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

John J. Jantzi[1]

Male 1898 - 1973  (75 years)


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  • Name John J. Jantzi 
    Born 25 Jan 1898  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43496129 
    Residence 1911  Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Mennonite 
    Occupation 1923  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Farmer Son 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-80029P 
    Died 22 Jul 1973  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5, 6
    Buried Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 5
    Person ID I80029  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Jacob B. Jantzi,   b. 27 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Veronica L. Jantzi,   b. 26 Nov 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1957  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 9 Jan 1894  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Family ID F20828  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Barbara Gerber,   b. 12 May 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1981, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married 4 Jan 1923  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Ohmer Jantzi
     2. Irwin G. Jantzi
     3. Joseph G. Jantzi,   b. 17 Mar 1925,   d. 17 Mar 1967  (Age 42 years)
     4. Ruth Veronica Jantzi,   b. 13 Jul 1927,   d. 15 Nov 1995  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F39675  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • JANTZI, JOHN J. Passed away Sunday, July 22, at his home, Route 1, Wellesley, born in Wilmot Township, 75 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jantzi; dear husband of Barbara Gerber; father of Irvin and Ohmer, both of Route 1, Wellesley, Ruth (Mrs. Laverne Jantzi) of Route 1, Gadshill; brother of Mose of Wellesley, Rudy of Route 1 Wellesley, Fannie (Mrs. Noah Gerber) of Route 1, Millbank, Katie (Mrs. Christ Wagler) of Route 1, Wellesley; also survived by 15 grandchildren; predeceased by one son Joseph and one sister. Friends may call at the family residence, New Prussia, after 7: 00 this evening. Family service will be conducted at the home on Wednesday at 1: 00, followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

      The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Jul 1973

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 022103-23.
      John Jantzi, 24, occ. Farmer Son, b. Wilmot, res. Wilmot, son of Jacob and Fannie married Barbara Gerber, 21, b. Wellesley, res. Wellesley January 4th, daughter of Joseph Gerber and Mary Wagler, Witnessed by: Mose Jantzi of Wellesley and Noah Gerber of Millbank, 4 January 1923 At The Wellesley Meeting House.

    2. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-6 Page 10.

    3. [S533] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Internet Link.
      [Previous stone] John J Jantzi/ beloved husband of/ Barbara Gerber/ born Jan 25, 1898/ died July 22, 1973/ age 75 years/ 5 mon. & 27 days

    4. [S346] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1911, Div. 10 Page 9.

    5. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of John J. Jantzi - 23 Jul 1973.

    6. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi - 3 Jan 1981.

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Jacob Yantzi (farmer of Wilmot) b. Wilmot Age: 23 born abt 1871 father: Michael Yantzi mother: Lydia Yantzi married Veronica Yantzi Age:: 25 born abt 1869 b. Wilmot father: John Yantzi mother: Veroneca Yantzi married 9 Jan 1894 Marriage Place: Waterloo, Wilmot Township

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 25 Jan 1898 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1923 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 4 Jan 1923 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Jul 1973 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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