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Jacob H. Cressman

Male 1890 - 1978  (88 years)


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  1. 1.  Jacob H. Cressman was born 5 Jul 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44311118
    • Eby ID Number: 00028-2190.3
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Jacob Cressman," born July 5th, 1890."

    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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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    Cressman, Jacob H., son of Enos and Lovina (Hallman) Cressman, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died at South Waterloo Hospital, Cambridge, Ont., Oct. 28, 1978. He was married to Salena Shantz, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Marvin, Walter, and Glen), 5 daughters (Olive - Mrs. Clayton Wilhelm, Erlene - Mrs. Melvin Burkhardt, Marcella - Mrs. Leland Siebert, Verneda - Mrs. Gerald Smith, and Kathleen - Mrs. Ronald Fast), 21 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one brother (Abner), and 2 sisters (Mary - Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger and Katie - Mrs. Orphen Weber). Funeral services were held at Erb Street Mennonite Church on Nov. 1, in charge of Wilmer Martin.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 47 - December 5, 1978 - page 954

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    CRESSMAN, Jacob H. -- At South Waterloo Hospital, on Saturday, October 28, 1978, after a brief illness, Jacob Cressman, aged 86 years, born in Wilmot Township. For many years he was a stationary engineer at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital. Husband of Salena Shantz; father of Marvin of Waterloo, Walter of New Dundee, Glen of Salt Lake City, Utah, Olive (Mrs. Clayton Wilhelm) of Mossley, Ont., Erlene (Mrs. Melvin Burkhardt) of Waterloo, Marcella (Mrs. Leland Siebert) of Petersburg, Verneda (Mrs. Gerald Smith) of Durham, Kathleen (Mrs. Ronald Fast) of Burlington; brother of Abner Cressman of New Dundee, Mary (Mrs. Eldon Hunsberger) of Baden, Katie (Mrs. Orphen Weber) of Cambridge; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive; predeceased by his parents, Enso Cressman and Lovina Hallman; two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Wednesday, when removal will be made to Erb Street Mennonite Church, for funeral and committal service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wilmer Martin officiating. Interment Nith Valley Mennonite cemetery. New Hamburg.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Oct 1978

    Jacob — Salena Shantz. Salena (daughter of Herman S. Shantz and Sarah Ann Schmitt) was born 12 Aug 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1981, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Walter Herman Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2010.
    2. 3. Olive Oleda Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Dec 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Marvin Willard Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1917; died 9 Jun 1999; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Erlene Catharine Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Apr 1919; died 2 May 2006, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Marcella Effie Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Dec 1922; died 28 Nov 2001; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter Herman Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) died Bef 2010.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226636

    Walter — Marjorie Behling. Marjorie (daughter of Emil Carl Behling and Dorothea Vera "Dorothy" Lederman) was born 5 Mar 1928; died 24 Sep 2003. [Group Sheet]

    Walter — Olive Dolly Seibert. Olive (daughter of Clarence Charles Seibert and Gertrude C. Rehmann) was born 7 Jan 1922; died 25 Jul 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Olive Oleda Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 8 Dec 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1996, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45356319
    • Name: Olive Oleda Wilhelm
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148837

    Notes:

    WILHELM, Olive - Went Home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Fairview Mennonite Home in Cambridge, in her 81st year.

    Mrs. Wilhelm was born in Wilmot Township and was a daughter of the late Selina Shantz and Jacob Cressman. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Verneda Smith and a brother-in-law, Mel Burkhardt.

    Mrs. Wilhelm was a member of First Baptist Church in Waterloo and along with her husband, Rev. Clayton Wilhelm, served in a number of other Baptist Churches.

    Beloved wife of Rev. Clayton Wilhelm; dear sister of Marvin Cressman and his wife Dorothy and Erlene Burkhardt, all of Waterloo, Walter Cressman and his wife Dolly of New Dundee, Glen Cressman of San Diego, California, Marcell Seibert and her husband Leeland of Petersburg and Kathleen Fast of Burlington. She is also fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

    Mrs. Wilhelm's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 7-9 pm this evening (Monday) and from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Waterloo on Wednesday at 2 pm, with Rev. Claude Pratte and Rev. Bill Ball officiating. Interment to follow in Memory Gardens, Breslau.

