Christian B. Jantzi

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• Name: Christian B. Yantzi
• Name: Christian B. Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213836
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Thy Will Be Done Died At his home at Wilmot Centre on Sunday, December 24th, 1939, Christian B. Jantzi Aged: 74 years, 9 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Wednesday, December 27th, at 9.30 a.m., to Steinman's A. M. Church, Baden, for service, followed by interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. All is over, hands are folded On a calm and peaceful breast; All is over, suffering ended, Now dear father is at rest. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Christian B. Jantzi

By Record Correspondent

PINE HILL. Dec 26 - Christian B. Jantzi, age 74. died suddenly at his home in Wilmot Centre on Sunday. Deceased was a pioneer resident of Wilmot township He was born and raised on the Jantzi homestead.

Surviving are his wife, nee Barbara Wagler, two sons, Aaron of Wellesley and Allan on the homestead, one daughter. Mrs C. E. Swartzentruber of Petersburg. 11 grandchildren and one great-grand-child. A brother, John of Wilmot Centre and one sister Mattle, predeceased him.

Funeral services will be held from his residence on Wednesday morning at 9:30 am to Steinman's Amish Mennonite church, Baden, with interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

Kitchener Daily Record Tue, Dec 26, 1939 Page 13

Christian — Barbara Wagler. Barbara (daughter of Christian Wagler and Magdelane "Magdalena" Zehr) was born 6 Jul 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1955, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary W. Schwartzentruber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73410
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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SCHWARTZENTRUBER, Mary, daughter of Chris and Barbara (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Nov. 11, 1893; died at her home, April 17, 1966; aged 72 y. 6 m. 6 d. On Dec. 24, 1916, she was married to Chris E. Schwartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Earl and Paul), 2 daughters (Helen - Mrs. Delton Boshart and Ruth - Mrs. Roy Schlegel), 2 brothers (Aaron and Allan), 21 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held April 20, with Elmer Grove and Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating.

Mary married Christian E. Schwartzentruber 24 Dec 1916. Christian (son of Daniel Schwartzentruber and Barbara Erb) was born 17 Apr 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1970; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Wellesley Brand Apple Products, Wellesley, Ontario; Wellesley Brand Apple Products
• Name: A. W. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38596P
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Business: 1935, Wellesley Lumber Mill, Wellesley, Ontario; Wellesley Lumber Mill
• Business: 1952, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Jantzi, Aaron W., son of Christian B. and Barbara (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Pa., May 4, 1898; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1922, he was married to Sarah Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Andrew Steckly and Norma-Mrs. Arthur Steckly), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Allan) and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple View Mennonite Church in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber.

^1aGospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 40 - September 30, 1980, page 782

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JANTZI, Aaron W. -- Passed away on Sunday, August 31, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

He was born in Wilmot township 82 years ago. He was the founder of Wellesley brand apple butter and cider products. He also operated the Wellesley Lumber Mill from 1935 to 1944 and was the operator of the John Deere dealership in Wellesley.

He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Leis and two sons, Lloyd and Ralph; two daughters, Mabel (Mrs. Andrew Steckly) and Norma (Mrs. Arthur Steckly), all of Wellesley; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Christian B. Jantzi and the former Barbara Wagler; also by one brother and one sister.

The late Mr. Jantzi is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Wednesday when removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for a memorial service 2 p.m. Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Sep 1980

Aaron married Sarah Leis 7 Feb 1922. Sarah (daughter of Daniel K. Leis and Magdalina "Mattie" Erb) was born 26 Mar 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1991, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214023
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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JANTZI, Allan W, -- At the Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock, on Thursday, Dec. 14, 1978, Allan W. Jantzi, of Route 2, Baden, in his 77th year, after one year's illness. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, Route 2, Baden. Beloved husband of the former Fannie Zehr whom he married November 6, 1923; dear father of Grace (Mrs. George Holst) of Route 1, New Hamburg, Doris (Mrs. Rod Weber) of Route 2, Petersburg and Eva (Mrs. Milton Schwartzentruber) of London, Ont.; brother of Aaron W. Jantzi of Wellesley. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Christian B. Jantzi and Barbara Wagler, and one sister, Mary (Mrs. C.E. Schwartzentruber). Visitation at the Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, after 7 p.m. this evening until noon on Sunday, , when removal will be made to Steinman Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Vernon Zehr and Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment in Wilmot Centre cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Dec 1978

Allan married Veronica "Fannie" Zehr 6 Nov 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of John S. Zehr and Catherine K. Schultz) was born 21 Jun 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2001; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Barbara Schlegel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179818

