Veronica "Fannie" Oesch

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• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29329
• Residence: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Veronica married Johannes "John" Gerber 29 May 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Johannes (son of Joseph Gerber and Magdalena, son of Joseph Gerber) was born CALC 11 Apr 1809, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 18 Aug 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095 
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124971
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Residence:
Lived with his brother Christian

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• Artifact: Slant Top Desk
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568455
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80095
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• 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, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Artifact:
Description
Historic C.1900 slant-top desk crafted by Waterloo County cabinetmaker Christian O. Gerber (1845-1928, Wellesley Ontario). Refer to Michael Bird's "A Splendid Harvest - Germanic Folk and Decorative Arts in Canada" (1981: p.115, fig. 83). An outstanding example. Pine, grain-painted surface simulating figured maple, cross-banding, and paneling, full-round pilasters ebonized with floral highlights. Said to be the 'the nicest known' example. Condition: Excellent. Untouched original surface. Desk writing surface felt deteriorated. 42.5" w x 21.5" d x 57" h.

"Waterloo County Slant Top Desk By Gerber". 2021. Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd. https://live.millerandmillerauctions.com/lots/view/4-1NJ1A2/waterloo-county-slant-top-desk-by-gerber.

Christian — Ann "Annie" Reschly. Ann (daughter of Joesph Reschly and Anna Schweitzer) was born 8 May 1850, , France; died 10 Sep 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220810
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220811
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152095
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124970
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Residence:
Lived with his brother Christian

Daniel — Annie Zehr. Annie (daughter of Michael Zehr and Barbara Boshart) was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152098
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Barbara married John B. Zehr 31 Jan 1868. John was born 22 Oct 1847, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA; died 23 Jul 1923, Elkton, Huron, Michigan, USA; was buried , Pigeon River Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15048240
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220809
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Occupation: 1878, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; postmaster
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Valentine married Catharina Kennel 11 Feb 1873, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Catharina (daughter of John Kennel and Magdalena "Lena" Schweitzer) was born 4 Jan 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1934, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• Name: Maria Gerber
• Name: Mary Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124963
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

In Memoriam Died In North Easthope on Wednesday, June 27^th, 1945 Mary Gerber Widow of the late Daniel Wagler Aged: 76 years, 2 months and 26 days

The Funeral Will take place from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Menno Brenneman, North Easthope, on Saturday morning, June 30^th, with a short service at the house at 9: 30 a.m., followed by service at the Cedar Grove A.M. Church, 3^rd Line of Wellesley. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

A precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.


Funeral Card of Mary Gerber Wagler

Mary married Daniel Wagler 27 Jan 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of Joseph Wagler and Barbara, son of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold) was born 10 Apr 1866, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1942, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124964
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agriculuural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

In Memory of John R. Gerber who passed away at the St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Tuesday, September 21st, 1948 Aged 76 years, 4 months, 21 days. A short service will be held from his late residence at Wellesley on Friday, September 24th, at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at the Cedar Grove A. M. church, 3rd line of Wellesley, with interment in the adjoining cemetery.


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John — Katherine "Katie" Wagler. Katherine (daughter of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold) was born CALC 24 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1946, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49976P
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Joseph Gerber
A church deacon at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, for 42 years, Joseph R. Gerber, 83, of the 5^th line of Wellesley Township, died Sunday, March 30, at his home. A native of Wilmot Township, he came to Wellesley Township 58 years ago. Born Feb. 10, 1875, he was a son of the late Christian Gerber and Annie Reschly. His wife, the former Mary Wagler, whom he married on his birthday in 1900 at Wellesley, died October 11, 1955. Survivors include three sons, Noah, Ezra and Emmanuel, all of the 5^th line, Wellesley Township; five daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley; Mrs. Amos (Nancy) Jantzi and Mrs. Daniel (Christina) Erb, of RR 2, Wellesley; Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Jantzi and Mrs. Emmanuel (Mary) Ropp of the 5^th line, Wellesley Township; three brothers, Daniel and Solomon, of Wellesley; Christian, of Kingwood; one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Erb, of Wellesley; 38 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body rested at his home where the funeral was conducted today (Wednesday) at 9: 30 a.m. A memorial service was conducted at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church by Bishop Samuel Roth at 10 a.m. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery.

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In Memory of/ Joseph R. Gerber/ Beloved husband of the late Mary Wagler/ Born/ In Wilmot Township on February 10, 1875/ Age at Death/ 83 years, 1 month and 20 days/ Date of Death/ March 30^th, 1958/ at his home on the 5th Line of Wellesley/ Services from/ His late home on Wednesday morning,/ April 2nd, at 9: 30 o'clock, followed by a/ memorial service at the Cedar Grove A.M./ Church, 3^rd Line of Wellesley at 10 a.m./ Clergyman Officiating/ Bishop Samuel Roth/ Final Resting Place/ The cemetery adjoining the church

Funeral Card of Joseph Gerber

Joseph married Mary E. Wagler 1 Feb 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Wagler and Barbara, daughter of Bishop Jacob W. Wagler and Barbara Lebold) was born 5 Mar 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45255840
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51671
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Daniel R. Gerber - By Record Correspondent

Wellesley - Daniel B. Gerber, 83, died Sunday at the Wellesley Township home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber, he was born in Wilmot Township. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church and farmed in Wellesley until he retired in 1948.

