William H. Rudy

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20861965
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

William Rudy, "was born April 24th, 1864. He is married to Rachel Reist. He resides in Woolwich Township, on a farm on town line opposite that of Christian B. Snyder, near Martin Mennonite Meeting House. Their family consists of two children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Rudy.--William, son of the late Benjamin Rudy, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., April 24, 1864; died Sept. 8, 1947; aged 83 y. 4 m. 14 d. He was married to Rachel Reist; she preceded him in death in February, 1938. Surviving are 3 sons (Jacob, Waterloo, Ont.; Omar, Westmontrose, Ont.; and Abner, New Hamburg, Ont.), 4 daughters (Mary--Mrs. E. Bechtel, Mannheim, Ont.; Martha--Mrs. Harry Thaler, Centerville, Ont.; Rachel--Mrs. Percy Snyder, Mannheim, Ont.; and Sarah--Mrs. Almer Scheidel, Kitchener, Ont.), one brother (Jeremiah, Waterloo, Ont.), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Simeon Gingerich, Kitchener, Ont.; and Mrs. Lucy Blodgett, Rochester, N.Y.). He was a faithful, punctual church-goer and taught his family to worship God. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 10 by Howard W. Stevanus at the Waterloo Mennonite Church

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 37 - December 9, 1947 -- page 799

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Centreville, Sept. 8: - A well-known farmer in the Centreville area for many years and a member of the Waterloo Mennonite Church, William Rudy, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Almer Schiedel, 66 Homewood Ave., Kitchener, Saturday,after a brief illness. He was 83.

Born in Wellesley Tp. on April 23, 1864, he was the son of the late Mr.and Mrs. Benjamin Rudy. Mr. Rudy's wife, Mrs. Rachel (Reist) Rudy predeceased him in Feb. 1938. He is survived by three sons, Jacob, Waterloo; Omar, West Montrose and Abner, New Hamburg; also four daughters, Mrs. Eden Bechtel and Mrs. Percy Snyder, both of Mannheim; Mrs. Harry Thaler, Centreville and Mrs. AlmerSchiedel, Kitchener. Mr. Rudy is also survived by one brother, Jeremiah, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Simeon Gingrich, Kitchener and Mrs. Lucy Blodgett of Rochester, N.Y.

Funeral service will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday from the Waterloo Mennonite Church and burial will be in the Waterloo Mennonite Cemetery. Rev. Howard Stevanus of Bloomingdale will conduct the service. The body is now resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where it will remain until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Kitchener Daily Record 8 Sep 1947

William married Rachel Reist 14 Dec 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rachel (daughter of Jacob E. Reist and Rachel Haeberle) was born 17 Aug 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1938, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Etta Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.2
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1958, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Bechtel, Mary, daughter of William and Rachel (Reist) Rudy, was born at Waterloo, Ont., April 28, 1892; died at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 22, 1962; aged 70 y. 1 m. 24 d. On Jan. 26, 1915, she was married to Eden Bechtel, who survives. Also surviving are 9 children (Mabel-Mrs. Abraham Brubacher, Kitchener; Elmer, Archbold, Ohio; Verna, Kitchener; Vera-Mrs. Hubert Mellon, North Bay; Clayton, Wellesley; Willard, Florence, Beatrice-Mrs. Clayton Meirowsky, and Bernice, all of Kitchener) and 12 grandchildren. They had 3 sets of twins. One pair of twins died in infancy. She was a member of the Latschar Church, Mannheim, Ont. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, May 25, in charge of Osiah Horst.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 27 - July 3, 1962 pages 613, 614.
Mrs. Eden S. Bechtel - Mrs. Eden S. Bechtel, 79, Preston, died today at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. Born Mary Etta Rudy, April 28, 1892, in Woolwich Township, she resided in Preston for the past six years after living in Mannheim. She was a member of Latschar Mennonite Church, Mannheim, and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rudy. Surviving are her husband, whom she married Jan. 26, 1915; three sons, Elmer of Archbald, Ohio; Clayton of Wellesley and Willard of Kitchener; six daughters, Mrs. Abram (Mable) Brubacher, Verna, Florence, Bernice and Mrs. Clayton (Beatrice) Meirowski of Kitchener and Mrs. H. G. (Vera) Mellow of North Bay; two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo and Abner of Baden; two sisters, Mrs. Almer Schiedel and Mrs. Percy Snyder of Kitchener, and 12 grandchildren. She was predeceased by one brother, Omar; one sister, Mrs. Martha Thaler; one son and a daughter. The body will be at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home after noon Wednesday and removal will be made to First Mennonite Church noon Friday for funeral at 3 p.m., Friday for funeral at 3 p.m. Friday. Rev. O. W. Horst will conduct the service and burial will be in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Mary married Eden S. Bechtel 26 Jan 1915. Eden (son of Noah C. Bechtel and Mary Ann Snyder) was born 24 Jul 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 1982, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.3
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Repairer, Auto
• Residence: 1921, 83 Foundry St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1938, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rudy.- Jacob, son of William and Rachael (Reist) Rudy, was born in Waterloo County, Ont., Mar. 9, 1894; died at Cambridge Hospital on Oct. 3, 1988; aged 94 y. He was married to Ada Martin, who died in 1967. He was later married to Ada Snyder, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Berniece Harder and Beryl Clemmer), one son (Kenneth Rudy), 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and one brother (Abner). He was preceded in death by one brother and 4 sisters. He was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 6, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 46 - November 15, 1988, page 794.

