Moses E. Wismer

Other Events:

• Elected Office: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Preston
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8168
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harnes
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Moses E. Wismer, "was born April 9th, 1846. On February 16th, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena (Snyder) Snider. She was born near Bloomingdale December 6th, 1847. After their marriage they moved on the old 'Wismer Farm' three miles south-east of Berlin where they resided for nineteen years, thence they moved to Doon where he went into partnership with T. & A. B. Snyder. From here he moved on a farm near Preston where he at present resides. His family consists of nine children"

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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SUDDEN DEATH OF MOSES E. WISMER

One of the town's best known and most highly respected citizens, Moses E. Wismer; one of Preston's outstanding citizens, was removed by death late Saturday afternoon. He had been a resident of the town for 32 years, and there was no citizen who was more highly respected than the late Mr. Wismer. He possessed a very kind and pleasing disposition and made many friends. He was a man who had a good word to say for everyone, was well read, and always took a great interest in town affairs. He was an outstanding figure at nomination meetings for many years and it is doubtful if there was a nomination meeting in the past twenty years at which he was not nominated for some municipal office. He had served in the Council as Deputy Reeve and filled that office to the satisfaction of the ratepayers, proving a valuable representative of the town of Preston at the County Council. In religion he was a Mennonite and in politics he was a staunch Liberal.

The late Mr. Wismer was in his seventy-sixth year and in spite of his advanced age he was hale and hearty. For years he had done all the work on his farm. He had always enjoyed good health, and only on Friday last, complained of not feeling well, but he then would not have a doctor called because he said it was nothing serious. On Saturday, he did his work around the barn during the day and at five o'clock went to the barn to do the evening chores. He had about completed the work around the barn when he suddenly passed away. It was six o'clock when Mrs. Wismer noticed that the cattle were still out in the barnyard, and feeling uneasy she went to the barn to investigate and discovered the lifeless body of her husband lying in the stable. Medical aid was immediately summoned but life was extinct.


The late Mr. Wismer was a son of the late Bishop Daniel Wismer and was born in the vicinity of New Hamburg, on April 9, 1846. Shortly afterwards his parents moved to Lexington, where he obtained his education. On February 16, 1868, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of Jacob Wismer. Following their marriage they moved to the old Wismer farm three miles southeast of Kitchener where they resided for 19 years. Then he and his family moved to Doon where he entered into partnership with T. and A.B. Snyder and from Doon he moved to the farm at Preston, where he died. The news of his death came as a great shock to the family and the citizens of the town. He leaves to mourn his loss, a widow and the following children: Orphan H. Wismer, near Baden in Wilmot Township; Addison M. Wismer, Millroche; Mrs. N. Snider, Blair; Nelson A. Wismer, Seattle, U.S.A. Mrs. Phelps McNabb, Village of Massey, Mrs. Isaac Erb, Kitchener; Herbert D. Wismer, German Mills.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 1: 30, with a short service at the house, thence to the East End Mennonite Church, Kitchener, where a service will be held and interment will take place at the East End Mennonite Cemetery.

Moses married Magdalena Snider 16 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob S. Snider and Magdalena Snyder) was born 6 Dec 1847, Near Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1931, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Moses — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Henry Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Head Miller
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Orphan Henry Wismer, "born August 30th, 1869."


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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Wismer, -- Orphen H., son of Mr. and Mrs. Moses E. Wismer, was born in Waterloo Twp., Ont., Aug. 30, 1869; died Oct. 14, 1951; aged 82 y. 1m. 14 d. He was ordained to the ministry on July 10, 1893, and served as pastor of the Shantz Mennonite Church for over forty years. His wife, the former Sarah Bechtel, predeceased him in January, 1951. They were married May 10, 1892. Surviving are 5 sons (Byron, McCallisburg, Iowa; Milton, Windsor, Ont.; Herbert, Baden, Ont.; Elmer, Kitchener, Ont.; and Jeremiah, Bright, Ont.), 3 daughters (Florence- Mrs. Isaac Snyder, Adams. Lorne Shantz, both of Baden; Alice- Mrs. Lloyd Shantz, Waterloo, Ont.), 3 brothers (Addison, Grimsby, Ont.; Nelson, London, Ont.; and Herbert, Doon, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. I. B. Erb, Kitchener, Ont.; Mrs. Nathaniel Snider, also of Kitchener; and Mrs. Phelps McNab, Owen Sound, Ont.), 23 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Lorne Shantz and at the Shantz Mennonite Church on Oct. 18 by L. H. Witmer and Manasseh Hallman, assisted by J. B. Martinand Peter Nafziger. Burial was made in the Shantz Cemetery.


Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 47 - November 20, 1951-page 1133, 1134

Orphen married Sarah E. Bechtel 10 May 1892. Sarah (daughter of Jacob S. Bechtel and Salome "Sarah" Devitt) was born 26 Jul 1871, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1951; was buried , Shantz's Meeting House Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: A
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8170
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1951, Grimsby, , Lincolnshire, England

Notes:

Addison Milo Wismer, "born November 11th, 1870."


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.].

Addison — Elizabeth Hobden. Elizabeth (daughter of James Hobden and Lydia Baldwin) was born 26 Aug 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8172 
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Melinda Jane Snider
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8171
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Malinda Jane Wismer, "born June 26th, 1872."


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.].

Melinda — Nathaniel Snider. Nathaniel (son of Isaac B. Snider and Nancy Sitler) was born 1 Oct 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8172
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Nelson Alby Wismer, "born March 12th, 1874."


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.].

Nelson married Emma Boos 25 Sep 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of George Boos and Augusta Goldschmidt) was born 22 Sep 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1944; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00133-8173
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Norman Granson Wismer, "born January 7th, 1876."


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.].

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00133-8174

Notes:

Moses Alexander Wismer, "born May 22nd, 1877."


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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• Name: Emma Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8175
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Ermina Isabella Wismer, "born May 30th, 1880."


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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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8176 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Alice Salome Erb
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8176
• Residence: 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Alice Salome Wismer, "born August 22nd, 1883."


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.].

Alice married Isaiah Bennett Erb 24 Dec 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaiah (son of John Erb and Barbara Bennett) was born 20 Dec 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1959, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00133-8177 
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8177
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Herbert Daniel Wismer, "born April 23rd, 1886."


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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WISMER, Herbert D., was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Apr. 23, 1886; died at his home in Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 11, 1979; aged 92 y. He was married to Caroline Lehman, who died in 1962. Surviving are 2 sons (Reginald and Harry), one daughter (Mrs. Kathleen Sully), one granddaughter, and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by one daughter (Dorothy). He was a member of Pioneer Park Christian Fellowship (Mennonite), where funeral services were held on Jan. 14, in charge of Darrell D. Jantzi; interment in adjoining cemetery.


GOSPEL HERALD - Volume 72, Number 7 - February 13, 1979, page 150

Herbert — Caroline Lehman. Caroline (daughter of Martin Lehman and Helena Erler) was born 11 Jul 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169.0002
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, McCallisburg, , Iowa

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• Name: Florence B. Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169.0001
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Florence married Isaac K. Snyder 15 Jan 1924, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isaac (son of Amos B. Snyder and Mary Ann Kuntzenhauser) was born 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77904

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• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169.0003
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1916, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1951, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

Milton — Grace Violet Boyd. Grace (daughter of Frederick Daniel "Daniel" Boyd and Emma Pfohl) was born Sep 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/243198423
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8169.0004
• Historic Building: Abt 1861, 234 Tilt Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Log House
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Historic Building:
This log house was originally built about 1861 by Joseph Gingrich, later tenants were Samuel Block, Herbert Wismer and Vernon Schierholz. Schierholz made extensive renovation to the house about 1950.

Herbert — Vera Solma? Schmitt. Vera (daughter of Emanuel S. Schmitt and Elmina Cressman) was born 16 Dec 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24165
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

WISMER, Mr. Elmer B.-- Suddenly at his daughter's residence in Ayr, on Saturday, April 1, 1978, Elmer B. Wismer aged 74 years, of 142 Becker St., Kitchener A member of Olivet United Church. Born in Wilmot Centre, he was a son of the late Rev. Orphen Wismer and the former Sarah Bechtel. Beloved husband of the former Maude Robertson; dear father of Gerald of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Harold (Merdith) Lawrence of Cambridge (P), Mrs. William (Joan) Sherk of Ayr; brother of Jeremiah of New Hamburg, Mrs. Lorne (Ada) Shantz of Baden. Five grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. Sunday. Funeral and committal service in the chapel on Tuesday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Robert Ross, officiating. Interment Parkview cemetery.


The Kitchener Waterloo Record Newspaper 3 Apr, 1978

Elmer married Maude Frances Robertson 31 Dec 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maude (daughter of Alexander Robertson and Alice Maude "Maude" Martin) was born Nov 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24166
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1984, 68 Victoria St. N., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

WISMER Jeremiah B.

On Thursday, Jan. 5, 1984, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Jeremiah Wismer, age 78, of 68 Victoria St. N., New Hamburg, formerly of the Bright area.

He had been a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden.

Beloved husband of the former Elmina Mayer, whom he married May 28, 1931; dear father of Arlene and her husband Carl Riness of Bright, Jean and her husband Bob Innes of Innerkip, Shirley and her husband Bill Thomson of Plattsville and Bruce Wismer and his wife Celeste of Williamsford. A son, Earlus, predeceased him in infancy. He is lovingly remembered by one sister, Ada (Mrs. Lorne Shantz) of RR 2, Baden, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents, the late Rev. Orphen Wismer and the former Sarah Bechtel; four brothers and two sisters.

Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg until Monday, Jan. 9, where the service and committal was held at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Ron Byers officiating. Spring interment in Shantz Mennonite Church cemetery, RR 2, Baden.

New Hamburg Independent Jan 18 1984

Jeremiah married Elmina L. Mayer 28 May 1931. Elmina (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 21 Oct 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 2003; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66384740
• Name: Alice Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201706
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Alice married Lloyd Stanley Shantz 9 Jul 1929. Lloyd (son of Herman S. Shantz and Sarah Ann Schmitt) was born 27 Oct 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1979; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49038538
• Name: Ada Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24167
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1951, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Shantz, Ada - on Monday, May 12, 1997 at People Care Centre, Tavistock, Ada Shantz, who was formerly of Baden.

She was born in Wilmot Township 87 years ago, a daughter of the late Orphen and Sarah (Bechtel) Wismer. Ada was a member of the Shantz Mennonite Church, RR 2 Baden where she had been a member of the WMSC. She was a member of the Baden Senior Citizens and a member of the Haysville Sunshine Club.

Beloved wife of Lorne Shantz who predeceased her August 7, 1991. Loving mother of Ralph and his wife Dorothy Shantz of RR 2 Baden, Marilyn and her husband Laurence Martin of Kitchener, Clare and his wife Marlene Shantz of St. Agatha, Harold and his wife Judy Shantz of Milverton, Doreen and her husband Edward Stofega of Windsor. Also remembered by 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Elmina Wismer of New Hamburg. Ada was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters, Byron, Milton, Elmer, Herbert, Jeremiah, Florence Snyder and Alice Shantz.

Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Thursday, May 15, 1997 at noon transfer will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m., with Pastor Jim Loepp Thiessen officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Shantz Mennonite Church (Building Fund) or the Mennonite Central Committee (Manitoba Flood Relief).


The Record Newspaper Newspaper 13 May 1997

Ada — Lorne Shantz. Lorne (son of David S. Shantz and Salome Schmitt) was born 11 Mar 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1991, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97869

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97870

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5845.2
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Roy — Saloma Shantz. Saloma (daughter of Elias S. Shantz and Catharine Sitler) was born 1896, Near St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1969; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00106-5845.356
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1977, 772 Hidden Valley Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SNIDER, Kenard

On Monday, October 24, 1977, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, Kenard Snider, age 82 years, of 772 Hidden Valley Rd., Kitchener. Husband of Hilda Moyer; father of Harold and Norman, both of Kitchener; grandfather of Sherd and Kenneth, both of Kitchener; brother of Clifford, of Kitchener, Lloyd of Atwood, Irene (Mrs. Edgar Musselman) and Arabelle (Mrs. Henry Wideman), both of Cambridge; predeceased by his father, Nathaniel Snider, his mother the former Melinda Wismer; a sister, Grace and two brothers, Roy and Elmer. He was a member of Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, Kitchener, resided and farmed at his present address, for the past 53 years. Served on the former Parkway school board and then on the former Waterloo Township council for many years. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening, until noon on Wednesday, then at the Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church, for the funeral service, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. Rev. Ron Rempel will officiate. Interment will be made in Hagey Mennonite cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Oct 1977 pg 35

Kenard married Hilda Mae Moyer 4 Mar 1924, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of William H. Moyer and Elisabeth Honsberger) was born 29 Jul 1903, Vineland, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 26 Feb 1993, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5845.1100

Notes:

SNYDER. - Near Waterloo, Ont., Elmer, son of Bro. and Sister Nathaniel Snyder. His age was 1 year, 6 months and 19 days. Funeral services were held Sept. 16. The child having been buried several weeks previous on account of the contagious disease. The services were held at the C. Eby Church by Bro. Jonas B. Snyder in German and Bro. E. S. Hallman in English.


