Waterloo Region Generations
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Catherine Gingerich

Female 1861 - 1942  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Catherine Gingerich was born 26 Jul 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65719068
    • Name: Catherine Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121632

    Notes:

    Mrs. Joel Erb Passes In East Zorra

    Mrs. Joel Erb, formerly Catherine Gingerich, died Sunday at the home of her son in law, Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra. She was in her 81st year and had been ill for over a year. A native of Wilmot Township, she was born July 25, 1861, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gingerich. She married Joel Erb December 18, 1883, residing in E ast Zorra since that time. Her husband died in Sept., 1935. She was a member of the East Zorra Amish Mennonite church, 16th. line.

    Surviving her are one son. Jacob, of East Zorra, four daughters, Mrs. Jos. Albrecht, Tavistock, Mrs. Aaron Brenneman, South Easthope, Mrs. Chr. Bender and Mrs. Nicholas Zehr, East Zorra; one sister, Mrs. Chr. Steinman of Tavistock, twenty grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

    The funeral was held from the home of her son-in-law, Nicholas Zehr, on Wednesday morning, to the East Zorra A.M. Church. Bishop Daniel Iutzi officiated. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, February 20, 1942

    Catherine married Joel Erb 18 Dec 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joel (son of Jaocb Erb and Catherine Steinman, son of Jacob S. Erb and Catherine E. Steinman) was born 20 Apr 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1935, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lydia Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Feb 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Jacob Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 4. Catherine Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Veronica "Fannie Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Clara Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lydia Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born 22 Feb 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1967, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99477
    • Residence: 1903, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Albrecht, Lydia, daughter of Joe and --Erb, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Feb. 22, 1885; died at Baden, Ont., Jan. 20, 1967; aged 81 y. 10 m. 29 d. In 1903 she was married to Joseph Albrecht, who died in 1938. Surviving are 2 sons (Harry and Elmer), 3 daughters (Adeline-Mrs. Joel Stere, Lucinda-Mrs. Irvin Stere, and Katie-Mrs. Joseph Roth), one brother (Jacob), 2 sisters (Fannie-Mrs. Christian Bender and Clara-Mrs. Nicholas Zehr), 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 23, with Newton Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 7 - February 21, 1967 pgs 161-162

    Lydia married Joseph S. Albrecht 3 Oct 1903, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of John Hammer Albrecht and Mary Erb Steckly) was born 19 Nov 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1938; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Elmer Albrecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Nov 1908, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Catherine "Katie" Albrecht  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Nov 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1996, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Jacob Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born Abt 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99474
    • Residence: 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada


  3. 4.  Catherine Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born 18 Jul 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1960, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Brenneman
    • Name: Katie Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70688

    Notes:

    Brenneman, Catherine, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra on July 18, 1888; died at the home of her daughter at Baden, Ont., on Sept. 14, 1960; aged 72 y. 1 m. 27 d. On Jan. 7, 1909, she was married to Aaron Brenneman, who died in 1950. One son, 4 grandchildren, and one sister also preceded her in death. Surviving are 2 sons (Lorne, East Zorra; and Floyd, South Easthope), one daughter (Ahleda-Mrs. Emerson Jutzi, Baden), one brother (Jacob Erb, Tavistock), 3 sisters (Mrs. Clara Zehr, Tavistock; Mrs. Lydia Albrecht, Baden; and Fannie-Mrs. Christian Bender, East Zorra, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the 16th Line A.M. Church. Memorial services were held Sept. 16 at the A.M. East Zorra Church. Officiating in the services were Elmer Schwartzentruber, Daniel Wagler, and Henry Yantzi.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. LIII, Number 50 - Dec. 27, 1960, Page 1105, 1106

    Catherine — Aaron Brenneman. Aaron (son of John S. Brenneman and Catherine Lebold) was born 1 Apr 1877, Of, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; died 28 Apr 1950; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Ahleda Brenneman  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Veronica "Fannie Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born 15 Feb 1891, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Aug 1978, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35510715
    • Name: Fannie Erb
    • Name: Veronica "Fannie Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99479
    • Residence: 1960, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Bender, Fannie, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra, Feb. 15, 1891; died at Maples Rest Home, Tavistock, Ont., Aug. 23, 1978; aged 87 y. On Nov. 30, 1911, she was married to Christian R. Bender, who died on June 6, 1964. Surviving are 3 sons (Ervin, Wilmer, and Anson), 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was a member of Cassel Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at East Zorra Mennonite Church on Aug. 25, in charge of Ephraim Gingerich and Vernon Zehr; interment in church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 37 - September 19, 1978 - page 722

