1865 - 1937 (71 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Veronica Sauder was born 22 Dec 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Veronica Dettwiler
- Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.400
Notes:
Dettwiler.- Veronica, youngest daughter of Jacob and Barbara Sauder, was born Dec. 22, 1865, near Hawkesville, Ont. died at the K H. hospital on June 30, 1937; aged 71 y. 6 m. 8 d. On March 12, 1893, she was united in marriage to Abraham K. Dettwiler. To this union were born 8 children, 3 of whom died in infancy. There remain to mourn her sudden departure a sorrowing husband and 5 children (Sevilla, at home; Annie, widow of Mart Ramer, of Markham, Ont.; Enos of West Montrose, Ont,; Reuben, minister of the Floradale, Ont., congregation; Laura, Mrs. Eden Cressman, at home) and 15 grandchildren. There also remain 3 brothers (Henry, John, August) and a sister (Katie, Mrs. William Westfall), all of St. Jacobs, Ont. Two brothers and 4 sisters predeceased her. She accepted Christ and united with the Mennonite Church in her youth and remained faithful to the end. She was a member of the St. Jacobs senior sewing circle and' her place was rarely vacant. Funeral services were conducted at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church on July 2 by the bishops, Jonas Snider and Oliver Snider. Internment in the Conestoga Cemetery at Three Bridges.
Gospel Herald, July 22, 1937 - Vol. XXX, No.17 - page 383
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Mrs. Abs. K. Dettwiler of St. Jacobs passed away early this (Wednesday) morning in her 72nd year at the K.-W. hospital, after two weeks' illness.
Mrs. Dettwiler, who was born in Peel Township, her maiden name being Veronica Sauder, and after her marriage to Absolom K. Dettwiler resided for about twenty years in Michigan, moving with the family to St. Jacobs.
Two sons and three daughters, be sides her husband survive, namely: Reuben of R.R. 1, Elmira; Enos, of West Montrose; Mrs. Annie Roemer Markham; Sevilla and Laura (Mrs. Eden Cressman), at home.
There are also three brothers and one sister surviving. August and Henry Sauder of St. Jacobs, John Sauder of Breslau and Mrs. William Westfall, St. Jacob.
The funeral will take place, after a private service, from her late home on Friday afternoon at two o'cleok to the St. Jacobs Mennonite church for service with interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.
Kitchener Daily Record Wed, Jun 30, 1937 Page 13
Veronica married Abraham K. Dettwiler 12 Mar 1893. Abraham (son of Abraham W. Dettwiler and Barbara Koch) was born 20 Oct 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Sevilla Dettwiler was born 20 Jan 1894; died 5 Mar 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. Enos S. Dettwiler was born 1898, , Michigan, USA; died 29 Jan 1957; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 4. Bishop Reuben Dettwiler was born 6 Jul 1901, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA; died 16 Jan 1951; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 5. Laura Detweiler was born 1905, , Michigan, USA; died 17 Oct 2008, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 2
2. | Sevilla Dettwiler (1.Veronica1) was born 20 Jan 1894; died 5 Mar 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193878
Notes:
SEVILLA DETTWILER
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for Sevilla Dettwiler.
She died Monday, March 5, 1979, in Cambridge at the age of 85.
She resided at Fairview Mennonite home.
She was a daughter of the late A.K. Dettwiler and Veronica Sauder; sister of Laura Cressman of Elmira.
She was predeceased by one sister and two brothers.
Burial will be in the St. Jacobs Mennonite cemetery.
Donations to Fairview Mennonite home would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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3. | Enos S. Dettwiler (1.Veronica1) was born 1898, , Michigan, USA; died 29 Jan 1957; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Enos S. Detweiler
- Eby ID Number: 00029-2232.4001
Enos married Lucinda G. Bowman 16 Nov 1928. Lucinda (daughter of Levi M. Bowman and Elizabeth G. Gingrich) was born 8 Feb 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 6. Mahlon Dettwiler was born 3 Feb 1929; died 13 May 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 7. Pauline Dettwiler was born 29 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
- 8. Carl B. Dettwiler
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4. | Bishop Reuben Dettwiler (1.Veronica1) was born 6 Jul 1901, Brutus, Emmet, Michigan, USA; died 16 Jan 1951; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86447
Notes:
Dettwiler, -- Reuben, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Dettwiler, of St. Jacobs, Ont., was born in Brutus, Mich., July 6, 1901; passed away Jan. 16, 1951; aged 49 y. 6 m. 10 d. On Dec. 12, 1923, he was united in marriage to Ella Weber. He leaves to mourn his departure his loving companion, 3 children (Fern-Mrs. Osiah Horst, Manheim, Ont.; Leeta-Mrs. Melvin Horst, West Montrose, Ont.; and Gladys, at home), also 4 grandchildren, 1 brother (Enos, West Montrose), 3 sisters (Mrs. Annie Ramer, Markham, Ont.; Laura-Mrs. Eden Cresssman, and Sevilla, both of St. Jacobs.), and a wide circle of relatives and friends. His death was caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke caused by an attack of pneumonia and a stroke. He was ordained to the office of deacon at Elmira, Ont., Dec. 15, 1929; five years later Nov. 11, 1934, he was ordained a minister; May 11, 1947, he was ordained a bishop. The funeral was held Jan. 19 at Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel, conducted by Moses Roth, followed by a service at the Floradale Church with O. D. Snider and J. B. Martin in charge. Interment was made in the adjoining church.