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXXVII, No. 21, November 1, 1900, page 334, 335

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243633
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Irene Snider
• Name: Nellie Irene Musselman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-5845.3
• Occupation: 1923, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Notes:

Musselman, Irene, daughter of Nathaniel and Malinda Snider, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Aug. 30, 1901; died at Fairview Mennonite Home on Jan. 21, 1982; aged 80 y. She was married to Edgar Musselman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1979. Surviving are one son (Elmer), 3 daughters (Helen-Mrs. Mearl Steckley, Nelda-Mrs. Ralph Shantz, and Arlene-Mrs. James Burnett), 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers (Clifford and Lloyd), and one sister (Arabelle-Mrs. Henry Wideman). She was preceded in death by 3 brothers and one sister. She was a member of Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 24, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi; interment in Hagey Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 9 - March 2, 1982 - pg 158

Nellie married Edgar Alvin Musselman 5 Sep 1923, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edgar (son of Jacob Musselman and Angeline Snyder) was born 14 Jan 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243634
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SNIDER, Clifford - 1903 - 2006. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge at the age of 103. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Brubacher) Snider of Cambridge. Loved father of Clifford Snider Jr. (Vivian) of P.E.I., John Snider (Vera) of Ayr, Grace Tomlinson (David) of Cambridge, Mary Jewitt-Shantz (Bernie) of New Hamburg, and Barbara Klaver (John) of Kitchener. Loving grandfather of 23 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Lloyd Snider and Arabelle Wideman. Brother-in-law of Nora (Leonard) Bechtel and Verna Staniek. Predeceased by his first wife Ella (nee Litwiller) Snider (1976), daughter-in-law, Ethel Snider and son-in-law, Ervin Jewitt, his parents Nathaniel and Melinda (Wismer) Snider, and his brothers and sisters, Roy, Kenard, Elmer, Irene, and Grace. Clifford was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church. For many years, Clifford farmed at St. Agatha, Strasburg and the surrounding area until he was 89 years old. He loved gardening, farming and traveling with Elaine. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Clifford's family tonight (Thursday, December 21, 2006) from 7-9 PM, and on Friday, December 22, 2006 from 7-9 PM at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener and also from 2-4 Friday, December 22, 2006 at the Fairview Mennonite Home Auditorium, 515 Langs Dr. Cambridge. The Funeral Service for Clifford will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E. Kitchener followed by a reception. Pastors Gary Knarr and Muriel Bechtel officiating. Interment St. Agatha Mennonite Cemetery following the reception. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge or First Mennonite Church, Kitchener would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Clifford's memorial.

The Record 21 Dec 2006

Clifford — Elaine Brubacher. Elaine (daughter of Harvey Brubacher and Edna Eby) was born 5 Jan 1927, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 2011, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Clifford — Eltrude "Ella" Litwiller. Eltrude (daughter of Jacob Litwiller and Rachel Jantzi) was born 3 Apr 1906, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162855

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SNIDER, Lloyd - At Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Friday, April 3, 2009, Mr. Nathan Lloyd Snider, formerly of RR 1, Atwood, in his 104th year. Beloved husband of the late Vera (Groff) Snider. Dear father of Paul and Esther Snider of RR 1, Atwood. Grandfather of Anita and Ken Carter of RR 1, Newton, and Michael and JoAnne Snider of RR 1, Atwood. Great-grandfather of Danielle and Jordan Carter, and Mitchell and Abbi Snider. Brother of Arabelle Wideman, and brother-in-law of Elaine Snider and Reta Groff, all of Cambridge. Also survived by his foster children, Elizabeth and Laverne Martin of Waterloo, and Robert and Bea Davidson of Paisley. Predeceased by his brothers, Roy, Kenard, Elmer, and Clifford Snider, and by his sisters, Irene Musselman and Grace Snider. Visitation will be held at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Sunday from 3 - 5 p.m., and then at the Eaton Funeral Home , Listowel on Monday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Listowel Mennonite Church on Tuesday, April 7, at 11 a.m. Reverend Fred Lichti officiating. Spring interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca.


Waterloo Region Record 4 Apr 2009

Nathan married Vera Groff 16 Jun 1932. Vera (daughter of Amos M. Groff and Mary Ann Shantz) was born 20 Feb 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243636
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00106-5845.1000
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snider. - Grace Magdalena, beloved daughter of Nathaniel and Malinda Snider, was born August 19, 1907, at Preston, Ont.; died at the home of her parents at Strasburg, Ont., on May 12, 1926; aged 18 y. 9 m. 20 d. She had been ailing for about two years with nephritis, but her end came rather unexpectedly. She leaves her sorrowing parents, two sisters, four brothers, and a host of friends. One brother predeceased her 27 years ago in early childhood. Sister Grace united with the Mennonite Church at Strasburg nearly five years ago, and by her own testimony leaves the assurance that she was at peace with God and her fellowmen. She lived an exemplary Christian life. Her pleasant smile and cheerful attitude will always be cherished by all who knew her. Funeral services were held May 15, at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, by Jesse B. Martin and C. F. Derstine.

"The lights are out
In the mansion of clay,
The curtains are drawn,
for the dweller's away.
She silently slipped
O'er the threshold by night
To make her abode
In the city of light."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XIX, No. 9 - May 27, 1926, pages 190, 191.