    Veronica married Christian R. Bender 30 Nov 1911. Christian (son of Joseph M. Bender and Elizabeth R. Ruby) was born 21 Apr 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1964, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Ervin Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1913, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1997, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Anson Joel Bender  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Clara Erb Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born 11 Jun 1898, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1975, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Clara Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99475
    • Residence: 1960, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Zehr, Clara, daughter of Joel and Catherine (Gingerich) Erb, was born in East Zorra, Ont., June 11, 1898; died of pneumonia at Stratford, Ont., July 20, 1975; aged 77 y. On Dec. 1, 1915, she was married to Nicholas Zehr, who preceded her in death in November 1958. Surviving are 3 sons (Ivan, Curtis, and Lorne), 2 daughters (Doris - Mrs. Melvin Wagler, and Jean - Mrs. Gerald Gascho), 26 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother (Jacob), and one sister (Fannie - Mrs. Christian Bender). One child (Laverne) preceded her in death. She was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held in charge of Newton L. Gingrich and Wilmer Martin; interment in adjoining cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Vol. 68, No. 31 - August 12, 1975, p. 570

    Clara — Nicholas Zehr. Nicholas was born 3 Aug 1894, Of, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1958; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Laverne Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 13. Delmer Zehr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 2014, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Elmer Albrecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lydia2, 1.Catherine1) was born 30 Nov 1908, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114402

    Notes:

    ALBRECHT, Elmer, son of Joseph S. and Lydia (Erb) Albrecht, was born at Tavistock, Ont., Nov. 30, 1908; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., May 24, 1986; aged 77 y. On Sept. 5, 1942, he was married to Wilma Leobold, who died on Mar. 29, 1979. Surviving are 2 daughters (Sharon - Mrs. Robert Ropp and Darlene), 2 sons (Bruce and Ray), 4 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Adeline - Mrs. Joel Stere, twin sister Mrs. Katie Roth, and Mrs. Lucinda Stere). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 27, in charge of Homer E. Yutzy; interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 32 - August 12, 1986, page 554

    Elmer married Wilma Elizabeth Lebold 5 Sep 1942. Wilma (daughter of Christian Lebold and Catherine Bender) was born 2 Jul 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Catherine "Katie" Albrecht Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lydia2, 1.Catherine1) was born 30 Nov 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1996, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54630914
    • Name: Catherine "Katie" Roth
    • Name: Katie Albrecht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114398
    • Residence: 1982, 9 Brubacher St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Roth, Catherine "Katie" Albrecht, 87, Baden, Ont. Born: Nov. 30, 1908, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Joseph S. and Lydia Erb Albrecht. Died: March 24, 1996, St. Mary's, Ont. Survivors - daughters: Jean Hammer, Bertha McCurdy; sister: Adeline Stere; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Josiah Z. Roth (husband). Funeral: March 27, Hillcrest Mennonite Church, by Mary Schiedel and Maurice Martin. Burial: 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 89, Number 25 - June 18, 1996

    Catherine — Josiah Z. Roth. Josiah (son of Noah M. Roth and Mary K. Zehr) was born 14 Oct 1906; died 22 Aug 1982, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Bertha Roth  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 15. Jean C. Roth  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1932; died 4 Nov 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 9.  Ahleda Brenneman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1)

    Ahleda married Emerson Jutzi (son of Jacob B. Jutzi and Leah L. Bender) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Kathryn Erlene Jutzi  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Ervin Bender Descendancy chart to this point (5.Veronica2, 1.Catherine1) was born 8 Jan 1913, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1997, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466824
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231651

    Notes:

    Bender, Ervin, 84, Tavistock, Ont. Born: Jan. 8, 1913, East Zorra Twp., Ont., to Christian R. and Fannie Erb Bender . Died: Mar. 26, 1997, Tavistock, Ont. Survivors - wife: Rachel Gerber Bender; children; Arthur, Janet Bachert, LaRoyd, Ronald, Leon, Stuart, Mary Lou Holst, Linda Ferguson; 32 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren. congregational membership: Tavistock Mennonite Church. Funeral and burial: Mar. 29, East Zorra Mennonite Church, by Darrel Toews, Vernon Zehr , and Steve Gerber.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 16 - April 22, 1997, page 15


  5. 11.  Anson Joel Bender Descendancy chart to this point (5.Veronica2, 1.Catherine1) was born 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65931855
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121864
    • Residence: 1972, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BENDER, Anson - Passed away, peacefully, on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004, K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hos-pital, Kitchener. Anson resided in Baden and was born 77 years ago in East Zorra township. He was the son of the late Christian R. and Fannie (Erb) Bender. He was a member at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden.

    Beloved husband of Reta (Gingerich) Bender whom he married October 4, 1950. Dear father of Jim and his wife Chris Bender of Waterloo. Loving grandpa of Mara, Katrin and Averyl. Sadly missed by sisters-in-law, Eudora Bender of Tavistock, Marjorie and husband Ken Jantzi of New Hamburg and brother-in-law, Ralph and wife Louise Gingerich of RR 1, St. Agatha. Anson was predeceased by his brothers, Ervin and wife Rachel Bender and Wilmer Bender. Also remembered by many nieces and nephews.

    Anson owned and operated Anson Bender Electric in Baden for many years and installed electricity for many farms for the first time in Wilmot and Wellesley townships. Anson also enjoyed metal working as a hobby in his retirement years. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden, with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Interment to follow in the church cem-etery. As expressions of sympathy, do-nations may be made to St. Mary's Hos-pital, Kitchener.

