Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Vernon Zeller

Male 1896 - 1974  (77 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Vernon Zeller was born 14 Sep 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00138-8406.1000
    • Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1974, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ZELLER, Vernon - At the K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, March 26, 1974, following a brief illness, Vernon Zeller, of 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, and formerly of Breslau, age 77 years, he attended the Breslau Missionary Church. Until his retirement in 1966, he was a carpenter with Honsberger Lumber for 20 years.

    Husband of the late Violet Hagey who predeceased him in 1971; father of Robert of Mississauga, Henry of Kitchener, Ronald of London, Caroline (Belle) (Mrs. Howard Battler) of Breslau and Irene (Mrs. Wayne Good) of Zepher, Ont.; brother of Ira of Kitchener; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive; predeceased by one sister.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, until noon Friday, when removal will be made to the Breslau Missionary Church for service at 2 p.m., with Rev. E. Sparks officiating. Interment Breslau Mennonite cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Mar 1974 pg 35

    Vernon married Violet Hagey 4 Jun 1919, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Violet (daughter of Henry B. Hagey and Caroline Souder) was born 19 Jan 1895, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1971; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Zeller  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Irene Zeller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1922; died 27 Nov 1986; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario.
    4. 5. Jacob Henry "Henry" Zeller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jul 1928; died 4 Apr 1982; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. John Ronald "Ronald" Zeller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1935; died 11 Dec 1998; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Zeller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1)

  2. 3.  Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1) was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Battler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217366

    Notes:

    BATTLER, Caroline Isabelle Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Battler passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Trinity Village Care Centre, Kitchener. She was born at home in Breslau on March 23, 1920 to Vernon and Violet (nee Hagey) Zeller. Belle joined her beloved husband, Howard who passed away July, 1987. They were married on July 4, 1943. Much loved mother of John (Penny) of Kitchener and Dan (Gloria) of Breslau. Beloved grandmother of Tori (Dan) Ryder of Kitchener, Vicki (Malcom) Sargla of Kitchener, and Brent (Kim) Battler, of Elmira. Will be fondly remembered by her eight great-grandchildren Holden and Makenna Ryder, Rebecca, Olivia and Grace Sargla, Owen, Sarah and Kaden Battler. Survived by her brother Robert Zeller, of Mississauga; sisters-in-law Margaret Zeller of Kitchener and Margery Battler of Brantford. Predeceased by her brothers Henry and Ron, sister Irene, sisters-in-law Mary and Gloria; brother-in-law Wayne Good. Belle was a longtime member of Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church (attended until the age of 90). She was baptized in the Breslau dam and loved and served the Lord all of her life. She was a nursery supervisor for 30 years and remembered all the babies' birthdays for many years. She worked at Smiles and Chuckles for 10 years and then for 26 years at Breslau Public School as a custodian. Here she was known for her "sticky donuts" which she made for teachers and many special get togethers. She retired at the age of 67. She also worked as a camp cook at Stayner Campgrounds for many years. Belle was funny and very loving, loved to laugh, hated to sing, and was a great cook. Friends are invited to share their memories of Caroline with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Monday, August 15, 2016 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. A reception will immediately follow the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Interment Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau.

    The Waterloo Region Record, Aug 12, 2016

    Caroline married Howard David Battler 4 Jul 1943. Howard (son of George Wesley "Wesley" Battler and Ida Christner) was born 25 Feb 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1987, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1987, Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. John Battler  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Daniel Battler  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Irene Zeller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1) was born 25 Jul 1922; died 27 Nov 1986; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Irene Good
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217367

    Irene — Rev. Wayne Floyd Good. Wayne was born 1927, Vineland, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario; died 23 Apr 2010, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Jacob Henry "Henry" Zeller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1) was born 24 Jul 1928; died 4 Apr 1982; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Henry Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217364

    Notes:

    Jacob Henry -- At Clinton Hospital, on Sunday, April 4, 1982, suddenly, as the result of a heart attack, Hank Zeller, of 58 Tecumseh Cres., Kitchener, aged 53 years. Had been employed at Bell Canada Ltd. for 38 years and was a member of the Bell Pioneers. Husband of the former Margaret Beitz; father of Paul of Hinton, Alta., Mrs Paul (Judy) Majury and Mrs. Brian (Linda) Bretz, both of Kitchener; brother of Robert of Mississauga, Ronald of London, Mrs. Howard (Belle) Battler of Breslau, Mrs. Wayne (Irene) Good of Blythe. One granddaughter, Shannon also survives. Predeceased by his parents. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, were prayers will be recited at the funeral home on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Anthony Daniel RC Church at 10 a.m., with Rev. Wayne Good and Rev. Michael Bennett officiating. Interment will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations ot the Ontario Heart Foundation may be made as expressions of sympathy.

    Jacob — Margaret Mary Beitz. Margaret (daughter of John H. Beitz and Annie M. "Annie" Fach) was born 18 Nov 1927; died 24 Feb 2017, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  John Ronald "Ronald" Zeller Descendancy chart to this point (1.Vernon1) was born 1935; died 11 Dec 1998; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ronald Zeller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217365



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  John Battler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Caroline2, 1.Vernon1)

    John — Penny Goodwin. (daughter of Roy Timothy Goodwin and Grace Edythe Florella Gowing) [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Daniel Battler Descendancy chart to this point (3.Caroline2, 1.Vernon1)