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• Name: Mildred Arabelle "Arabelle" Wideman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331443

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WIDEMAN, Mildred Arabelle (Snider) Peacefully, surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at the Fairview Mennonite Home, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Wideman (2003). Loving mother of Janet (John) Bender of Ailsa Craig, Howard (Carolyn) Wideman of Breslau, Karen (Glen) Kimmel of Bloomingdale, Margaret (Doug) Martin of Cambridge, and Grace (Robert) Veitch of Wellesley. Cherished Grandmother of Dean Bender and Martha Tredgett, Todd (Celina) Bender, Rhonda (Ryan) Burkholder, Alan (Lesley) Kimmel, Ryan (Stacy) Kimmel, Jennifer (Chris) Emrich, Suzanne (Chris) Schaefer, Tara (Yvon) Deschenes, Chad Martin and Katrina Woerns, Sheri (Bryan) Stover, Rebecca Veitch and Allan Dueck, Scott (Krista) Veitch and 24 great grandchildren. Dear sister-in-law to Elaine Snider and Florence Wideman. Predeceased by her parents, Nathaniel and Melinda Snider, brothers, Roy, Kenard, Clifford, Lloyd and Elmer and her sisters, Grace and Irene. Arabelle was a member of Faith Missionary Church. The Wideman family will receive relatives and friends at Fairview Mennonite Home 515 Langs Dr. Cambridge on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. then at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener (519-749-8467) from 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service for Arabelle will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception. Interment, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Arabelle's memorial.

The Record Jan 4 2011

Mildred — Henry Hoffman Wideman. Henry (son of Noah Wideman and Lydia Hoffman) was born 1 Aug 1911, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 2003, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clarice Octavia Klein
• Name: Clarice Octavia Wankel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-349952

Clarice — Alfred "Sammy" Klein. Alfred was born CALC 1 Jun 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1936, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Nov 1936, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Clarice — Horace Greel Wankel. Horace was born 6 Jan 1899, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/173918244
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348547
• Residence: 1971, 149 Argyle St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WISMER, Norman O.

Of 407 Laurel St., Cambridge, on Friday, June l8, 1982, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Eleanor Ranscombe; dear step-father of James Ranscombe of Toronto, Eleanor (Mrs. Robert Rumley of Mississauga, Betty (Mrs. Jack Barnes) of Cambridge, Linda (Mrs. Larry Miske) of Desboro. Also survived by one sister, Mrs. Clarice Wankel of London, Ont. and six step-grandchildren. Mr. Wismer was predeceased by his first wife, Marguerite MacPhail in 1971. A resident of Cambridge for 64 years from Saskatchewan; retired from Babcock and Wilcox Canada Ltd. The family will receive friends at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9, Funeral service at the funeral home an Monday at 11 a.m. Interment Preston cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jun 1982 pg 42

Norman — Marguerite Sarah MacPhail. Marguerite (daughter of Angus McPhail and Charlotte Ennis Wahl) was born 14 Apr 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1971, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Norman — Eleanor Gertrude Pitcher. Eleanor (daughter of Arthur Smith Pitcher and Gertrude Morse Dressell) was born 2 Oct 1915, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88091

Frederick — Evelyn Buder. Evelyn was born 1912; died 2003; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102637

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102638

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51943

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182371

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WISMER, Clarence H. "Whiz" - Passed away, peacefully, at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener, on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Dorothy Wismer (2007). Dear father of Gail Wismer, Wanda Kutsch (Andy). Sharon Cathcart (Mark), Heather Huber (John), Darcy Wismer (Betty) and Roy Wismer. Also survived by his 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Milton and Grace Wismer; his great-grandson, Blake and his brothers, Derwood and Howard. A memorial service will be held at David MacLeod Funeral Home, 617 King St. N., Waterloo, on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Veterans Affairs or Trinity Village Care Centre would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700. A very special thank you to Trinity Village Care Centre for your care of our father.

The Record May 1 2007

Clarence — Dorothy Jean Holmes. Dorothy was born 9 Oct 1931; died 30 Mar 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Merdith Elma Lawrence
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-383455

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LAWRENCE, Mrs. Harold (Merdlth)

At Wingham & District Hospital, on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995, Mrs. Harold Lawrence, the former Merdith A. Wismer, of RR 2, Wroxeter, in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Harold. Loved mother of Larry and his wife Bonnie of RR 1, Wroxeter; dear grandmother of Adam and Sarah. Predeceased by one son, Bob in 1978; one sister, Joan Sherk; one brother, Gerald Wismer and her parents, Elmer and Maude (Robertson) Wismer. Visitation at Robert Trench Funeral Home, Listowel, today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. where funeral and committal services will be held on Tuesday at 1: 30 p.m., with Rev. Dr. Vern Tozer officiating. Interment in Preston Cemetery.

