Andrew Bast

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89582501
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124992
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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ANDREW BAST

Following an illness of 12 weeks, Andrew Bast, 85, of Wellesley, died last week at K-W Hospital. Born Jan. 12, 1871, in Wellesley Township, he was a farmer and lifelong resident of the district. He was a member of the Maple View Amish Wellesley. Mennonite Church
His wife, the former Elizabeth Schultz, predeceased him in 1946. Their marriage took place in Wellesley in 1900 Surviving are three sons, George of Britton, Samuel of Wellesley, Elvy of Milbank: six daughters, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Erb of Milbank, Mrs. Samuel (Emma) Lebold of Milverton, Mrs. Daniel (Lura) Wilker of RR 1, Britton, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Gerber of Wellesley, Mrs. Emanuel (Clare) Zehr of Milverton and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Erb of Wellesley; two brothers, Mose of Wellesley and Rudolph of Crosshill, four sisters Mrs. John Jantzi and Mrs. David Brunk of Wellesley, Mrs. Mose Roth and Mrs. David Miller of Baden, 38 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Andrew married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz 22 Feb 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Schultz and Maria Magdalena "Mary" Kennel) was born 17 Mar 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1946, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Andrew — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163697
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Erb, Mary Bast, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Apr. 10, 1901; died at Stratford, Ont., Nov. 24, 1989; aged 88. On Dec. 11, 1924, she was married to Michael B. Erb, who died on Oct. 20, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons (Nelson, Elmer, and Lloyd), 6 daughters (Anna Mae Gascho, Lorene Shantz, Norma Zehr, Eileen Lebold, Florence Gascho, and Eva Mackinnon), 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Emma Lebold, Clara Zehr, and Vera Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Lorne), one daughter (Edna Erb), one great-granddaughter, 2 sisters (Elizabeth Gerber and Laura Wilker), and 3 brothers (George, Sam, and Elvy). She was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 27, in charge of Glenn Zehr and David K. Jantzi; interment in Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald Volume 83, Number 2 January 9, 1990 pages 29, 30.

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ERB, Mrs. Mary on Friday, Nov. 24, 1989, at RECU of Stratford General Hospital, Mary Erb, of 6 James St., Milverton. She was born in Wellesley township 88 years ago, a daughter of the late Andrew Bast and the former Elizabeth Schultz. She was a member of the Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, where she was a member of the WMSC. She had been a member of the Happy Hollow Helpers, Milverton. Beloved wife of Michael B. Erb, who predeceased her October 20, 1987. Dear mother of three sons, Nelson and Leona, Elmer and Adeline, Lloyd and Lauren, all of Millbank; six daughters, Anna Mae and Allen Gascho of Newton, Lorene and Lowell Shantz of RR 2, Walkerton, Norma and Harold Zehr of Attica, Mich., Eileen and Ralph Lebold of Waterloo, Florence and David Gascho of RR 1, Milverton, Eva and Wes MacKinnon of RR 1, Mount Bridges; one daughter-in-law, Ruby Erb of RR 1, Milverton. Lovingly remembered by three sisters, Emma (Mrs. Sam Lebold) of Milverton, Clara (Mrs. Emanual Zehr) of Poole, Vera (Mrs. Elmer Erb) of Wellesley. Sadly missed by 32 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren, three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Mary was predeceased by one son Lorne, February 5, 1988; one daughter Edna in infancy; two sisters, Eliz-abeth (Mrs. John Gerber), Laura (Mrs. Dan Wilker); three brothers, George. Sam and Elvy and one great-granddaughter. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 9 Pacific Ave., Milverton, after 7 p.m. tonight (Saturday) and until Monday, Nov. 27, 1989 at noon, when transfer will be made to Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank, for the service at 2 p.m., with Pastor Glen Zehr and Pastor David Jantzi officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Stratford Hospital Building Fund.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 25 Nov 1989

Mary married Michael B. Erb 11 Dec 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Menno L. Erb and Annie Boshart) was born 19 Sep 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163708
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Occupation: 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

George married Alfretta Miller 28 Aug 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alfretta (daughter of Joseph D. Miller and Annie Albrecht) was born 9 Jan 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1956; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

