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

Henry B. Ernst

Male 1873 - 1937  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Henry B. Ernst was born 11 Mar 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1937, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/227311244
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0689.8
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wire Fence Builder
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Henry Ernst "the youngest, is working for Amos S. Shantz, a farmer who lives several miles north of Waterloo."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Ernst.-Henry B. Ernst was born at Bamberg, Ont., March 11, 1873; died at his residence in Waterloo, Ont., Oct. 1, 1937; aged 64 y. 7 m. 19 d. He was married to Eleanor Randall who predeceased him 27 years ago. He leaves his beloved wife and 2 sons (Eldon of Embro, Stanley at home), 3 daughters (Mrs. Henry Scheerer and Mrs. John Scheerer of St. Jacobs, and Elma at home). Brother Ernst accepted the Lord Jesus Christ in his youth and united with the Mennonite Church in which communion he fellowshipped until the Lord called him away. Services were in charge of Bro. J. B. Martin, assisted by Bros. N.. Hunsberger and Jonas Snider. Text, I Cor. 15: 20.

    Gospel Herald, October 21, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.30 - page 639, 640

    Henry married Eleanor D. Randall 5 Nov 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eleanor (daughter of Charles M. Randall and Rebecca Clements) was born 5 Mar 1879, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Stanley Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Nelda Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point was born Nov 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Eldon Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Elma Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Edna Ernst  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1987, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Henry married Annie Elizabeth Garner 1 Sep 1914, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of James Garner and Mary) was born 31 Aug 1878, Hoby, , Leicestershire, England; died 21 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stanley Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1)

  2. 3.  Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1)

    Henry Scherer. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1)

    John Scherer. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Nelda Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born Nov 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Nelda Scheerer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150253
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1925, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework

    Nelda married Henry Allan "Julius" Scheerer 19 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of John Henry Scheerer and Catherine Kirch) was born 17 Oct 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Norine Eleanor Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Eldon Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 26 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37503
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1937, Embro, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada


  6. 7.  Elma Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 9 Aug 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37530
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  7. 8.  Edna Ernst Descendancy chart to this point (1.Henry1) was born 12 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1987, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Edna Scheerer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156324
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Scheerer.- Edna Ernst, died at Milverton, Ont., Apr. 16, 1987; aged 76 y. She was married to John Scheerer, who preceded her in death. Surviving are 7 children (Russell, Mervin, Gladys Knechtel, Clare, Roy, John, and Laverne), 28 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Funeral services were held in charge of Dale R. Bauman; interment in Berea Mennonite Church Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 80, Number 23 -June 9, 1987, pages 427, 429, 430.

    Edna — John Scheerer. John (son of John Henry Scheerer and Catherine Kirch) was born 22 Jul 1897, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1978, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Russell Warren Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1932; died 16 Mar 2016; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Mervin Leroy Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Feb 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 2015, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. 12. Clare Henry Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1938; died 24 Jun 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    4. 13. Roy Winston Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 14. Laverne Gordon Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jun 1948; died 19 Nov 2011; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 15. Gladys Catherine Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Norine Eleanor Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Nelda2, 1.Henry1)

    Norine — Melvin Gingrich Snyder. (son of David B. Snyder and Barbara Gingrich) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Larry Glen Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Melvin Grant Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1952; died 26 Nov 2009; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 18. Sheila Yvonne Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 2008, Kamloops, , British Columbia, Canada.

  2. 10.  Russell Warren Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1) was born 5 Oct 1932; died 16 Mar 2016; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211487

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Russell Warren Born on October 5, 1932, died in his 84th year, on March 16, 2016. Husband to Mildred Mae (Shantz) Scheerer (married on May 30, 1953). Father to Douglas, Gloria, Dolores Leis (Bruce) and Marilyn Rowe (Dan). Grandfather to Shannon Leis, Kyle Leis, Emily Rowe and Alexander Rowe. Brother to Gladys Knechtel, Roy (Esther) and John (Sharon). Survived by sisters-in-law; Florence, Joan, Susan Scheerer, Nora Shantz and Myrtle Oestricher. Predeceased by parents Edna (Ernst) and John Scheerer, brothers; Mervin, Clare, and Laverne. Russell's family will receive relatives and friends from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Visitation will continue from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at Fairview Mennonite Home, in the auditorium (515 Langs Dr., Cambridge). A funeral service will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church (1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge RR#21) on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Wanner Mennonite Cemetery. Reception to follow the interment in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Russell's memorial.

