Elizabeth "Lizzie" Wagler

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• Birth: East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Name: Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schwartzentruber
• Name: Lizzie Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116753
• Residence: 1871, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Schwartzentruber, Elizabeth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Wagler, was born in East Zorra Twp., March 24, 1871; passed away after a comparatively short illness, Feb. 19, 1957, at the home of her son Elmer; aged 85 y. 10m. 26 d. She accepted Christ as her Saviour in her youth and united with the Amish Mennonite Church, to which faith she remained faithful all her life. On Feb. 15, 1906, she was united in marriage to Christian Schwartzentruber, who survived her by less than two months. (His obituary appears above). Surviving are 2 sons (Elmer, Baden, and Solomon, Petersburg), 8 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Church on Feb. 23 in charge of Ben Gingerich, Orland Gingerich, Peter Nafziger, and Moses Jantzi, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume L, Number 22 - May 28, 1957-page 526

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District Couple To Observe 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary o n February 15th, and will be at home to their friends on Sunday afternoon and evening, Feb. 12th, on the homestead at the home of Solomon Schwartzentruber, 1 mile west of Petersburg.


Both Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzentruber are in fairly good health. The former is 90 years old, and his wife will be 85 in March. They were married Feb. 15, 1906, by the late Jacob Lichti, pastor of Wellesley Amish Mennonite Church.

Mr. Schwartzentruber was born in Wilmot township near Petersburg, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chris tian Schwartzentruber. He has one brother living, John Schwartzentruber, of Petersburg. Mrs. Schwartzentruber is the former Elizabeth Wagler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagler of Wellesley township and she has one brother living, Joseph S. Wagler, of Wellesley.


Mr. and Mrs. Schwartzentruber have two sons, Solomon, on the homestead; and Elmer of near New Hamburg. They also have seven
grandchildren

New Hamburg Independent 10 Feb 1956

Elizabeth married Christian Schwartzentruber 15 Feb 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Christian Schwartzentruber and Veronica, son of Christian S. Schwartzentruber and Veronica M. "Fronica" Erb) was born 30 Oct 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42709415
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200094
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Solomon — Lavina Wagler. Lavina (daughter of Christian Z. Wagler and Veronica Schwartzentruber) was born 6 Feb 1907, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1997, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116752
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Pastor Elmer - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 21, 2006, at his residence Nithview Home, New Hamburg. He was born 97 years ago on April 17, 1909, in Wilmot Township, son of the late Christian and Elizabeth (Wagler) Schwartzentruber. Elmer was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, where he was ordained Deacon on August 31, 1941 and Minister on August 12, 1951. Elmer served the congregation until 1979 when he was named Pastor Emeritus. Since 1993, he was a resident of Nithview Home where he has enjoyed assisting fellow residents. Beloved husband of the late Magdalena (Mattie) Wagler, who predeceased him August 10, 1996. Loving father of Fern and Carl Erb and their children, Joilyn and Alex Hynes, Janelle and Doug Wenger (Charmian, Seth and Dana) and James Erb (Tristan); Mary and Mel Otterbein and their children Melri and Mike Wright (Matthew and Michelle) and Derek and Ellen Otterbein; Ruthie and Rick Umble and their children Randy and Melanie Umble (Jonny, Natalie, Erik and Katie), Ryan and Bethany Umble (Juliana) and Rodney Umble; Carol Joy Purves and her children Jonathan, David and Alijoy. Elmer is also remembered by sister-in-law Sarah Zehr of New Hamburg as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two grandchildren and his brother, Solomon and wife Lavina Swartzentruber. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Friday) from 7-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Sunday, December 24, 2006, a family committal service will take place at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery at 1: 00 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service in the adjoining church at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Nithview Home or Steinmann Mennonite Church.


The Record Newspaper 22 Dec 2006

Elmer — Magdalena "Mattie" Wagler. Magdalena (daughter of Isaac Z. Wagler and Catherine Littwiller) was born 5 Sep 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24415853
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233846

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SWARTZENTRUBER, Nelson W.

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo. Nelson was born 90 years ago in Petersburg, Ontario, a son of the late Solomon and Lavina (Wagler) Schwartzentruber.

Beloved husband of Irma (Nafziger) Swartzentruber whom he married on May 26, 1956. Cherished and loving father of Leigh and his wife Betty Swartzentruber, Brent and his wife Jennifer Swartzentruber and Joan and her husband Doug Leach. Nelson was the proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Nelson will be missed by his siblings Elroy and wife Alta Swartzentruber, Harold and wife Delores Swartzentruber, sister-in-law Marie Nafziger and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Grace and husband Raymond Schwartzentruber and sister-in-law Edith and husband Amos Jutzi.

Nelson was a lover of music, his passion took him to singing in the quartet and graduated from OMBS.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 2 \endash 4 & 6 \endash 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Steinmann Mennonite Church, 1316 Snyder's Road West, Baden with Pastor Jerry Burns officiating. Interment will follow in the Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service, it will be available to watch on the Steinmann Mennonite Church website.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to International Teams Canada \endash CFPC Project, Burkina Faso would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the funeral home.

A special thank you to the staff of Watson House at Columbia Forest Long term Care for the compassionate care shown to Nelson and his family during his time there.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Nelson SWARTZENTRUBER Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (no date) Nelson SWARTZENTRUBER Obituary - New Hamburg, ON | Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/nelson-swartzentruber/4828254/index.php (Accessed: 25 May 2024).

Nelson married Irma Nafziger [Group Sheet]

Harold — Delores Ann Iutzi. (daughter of Wilfred R. Iutzi and Bernice Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

Fern — Carl David Erb. (son of David O. Erb and Annie Mae Gerber) [Group Sheet]

Mary married Rev. Melvin Leon Otterbein (son of Edgar Howard Otterbein and Mary Helen Schlichter) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116748

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Erb, Lorie Jolene, daughter of Carl and Fern (Schwartzentruber), was born at Kitchener, Ont., March 5, 1962; died after an illness of three weeks at the K-W Hospital, June 29; aged 3 m. 24 d. Surviving, besides her parents, are her grandparents (Mr. and Mrs. David Erb, Petersburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schwartzentruber, Baden), and one great-grandmother. Funeral services were held at St. Agatha Church, July 1, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Gerald Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - Volume LV, Number 36 - September 11, 1962 - pages 814, 815.

Joilyn — Carl Lee Martin. (son of Rev. Nelson M. Martin and Wilma Evelyn Augsburger) [Group Sheet]