George — Elizabeth Wagler. Elizabeth (daughter of Solomon Wagler and Fannie Kuepher) was born 19 Mar 1926; died 2005; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163719
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Bast, Samuel, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Aug. 21, 1904; died of a heart attack on Jan. 30, 1978; aged 73 y. He was married to Mary Schultz, who died in 1957. He was later married to Lena Stire Bast, who survives. Also surviving are one stepson (Glen), 5 stepdaughters (Laurene - Mrs. Edward Zehr, Audrey - Mrs. Gordon Steinman, Mary Ellen - Mrs. John Ruby, Phyllis - Mrs. Nyle Lichty, and Sharon - Mrs. Don Gingerich), 19 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother (Elvey Bast), and 5 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Mike Erb, Emma - Mrs. Sam Lebold, Laura - Mrs. Dan Welker, Clara - Mrs. Emanuel Zehr, and Vera - Mrs. Elmer Erb). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Newton Gingrich and Alvin Leis; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 9 - February 28, 1978 - page 182

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[The 23rd Psalm] In Memory Of Samuel Bast Beloved husband of the late Mary Shultz, Dear husband of Lena Stere Born August 21st, 1904 Died January 30th, 1978 The Service The late Mr. Bast is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon on Thursday, February 2nd, 1978, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Newton Gingerich Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

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Samuel married Mary Schultz 3 May 1933, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John S. Schultz and Barbara Schultz) was born 27 Nov 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1967, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Samuel — Magdalena "Lena" Stere. Magdalena was born 1908, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1994, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Lebold
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163730
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1974, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Emma married Samuel "Sam" Lebold 3 Nov 1927. Samuel (son of Bishop Daniel R. Lebold and Catherine "Katie" Streicher) was born 1 Nov 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1976, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Wilker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163741
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Laura — Daniel William Wilker. Daniel was born 1911, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 2000, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160897
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1974, 178 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Ontario

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GERBER, Mrs. John

Of 178 Queen St. E., Wellesley, passed away Sunday, August 18, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. She was the former Elizabeth Bast; born in Wellesley Township, 63 years ago, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bast; beloved wife of John E. Gerber of Wellesley; dear mother of Harold of Wellesley, Mildred (Mrs. Kenneth Lichti) of Tavistock, Elsie (Mrs. Harold Lichti) of Route 1, New Hamburg; dear sister of Samuel of Wellesley, Elvy of Millbank, Mary (Mrs. Michael Erb) and Emma (Mrs. Samuel Lebold), both of Milverton, Laura (Mrs. Daniel Wilker) of Carthage, Clara (Mrs. Emanuel Zehr) of Poole, Vera (Mrs. Elmer Erb) of Wellesley.

She is also survived by 14 grandchildren; predeceased by one son Lloyd and one brother.

Friends may call at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Tuesday, when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Aug 1974

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Gerber, Elizabeth, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Aug. 17, 1911; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 18, 1974; aged 63 y. On Oct. 28, 1931, she was married to John E. Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Harold), 2 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Kenneth Lichty and Elsie - Mrs. Harold Lichty), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Samuel and Elvy), and 5 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Michael Erb, Emma - Mrs. Samuel Lebold, Laura - Mrs. Daniel Wilker, Clara - Mrs. Emanuel Zehr, and Vera - Mrs. Elmer Erb). She was preceded in death by one son (Lloyd) and one brother (George). She was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 20, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 67, Number 38 - September 24, 1974 page 734

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Elizabeth Bast beloved wife of John E. Gerber Born August 17, 1911 Died August 18, 1974 Aged 63 years and 1 day The Service The late Mrs. Gerber is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Tuesday, August 20th, 1974 when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

Funeral Card

Elizabeth married John E. Gerber 28 Oct 1931. John (son of Daniel R. Gerber and Catherine Erb) was born 24 Mar 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160996
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1974, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BAST, Elvy - Elvy Bast, 69, of Millbank, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

Born in Wellesley township, he was a son f the late Andrew Bast and the former Elizabeth Schultz.

He was a member of Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank.

He was well-known in Millbank and area as a farm implement dealer and had owned and operated Millbank Farm Service for many years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Elizabeth (Lizzie) Schultz; one son, Ralph, of Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Irwin (Betty) Steckly, of 71 Windemere Cres., Stratford; four grandsons, Dean and Rand Bast, and Steven and Richard Steckly; also five sisters, Mrs. Michael (Mary) Erb and Mrs. Sam (Emma) Lebold, both of Milverton, Mrs. Dan (Laura) Wilker, of RR 4 Listowel, Mrs. Emanuel (Clara) Zehr, of Poole, and Mrs. Elmer (Vera) Erb, of Wellesley. He was predeceased by two brothers, George and Sam, and one sister, Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Gerber.