His wife, the former Catherine Erb, whom he married 1901 in Wellesley, died in 1941.

Surviving are five sons, Samuel of RR 1, Bamberg, John E. of Wellesley, Daniel of Wellesley Township, Christian of RR 1, Wellesley and David of South Easthope Township; five daughters, Mrs. John W. (Mary) Jantzi and Mrs. David (Annie) Jantzi, both of RR 1. Wellesley, Mrs. Daniel (Lena ) Brenneman and Mrs. Ezra (Emma) Brenneman, both of Wellesley Township, and Mrs. Ezra (Catherine) Steckly of RR 1, Bamberg; one brother, Christian of Kingwood, and one sister, Mrs. Daniel S. Erb of Wellesley Township. There are 35 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. One son predeceased him.

The body is at the Ezra Brenneman home where the funeral will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Memorial service will follow in Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mar 6 1961 pg 7

Daniel married Catherine Erb 24 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John S. Erb and Mary Schwartzentruber) was born 11 Oct 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1947; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31959007
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80097
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

SOLOMON GERBER

Solomon R. Gerber, Wellesley, died suddenly at his home Saturday night, February 28^th. Born in Wilmot township, October 14^th, 1879, he was a son of the late Christian Gerber and the former Annie Reschly. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Mr. Gerber farmed in Wilmot township until he retired to Wellesley in 1944. His wife, the former Laura Leis, died in 1956. Surviving are five sons, Elmer and Ohmar, Wellesley; Amos and Solomon, both of R.R. 1, Millbank, and Moses, R.R. 1, Wellesley; five daughters, Mrs. Nicholas (Emma) Schmidt, Millbank; Mrs. David (Esther) Schwartz, R.R. 1, Millbank; Mrs. Ralph (Sarah) Leis, Wellesley; ;Mrs. Alvin (Emily) Jantzi, Wellesley; two brothers, Daniel, R.R. 1, Bamburg, and Christian, of Kingwood; one sister, Mrs. Daniel (Nancy) Erb, Wellesley; 42 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The remains rested at the family home, Wellesley, where service was held today (Wednesday) at 1: 30 p.m., followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, at 2: 00 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Feb 1959

Solomon married Laura Leis 4 Jan 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of Menno K. Leis and Magdalena G. "Mattie" Brenneman) was born 9 Oct 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1956, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124968
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80098
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Christian R. Gerber

By Record Correspondent WELLESLEY-

Christian R. Gerber of Kingwood died today at Bonnie Brae Nursing Home, Tavistock, on the eve of his 83^rd birthday and eight days after his 56^th wedding anniversary. He had been ill for a long time.

Mr. Gerber, born in Wilmot Township, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Gerber, and farmed in the township until 1947 when he retired to Kingwood. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Katherine Nafziger, whom he married Feb. 15, 1910; three sons, Valentine, Brunner; Lloyd, RR 1, Millbank, and Roy, RR 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allen (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, RR 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias B. (Emma) Martin, RR 3, Wallenstein, and Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellinger, Sebringville; a sister, Mrs. Daniel S. (Nancy) Erb, Wellesley; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.

The body will remain at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, until noon Thursday when removal will be made to Mr. Gerber's home for a family service at 1 p.m. Saturday. This will be followed by a memorial service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Bishop Samuel Roth will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery adjoining the church.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Feb 1966

Christian married Catherine Nafziger 15 Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Rev. Nicholas Nafziger and Mary Steinman) was born 4 Feb 1891, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Feb 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3645400
• Name: Magdalena Gingerich
• Name: Mattie Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80099
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Magdalena married Moses Gingerich 27 Feb 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Joseph Gingerich and Magdalena Lebold) was born 31 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1967; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48568399
• Name: Anna Gerber
• Name: Nancy Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80100
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Nancy married Daniel S. Erb 15 Mar 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Daniel (son of John S. Erb and Mary Schwartzentruber) was born 22 Oct 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Dec 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466709
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76577
• Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Michael married Veronica Jantzi 13 Nov 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti) was born 17 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50396
• Occupation: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Daughter
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Barbara married Michael L. Jantzi 16 Mar 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Peter B. Jantzi and Magdalena Leis) was born 3 Jun 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1949; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50397
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27766273
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50398
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Thrasher

Notes:

Gerber.- Christian Z., son of Daniel Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born near Crosshill, Ont., May 14, 1890; died at his home, Sept. 15, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 7, he was married to Magdalena Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Roy, and Murray), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. James Birmingham). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 43 - November 4, 1969, pages 975, 976.