The Record Newspaper 11 Sep 1995 pg A5

Merdith — Harold Douglas "Hank" Lawrence. Harold (son of Earl Francis Lawrence and Viola I. Schiedel) was born 8 Dec 1924; died 21 Jan 2007, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Joan Viola Sherk
• Occupation: John Watson Company, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; worked - John Watson Company
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-338684

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Mrs. William Sherk - RR #3, Ayr resident, Joan Viola Sherk, died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, April 2, 1995 while in her 61st year. Mrs. Sherk was born in Kitchener and was the daughter of the late Maud (Robertson) and the late Elmer Wismer. She moved to Ayr in 1964 shortly after her marriage to Bill Sherk. At various times she was employed at John Watson Manufacturing, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Ayr Feed and Supply and was also a member of Knox United Church. In addition to her husband, Bill Sherk, she is survived by her daughter Donna and her husband, Gregg Forte; three grandchildren Gregory, Rose and Mamie Forte, all of Cambridge; and by her sister Merdith and her husband Hank Lawrence of Wroxeter. Mrs. Sherk was also predeceased by her brother Gerald. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 273 Northumberland Street, Ayr on Saturday, April 8 at 1: 30 p.m. Reverend Fred Hagle of Knox United Church to officiate.

The Ayr News Apr 5 1995 pg 3

Joan married William Oliver "Bill" Sherk 19 Oct 1963, , Ontario, Canada. William (son of Melvin Sherk and Mary Elizabeth "Bessie" Brown) was born 27 Mar 1935, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203990

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151029
• Residence: 1984, Innerkip, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203989
• Residence: 1984, Williamsford, Holland Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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WISMER, Bruce Dale - Passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2009 in Burnaby, B.C. Bruce was born 60 years ago in Bright, a son of the late Jeremiah B. and Elmina (Mayer) Wismer. Bruce was a free spirit who enjoyed his many adventures in life. Dear dad of Dale Wismer and wife Chantal Thorn of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his granddaughters, Victoria and Rayne. Brother of Arlene and Carl Riness of Woodstock, Shirley and Bill Thomson of Plattsville and brother-in-law of Robert and Joyce Innes. Also remembered by Celeste Eickholdt and a number of nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by brother, Earlus (in infancy) and by sister, Jean Marie Innes (1984). Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Tuesday, March 24, 2009 funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 11 a.m. with Pastor Doug Snyder officiating. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the charity of one's own choice. Donation information and on-line condolences are available at www.markjutzfuneralhomes.ca

New Hamburg Independent, Wed., Mar. 25, 2009 pg. 8

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230109840
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169677

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James 'Jim" Clare Shantz

1935 - 2021

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 19, 2021at Innisfree Hospice, Kitchener. Jim was born 86 years ago on February 15, 1935 in Baden, Ontario, and was a long time resident of Wilmot Township.

Jim will be forever remembered by his beloved wife Shirley (Knechtel) Shantz whom he married on June 18, 1955. Cherished father of Kim Trottier (Michael), Greg (Michele) and Dean (Pat). Loving grandfather to Jill Drader, Josh (Dara) Martin, Emily Shantz (Kevin) and Matthew Shantz. Super Gramps to great-grandchildren Jake and Cooper Drader, Mason, Theo and Hana Martin. Loved by his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; Janet & Jim, Marlene, Brian and Kathy and by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased and now reunited with his father and mother; Lloyd and Alice (Wismer) Shantz, father-in-law and mother-in-law Clifford and Reta Knechtel, brother and sister-in-law Delford and Laurene Shantz and brother-in-law Doug Knechtel.

Jim was a faithful member of the Zion United Church in New Hamburg. He was a man of integrity and loyalty as demonstrated throughout his careers in Industrial Relations and most recently as a Realtor with CB Peter Benninger Realty. As an avid sports fan, his loyalty was challenged at times but he stuck with his Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks to all of Jim's personal care team, especially Cindy, Simon and Sandy. We would also like to thank the amazing staff at Innisfree Hospice for the compassion, dignity and professional care shown to our family as you walked this journey besIde all of us these past few weeks.
All the love, kind thoughts and prayers from family and friends have been felt and appreciated throughout Jim's journey.

In keeping with Jim's wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial service to take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg Sunday May 23, 2021 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Bob Thaler to officiate. Jim will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. For those wishing to join in the service you may Click here to view service.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Zion United Church, New Hamburg or Innisfree Hospice would be appreciated. Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

James 'Jim" Clare Shantz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/james-shantz/4534085/ (Accessed: 3 September 2023).