    Olive — Clayton Stanley Wilhelm. Clayton (son of Valentine G. Wilhelm and Elizabeth Mary "Lizzie" Spreeman) was born 28 Dec 1911, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Marvin Willard Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 20 Jul 1917; died 9 Jun 1999; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141063802
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231299

    Marvin — Dorothy Mae Krueger. Dorothy was born 30 May 1922; died 28 Apr 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Terry Paul “Banker” Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Dec 1946, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    2. 8. Ronald Marvin Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Feb 1948; died 29 Apr 2007, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 9. Glenn Robert Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Karen Ann Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 11. Kimberley Fern Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 5.  Erlene Catharine Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 16 Apr 1919; died 2 May 2006, Owen Sound, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44833488
    • Name: Erlene Catharine Burkhard
    • Eby ID Number: 00075-4603.3002

    Notes:

    ERLENE CATHARINE BURKHARDT 1919-2006

    Peacefully, at Summit Place Nursing Home, Owen Sound, on Tuesday, May 2, 2006, at age 87.Beloved wife of the late Melvin; loving mother of Ross and Judy of Waterloo and Brian and Ursula of Markdale; loved grandmother of John Burkhardt and Jeremy and Alissa Pencer; great-grandmother of Ryan and Joshua Burkhardt; mother-in-law of Dr. Ed Pencer; dear sister of Glen Cressman and Kay Fast.Erlene was predeceased by a daughter, Janice; by sisters, Marcella Siebert, Olive Wilhelm, and Vernita Smith and by brothers, Marvin, and Walter.A memorial service to celebrate Erlene's life and faith will be held at Erb St. Mennonite Church, 131 Erb St. W., Waterloo on Monday, June 5, 2006 at 1 p.m. with Rev. Eleanor Epp-Stobbe officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. A private family interment was held at Erb St. Mennonite Cemetery.In memory of Erlene, and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of K-W, and may be arranged through the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. Waterloo. Condolences/Donations www.edwardrgood.com 519-745-8445

    Obituary,The Record Newspaper - May. 6, 2006

    Erlene married Melvin L. Burkhard 21 Jun 1941. Melvin (son of Menno M. Burkhart and Hattie Z. Lichty) was born 19 Jan 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Ross Melvin Burkhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1943; died 14 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 13. Janice Erlene Burkhard  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1947; died 1 Mar 1988.
    3. 14. Brian Douglas Burkhard  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Marcella Effie Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 12 Dec 1922; died 28 Nov 2001; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Name: Marcella Effie Siebert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116799

    Marcella married Leland Siebert 12 Feb 1938. Leland (son of Charles A. Siebert and Frances Hillgartner) was born 21 Oct 1914, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Jean Carol Siebert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1938; died 2001; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 16. Frances Elaine Siebert  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1940, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1997, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Terry Paul “Banker” Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1) was born 2 Dec 1946, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141066624
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231302

    Notes:

    CRESSMAN, Terry (Banker) On January 5, 2015, in his 69th year. Terry passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Brenda for over 40 years. Cherished father of Dallas (Lindsay) Cressman and Courtney (Kevin) Gray. Proud grandpa to Masyn and James Gray. Dear brother of Glen Cressman, Karen Cressman and Kim (Kevin) Groh and sister-in-law Donna Cressman. Sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by his parents Marvin and Dorothy Cressman and brother Ron Cressman. Terry owned and operated a construction company for 30 years and was affectionately known as "The Screamer" on the many jobsites he worked. Most recently he was employed by Melloul-Blamey Construction of Waterloo. He took great pleasure in playing Old-Timer Hockey with his long-time friends the Waterloo Chippers and others. In summer, many good times were shared playing slow-pitch with the "Steel Erectors" team. Terry and Brenda enjoyed travelling with friends and family to various destinations throughout the years. A very special thank you to Dr. Knight, nurse Christine and the kind, caring staff in the Oncology Department at Grand River. Friends are invited to share their memories of Terry with his family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday, January 9th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Bruce Sweet officiating. Reception to follow in the Fireside Room of the funeral home.

