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Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer

Male 1910 - 2008  (97 years)


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  1. 1.  Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer was born 23 Sep 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160806
    • Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Benjamin - Peacefully, to his eternal home, on Friday, February 22, 2008, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, previously resided at Wellesley. He was born on September 23, 1910, 97 years ago. Beloved husband of Marion Nafziger Gerber whom he married December 17, 1936. They shared the joys of married life for 71 years. Son of the late John and Mary (Schwartzentruber) Kuepfer. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. He farmed at Kingwood, retiring in 1975. Beloved father of Willis and his wife Kathryn of Milverton, Ivan and his wife Anna Mae of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Wellesley, Nelson and his wife Elaine of Kingwood, Merrill and her husband Laverne Zehr of Crosshill, Verna and her husband Nelson Jantzi of Brunner. Grandfather of 25 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one grandson, Brian; one stillborn grand-daughter and one great-granddaughter, Angela. Predeceased by three sisters and seven brothers, Lena, Jonas, Nick, Christ, Clara, Eli, Dan, Nancy, John and Allen. Special thanks to Homemakers, private caretakers, Knollcrest Home and now Nithview Home for their love, concern and special palliative care. Visitation was held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , Wellesley, on Sunday, February 24 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley today (Monday), February 25, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Nithview Home or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.


    The Record Newspaper 25 FEb 2008

    Benjamin married Marion Gerber 17 Dec 1936. Marion (daughter of Christian R. Gerber and Catherine Nafziger) was born 12 Mar 1916; died 17 Mar 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Willis John Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Nov 1937; died 11 Nov 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ivan Christian Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Irene Mabel Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Nelson Benjamin Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Merrill Pauline Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Verna Lucille Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Willis John Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born 20 Nov 1937; died 11 Nov 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185165615
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160995

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Willis Passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Willis was born in Wellesley Township and was 9 days away from his 80th birthday. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Marion (Gerber) Kuepfer. Willis resided in Milverton and was formerly of RR# 1 Newton. He was a member of Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer. Loving father of Wesley and Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and Beatrice Kuepfer of RR#2 Teeswater, Dennis and Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank, Calvin and Martha Kuepfer of Gadshill. Sadly missed by his 19 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters Ivan and Anna Mae Kuepfer, Nelson and Elaine Kuepfer, Merrill and Laverne Zehr, all of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Brunner, Verna and Nelson Jantzi of Milverton and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Enos and Reta Gerber of Milverton, Arthur and Laurene Gerber of Wellesley, Amy and Melvin Kuepfer, David and Marilyn Gerber, all of Millbank, Nicholas and Emma Gerber, Shirley and Larry Gerber, all of Wellesley, Margaret Wager of New Hamburg, Stanley and Erma Gerber of Brunner. Willis was predeceased by his son Russell Benjamin Kuepfer (April 19, 2008), by granddaughter Angela, by great-grandson Kylen, by sister-in-law Marie and Ivan Jantzi, brothers-in-law Gordon Gerber and Raymond Wagler. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Monday (today) from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Church on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton for the loving care Willis received over the past number of years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Knollcrest Lodge or Master's International Ministries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Willis Kuepfer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2023. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/willis-kuepfer/4022324/.

    Willis — Kathryn Elizabeth Gerber. Kathryn (daughter of Emmanuel W. Gerber and Elizabeth Steckly) was born 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Wesley Gerald Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1960; died 23 Dec 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 9. Russell Benjamin Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 2008, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Ivan Christian Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)

    Ivan — Anna Mae Schmidt. (daughter of Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt and Mary Ann Spenler) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Sheryl Marie Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 11. Brian Christian Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1967; died 22 Jul 1996; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Irene Mabel Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)

  4. 5.  Nelson Benjamin Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)

    Nelson — Elaine Barbara Nafziger. (daughter of Allan Nafziger and Esther Gerber) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1976; died 25 Jul 1976; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Merrill Pauline Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)

    Merrill — Laverne Zehr. (son of John L. Zehr and Esther Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Verna Lucille Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)

    Verna — Nelson Laverne Jantzi. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Wesley Gerald Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willis2, 1.Benjamin1) was born 25 Oct 1960; died 23 Dec 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235544244
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211591

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Wesley Gerald

    Wesley Gerald Kuepfer of Milverton, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Stratford General Hospital at the age of 61.

    Dear husband of Lynda (Gerber) Kuepfer for 39 years. Loving father of Gerald (Rosie) of Fort McMurray, AB, Edwin of Lethbridge, AB, Heather of Elmira, Roland (Shannon) of Stratford, and Sharmayne of Milverton. Cherished grandfather of Sophie of Fort McMurray, AB. Lovingly remembered by his siblings, Clifford & Beatrice Kuepfer, Dennis & Josephine Kuepfer, and Calvin & Martha Kuepfer, as well as brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Doris & Ronald Lebold, Raymond Gerber, Mary Ellen & Arnold Yantzi, and Ralph & Maryann Steckley. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

    Wesley was predeceased by his parents, Willis & Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer, daughter Angela, his father-in-law & mother-in-law Raymond & Emma (Roes) Gerber, his step-father-in-law Amos Steckley, his brother Russell Kuepfer, his sister-in-law Deborah Gerber, and his brother-in-law Wayne Dotzert.

    A private family burial will take place at Maple View Mennonite Church in Wellesley, with a Memorial Service to follow at a later date.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home (Milverton).

    In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Trees, Memorial, Funeral Homes, and Wesley KUEPFER. 2023. "Wesley Gerald KUEPFER Obituary". Tributearchive.Com. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23498984/wesley-gerald-kuepfer.

    Wesley — Lynda Marie Gerber. (daughter of Raymond K. Gerber and Emma Lavina Roes) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Angela Dawn Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1988; died 19 May 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 9.  Russell Benjamin Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willis2, 1.Benjamin1) was born 22 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 2008, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26167586
    • Residence: Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 26167586

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Russell Benjamin - Passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, suddenly as a result of a farm equipment accident in Brunner. Russell resided in Milverton and was born 40 years ago in Kitchener. Beloved son of Willis and Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer of Milverton. Dear brother of Wesley and wife Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and wife Beatrice Kuepfer of RR2 Teeswater, Dennis and wife Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank and Calvin and wife Martha Kuepfer of Wellesley. Sadly missed by his grandmother, Marion Kuepfer of New Hamburg and his 11 nieces, 8 nephews, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Russell was predeceased by his grandparents, Emmanuel and wife Elizabeth Gerber and Benjamin Kuepfer and niece, Angela. Russell was a member of Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville and was employed at Creative Asphalt & Landscape Works, St. Clements. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer St., Milverton on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 7-9 p.m., again Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery, Wellesley Township. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries or Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton.

    WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Apr. 21, 2008


  3. 10.  Sheryl Marie Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ivan2, 1.Benjamin1)

    Sheryl — Larry Joseph Lichty. (son of Emmanuel S. Lichty and Emma Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Brian Christian Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Ivan2, 1.Benjamin1) was born 6 Mar 1967; died 22 Jul 1996; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212261


  5. 12.  Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Nelson2, 1.Benjamin1) was born 25 Jul 1976; died 25 Jul 1976; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211606



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Angela Dawn Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Wesley3, 2.Willis2, 1.Benjamin1) was born 19 May 1988; died 19 May 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211590



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