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SCHLEGEL, Ruth B. - Ruth Barbara Schlegel, 87, of Tavistock, passed away at her residence, on Monday, April 4, 2005. She was born in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County on February 4, 1918, a daughter of the late Christian E. Schwartzentruber and the former Mary Jantzi. She married LeRoy "Roy" Schlegel in Wilmot Township on June 3, 1936. He predeceased her on December 26, 1983. Mother was a beautiful hostess and was known for her generous hospitality and her cooking abilities in summer camps and nursing homes. Following their marriage she and Roy farmed in Wilmot Township until they founded the People Care Tavistock Nursing Center in 1968. She was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church. She was lovingly cared for by Myrna Simon, Eva McLaren and Kathryn Fletcher and passed away peacefully in her home. She will be missed by family and friends, but fond memories of her will be treasured in our hearts forever. Ruth is survived by her children, Donald and wife Ann Schlegel who reside on the Schlegel Family Homestead at RR2, Petersburg; Mary and husband 0'Derald Gingerich of Baden, Robert and wife Myrna Schlegel of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren, Glenda and husband Bruce Comfort, Carolyn and husband Hughbee Brown, Heidi and husband Mark Tadeson, Wendy and husband Bruce Lantz, O. Duane and wife Janice Gingerich, Brent and wife Heather Gingerich, Kimberly and husband Justin Whitman, R. Kirby Schlegel, Kari Schlegel and Krystal Schlegel; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen and husband Delton Boshart of New Hamburg; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Schwartzentruber of New Hamburg, Ruth and Lorne Kropf and Florence Schlegel, all of Tavistock and Reta Baechler of Stratford. She was predeceased by her brothers, Earl Schwartzentruber and wife Marjorie, Paul Schwartzentruber and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alvin and Clara Schlegel, Earl Schlegel, Wilfred and Emma Schlegel and Floyd Baechler. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock today (Wednesday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Ruth's life will be held at Steinman Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, RR2, Baden on Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. Pastor Renee Sauder will officiate. Interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Wilmot Mennonite Church would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home.

Ruth — Leroy "Roy" Schlegel. Leroy was born 19 Sep 1914; died 26 Dec 1983, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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Earl SCHWARTZENTRUBER, C. - Passed away, at his residence, Nithview Home, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2003, in his 82nd year. Earl formerly resided at RR 2, Petersburg. A son of the late Christian and Mary (Jantzi) Schwartzentruber. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie (Steinmann) Schwartzentruber who predeceased him in 1994.

Earl — Priscilla Marjorie "Marjorie" Steinman. Priscilla (daughter of Jacob S. Steinman and Sarah R. Brenneman) was born 25 Jun 1922; died 1 Jul 1994; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Leoda Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170152

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Peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2008 at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was formerly of Wilmot Centre and was born 84 years ago in Wilmot Townhip a daughter of the late Christian & Mary (Jantzi) Schwartzentruber. She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, R. R. # 2, Baden. Helen enjoyed gardening, cooking and mending as her hobbies. Helen loved to take care of and nurture a number of foster children. Beloved wife of Delton Boshart of Nithview Home, whom she married June 23, 1943. Loving mother of Carol & Dave Schwartz, Cathy & Bill Knipfel all of Baden, Brenda & Al Atchison of Stratford, Jim & Wendy Boshart, Sue & Rick Erb all of New Hamburg, Joyce & Mark Schwartzentruber of New Dundee, and Larry Boshart of Waterloo. Also missed by 19 grandchildren and 11 great grand children. Dear sister-in-law of Mary Schwartzentruber, Alice Riehl and Edna Boshart all of New Hamburg. Helen was predeceased by a great-grandson Nicholas Atchison, sister Ruth and Roy Schlegel, brothers Earl & Marjorie Schwartzentruber and Paul Schwartzentruber. Also predeceased by brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Elmer & Barbara Boshart, Ruby & John Miles, Jerry Riehl and Floyd Boshart. Visitation for friends and relatives will be at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Snyders Rd., Baden, today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. & Wednesday 2-4 p.m. & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 2.00 p.m with Pastor Myrna Dyck officiating. Burial in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church Building Fund or the charity of ones choice. Online Condolences and Memorial tributes at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.

Waterloo Region Record 14 Oct 2008

Helen married Delton S. Boshart 23 Jun 1943. Delton (son of David K. Boshart and Magdalena Steinman) was born 19 Nov 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180134

Paul — Mary E. Lambke. [Group Sheet]

Norma — Art Steckly. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136761

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• Name: Mabel Magdalene Steckly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149945

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STECKLY, Mabel Peacefully to her eternal home, on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Mabel (nee Jantzi) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Andy Steckly (2001). Loving mother of Sharon Horst of Baden, Donna Nafziger (Rick) of Wellesley, Gary Steckly (Deborah) of Carlton Place, foster mother of Robert Edwards of New Hamburg and predeceased by her daughter Diane Steckly R.N. (1999). Dear grandmother of Eric, Evan, Luke, Sara, Hayley, Jessica, John, Allison and her 6 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her brother Lloyd Jantzi (Ruth), sister Norma Steckly (Art) and sister-in-law Barbara Jantzi. Predeceased by her brother Ralph Jantzi, her Steckly in-laws Ernie and Betz Steckly, Daniel and Edna McQueen, Norman and Beatrice Leis as well as her parents Aaron Jantzi and Sarah Leis. Mabel was an active and faithful member of Wellesley Mennonite Church where she used her gift of music, serving as a song leader and pianist. Friends may call at Wellesley Mennonite Church, 157 David Street, on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held in the church on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. Pastors Kara Carter and Joshua Penfold officiating. Interment to follow at Rush's Cemetery, Crosshill. Donations to M.C.C. (Nepal Earthquake Relief) would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 7 May 2015