Friends were received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton Chapel until noon Monday when transfer was made to Riverdale Mennonite Church, Millbank for service with Rev. Glenn Zehr officiating.

New Hamburg Independent Oct 13 1982 pg 21

Elvy — Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz. Elizabeth (daughter of Noah Schultz and Annie Nafziger) was born 28 Aug 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 2002; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123764
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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ZEHR, Clara (Bast)- Passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, January 3, 2004, at Stratford General Hospital, in her 88th year. Clara resided in Poole and was born August 20, 1916 in Wellesley Township, a daughter of the late Andrew & Elizabeth (Schultz) Bast. She was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, RR 2, Wellesley where she taught Sunday School for many years. Clara took an active interest in the lives of her 23 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was an avid gardener who enjoyed flowers and trees and spent many hours quilting. Beloved wife of Emanuel Zehr with whom she celebrated 67 years of marriage on September 23, 2003. Loving mother of Elaine of RR 1, Milverton, Reta and Alvin Wagler of RR 1, Millbank, Sadie of RR 1, Milverton, Norma and Mark Gingerich of Guatemala, Orval and Judy Zehr and Gerald and Alice Zehr, all of RR 1, Milverton. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Cynthia and Darrell Steckle, Clare and Janice Wagler, Carol, Carrie and Catherine Wagler, James and Silvia Gingerich, Charlotte and Jonathan Kropf, Stephan and Brenda Gingerich, Sarah Gingerich, Mark Andrew Gingerich, Tricia Zehr, Marilou Zehr and fiance Nathan Erb, Rosalind, Rachel, Kristina, Carolyn, Jared and Jordan Zehr, Rodney and Yvonne Zehr, Terry and Susan Zehr, Bryan and Heidi Zehr, Tim Zehr and Julianne Zehr and great-grandchildren, Rosene, Lyndon, Dale, Janette and Brendon Steckle, Calvin, Boyd, Vernon and Renae Wagler, Andrew Gingerich, Kaitlyn Zehr, Jamin, Sawyer and Winston Zehr. Dear sister-in-law of Elmer Erb of New Hamburg. Clara was the last surviving member of the Andrew Bast family having been predeceased by brothers and sisters, Mary and Michael Erb, George and Alfretta Bast, Sam and Mary Bast, Emma and Sam Lebold, Laura and Dan Wilker, Elizabeth and John Gerber, Elvy & Elizabeth Bast and Vera Erb as well as by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Bast, Lena Bast, Ervin and Verna Zehr, Idella and Dan Gerber, Verdella and Clarence Leis and Norman and Edna Zehr. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer St., Milverton today (Monday) from 7-9 p.m. and again on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at 12 noon, transfer will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Sawatsky officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mennonite Air Missions, Guatemala and Stratford General Hospital.

The Record 5 Jan 2004

Clara married Emanuel Zehr CALC 23 Sep 1933. Emanuel (son of Magdalene Schultz) was born 4 Oct 1910; died 8 Jan 2004; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vera Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127013
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Vera married Elmer G. Erb 5 Oct 1938. Elmer (son of Daniel S. Erb and Nancy Gerber) was born 2 Feb 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Apr 2006; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211127

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211128

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ERB, Nelson Formerly of Millbank, passed away with his family by his side, at Hillside Manor, Sebringville on Friday, September 19, 2014, at the age of 87. Nelson was a former employee of Millbank Cheese and Butter for 40 years. Beloved husband of Leona (Steckly) Erb whom he married in 1953. Loving father of Anita Schultz, Gary and Karri, Judy and Jim Brenneman, Paul and Lisa. Special grandpa of Scott and Samantha, Carissa and Chad, Sarah and Jeff, Asha and Joel, Jeremy and Bev, Justin and Pam, Ryan and great- grandpa of Hannah, Olivia, Hudson, Brynn, Jayce, Hayden, Brysen and Quinn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Anna Mae Gascho, Ruby Erb, Lorene and Lowell Shantz, Elmer and Adeline Erb, Norma and Harold Zehr, Eileen and Ralph Lebold, Florence and David Gascho, Lloyd and Laurene Erb, Katie Anne Helmuth, Irwin and Betty Steckly, and Nelda Yantzi-Kropf. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Mary (Bast) Erb, son-in-law Glenn Schultz, sisters Edna in infancy, Eva and her husband Wes McKinnon, brother Lorne, sister-in-law Eileen and her husband Elmer Kropf, brothers-in-law Allan Gascho and Glen Helmuth. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday, September 22 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Nelson's life will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Arthritis Society, The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Mennonite Central Committee appreciated by the family. www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