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TWO KITCHENER LADS DROWNED IN BRESLAU DAM

Punt Upsets and Layerne Snyder of Detroit and Franklyn Bossenbury of Kitchener Lose Their Lives-Attempt at Rescue Proves Futile-Used Lungmotor.

Two Kitchener lads, Laverne Snider, aged 10 years, son of Mr. and Mrs Ivan Snider of Detroit and Franklyn Bossenberry, aged about 12 years, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bossenberry of 20 Mitchell Ave, Kitchener, met a tragic death when they were drowned at the Breslau dam on Monday afternoon. Their punt upset and efforts to effect their rescue proved fruitless. Another boy. Howard Weber of 153 Queen St., South, son of Mr and Mrs J. Weber, who accompanied the other boys was not in the boat at the time.

The boys left Kitchener shortly after two o'clock on a fishing expedition. The three boys after their arrival at the dam found a punt in a clump of willows near the flood gates and young Weber after going for a short trip about the pond returned and Snider and Bossenberry got into the boat. They had left their bait near the bridge and stated they were going to get it. Shortly after young Weber, who was cutting a pole in the willows heard Mervin Cressman, aged 8, calling to him that the punt had capsized and he immediately notified the man at the garage nearby. Knowing the lads could not swim, Jacob Rudy, and E S. Eby of the garage responded quickly and waded into the water in an effort to rescue them They got about 40 feet from shore but found it impossible to go further on account of the mud. In the meantime Oscar Williams of Kitchener came along over the bridge in his motor car, and being informed of the accident, he immediately removed his clothes and jumped in to the rescue. In a short time he recovered the body of Bossenberry, which was taken to the garage. He then went in search of Snider's body. Bossenberry appeared to be alive, according to Eby, when he was carried into the garage. Dr. L. R. Shields and Dr. Hagmeier, together with Fire Chief Guerin, arrived on the scene about ten minutes after the body was rescued. The lung motor was used for about half an hour, but life was extinct.

The body of Snider was found in about an hour, after about two feet of water had been let out of the dam, George Reinhart of Breslau, rescuing the body near the spot where Mr. Williams found the body of Bossenberry.

After the arrival of Coroner Lackner a jury was empannelled, who viewed the remains, after which they were removed to Schreiter's under taking parlors.

The young Snider lad was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Snider. The lad Bossenberry leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bossenberry, six brothers and three sisters, viz, Charles, Clayton, Emerson, Claude, Bert, Glenn, Mrs. Ivan Sat der, Mrs. C. R. Keyes, Toronto, and Zelda at home.

The deepest sympathy of the community will go out to the families the who have been so suddenly and tragically bereaved.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 17 Aug 1922, p. 4

Jacob — Ada Snyder. Ada (daughter of Ozias Snyder and Lydia Ann Betzner) was born 13 Jun 1902; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Jacob married Ada Luella Martin 14 Sep 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of Rev. Jesse G. Martin and Maryetta M. Wahl) was born 3 Jan 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Martha Ellen Thaler
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.1000
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Thaler, Martha Ellen, daughter of William and --- Rudy, was born near Waterloo, Ont., Jan. 12, 1896; died at Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 26, 1958, after a ten years' illness; aged 62 y. 14 d. Surviving are her husband (Harry Thaler), one son (Arthur, Vancouver, B. C.), one daughter (Yvonne-Mrs. Larry Walker, Toronto, Ont.), 3 brothers (Jacob, Waterloo, Ont.; Omar, West Montrose, Ont.; and Abner, New Hamburg, Ont.), and 3 sisters (Mary-Mrs. Edom Bechtel, Preston, Ont.; Sarah-Mrs. Almer Schiedel and Rachael-Mrs. Curtis Snyder, both of Kitchener, Ont.). She was a faithful member of the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Jan. 29, in charge of C. F. Derstine, Edgar J. Metzler and Carl Rudy.

Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 7 - February 18, 1958-page 166, 167

Martha — Harry Wilfred Thaler. Harry (son of David M. Thaler and Susannah B. Snyder) was born 9 Nov 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Ann Snyder
• Name: Rachel Ann Snyder
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23481
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MR. AND MRS. PERCY SNYDER

Percy Snyder and Rachel Ann Rudy were married 60 years ago, June 4, 1919, in Bloomingdale.

Mrs. Snyder is a daughter of William and Rachel Rudy. Mr. Snyder is a son of Christian and Ester Snyder.

The celebrants have eight children; Melvin of Waterloo, Helen of Kitchener, Lincoln of Hawkesville, Jeanne of Newville, Pa., Stanley of Baden, Ralph of Burbank, Calif., Lorne of Calgary, Alta., and Kenneth of Vancouver, B.C. There are 29 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Celebrations will be held June 3, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Baden Mennonite Church, Snyders Road, Baden. Best wishes only, please.
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder were farmers and butchers in the Mannheim area for 32 years. They attended the Kitchener, Farmers Market from 1919 to 1955. They have special interest in woodworking, reading, painting and flowers.