James — Shirley Eileen Knechtel. (daughter of Clifford Stanley Knechtel and Reta Viola Schmitt) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169675

Delford — Laurine Rita Brozio. Laurine was born 18 Feb 1934; died 27 Mar 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Ralph married Dorothy Lorene Schmitt (daughter of Delton H. Schmitt and Beulah Weber) [Group Sheet]

Maryilyn — J. "Laurence" Martin. (son of Simon B. Martin and Lydia Ann Bauman) [Group Sheet]

Clare — Marlene Idella Bast. (daughter of Allan Bast and Barbara Louisa Lichti) [Group Sheet]

Harold — Judith Mae Wagler. (daughter of Ivan Wagler and Dorothy Bast) [Group Sheet]

Doreen — Robert Howard "Bob" Snyder. (son of Howard Snyder and Charlea Lorraine Kolb) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204866
• Residence: 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Harold Sherwood - Of Listowel and formerly of RR2 Atwood, on Friday April 2, 2004 in his 80th year. Harold was born in German Mills, Ontario on August 12, 1924 to parents Kenard Snider and Hilda Moyer. He was married to the former Florence Jewitt, who predeceased him in October 2001. Beloved uncle of Sherri Snider of Sedan and Kenneth (Connie) Snider of Kitchener. Harold is also survived by brother-in-law Clayton (Jean) Jewitt, sisters-in-law Shirley Jewitt and Mary Jewitt, all of Waterloo, Edith Sider of Listowel, Mildred Schaffer of Indiana, Barbara Radditz of Kitchener, Alene Jewitt of Teviotdale and many other nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, wife, brother Norman (Irene) Snider, brothers in-law Howard Jewitt, Ervin Jewitt, Harold Sider and Earl Schaffer. Visitation at the Listowel Mennonite Church, 465 Maitland Ave. S., Listowel on Saturday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m where the funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Community as expressions of sympathy. Interment Fairview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Simpson Funeral Home, Listowel, (291-4424)

Harold — Florence May Jewitt. Florence (daughter of Edwin W. Jewitt and Viola May Shantz) was born 17 Mar 1924, Unionville, Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario; died 2 Oct 2001; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48329
• Residence: 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Snider, Norman Ronald, 69, Kitchener, Ont. Born: March 5, 1927, Kitchener, Ont., to Kennard and Hilda Moyer Snider. Died: March 28, 1996, of heart failure. Survivors - wife: Irene Uttley Snider; children: Sherry Plourde, Kenneth; 3 grandchildren. Congregational membership: Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church. Funeral: April 1, Westmount Funeral Chapel, by David T . Martin. Burial: Hagey Cemetery.

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

Norman — Irene L. Uttley. Irene (daughter of Robert Gordon "Gordon" Uttley and Alvena Matilda Schultz) was born 1928; died 2001; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Eloise Steckly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256813

Helen married Clifford Mearl "Mearl" Steckly 21 Jun 1947. Clifford (son of Joseph Steckley and Sadie May Cressman) was born 3 Mar 1924, , Alberta, Canada; died 24 Jul 2018, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148409

Elmer — Helen Lucile Diefenbacher. Helen (daughter of Owen Christian Diefenbacher and Edna Bingeman) was born 25 Jul 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 2007, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36163271
• Name: Nelda Grace Shantz
• Residence: Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256839

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Nelda Shantz

Thursday, February 25th, 1926 - Saturday, July 3rd, 2021

Of Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 at the age of 95.

Wife of J. Ralph Shantz (deceased 2014) for 67 years. Loving mother of Roger (Susan) Shantz, Linda (Elwin) Garland, and Stan (Kathy) Shantz. Grandmother to Barb, Brian, Nathan, Andrew, Rachel, Sarah, Kristi, and Kayleena. Great grandmother to 4 great grandsons and 5 great granddaughters.

She was the daughter of the late Edgar and Irene (nee Snider) Musselman. Predeceased by sister Helen Steckly, brother Elmer Musselman, sister Arlene Burnett; nine brother-in-laws and eight sister-in-laws.

Nelda was born February 26, 1926 in a red-bricked house on Fountain Street in then Preston (now Cambridge), Ontario. At three or four years of age, the family moved to a farm at Bloomingdale, then a year or so later to Vineland, and then Grimsby at age six. At age sixteen a move was made to a farm near the current Pioneer BBQ at Kitchener. At age twenty-one, she married Ralph and they moved to Alma for a short time where Ralph had a trucking business. They then moved to Freeport (Kitchener) and lived in an apartment at the back of Ralph's parent's house where Ralph farmed and where their first son was soon born. In 1952 they bought a farm at Blair (Cambridge) where they dairy farmed until 1966 after selling the farm and herd. In early 1974 they moved to New Dundee, then to Lang's Circle, Cambridge in 1981, then to the Fairview cottage in 1995. While living in the cottage, Mom and Dad hosted many visitors, including various church leaders. Often these visitors had relatives they were visiting in the Fairview Home next door and stayed overnight in their downstairs apartment with Mom providing "old time" farm meals. Ralph suffered a stroke in 2008 and moved into Long Term Care at Fairview with Mom moving to apartment # 518 at Fairview, where she lived a full life until her passing.