Nelson — Leona Lydia Steckly. [Group Sheet]

Anna — Allen G. Gascho. [Group Sheet]

Lorene — John Lowell "Lowell" Shantz. (son of John Henry Shantz and Ida Bechtel) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402816

Lorne — Ruby Viola Marjorie Bellar. Ruby (daughter of John Bellar and Nancy Lichti) was born 10 Jul 1938; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elmer — Adeline Ropp. (daughter of John R. Ropp and Emma N. Roes) [Group Sheet]

Norma — Harold Herbert Zehr. [Group Sheet]

Eileen — Ralph Arthur Lebold. (son of Elmer A. Lebold and Catherine G. "Katie" Leis) [Group Sheet]

Florence — David Gascho. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211175

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ERB-MacKINNON - With family by her side at London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus, on Friday, December 7th, 2007. Eva Erb-MacKinnon in her 69th year. Predeceased by her husband Wes MacKinnon (2004). Dear mother of Colleen (Jeff) Closs of Highgate and Christine (Kevin) Crookshank of Mt. Brydges. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Candice, Kyle, Bronson, Rory, Kirstie and Alyssa. Survived by brothers and sisters, Nelson (Leona) Erb, Anna Mae Gascho, Lorene (Lowell) Shantz, Elmer (Adeline) Erb, Norma (Harold) Zehr, Eileen (Ralph) Lebold, Florence (Dave) Gascho and Lloyd (Laurene) Erb, as well as sister-in-law, Ruby Erb. Predeceased by her parents, Michael and Mary (Bast) Erb; brother, Lorne Erb and brother-in-law, Allan Gascho. Also survived by step-children, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call at the Elliott- Madill Funeral Home , 22424 Adelaine Rd, Mt. Brydges (519-264-1100) on Monday, December 10th, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service and committal to follow on Tuesday from the funeral home commencing at 11 a.m. Interment of ashes Mount Brydges Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Canadian Kidney Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Dec. 8, 2007

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61392

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• Church Membership: First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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• Name: Frieda Magdalena Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160979

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MRS. ERVIN GERBER 1967 Mrs. Ervin Gerber, 30, of St. Agatha, died on Thursday, September 22, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, after a lengthy illness.

The former Frida Magdalena Wilker, she was born in Mornington Township, on May 21, 1936. She was a member of first Mennonite Church, Kitchener. In March, 1955, she married Ervin Gerber, at Kitchener.

Surviving are her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilker, of R.R. 1, Britton; a son, Dennis, and five daughters, Bonnie, Tamara, Sheila, Shelley and Denise, all at home; a brother, Elroy, of R.R. 1, Britton; two sisters, Mrs. William (Marion) Breedon, of Stratford, and Miss Loretta, of Seaforth.

The body rested at the Futher Brothers funeral home, Wellesley, until noon Sunday, A funeral ser...

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Sep 1967

Frieda married Ervin Gerber Mar 1955. Ervin (son of Jacob W. Gerber and Rachel Bast) was born 7 Sep 1935; died 30 Dec 2011; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160970

Mildred — Kenneth Wray Lichti. (son of John E. Lichti and Barbara R. Bender) [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg, Waterloo, Ontario
• Name: Elsie Elizabeth Lichti
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160961
• Residence: 1976, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 2007, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LICHTI, Elsie - Passed away on Monday, June 18, 2007 at Stratford General Hospital. Elsie resided in Morningside Village, New Hamburg. She was born 70 years ago in Wellesley Township and was the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Bast) Gerber. Elsie was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. Beloved wife of the late Harold Lichti who predeceased her February 4, 2004. Dear mother of Debbie and husband Tim Zehr, Denise and husband Doug Greenway, Tom and wife Liz Lichti, Paul and wife Tracy Lichti. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Nicole, Ryan and Samuel Zehr, Katie, Philip and Danielle Greenway, Colter, Skyler and Nigel Lichti, Taylor and fiancee Christie, Jacob and Joseph Lichti. Also remembered by her sister, Mildred and husband Ken Lichti; brother, Harold and wife Anna Gerber; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, David and wife Mary Ann Lichti, Ferne and husband Hardy Loewen, Arbutus and husband Ron Sider, Wayne and wife Dorothy Lichti, Nyle Lichti and friend Joan Miller, D'Arcy and wife Sylvia Lichti, Stephen and wife Linda Lichti and aunt, Mary Ann Ruby. Elsie was predeceased by brother, Lloyd in childhood; sister-in-law, Violet Lichti. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg today (Wednesday) from 7-9 and again Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The interment will take place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at 1: 30 p.m. at the 19th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery. The funeral service will follow on Friday, June 22, 2007 at East Zorra Mennonite Church, (677044 - 16th Line East Zorra - Tavistock) at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor David Driedger officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Wilmot Township Multi Use Recreation Facility or Stratford General Hospital Palliative Care Unit. Please phone the funeral home if help is needed for directions, 519-662-1661^.

