Millbank; one brother, Daniel of Wellesley; one sister, Mrs. .lames (Lena) Birmingham of Crosshill and eight grandchildren.

      Funeral services were held Thursday at Maple View Mennonite Church.

      Burial followed in the church cemetery.

      New Hamburg Independent, September 24, 1969

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 022036-23.
      Christian Gerber, 32, occ. Thrasher, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, son of Daniel Gerber and Annie Zehr married Lena Lichti, 20, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley, daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Mattie Zehr, Witnessed by: Daniel Gerber and Amos Lichti both of Wellesley, 7 June 1923 in Wellesley.

    2. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-4 Page 13.

    3. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div 9 Page 9.

    4. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Christian Z. Gerber - November 4, 1969.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 May 1890 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1911 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Thrasher - 1923 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Jun 1923 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Sep 1969 - Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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