    The Record Newspaper 5 Jan 2004

    Anson — Reta Magdalene Gingerich. Reta (daughter of Allan B. Gingerich and Magdalene "Mattie" Erb) was born 12 Jul 1931; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Laverne Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clara2, 1.Catherine1) was born 8 Apr 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106338

    Notes:

    Zehr, Laverne, son of Nicklas and Clara (Erb) Zehr, was born in East Zorra Twp., Ont., Apr. 8, 1916; died at the Stratford General Hospital, of a stroke, Aug. 8, 1970; aged 54 y. 4 m. On May 3, 1939, he was married to Edna Nofziger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Marlene - Mrs. Bruce Roe, Carol - Mrs. Don Mordue, and Donald), 3 grandchildren, his mother, 4 brothers (Curtis, Ivan, Delmar, and Lorne), and 2 sisters (Doris - Mrs. Melvin Wagler and Jean - Mrs. Gerald Gascho). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 11, with Newton L. Gingrich officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXIII, Number 34 - September 1, 1970, p. 731, 732

    Laverne married Edna Nafziger 3 May 1939. Edna (daughter of Daniel S. Nafziger and Nancy Erb) was born 22 Aug 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Delmer Zehr Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clara2, 1.Catherine1) was born 30 Apr 1926, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 2014, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212240

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Delmer Delmer Zehr, 87, of Tavistock passed away peacefully with family by his side at Stratford General Hospital, on Monday evening, April 7, 2014. He was born in East Zorra Township, Oxford County on April 30, 1926 a son of the late Nick and Clara (Erb) Zehr. Delmer was an active member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. During his lifetime he had been a farmer, a building contractor and the operator of the Tavistock Golf Course. He was a former Provincial Director of the Mennonite Disaster Service; a member of Tavistock Men's Club and in 2013 was one of the "Seniors of the Year" for Oxford County. Delmer is survived by his wife, the former Clara Gascho, whom he married at Wellesley on June 29, 1949; three children, Duane Zehr, Charlene Zehr and Dave Harland, Darolyn Zehr and Laverne Rettinger; four grandchildren, Luke Zehr, Kelsea Zehr and Matt Schumm, Ryan Green and Jayne Edighoffer, Tara and Koos Rossouw; two brothers, Curtis Zehr, Lorne and wife Delphine Zehr; brother-in-law, C. Gerry Gascho and his wife Wendy; sister-in-law Millie Zehr; "Gascho" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Glenn and Katie Schwartzentruber, Dan and Joyce Gascho, Rae and Ruth Nafziger. He was predeceased by his son, Roger Zehr (February 10, 1987); two brothers, Laverne and wife Edna Zehr and Ivan Zehr; his sister, Doris and husband Melvin Wagler and sister, Jean Gascho; his father-in-law and mother-in-law John and Lydia Gascho and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vera and LeRoy Leis. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Adams will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Legacy Fund of Tavistock Mennonite Church would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.

    Delmer — Clara Gascho. (daughter of John L. Gascho and Lydia R. Ropp) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Bertha Roth Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catherine3, 2.Lydia2, 1.Catherine1)

  2. 15.  Jean C. Roth Descendancy chart to this point (8.Catherine3, 2.Lydia2, 1.Catherine1) was born 17 Oct 1932; died 4 Nov 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155153235
    • Name: Jean C. Hammer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-335653
    • Residence: 1982, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HAMMER, Jean C. Surrounded by family at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, Jean (nee Roth) of Baden, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Hammer (1984). Loving mother of James Hammer, Joyce and Wilson Cook, Bruce and Sharon Hammer, Deborah and Brian Roth, Dianne and Dale Hillar and Donna and Chris Medley. Dear grandmother of Chris Cook, Shelly Faulhafer (Chris), Katie Mayer (Jeff), Matthew Hammer (Michelle), Daniel Roth, Tricia Hammer (Mike), Alyssa Roth (Pat), Craig Hammer, David Hillar (Laura), Kyle Hillar (Rebecca), Brandy Hillar (Dan), Anthony 'Gipper' Medley (Stepanie), Stacy Medley (Shawn) and by her 11 great-grandchildren. Jean was a patient and loving mother who passed down her talent and love of family. She loved to do gardening, sewing, cooking, decorating, travel, spend time at the cottage and play cards with her family or friends. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Jean's life, to be held at the K.W. Khaki Club, 2939 Nafziger Road, Wellesley, on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 2 p.m. till 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to Grand River Hospital, Diabetes Association or Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hamburg would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. www.futher-franklin funeralhome.com

    Jean — Herbert Alfred "Herb" Hammer. Herbert (son of Simon Ortwein Hammer and Anna Catherine Krantz) was born 13 Dec 1927, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1984, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 16.  Kathryn Erlene Jutzi Descendancy chart to this point (9.Ahleda3, 4.Catherine2, 1.Catherine1)

    Kathryn — Richard Ivan Bender. (son of Ivan Isaac Bender and Magdalena "Lena" Kropf) [Group Sheet]