    Russell — Mildred Mae Shantz. [Group Sheet]


  3. 11.  Mervin Leroy Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1) was born 16 Feb 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 2015, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211499

    Notes:

    Scheerer, Mervin

    Passed away at Freeport Health Centre, Grand River Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2015. Merv was a resident of Morningside Village New Hamburg and was formerly of Milverton. Merv was born 81 years ago in St. Jacobs, a son of the late John Scheerer and former Edna Ernst. Loving husband of Florence Scheerer (nee Bauman) of New Hamburg. Beloved father of Ken and Connie Scheerer of RR# 1 Brunner, Tim and Kathy Scheerer of Baden, Roger Scheerer and Susan Cook-Scheerer of Wellesley, Byron and Erika Scheerer of New Hamburg. Dear grandpa of Kim and John Matthew, Brad, Chrissy, Cara, Janelle, Justin, Kelsey, Carley, Ethan, and Julia and great-grandpa of Zephy and Eden.

    Loving brother and brother-in-law of Russel and Mildred Scheerer of Cambridge, Roy and Esther Scheerer of Wellesley, John and Sharon Scheerer of Millbank, Gladys Knechtel of Winterbourne, Joan Scheerer of London, Susan Scheerer of Drayton, Roy & Lorraine Bauman of Elmira, Laura Schumm of Goshen, Indiana, Esther and Paul Snider of RR# 1 Atwood. Sadly missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Clare and Laverne, and brothers-in-law Mervin and Erla Bauman and Dale Schumm.

    Merv was a former owner of Scheerer Feeds in Newton from 1976-1994 and Baden Feed & Supply. He was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, New Hamburg and also a former member of the Schneider's Male Choir. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and volunteering for the MCC Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Clothing and More.

    Visitation will be held at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday from 1-3 & 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Road, New Hamburg on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor David Rogalsky officiating Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in the church cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca


  4. 12.  Clare Henry Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1) was born 23 May 1938; died 24 Jun 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200222

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Clare Henry Clare Henry Scheerer, at Victoria Hospital Palliative Care unit, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011, with his family by his side, as well as his buddy Benji. Clare was in his 74th year. Survived by his wife Joan, and children Debbie, Susan, Kathy (Randy) and Patty. Missed by grand-children Jason (Laura), Philip (Ashley), Stephen, Kimberley, Ryan (Quinn), and by great-grandchildren Isaac, Harmony, Landon and Charlotte. Also survived by his siblings Russell (Mildred), Mervin (Florence) Gladys, Roy (Esther) John (Sharon) and Laverne (Sue). Predeceased by his parents, John and Edna. He enjoyed driving truck and Greyhound bus. Clare was an active bowler, and enjoyed many summers up at Chesley Lake camp golfing, playing cards, relaxing and visiting with family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude and sincere thanks to the Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received at the West Park Church (955 Gainsborough Rd., London) on Tuesday, June 28th, from 12: 30 p.m. until 2: 15 p.m., with a Memorial Service to celebrate Clare's life to follow in the chapel at 2: 30 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made through London Cremation Services (519) 672-0459 or on-line at: www.londoncremation.com

    Clare — Beverly "Joan" Rudy. (daughter of Omar R. Rudy and Verna Baer) [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Roy Winston Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1)

    Roy — Esther Wagler. (daughter of Amos Wagler and Emma Brenneman) [Group Sheet]