The couple live at 18 Queen St., Baden.

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SNYDER, Mrs. Rachel Ann - Of 18 Queen St., Baden, died after a lengthy illness, on Monday, July 2, 1984, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. She was born 86 years ago, daughter of the late William Rudy and Rachel Reist.

She was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, where she was a member of the WMSC and was also a member of the Baden Senior Citizen's.

Beloved wife of Percy Snyder, whom she married June 4, 1919; lovingly remembered by her sons, Mel- vin and his wife Annabelle of Erbsville, Lincoln and his wife Ann of Hawkesville, Stanley and his wife Jacqueline of Baden, Ralph and his wife Ruth of Burbank, Calif., Lorne and his wife Doris of Calgary, Alta.. Kenneth of Vancouver, B.C.; her daughters, Helen (Mrs. Carl Grenzebach) of Kitchener, Jeanne (Mrs. Lorne Lichty) of Mercersburg, Pa.; dear sister of Jacob of Cambridge and Abner of Waterloo.

Predeceased by one brother, Omar; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Bechtel, Mrs. Martha Thaler and Mrs. Sarah Schiedel. Sadly missed by 29 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. this evening and until Thursday, July 5 at noon, when transfer will be made to the Mannheim Mennonite Church for service at 3 p.m., with Rev. James Reusser and Rev. Lorne Lichty officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

Rachel married Percy Snyder 4 Jun 1919, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Percy (son of Christian B. Snyder and Esther Bechtel) was born 4 Apr 1896, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Rachel — Curtis Snyder. Curtis died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Schiedel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23483
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1947, 66 Homewood Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Schiedel, Sarah Ruby, daughter of William and Rachael (Reist) Rudy, died at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Dec. 3, 1976; aged 78 y. She was married to Almer Schiedel, who preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 1970. Surviving are 2 daughters (Myrtle Mrs. Russell Oberer and Ruth Mrs. Howard Bauman), one son (Howard), 9 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, twin sister (Rachael Mrs. Percy Snyder), and 2 brothers (Jacob and Abner Rudy). She was preceded in death by one son (Clifford), 2 grandchildren, one brother (Omar Rudy), and 2 sisters (Mrs. Mary Bechtel and Mrs. Martha Thaler). She was a member of the First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 5, in charge of Glenn Brubacher; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 50 - December 28, 1976 page 997

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SCHIEDEL, Mrs. Almer (Sarah) \endash On Friday, December 3, 1976 at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, after a brief illness, Sarah Rudy, aged 78 years of Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge.

Dear mother of Myrtle (Mrs. Russell Oberer) of Kitchener, Ruth (Mrs. Howard Bauman) of Waterloo, Howard of Waterloo, and Raymond of Kitchener; twin sister of Rachael (Mrs. Percy Snyder) of Baden, sister of Jacob Rudy of Cambridge, and Abner Rudy of New Hamburg; also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband, Almer, on January 5, 1970; one son, Clifford, and his two children, Kevin and Karen, in 1969; one brother, Omar Rudy, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bechtel and Mrs. Martha Thaler. She was a daughter of the late William Rudy and the former Rachael Reist. She was a member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, and the WMSC of the church.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until Sunday at 1 p.m.; then at First Mennonite Church for funeral and committal service Sunday, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Glenn Brubacher will officiate. Interment First Mennonite cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to the Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

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Birthdays

TWINS REACH 75

Mrs. Sarah Schiedel (left) of Kitchener and Mrs. Rachel Snyder (right) of Baden marked their 75^th birthday May 8. As identical twin sisters, they have made a point of celebrating together every year for the past 45. Mrs. Schiedel is the wife of the late Almer Schiedel. She has four children and nine grandchildren; one son and two grandchildren are deceased. Mrs. Snyder's husband is Percy Snyder. She has eight children, 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all boys.

Sarah married Martin Almer "Almer" Schiedel 26 Sep 1923, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martin (son of Isaac M. Schiedel and Susannah Ernst) was born 15 Dec 1895, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44971219
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157499
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Omar Rudy
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1938, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1947, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rudy, Omar, son of William and Rachel (Reist) Rudy, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Sept. 9, 1900; died at Kitchener, Ont., following a brief illness, on June 6, 1961; aged 60 y. 2 m. 28 d. On March 24, 1926, he was married to Verna Baer, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Robert E., Burlington, Ont.; and David O., Preston), one daughter (Joan-Mrs. Clare Scheerer, Kitchener), 6 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Jacob, Waterloo; and Abner, Baden), and 3 sisters (Mrs. Eden Bechtel, Preston; Mrs. Almer Schiedel and Mrs. Percy Snyder, Kitchener). One sister predeceased him. He was a member of the Bloomingdale Church, where funeral services were conducted on June 8, in charge of John W. Snyder.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 44 - November 7, 1961 - page 990, 991.