In Nelda's pre-marriage years, she held many jobs \endash picking fruit at Grimsby; working at Savages Shoe Factory, Preston/Cambridge; JM Schneider's, Kitchener; and as a live-in maid. After moving to the Blair farm, she did house cleaning and drove school bus for Rockway Mennonite High School. After the farm was sold, she worked for the Doon Pioneer Village for several years.

Nelda was an excellent quilter, great cook and gardener, dedicated to family, community and church. She defined the word "hospitality". Never was a visitor (known or not) at church or at any random meeting allowed to go on their way without an invitation to a meal at their home. She went out of her way to welcome all, especially those on the "edges" into "her" family.

She was a long time member of Hagey/Preston Mennonite Church where she was very active in the WMSC (active women's group responding to any needs presented to them). She volunteered for many years as a 4-H leader. She was also active, along with long time neighbor and friend Pat Kinzie Witmer in many hospitality initiatives in the Cambridge area. Along with Ralph, she volunteered for many years with Choice Books, MCC, travelling much of Ontario and into the NE USA.

She enjoyed travels to Puerto Rico; western and eastern Canada as well as all of Ontario in their trailer; Pennsylvania; Ohio to visit friends and family and take in any Mennonite Relief Sale in the area; and twelve trips to Arizona where son Stan was a minister at Trinity Mennonite Church, Glendale, Arizona.

Thank you to the Fairview Mennonite Home staff; to Nelda's friends who visited and assisted her while she was in her apartment at Fairview: to the PSW's with the Waterloo Wellington Integrated Assisted Living; to Dr. Hollowell; to Pastor's Danielle Raimbault and KyongJung Kim from Preston Mennonite Church.

Visitation is Friday, July 30th, 6-8 p.m. at Lounsbury Funeral Home. Check the funeral home website for covid regulations.

Interment and funeral are private and by invitation

In lieu of flowers donations are invited to Preston Mennonite Church, Mennonite Central Committee, or Fairview Mennonite Home

Nelda Shantz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (no date) Obituary - Cambridge, ON | Lounsbury Funeral Home. Available at: https://lounsbury.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/4657469/Shantz-Nelda/ (Accessed: 30 August 2024).

Nelda married Jacob Ralph "Ralph" Shantz 14 Aug 1947. Jacob (son of Pastor Benjamin B. Shantz and Myra Snyder) was born 21 Feb 1922, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Edith — James Percival Burnett. [Group Sheet]

Clifford — Ethel Ruth Stevanus. (daughter of Rev. Howard W. Stevanus and Lizzie Ann Cressman) [Group Sheet]

John — Vera Eileen Wismer. (daughter of Clarence G. Wismer and Violet Geiger) [Group Sheet]

Barbara — Richard George Weber. (son of Mervin H. Weber and Grace Violet Baer) [Group Sheet]

Barbara — John Klaver. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Anne Tomlinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93712

Notes:

TOMLINSON, Grace Anne (nee Snider) Peacefully after a brief illness, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Grace went to be with her Lord, on Saturday December 18, 2010 at the age of 73. Predeceased by her beloved husband David Tomlinson (2009). Cherished mother of Marian Adeboboye (Tai), Joanne Tomlinson and Becky Tomlinson (Tim Steenkist). Special grandmother of Adam, Naomi, Daniel, Isaiah, Stage and Skylar. Sister of Clifford Jr., John, Mary Shantz, and Barbara Klaver. Step daughter of Elaine Snider. Predeceased by her parents Clifford and Ella Snider. Resting at Corbett Funeral Home , 95 Dundas Street, Cambridge where the family will receive friends on Tuesday December 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. until the funeral service, to be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Parklawn Cemetery. Special thank you to the staff and doctors on floor 3B at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Donations may be made to the Gideon's Bible Society.

Waterloo Region Record 20 Dec 2010

Grace — David Edward Tomlinson. David was born 12 Jan 1939; died 22 Aug 2009, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary — Ervin Ross Jewitt. (son of Edwin W. Jewitt and Viola May Shantz) [Group Sheet]

Mary — Burnell Frederick "Bernie" Shantz. (son of Joseph Ervin Shantz and Esther Adeline Dorsch) [Group Sheet]

Janet — John Benjamin Bender. (son of Melvin William Bender and Mabel L. Roth) [Group Sheet]

Margaret — Douglas Keith Martin. (son of Zienas B. Martin and Lauretta Lovina Brubacher) [Group Sheet]