  6. 14.  Laverne Gordon Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1) was born 4 Jun 1948; died 19 Nov 2011; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211510

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Laverne Gordon Went to his Heavenly home where he is now able to walk, run and see with no handicaps and no pain. He passed peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011 surrounded by family. Laverne was in his 64th year. He was a loving and caring husband to his wife Susan to whom he was married for 39 1/2 years. Laverne was a strong, supportive and guiding father and mentor to his four boys: David (Sylvia), Dwaine (Jody), Dan (Lisa), and Daryl (Samantha). He was also a special "Grampa" to his grandchildren Connor and Carlin, Aiden and Anna, and Thomas and Julia. He will be watching as his newest grandson is born in February. He will also be missed by his two four-legged side-kicks, Teika and Feebie. Laverne and Susan raised their boys on their chicken farm outside of Drayton, where he also had a successful electrical business for 35 years. Laverne also leaves behind his siblings: Russell (Mildred), Mervin (Florence), Gladys, Roy (Esther), John (Sharon). He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Doreen Lopers, as well as Susan's brothers and sisters: Hank (Mary), Jake (Anne), Helen (Brian), John (Paula), Alice, Rosanne (Bob), Richard (Marianne), Edward (Faith), and Lois (Gary). He is predeceased by his parents John and Edna Scheerer, his brother Clare (Joan), and his father-in-law Fritz Lopers. The family will receive friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, Main Street, Drayton on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rev. Albert Dreise will conduct the Funeral Service in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by interment in Drayton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laverne's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Palmerston Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Homes Drayton . 519-638-3072


  7. 15.  Gladys Catherine Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Edna2, 1.Henry1)

    Gladys — Raymond Alfred "Alfred Knechtel. (son of Ephraim Knechtel and Edna Snyder) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Dennis Paul Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 2021, Oliver, , British Columbia, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Larry Glen Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norine3, 5.Nelda2, 1.Henry1)

    Larry — Gloria Jean Goetz. (daughter of Vincent Laverne August Goetz and Helen Madeline Grant) [Group Sheet]


  2. 17.  Melvin Grant Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norine3, 5.Nelda2, 1.Henry1) was born 28 Sep 1952; died 26 Nov 2009; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129705

    Notes:

    Snyder, M. Grant:
    "All you need is love!"

    In his 57 years Grant had a passion for bird watching , gardening and music. He also spent time playing sports, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors. Grant was a partner of S&S Roofing for 34 years and was the drummer and a singer for Second Wind.
    He will be forever in the hearts of his wife and best friend of 34 years, Pamela (Schlitt) and his daughters and sons-in-law Amanda Snyder and Anderson Araujo, Emily Snyder and Brock Roe, his mother Norine, his brothers: Larry (Gloria); Gerry (Wendy); Maynard (Sharon); his sisters : Joyce Pardoe (Raymond); Marlene Tindall (Ronald); Myrna Neilson(Brad); Evelyn and Karen: and brother-in-law Reid Zadow. as well as his many nieces and nephews.

    Predeceased by his father Melvin Snyder and his sister Sheila Snyder.

    Cremation has taken place.

    A memorial visitation for family and friends will take place at Robert Ruggle Funeral Home, (formerly David MacLeod Funeral Home), 617 King St. N. Waterloo on Tuesday December 1, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. A memorial service celebrating Grant's life will take place at St. Jacobs Mennonite Church, 1310 King St., St. Jacobs on Wednesday December 2, 2009 at 2pm. Reception immediately following service. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Bird Studies of Canada would be appreciated and may be made by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700

    Melvin — Pamela Schlitt. [Group Sheet]


  3. 18.  Sheila Yvonne Snyder Descendancy chart to this point (9.Norine3, 5.Nelda2, 1.Henry1) was born 28 Feb 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 2008, Kamloops, , British Columbia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129704

    Notes:

    In Loving Memory of Sheila Yvonne Snyder February 28, 1954 - March 28, 2008 After a brief and courageous battle with cancer, Sheila Snyder of Kamloops, BC passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 28, 2008 at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice Home with her husband Reid by her side. Sheila will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Reid Zadow and their special pup Whiskey; her mother, Norine Snyder of Waterloo; siblings, Larry (Gloria) of Waterloo, Gerald (Wendy) of Waterloo, Maynard (Sharon) of Kitchener, Joyce (Raymond) Pardoe of Toronto, Grant (Pam) of St. Jacobs, Evelyn Snyder of Waterloo, Marlene (Ron) Tindall of St. Jacobs, Myrna (Brad) Neilson of Baden and Karen Snyder of Waterloo; numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends; her in-laws, Terry Zadow of Kamloops, Beth Zadow of Kitchener; sister-in-law, Cindy Dorion of Midland; brother-in-law, Kelly (Trudy) Zadow of Waterloo and special friend, Erica Miko of Waterloo. Her father Melvin predeceased Sheila in 2005. Sheila was born in Kitchener, Ontario and raised in St. Jacobs. In 1988 she was reunited with Reid and joined him in Kamloops in 1989. She worked for Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in the bookstore and sang with the TRU chorus. She was known for her kind and gentle spirit, her love for music, animals and nature. Sheila will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A Memorial service to pay tribute to Sheila will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church in St. Jacobs, Ontario. A service will be held in Kamloops, BC at a later date. You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence at the family's on-line memorial register at: www.personalalternative.com The family requests that any expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice Home 72 Whiteshield Cres. South, Kamloops, BC V2E 2S9. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Justin Clark of Personal Alternative Funeral Services . (250) 554-2324

    Waterloo Region Record Newspaper


  4. 19.  Dennis Paul Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (15.Gladys3, 8.Edna2, 1.Henry1) was born 26 Jul 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 2021, Oliver, , British Columbia, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233052

    Notes:

    Dennis Knechtel 26 Jul 1955 - 1 Oct 2021

    Dennis Paul Knechtel, born July 26, 1955 in Kitchener, Ontario, the second of seven children. After school, Dennis worked at his father's painting business for a short period of time as well as working on the farm with the Weber's before heading West to fulfil a dream at the age of 18.

    He had always been inspired by stories of the big mountains being so high that one could look down upon the airplanes flying, so he loaded his canoe on top of the car and began his grand adventure. Shortly after settling in Osoyoos he attended a church youth gathering in Princeton where he met his future wife Nettie. They were married in August 1974 and made Oliver their home. Over the years Dennis worked at the packing house, worked on the ranch for Doug Winter, and was an employee at a sign company belonging to Albert Lecompte. He would later start his own company, first as a backyard business and then becoming the current Outreach Neon Ltd. Dennis, the adventurer was also a risk taker. He loved the outdoors and was happy when surrounded by nature. Family gatherings were very important to Dennis and there were many. An advocate of Oliver Family Days, he became the chairman of the event. He also sponsored a local baseball team called The Neon Riders.

    Dennis is survived by his wife Nettie Knechtel and his children:

    Jennifer Hartle (Matt), Amy Encina, Jeremy Knechtel and Melissa Knechtel and his seven grandchildren: James, Jayanna, Ryan, Jayden, Jasmine, Emerrit and Arabella.

    His parents: Raymond Alfred Knechtel & Gladys (Scheerer) Knechtel. Siblings: Sharon Knechtel, Doris Klenot (late Larry), Brenda Bushell (late Chris), Maynard (Brenda) Knechtel, Christine (Paul) Black.

    Predeceased by his daughter Angela Knechtel and his brother Donald Knechtel.

    A celebration of Dennis' life will be held at the Oliver Alliance Church.

    Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com

    Online Tribute for Dennis Knechtel (no date) Nunes Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd. Available at: https://nunes-pottinger.com/obituary/dennis-knechtel/ (Accessed: 10 March 2024).