Omar married Verna Baer 24 Mar 1926, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Verna (daughter of Simon B. Baer and Luannah Shantz) was born 16 Oct 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1984, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28235771
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25084
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Abner Rudy
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Helper, farm
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1933, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rudy.- Abner, 94, New Hamburg, Ont., died Feb. 4. Survivors: children Carl, John, Betty Buschert, Willis, Elvin, Doreen Good, Karen Bergey, Harold, Barbara Stager; 26 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Burial: Feb. 8 at Waterloo, Ont., by Glyn Jones.

The Mennonite, April 28, 1998, page 13, Vol. 1, No. 10.

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RUDY, Abner-Peacefully, at his residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Abner Rudy, who had farmed at RR 2, Baden, prior to retiring.
He was born in Waterloo 94 years ago, a son of the late William and Rachel (Reist) Rudy. He was a member of the Wilmot Mennonite Church, RR 2, New Hamburg (Bleams Rd.) where he had served as a trustee. Abner had been Chairman of the Board of the former SS #12, Wilmot Township Public School and enjoyed wood carving, fishing and walking as his hobbies.


He was predeceased by his first wife, Edith (Snyder) in 1975 and his second wife, Alice (Kirschner) in 1984.

Loving father of Carl and Ruth of Colorado, John and Catherine of New Hamburg, Betty and Don Buschert of Kitchener, Willis and Susan of Etobicoke, Elvin of RR 2, Baden, Doreen and Dale Good of Exeter, Karen and Ed Bergey of Brampton, Harold and Genny of RR 2, Baden, Barbara and Art Stager of Kitchener. Also missed by a step-daughter, Barbara and Bob Stumpf of Kitchener; two daughters-in- law, Elizabeth Rudy of Kitchener and Dorene Rudy of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by 26 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Abner was predeceased by a son, Glen; a daughter-in-law, Patricia; sisters and brothers, Mary Etta Bechtel, Jacob Rudy, Martha Thaler, Sarah Schiedel, Rachel Snyder and Omar Rudy.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home today (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at noon transfer will be made to Wilmot Mennonite Church for the service at 3 p.m., with Pastor Glyn Jones officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, do nations may be made to the Mennonite Disaster Fund (MCC) or Nithview Home, New Hamburg.

The Record Fri, Feb 06, 1998 Page 20

Abner married Edith Erma Snyder 10 Feb 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of Ozias Snyder and Barbara S. Burkholder) was born 19 Jun 1904, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1975, RR2, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Abner — Alice May Sheard. Alice (daughter of Titus Sheard and Lillie Elizabeth Schmidt) was born Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Lawn Cemetery, Oshawa, Durham County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Erb Street Mennonite Church, Waterloo, Ontario
• Name: Mable Naomi Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69843
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BRUBACHER, Mable Naomi 1916 - 2011 Passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011 at Columbia Forest in Waterloo. Mrs. Brubacher was a member of Erb St. Mennonite Church. Mother of Linda Hammer (Ross). Grandmother of Aleisha Weber (Jeff) of Innerkip and Shannon Hammer (Sheri) of Georgetown. Great-grandmother of Shanelle and Mitchell Weber and Chloe Hammer. Sister of Elmer Bechtel of Goshen, Indiana, Verna Bechtel of Kitchener, Florence (Donald) Moncur of Waterloo, Bernice Moncur of Tavistock and Beatrice Meirowski of Kitchener. Also survived by sisters-in-law Rose Bechtel of Waterloo and Doris Bechtel of Kitchener and brother-in-law Hubert Mellow of Ottawa. Predeceased by her parents Maryetta and Eden Bechtel, her husband Abram Brubacher, sister Vera Mellow, brothers Clayton and Willard Bechtel, brother-in-law Clayton Meirowski and also Marcel Reier. The Brubacher family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. Private family interment will take place at Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery on Friday. Following the interment, a memorial service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 3 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. Visitation and Reception will follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Arthritis Society may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Special thank you to Yvette Peters for her care and compassion of Mable and also to the staff at Columbia Forest.


The Waterloo Region Record 3 May 2011

Mable married Abraham M. Brubacher 2 Jun 1945. Abraham (son of Noah B. Brubacher and Leah Martin) was born 2 Oct 1908, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401188
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 2011, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, USA

Elmer — Mildred Amelia Reynolds. Mildred was born 26 Dec 1915, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States; died 26 Nov 1995, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, USA; was buried , Clinton Brick Mennonite Cemetery, Goshen, Elkhart, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33980
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

BECHTEL, Verna Mary Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener, at age 93. Beloved daughter of the late Eden Bechtel and Maryetta (nee Rudy); dear sister of Elmer Bechtel, Florence Moncur (Don) and her twin sisters, Bernice Moncur and Beatrice Meirowski; sister-in-law of Doris Bechtel and Mel Mellow and aunt of many nieces and nephews. Pre- deceased by her brothers, Willard Bechtel and Clayton Bechtel and his wife Rose, her sister Mabel Brubacher and her husband Abe, her twin sister Vera Mellow, a sister-in-law Mildred Bechtel and brother-in-law Clayton Meirowski. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at 10 a.m. at First Mennonite Cemetery, 800 King St. W., Kitchener followed by a Memorial Service in the chapel of the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo at 11 a.m. with Pastor Gordon Alton officiating. A reception will follow at the funeral home. Special thanks to the staff of the Supportive Care floor at the Village of Winston Park. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home, at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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• Name: Vera Miriam Mellow
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401198
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Vera — Hubert Grant "Mel" Mellow. Hubert was born 12 Jul 1919, Bath, , Ontario; died 29 Apr 2013. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.2001