Mabel — Andrew Steckly. Andrew (son of John J. Steckly and Annie Zehr) was born Apr 1919; died 2001; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106706
• Occupation: 1952, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; volunteer fireman

Lloyd — Ruth Gingrich. (daughter of Abraham S. "Abram" Gingrich and Lauretta Rachel Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Kathleen Holst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156496

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Grace Kathleen HOLST

New Hamburg, Ontario April 4, 1927 - November 3, 2021

Grace peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence, Nithview Community in New Hamburg. Grace is now reunited with her beloved husband George Holst, who passed away on January 13, 2009. She was born April 4, 1927, 94 years ago, in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Allan W. Jantzi and Fannie (Zehr) Jantzi. Grace was the loving mother of Robert & Vera Holst, Bruce & Brenda Holst, Paul & Cindy Holst, Shirley & Steve Kennel, and Audrey & Paul Rooney. She was also the loving grandma of 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Eva Schwartzentruber and the late Milt Schwartzentruber, and sister of the late Doris Weber and her surviving husband Rod Weber. Grace is predeceased by her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Margaret Holst in infancy, Viola Holst, Irene Holst, John & Beatrice Holst, Walter & Susan Holst, Clarence Holst, Harvey & Edith Holst, Delton Holst, Albert Holst, Luella & Wesley Sauder and Alfred Ropp. She is survived by Ellen Holst, Mae Holst and Joanna Ropp. She is lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. We would like to thank the staff at Nithview for the wonderful care Grace and her family received. Grace was a long-time member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, enjoyed gardening, time spent with her family and volunteering at Nithview and New Hamburg Thrift Store. Please join us in celebrating Grace's life via livestream service Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The link to the livestream is https://smchurch.ca/live-stream/. A private family interment will take place prior to the private funeral service at Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Steinmann Mennonite Church. Online condolences and donation information is available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Trees, M., Homes, F. and HOLST, G. (2023) Grace Kathleen HOLST Obituary, Tributearchive.com. Available at: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23011795/grace-kathleen-holst (Accessed: 15 August 2023).

Grace married George Holst 2 Jun 1948. George (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) was born 4 Dec 1925, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 2009, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Doris Barbara Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196148

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Doris Weber obituary

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Wellington Hospice, Guelph at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of Rod Weber to whom she has been married since May 29, 1954. Cherished and loving mother of Barb & Doug Root of Harrisonburg, Virginia; Julie Weber of Wilmot Centre, Ontario; Kay Weber of Kitchener, Ontario; Rodney & Julie Weber of Marietta, Georgia; Dawn & Ken Cullar of North Lima, Ohio; and Jerry & Lila Weber of Conestogo, Ontario. Loving grandmother of Tim (Laura), Dan (Meg), Aaron, Amy (Jose), Ilia (Ryan), Jake, Billy (Alison), Erik (Natasha), Laura, Allison, Jono (Sarah), Anna, Andrew, Josiah, Elisa (Matt), and Samuel. Cherished great-grandmother to Evy, Jonah, Silas, Meesha, Paloma, Poppy, and Moses. Dear sister of Grace Holst and Eva Schwartzentruber. Predeceased by her father and mother Allan and Veronica (Fannie) Jantzi. Born April 20, 1930, Doris has lived her life on the family farm in Wilmot Township with periods of time in Virginia, Ohio and Indiana for study and pastoral work. She was born to the 6th generation living on the farm and attended Steinmann Mennonite church in her early years. Doris began working in ministry in the early 1970s and in 1979 was the first ordained female minister in the Western Ontario Mennonite Conference. Over the course of her career, Doris served as Minister, Interim Minister, Conference Youth Pastor, and Hospital Chaplain. She and her husband Rod are members of Mannheim Mennonite Church. Doris has been a friend and mentor to many. A Living Memorial service took place on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Mennheim Mennonite Church. A private graveside service will take place Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Wilmot Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations would be accepted to the Region of Waterloo Library - New Hamburg Branch or Wilmot Resource Centre and can be done on the funeral home website or by contacting the funeral home. Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/newhamburgindependent/name/doris-weber-obituary?id=40306027

Doris married Rod Elmer Weber (son of Burton Weber and Ethel Irene Spitzmesser) [Group Sheet]

Mary — O'Derald Edmund Gingerich. (son of Edmund Gingerich and Sarah Kipfer) [Group Sheet]

Carol — David Laverne Schwartz. (son of David J. Schwartz and Esther Gerber) [Group Sheet]

Cathy — Bill Knipfel. [Group Sheet]

James — Wendy Lou Yantzi. (daughter of Mahlon Yantzi and Ruth Ilene Litwiller) [Group Sheet]

Susan — Richard Dale Erb. (son of Melvin G. Erb and Edith J. Schwartzentruber) [Group Sheet]

Joyce — Mark Gerald Schwartzentruber. (son of Rev. Gerald Jacob Schwartzentruber and Martha Gingerich) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86016