    The Waterloo Region Record, 7 Jan. 2015

    Terry — Brenda White. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Ronald Marvin Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1) was born 8 Feb 1948; died 29 Apr 2007, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231316

    Notes:

    RON "FORD" CRESSMAN 1948 - 2007 Passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 59 years. Loving husband of Donna (nee Duncan). Devoted brother of Terry Cressman (Brenda), Glenn Cressman, Karen Cressman and Kim Groh (Kevin). He will be sadly missed by his mother-in-law, Hilda Duncan; brother-in-law Ralph Duncan (Lillian); and sisters-in-law, Bernice Suggitt (Ken), Lynjean Gorman, Adele Dickson (Bryan), Arlene Turner (Milton), Marjorie McMullan (Brian) and Rossie Rawn (Barry). Lovingly remembered by 27 nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Marvin and Dorothy Cressman; sister-in-law, Colleen Cressman; father-in-law, George Duncan; and brother-in-law Ed Gorman. Ford worked for many years with his brother in the structural steel industry. He then was employed with Lear until his illness. In his spare time he was an active member with the Waterloo Chippers Athletic Club, where he served as treasurer, and played hockey and baseball. He also enjoyed bowling, playing cards and horseshoes. Ron's unique sense of humour will be greatly missed by all. A celebration of Ford's life will be held at the Edelweiss Banquet Hall, 600 Doon Village Rd., Kitchener, on Sunday, May 13, 2007 at 2 p.m. Special thanks to the nurses on the 7th floor at St. Mary's Hospital for their great care of Ron during his time there. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mary's General Hospital may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Ford, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

    THE RECORD - May. 1, 2007

    Ronald — Bonnie Jean Treusch. [Group Sheet]

    Ronald — Donna Duncan. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Glenn Robert Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1)

    Glenn — Colleen McKinnon. (daughter of Colin McKinnon and Ruth Evens) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Richard Mark Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Karen Ann Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1)

  5. 11.  Kimberley Fern Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1)

    Kimberley — Kevin Groh. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Ross Melvin Burkhard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Erlene2, 1.Jacob1) was born 7 Feb 1943; died 14 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190575

    Notes:

    Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at age 69. Beloved husband of Judith-Ann (nee Dunlop) for 48 years; loved father of John and Lynn Burkhardt, loving grandfather of Ryan, and Joshua Burkhardt; and dear brother of Brian and Ursula Burkhardt. Ross will also be sadly missed by legendary hunters and fishermen from the Ottawa Valley to Sioux Lookout. A Memorial Reception to celebrate Ross' life will be held at the Waterloo Knights of Columbus, 145 Dearborn Place, Waterloo on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. with special memories shared at 8 p.m. Condolences for the family and donations to the Mennonite Central Committee may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.


  7. 13.  Janice Erlene Burkhard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Erlene2, 1.Jacob1) was born 20 Jul 1947; died 1 Mar 1988.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190576


  8. 14.  Brian Douglas Burkhard Descendancy chart to this point (5.Erlene2, 1.Jacob1)

  9. 15.  Jean Carol Siebert Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marcella2, 1.Jacob1) was born 1938; died 2001; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Carol Eby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153226

    Jean — Nyle Cameron Eby. (son of Isaiah K. Eby and Dora Edna Hallman) [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Frances Elaine Siebert Descendancy chart to this point (6.Marcella2, 1.Jacob1) was born 1 Aug 1940, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1997, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frances Elaine Kraft
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116766

    Notes:

    KRAFT, Frances -- After a couragous battle with cancer, on Thursday, August 21, 1997 at her residence, RR 4, Pembroke, Frances was formerly of Kitchener and was born 57 years ago, in Petersburg. Dear daughter of Leland and Marcella Siebert of Petersburg; beloved wife of Don Kraft, whom she married August 19, 1961; loving mother of David and his wife Jill and Trevor, all of Kitchener, and Elaine and her husband Bob Vancoillie of New Hamburg, sadly missed by her grandchildren, Katie, Jani, Joey, Nicole and Michael. Also remembered by her sister Jean and her husband Nyle Eby of Kitchener. Also missed by her Brother-in-law, Vern and his wife Ann Kraft, Owen and his wife Norma Kraft, Maynard Rosenberger; sisters-in law, Dorothy Kraft, Adelaine and her husband Jim Hieronimus and Betty Kraft, all of Kitchener. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St. , New Hamburg, today (Saturday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, August 24, 1997 at St. James Lutheran Church, New Dundee at 2 p. m. with Pastor Delton Glebe officiating. Interment to follow in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 22 Aug 1997

    Frances — Donald D. "Don" Kraft. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 17.  Richard Mark Cressman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Glenn3, 4.Marvin2, 1.Jacob1)


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