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• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.2002

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81198

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BECHTEL, Clayton B. Entered into rest on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at St. Mary's General Hospital, in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Rosetta for 60 years. Loving stepfather of Ken and his wife Phyllis and their family. Sadly missed by brother Elmer and sisters Mable, Verna, Beatrice, Bernice and Florence, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by parents Eden and Marietta, siblings Willard, Vera and two in infancy. Friends are invited to share their memories of Clayton with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, February 17, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service to celebrate his life will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 18, 2011 at 11 a.m. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception to follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.


The Waterloo Region Record 14 Feb 2011

Clayton — Rosetta Barbara Meirowski. Rosetta (daughter of Paul Meirowski and Christine Lorentz) was born 17 May 1920; died 7 Mar 2013; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142096

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Tombstone Entry: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/38309587/willard-paul-bechtel

Gospel Herald - Volume 84, Number 51 - December 31, 1991 - page 14. Bechtel, Willard, 66. Born: Sept. 13, 1925, Centreville, Ont., to Eden and Marietta (Rudy) Bechtel. Died: Nov. 22, 1991, of cancer. Survivors-wife: Doris Weber; children: Sandra Ulrich, Paul, Ross; 4 grandchildren. Memorial service: Nov. 25, Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, by Paul Martin. Burial: Woodland Cemetery.

Clipping of marriage of grand daughter also

Willard — Doris Pauline Weber. Doris (daughter of Gordon S. Weber and Verna Eby) was born 17 Nov 1926; died 12 Jul 2018, The Village of Winston Park LTC, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Beatrice — Clayton Paul Meirowski. (son of Paul Meirowski and Christine Lorentz) [Group Sheet]

Kenneth — Ruth Elaine Atkinson. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/214987096
• Eby ID Number: 00097-5463.1002

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THALER, Arthur 1976
THALER, Arthur\emdash at Port Moody, B.C., as a result of drowning, on Tuesday, July 27, 1976, while vacationing, Arthur Thaler, a resident of Vancouver and formerly of the K-W area, aged 54 years.
Mr. Thaler was a seaman aboard the SS Alaska, formerly a member of First Mennonite Church.
He is survived by his father and stepmother, Harry and Fanny Thaler and a foster sister, Evon (Mrs. Larry Walker) of Toronto. He was predeceased by his mother, the former Martha Rudy, in 1958.
The funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. with lay minister Earl Meyers officiating. Following the service, interment of the cremated remains will take place in the family plot in the adjoining cemetery.
Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be made as expressions of sympathy, and may be made at the church or the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home.
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Mr. Thaler, a seaman, was apparently on holiday when his body was found. He left the Twin City area more than 20 years ago and worked on ships around the world, making his home on the West Coast in recent years.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thaler, 656 Weber St. E, Kitchener. He will be cremated and a memorial service held in Kitchener later this week.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102523965
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-302322
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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SNYDER, Melvin Melvin passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Forest Heights Long Term Care, Kitchener. He was born April 8, 1920, 92 years ago in Waterloo County. He was the son of the late Percy and Rachel (Rudy) Snyder. Beloved husband of the late Annabelle (Meyers) Snyder who predeceased him May 1, 2012. Sadly missed by his children Ron (Ferris) Snyder of B.C.; Murray (Rosemary) Snyder, Dale (Cathy) Snyder all of New Hamburg; Pat (Robert) Sider of Atwood, Diana (Ron) Diamond of Plattsville; Brenda (Fin) MacLennan, Karen (Craig) Grant, Carl (Donna) Snyder, Marian Snyder, Roy Snyder and Terry Snyder all of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of 22 grand-children and 18 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Helen Grenzabach of Kitchener, Ralph Snyder and friend Dori of California; Lorne Snyder and friend Bonnie of Alberta; Ken and Sharyn Snyder of British Columbia. Missed by brother-in-law Lorne and Evelyn Lichti of Pennsylvania; sisters-in-law Ann Snyder of Hawkesville; and Jackie Snyder of Baden. Melvin was pre-deceased by daughter and son-in-law Linda (James) Dowdall, grand-daughter Dineen Snyder, brothers Stan Snyder, Lincoln Snyder, sister Jean Lichti and brother-in-law Carl Grenzabach. Melvin was a member of Mannheim Mennonite Church, Mannheim. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Melvin's life will take place on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Mannheim Mennonite Church with Pastor Irvin Weins officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Mennonite Central Committee. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

The Waterloo Region Record 24 Dec 2012

Melvin — Annabelle Meyer. Annabelle (daughter of Emmanuel Meyer and Julia Edward) was born 12 Jan 1925, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 1 May 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/219649877
• Name: Helen May Grenzebach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54590

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GRENZEBACH, Helen May (nee Snyder) Passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, 2015, at Freeport Health Centre, at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Carl. Cherished mom of Lisa and her husband Robert Wayne Collard. Helen will be missed by her brothers Ralph Snyder (Dori), Lorne Snyder and Ken Snyder (Sharyn); sisters-in-law Jackie Snyder and Ann Snyder and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, siblings Melvin Snyder (Annabelle), Lincoln Snyder, Jeanne (Lorne) Lichty, Stanley Snyder and by her sister-in-law Ruth Snyder. Helen was an avid crafter, participated in many crafting groups and volunteered her time to different organizations. Helen's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, February 18th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, February 19th at 1 p.m. followed by a reception. Memorial donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated and may be placed through the funeral home.