Gospel Herald - Volume XLIV , Number 7 - February 13, 1951 ---- page 166, 167
Reuben married Ella L. Weber 12 Dec 1923. Ella (daughter of Josiah Weber and Mary Ann Lichty) was born 1 Sep 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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5. | Laura Detweiler (1.Veronica1) was born 1905, , Michigan, USA; died 17 Oct 2008, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: Laura Cressman
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73546
- Residence: 1975, 54 Church St. W., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
CRESSMAN, Laura (Mrs. Eden M.) - It is with a sense of joy and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother to her Heavenly Home. Laura (Dettwiler) Cressman, in her 103rd year, of Chateau Gardens, Elmira, died peacefully on Friday, October 17, 2008. She has gone to join her dear husband, Eden Cressman (1975) and infant daughter, Beatrice (1934). She was the mother of Naomi and Milt Shoemaker of Elmira, Mary and Marshall Musselman of St. Jacobs, Violet Martin of Floradale, Calvin and Janice Cressman of Elmira. She was the proud grandmother to three generations of grandchildren. She is also survived by many of her extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, A.K. and Veronica (Sauder) Dettwiler; two brothers, Enos Dettwiler and Rev. Reuben Dettwiler; two sisters, Sevilla Dettwiler and Annie Ramer; three brothers in infancy; three great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Lloyd Martin. Laura's family will receive friends and relatives at the Elmira Mennonite Church on Monday, October 20, 2008 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Steven Janzen and Pastor Renee Sauder officiating, followed by interment in the St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Mennonite Central Committee or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff of Chateau Gardens for the love and compassion they gave our mother during the years she spent there. It was much appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira.
Waterloo Region Record - Oct. 18, 2008
Laura married Eden M. Cressman 14 Sep 1927. Eden (son of Urias M. Cressman and Melinda S. Martin) was born 10 Mar 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 10. Naomi Loretta Cressman
- 11. Mary Elinor Cressman
- 12. Violet Arletta Cressman
- 13. Beatrice Faith Cressman was born CALC 28 Jul 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1934; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 14. Calvin Grant Cressman
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Generation: 3
6. | Mahlon Dettwiler (3.Enos2, 1.Veronica1) was born 3 Feb 1929; died 13 May 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260453
Mahlon married Erma M. Cressman 1953. Erma (daughter of Daniel W. Cressman and Magdalena M. Martin) was born 18 Apr 1930; died 25 Jul 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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7. | Pauline Dettwiler (3.Enos2, 1.Veronica1) was born 29 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/140956237
- Name: Pauline Baer
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-260457
Notes:
BAER, Pauline (nee Dettwiler) Of Elmira and formerly of Moorefield, passed away peacefully at Grand River Hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in her 84th year.
Beloved wife of the late Curtis Henry Baer (2001).
Dear mother of David Baer and his wife June of Boston. Loving grandmother of Alyssa. Loved sister of Mahlon Dettwiler of Bloomingdale and Carl B. Dettwiler and his wife Ellen of Elmira. Sister-in-law of Mae Baer of Wellesley, and Erma Meadows of Stratford. Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews neighbours and friends.
Predeceased by one grandson Nathaniel in infancy, one sister-in-law Erma Dettwiler, and brothers-in-law, Morgan Baer, Elmer Baer, Orval Baer, Wayne Baer, and Roy Meadows.
The family will receive friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rev. Dale Bauman will conduct the Funeral Service in Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 1 p.m.
Spring interment Bethesda Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, as expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or Community Mennonite Fellowship, Drayton, would be appreciated by the family.
Pauline — Curtis Henry Baer. Curtis (son of Ezra Baer and Elizabeth C. "Lizzie" Good) was born 30 Dec 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 2001, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
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13. | Beatrice Faith Cressman (5.Laura2, 1.Veronica1) was born CALC 28 Jul 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1934; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86446
Notes:
Cressman. - Beatrice Faith, beloved little daughter of Eden and Laura (Dettwiler) Cressman died Nov. 30, 1934; aged 4 m. 2 d. Beatrice was never very robust, but was sick only two days with pneumonia. She leaves her sorrowing parents, 3 sisters (Naomi Loretta, Mary Elinor, and Violet Arletta), 3 grandparents, and many other friends. The funeral was held Dec. 2 from her home to the St. Jacobs Mennonite Church for services, Bro. Moses Brubacher and Bro. Curtis Cressman having charge. Interment in the Conestoga Cemetery.
"Sweet little flower -- too pure to stay
God in His wisdom took our darling away;
Not from our hearts, not from our love,
But to dwell with the angels in heaven above."
Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 38 - December 20, 1934 - pages 818, 819
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Generation: 4
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