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

Jonas R. Zehr

Male 1899 - 1979  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jonas R. Zehr was born 1899, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1979, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: salesman
    • Occupation: steel worker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119468

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Jonas R.On Saturday, Dec 29, 1979, at his home, 118 Queen St. W., Wellesley, was born in South Easthope Township, 79 years ago. He was the son of the late Jacob R. Zehr and the late Annie Ruby. Member of the Milverton Conservative Mennonite Church. He was a steel worker, and the last number of years was a Rawleigh salesman in Wellesley.

    Beloved husband of Selina Lichti; dear father of Roy of Route 3, Waterloo, Raymond of Waterloo, Melvin of Kitchener and Mildred Zehr of st. Jacobs; step-father of James Kropf of Calgary, Peter Kropf of Parry Sound, John Kropf of Wellesley; brother of Eli Zehr of New Hamburg, Irene (Mrs. Urias Kipfer) of Route 4 Kitchener, Delmar Zehr of Ottawa, Aldine Zehr of Hamilton; step-brother of Elmer Ruby of New Hamburg. also survived by 17 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Mary Kipfer in 1962, also by one daughter, three brothers, two step-sisters and one grandson.

    Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Tuesday Jan 1, when removal will be made to the Milverton Conservative Church for service at 2 p.m. Internment will follow in Riverside Mennonite cemetery, Millbank. Rev. Ralph Gerber will officiate

    The Kitchener- Waterloo Record 30 Dec 1979

    Occupation:
    Sold Raleigh products

    Jonas married Mary Inoda "Inoda" Kipfer 8 Aug 1923. Mary (daughter of Solomon G. Kipfer and Nancy G. Nafziger) was born 18 May 1902, Near, Gadshill, Perth Co., Ontario; died 18 Jul 1962, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Raymond John "Ray" Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1928; died 20 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Jonas — Selina Lichty. Selina (daughter of John R. Lichty and Mary Nafzinger) was born 1926. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Raymond John "Ray" Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonas1) was born 1928; died 20 Nov 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ray Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202735

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Raymond John "Ray" Passed away peacefully at Lanark Heights on Monday, November 20, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Hazel (nee Dinger). Loving father of Tim (Pat) Zehr, Peter Zehr, and Carol (Ted) Scheffler. Cherished grandfather of Nathan (Emily), Melissa (Joshua), Zach (Lynette), Kyle, Katie, Bhreagh, Lucas and Niccola. Great-grandfather to Hannah, Seth and Charlie. Predeceased by his parents Jonas Zehr and Inoda Kipfer. Dear brother of Melvin and the late Roy and Mildred. Ray's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Thursday, November 23, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Glen Acres Baptist Church, 223 Hartwood Ave., Kitchener on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 11 a.m. A reception will follow in the church hall. Private interment in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Glen Acres Baptist Church or Diabetes Canada would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Ray's memorial.

    Waterloo Region Record 22 nov 2077

    Raymond — Hazel Gloria Dinger. Hazel (daughter of Victor Emanuel Dinger and Elma Sararas) was born 15 Feb 1932, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2017; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]