Waterloo Region Record, 17 Feb. 2015

Helen — Carl Bender Grenzebach. Carl was born 1915; died 1997; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194164026
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108161

Lincoln — Ann M. Hoffarth. (daughter of William Hoffarth and Eleanor Barbara Wand) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jeanne Evelyn Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134166

Jeanne — Rev. Lorne George Lichti. Lorne (son of Solomon Lichti and Emma Jantzi) was born 3 Jun 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2013, Greencastle, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , Browns Mill Dunkard Cemetery, Chambersburg, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20696715
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197181

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SNYDER, Stanley Edmund - Of 90 Charlotta St., Baden, on Tuesday, June 25, 1985, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Stanley Snyder, aged 54 years.

He was a member of the Mannheim Mennonite Church and enjoyed his employment as a bulldozer operator at E & E Seegmiller Construction Limited for 28 years.

Beloved son of Percy Snyder of Baden and the late Rachel Rudy, who predeceased him in 1984. Lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Jacky Affeldt, whom he married May 29, 1954; dear father of John of Baden, Jo-Anne of Kitchener, David and his wife Esther of Elmira, Brian of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his brothers, Melvin and his wife Annabelle of Erbsville, Lincoln and his wife Ann of Hawksville, Ralph and his wife Ruth of Burbank, Calif., Lorne and his wife Doris of Calgary, Alta., and Kenneth of Vancouver, B.C.; his sisters, Helen and her husband Carl Grenzebach of Kitchener, Jeanne and her husband Lorne Lichty of Mercersburg, Penn.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. this evening, until Friday, June 28, 1985 at noon, when transfer will be made to the Mannheim Mennonite Church, for the service at 2 o'clock with Rev. James Reusser officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the building fund of Mannheim Mennonite Church.

Stanley married Jacqueline Violet Elizabeth "Jacky" Affeldt (daughter of John Affeldt and Violet Eva Kimpel) [Group Sheet]

Ralph — Ruth Lorraine Jacques. (daughter of Clemens Timms Jacques and Mona May Murray) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Myrtle Esther Oberer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166224

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OBERER, Myrtle (nee Scheidel) On Monday, July 9, 2012, at her residence, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Russell Oberer (2009) for 65 years. Loving mother of Elizabeth Koenig (late Kenneth) of Waterloo, Calvin Oberer (Mia) of Cambridge and Cameron Oberer (Sandy Westinghouse) of Calgary. Cherished Grandmother of Neil, Shawn, Russell Jr., Caroline and Andrea. Adored Great-Grandmother of Katie, Dougan and Richard. Survived by siblings Howard of Fergus and Raymond of Kitchener and Ruth Bauman (Howard) of St. Catharines. Predeceased by her parents, Alymer and Rudy Scheidel and a brother Clifford. Myrtle retired from Kramer of Kitchener after 23 years of service and was a member of the NCHA campers group. Myrtle's family will receive relatives and friends Thursday, July 12, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012 in the funeral home Chapel, with reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Parkinson Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Myrtle's memorial.


Waterloo Region Record 10 Jul 2012

Myrtle — Russell Oberer. Russell (son of William Henry Oberer and Margaretha "Margaret" Simpson) was born 1 Dec 1922; died 7 Sep 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166225

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SCHIEDEL, Howard Stanley October 2, 1927 - February 7, 2013 After a heartfelt goodbye from his grandchildren, Grandpa was ready to welcome his release with peace. Beloved Dad of Dianne Hollinger (Ernie Patryluk) and Judy Weber (Jeff Riel); Grandpa of Scott Hollinger (Joanne), Christine Hollinger, Kelly Couperthwaite (Robb) and Tim Weber and great-granddaughter Hayley Couperthwaite. Howie will be sadly missed by his brother Raymond, sister Ruth Bauman (Howard), many nieces, nephews and friends. Pre-deceased by his parents Aylmer and Sarah, our mother Helen, his second wife Edna, brother Clifford and sister Myrtle. Howie worked for Canada Post then Reitzel Bros. Rentals. Although he retired early due to blindness, he continued to have many adventures including travelling and various sport activities. Friends are invited to share their memories of Howie with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from 1: 00 p.m. to 2: 45 p.m. A celebration of Howie's life will follow visitation in the chapel of the funeral home at 3: 00 p.m. A reception will follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation will have taken place and interment will be held at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to the charities that touched Howie's life, The Canadian Diabetes Association, C.N.I.B or Grand River Hospital Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.