The Record Newspaper 20 Jun 2007

Elsie — Harold Lichti. Harold (son of Emmanuel David Lichti and Veronica "Fannie" Bender) was born 1934; died 4 Feb 2004; was buried , 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Sadie — Rev. Edgar Frey. (son of Emanuel H. Frey and Leah W. Martin) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210878

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ERB, Earl E. After a brief illness Earl Elmer Erb in his 76th year, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Lisaard House in Cambridge with family at his side. He resided in Wellesley, where he was a dairy farmer for 34 years and most recently a Consultant at Bio-Ag. Loving husband of Eva (nee Roes) Erb for 55 years. Devoted father of Sandy Erb of Williamsford, Wendy and Kevin Miller of Wellesley, Sherry and Ralph Zersch of Stouffville, and Jayne and Cam Byer of Wellesley. Proud grandpa of Josh and Kyle Mohr, Aly and Megan Byer and Rowan Zersch. Brother to Reta and Harold Gingerich of Baden, Beatrice and Jim Bender of Alsa Craig, Arlene and Stephen Hoke of New Hamburg and Mary Ann Schlegel of Kemble. Brother-in-law to Mahlon and Pearl Roes of Kitchener, Jacob and May Roes of Wellesley and Gerald and Diane Roes of Bayfield. Predeceased by his parents Elmer and Vera (nee Bast) Erb. Friends may call at the Wilmot Centre Missionary Church, 2463 Bleams Road, Petersburg, (corner of Sandhills Road and Bleams Road) on Monday from 6-9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor Rob Gulliver and Pastor Wayne Domm officiating. Interment to follow at Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lisaard House or the church Missionary Fund would be appreciated.

Waterloo Region Record 30 Nov 2015

Earl — Eva Roes. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Reta Nancy Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210891

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GINGERICH, Reta Nancy After a short battle with cancer, Reta Gingerich at the age of 74, passed away peacefully at her son Gary's home in Baden on Sunday, May 1, 2016 with her husband, two sons and daughter-in-law by her side. She resided on the Homestead farm in Baden with her devoted husband Harold Gingerich for almost 50 years. She loved and served the Lord with her whole heart. Reta was loved by many. She tirelessly exhibited the love of Christ in her caring for others, often nourishing them with lots of delicious food. She volunteered in the Tea Room at Nithview Home in New Hamburg. Reta worked and retired from Big Four Chicks (now Maple Leaf Poultry) after 18+ years of service. Loving mother of Gary Gingerich and daughter-in-law Pamela Gingerich of Baden, and Dale Gingerich of Baden. Dear Nana to her two grandchildren Ethan and Lianna Gingerich. A precious sister and sister-in-law to Beatrice and husband Jim Bender of Ailsa Craig, Arlene and husband Stephen Hoke of New Hamburg, Mary Ann Schlegel of Kemble, Eva Erb of Wellesley, Elroy and wife Hilda Gingerich of New Hamburg, Irene Schultz of Milverton, Viola and husband Jock of Bellingham, Washington, and Leola Roth of Baden. Predeceased by her parents Elmer and Vera (nee Bast) Erb, brother Earl Erb, brothers-in-law Alvin Schultz and Elmer Roth. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. A private burial will commence on Thursday, May 5, 2016 prior to the Memorial. The Memorial will then follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Wellesley Community Centre, 1000 Maple Leaf Street, Wellesley. Online condolences and donation information is available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Reta — Harold Daniel Gingerich. (son of Elmer Gingerich and Sarah Jutzi) [Group Sheet]

Beatrice — James David Bender. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Peter Daniel Schlegel. [Group Sheet]

Shelley — John Stephen Erb. (son of Allan Erb and Norma Zehr) [Group Sheet]