Waterloo Region Record 8 Feb 2012

Howard — Helen Jean Snider. Helen (daughter of Urbin Snider and Vera Malinda Weber) was born 19 Apr 1930; died 25 Nov 1992; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Robert — Ida Gwendolyn Hagey. (daughter of Carl M. Hagey and Mary Eileen Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240091896
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160603
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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David Rudy
1932 - 2020

With grief and with love, we announce the death of David Rudy on October 19, 2020 at St. Mary's General Hospital at age 88. Husband of Norma (Erb) for 65 years, father of Duane Rudy, Lynne Martin, and Gayle Lounsbury (Andrew Lounsbury); grandfather of Jessica Lounsbury and Erin (Lounsbury) Babury, Laura Martin, Ryan Martin and Sarah Martin, Amelia Leon-Rudy and Nathaniel Leon-Rudy; and brother-in-law to Gwen Rudy and Dorothy Erb.

Predeceased by parents, Omar and Verna (Baer) Rudy, brother Robert Rudy, and sister Joan Scheerer, and brothers-in-law Delmar Erb and Clare Scheerer.

Born May 9, 1932, near Winterbourne Ontario, David loved life on the family farm: milking cows, ploughing fields (with one sighted and one blind horse) and helping his family at their kiosk at Kitchener Market. In his youth he worked as a farm labourer in Carstairs, Alberta and then studied at Hesston College, where he worked as a telephone switchboard operator to pay his tuition. On his return he built concrete farm silos and, to his delight, the foundation for Chesley Lake Camp's dining hall. He worked for Reist Radio while studying electronics at DeVry and working at Gruen Funeral Home. He moved to Hallman Organs and travelled much of Canada installing and repairing organs for grateful church congregations.

When approached in 1960 to become Director of Fairview Mennonite home, he and Norma felt God's calling. For 27 years, he was the motivating force in planning and implementing Fairview's transformation into one of Canada's first continuum of care facilities. He oversaw the building of independent living apartments, a seniors centre, and the conversion of Preston School Apartments into seniors' residences. David knew even little things affect quality of care and insisted residents receive the best ice cream and softest toilet paper available. Along with Norma and others in the Ontario Association of Non-profit Housing and Services (now known as AdvantAge Ontario) David helped transform elder care so it met the physical, psychological and spiritual needs of our parents and grandparents. David served as OANHSS President but was never one to draw attention to himself, saying "The leader is the servant to the needs of the people." Others recognized his contributions and David received the Association's 75th anniversary tribute award. He closed his working career as Administrator at St. Joseph's Home in Guelph. In his retirement he enjoyed travelling Ontario's countryside distributing Choice Books.

David met Norma at Chesley Lake Mennonite Youth Camp in 1949 and they were married in 1955. Members of First Mennonite Church, they were asked to help seed Rockway Mennonite Church and became charter members there. While living and working at Fairview, David felt the need for a family "escape" and purchased an empty lot at Chesley Lake Camp. David built much of the family cottage himself, providing both shelter and an anchor for generations of memories. He enjoyed leading hymns at Chesley Lake Chapel, especially when Carolyn Roth accompanied on the organ. He served on the Chesley Lake Camp Board of Directors for many years, golfed for the fun of it and most importantly enjoyed fellowship over a cup of coffee and a slice of pie. He was happiest when building project, tent trailering with his family across North America or doing anything related to water skiing. He loved organ music, choral music, singing with the Menno singers, ice cream, and spending time with his 7 grandchildren. When asked how he was, he liked to say "As you see me" which was pretty much how and who he was. We'll miss him greatly.

Funeral will be live streamed at www.erggood.com Oct 26 at 1PM. Condolences and donations may be made to St. Mary's General Hospital Foundation, or Rockway Mennonite Church, through the funeral home erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

"Obituary Of David Rudy | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home". 2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/15261/David-Rudy/obituary.html.

David — Norma Irene Erb. Norma (daughter of Daniel R. Erb and Nancy Albrecht) was born 8 Sep 1929; died 25 May 2022, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Beverly — Clare Henry Scheerer. (son of John Scheerer and Edna Ernst) [Group Sheet]

Karen — Edward Ernest Bergey. (son of David Dalton Bergey and Lorna Lucille Shantz) [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244196982
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233582

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Carl James Rudy

December 14, 1927 \emdash October 4, 2022

Carl James Rudy, 94, of Manheim, passed away at home, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Born in Breslau, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Abner and Edith Snyder Rudy. He was the loving husband of Ruth Mohler Rudy, and they celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this past July.

He graduated from Eastern Mennonite College, Goshen Biblical Seminary and William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute. A retired Pastor, Carl served at a church in Ontario, Canada, South Bend, IN, Ft. Wayne, IN and Smithville, OH. He then served as Chaplain at the former Mennonite Hospital in La Junta, CO. Carl was a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church, Lancaster, American Protestant Chaplain's Association, Moderator for Rocky Mountain Mennonite Conference, Secretary of the Ohio and Eastern Mennonite Conference and a member of the Lancaster County Woodworkers Association. He enjoyed woodworking and making furniture. Carl donated his furniture to relief sales, Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp and made kitchen cabinets for Navajo Mennonite Church, Farmington, New Mexico. Carl was a "seagoing cowboy" tending donkeys on a boat sent to repopulate animals in Europe after WWII. He was also instrumental in starting the hospice program in the Arkansas Valley in Eastern Colorado.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a daughter, Evelyn J. wife of Tracy Edgers of Kirkland, WA; two sons, Jonathan E. husband of Carolyn Peachey Rudy of Manheim, Dr. Paul D. Rudy of Perry, KS; four grandchildren, Solomon and David Rudy, Spencer and Axel Edgers; two great-grandchildren, Sylvie Rose Rudy and Micah Jonathan Rudy and seven siblings, Doreen Good, Karen Bergey, Barbara Stager, John, Willis, Elvin and Harold Rudy all of Ontario, Canada. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Betty Buschert and Glen Rudy.

Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions in Carl's memory to Hospice & Community Care, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family on-line condolences, please visit:www.BuchFuneral.com

Buch Funeral Homes (2022) Carl James Rudy Obituary 2022, Buch Funeral Homes. Buch Funeral Homes. Available at: https://www.buchfuneral.com/obituaries/carl-rudy (Accessed: 7 May 2024).

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28230400
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233578

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-222307
• Residence: 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John — Catherine Susannah Gingerich. (daughter of Isaiah Gingerich and Marian Gingerich) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betty Ellen Buschert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233580

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BUSCHERT, Betty Ellen Passed away at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at the age of 76. Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald Buschert in January 2010. Loving mother of Karen Buschert and her husband, Geoffrey Vanderkooy and Kevin Buschert and his wife, Clare Leonard. Betty and Don were blessed with five grand- children in five years and spent many happy hours with Theo, Miranda and Emily Vanderkooy and Anna and Oliver Buschert. Betty (nee Rudy) was born January 7, 1934 in the family farm house located at Christner's Road near New Hamburg, Ontario. She was the fourth child and first girl of ten children born to Abner Rudy and Edith (nee Snyder). She is survived by her siblings, Carl Rudy (Ruth), John Rudy (Catherine), Willis Rudy (Susie), Elvin Rudy, Doreen Good (Dale), Karen Bergey (Edward), Harold Rudy and Barbara Stager (Art). Also survived by step-sister, Barbara Stumpf (Robert), sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Rudy and Joy Buschert, and brother-in-law, David Buschert (Joyce). Predeceased by her brother, Glen Rudy. Betty will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty worked as a nurse at K-W Hospital and Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Following that she worked at Conestoga College, Kitchener, first in the nursing program, then part-time as coordinator, teacher and in curriculum development for the Health Care Aide Program. During retirement, Betty and Don were active in their children's and grandchildren's lives. One of the highlights of Betty's life was when she and Don travelled together to Australia for son, Kevin and Clare's wedding. In 2009 she was able to return again to Australia for a memorable visit with Kevin and his family. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, October 8, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession St., Cambridge on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11 a.m. Interment in Hagey Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge. Reception will follow the interment in the church hall. Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or a charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com.

Memories of Betty Buschert (no date) Erb & Good Funeral Home. Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/10585/Betty-Buschert/memories.html (Accessed: 7 May 2024).

Betty — Donald Edward Buschert. Donald (son of Chester Buschert and Mary Edna Snyder) was born 16 Mar 1928; died 16 Jan 2010, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elvin — Dorene Katherine Witmer. (daughter of John Eldon Witmer and Lauretta Boshart) [Group Sheet]

Doreen — Dale Leroy Good. (son of Irvin Leroy "Leroy" Good and Alice Barbara Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Public Service: Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation member
• Name: Joann Elaine A. Rogi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161955

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JOANNE RUDY

7-Mar-1950 - 10-Feb-2023

Passed peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the age of 72.

Predeceased by her beloved husband Ernst Rogi, her parents Kenneth and Ruth.

Dear sister of Karen MacLeod (Neil), Norman Rudy (Marie), loving aunt to Daniel MacLeod, Jesse Rudy (Michilin), Jill Quin (Sean), Kelly Mayers (Omar), Lesley Rudy and proud great aunt of Alice Quin and Sabella Mayers.
Joanne will be missed by her dear friend Iain Kerr, as well as other family and
friends.

Originally from Elmira, Joanne was a long-time resident of Bath and Kingston and had also lived in Kitchener, Calgary and Toronto.

She was a proud graduate of Wilfred Laurier University.
Joanne was a life long lover of books, skiing, hiking. She was a long time member of the University Womens Club and other Kingston groups.

Friends and family are invited to gather at a memorial to be held Saturday February 25th from 1-4pm at the River Mill Restaurant (2 Cataraqui Street, Kingston).

Donations in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Diabetes Association, University Women's Foundation or the Land Conservancy for KFLA would be a nice way to honour Joanne.

Joanne Rudy: Obituary: Sharing Memories (no date) Joanne Rudy | Obituary | Sharing Memories. Available at: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/gftompkins-central/obituaries/joanne-rudy/99530.html (Accessed: 4 May 2024).

Joann — Ernst Rogi. Ernst was born 1944; died 18 Mar 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Brenda — Donald James Gingrich. (son of Wilfred Lorne Gingrich and Orpha Viola Mann) [Group Sheet]