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Christian Gerber

Christian Z. Gerber of Crosshill died on Monday of last week at his home. Mr. Gerber was 79.

Born in Wellesley Township, May 14, 1890, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber. He farmed in Wellesley Township before retiring to Crosshill in November, 1968.

He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

One brother and one sister predeceased him.

Surviving, besides his wife, the former Magdalena Lichti whom he married June 7, 1923, in Wellesley Township, are three sons, Ralph and Murray, both of Crosshill, and Roy of RR 1, Millbank; one brother, Daniel of Wellesley; one sister, Mrs. .lames (Lena) Birmingham of Crosshill and eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday at Maple View Mennonite Church.

Burial followed in the church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, September 24, 1969

Christian married Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti 7 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Magdalena Zehr) was born 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33791
• Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

GERBER, Daniel Z. -- Of 133 Brown St., Wellesley, died suddenly Sunday, July 25, 1976, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was born in Crosshill 84 years ago a son of the late Daniel Gerber and the Late Annie Zehr. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, He operated a trucking and bus line in Crosshill, retiring 15 years ago. Beloved husband of Catherine Leis; dear brother of Lena (Mrs. James Burningham) of Green Gables Nursing Home, Kitchener. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Wednesday, July 28, when removal will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Jul 1976

Daniel — Catherine L. Leis. Catherine (daughter of Christian K. Leis and Catherine "Katie" Lichty) was born 29 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Mattie" Jantzi
• Name: Martha Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108596
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Magdalena — Michael B. Jantzi. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Jantzi
• Residence: Seneca Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108597
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1900, Bloom & Summit Lake Townships, Nobles, Minnesota

Rachel — Moses S. Jantzi. Moses (son of Michael Jantzi and Catherine Schweitzer) was born 25 Apr 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1950; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108598
• Residence: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Gerber. - John K., son of Valentine and Katie (Kennel) Gerber, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., Sept. 17, 1880; died at his home near Nappanee, Ind., from paralysis, Sept. 29, 1940; aged 60 y. 12 d. At the age of 4 he came with his parents to the States, settling first in Nebraska, but later he moved to Indiana, and has resided around Bremen and Nappanee the greater part of his life. He was united in marriage to Barbara Yoder, at Wilmot, Minn., Feb. 5, 1903. This union was blessed with 3 sons and 4 daughters. He is the first one in this family to enter the eternal home. He leaves his companion, 3 sons (Valentine of Nappanee, Floyd of Syracuse, and Moses of Elkhart), 4 daughters (Mrs. Eli Yoder of Nappanee, Mrs. Roman Slabaugh of Milford, Mrs. Christ Miller of Middlebury, and Katherine at home), 19 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Valentine Gerber, of Conneautville, Pa.; and Moses Gerber of Zurich, Ont.), 3 sisters (Mrs. Mattie Jantzi and Mrs. Rachel Jantzie both of Furgas, Ont.; Mrs. Fannie Erb of Zuirch, Ont.). Quite early in life he chose Christ as his Saviour and united with the Amish Church. Later he transferred his membership to the Mennonite Church, having his church home with the North Main St., congregation in Nappanee, at the time of his decease. Services were held Oct. 2 at the Mennonite Church in Nappanee, conducted by Homer F. North. Burial in the South Union Cemetery.

"His room is quiet, all is still,
His place is vacant, it is God's will;
So long he waited for his rest,
Our blessed Lord knows what is best."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXIII, No 31 - October 31, 1940 - page 670, 671

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151868

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Gerber, Moses K., son of Valentine and Catherine (Kennel) Gerber, was born March 8, 1886, in Holt Co., Nebr.; died at Zurich, Ont., Nov. 3, 1960; aged 74 y. 7 m. 26 d. On Oct. 13, 1913, he was married to Mary Gingerich, who survives. Also surviving are one son and 4 daughters (Orland, Mabel, Beatrice, Irene, and Ilene), 24 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one sister (Mrs. Aaron Erb, Zurich), and one brother (Valentine, ---, Pa.). He was a member of the Blake A.M. Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 6, in charge of Solomon Baechler and Ephraim Gingerich.

Gospel Herald - Vol. LIII, Number 47 - December 6, 1960, Page 1054 1055

Moses married Mary Ann Gingerich 19 Oct 1913, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Daniel B. Gingerich and Lydia S. Gingerich) was born 1897; died 1988, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lakeview Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Blake, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45158161
• Name: Nancy Erb
• Name: Nancy Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127585

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NAFZIGER.- Nancy, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Gerber) Wagler, was born Oct. 22, 1891, in Perth County, Ont,, died at her home near Brunner, Ont., Nov. 21, 1979, at the age of 88 years and 30 days. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. On Feb. 20, 1913, she was married to Christian R. Erb, who predeceased her Nov. 1, 1920. On Jan. 18, 1925, she was married to John S Nafziger who survives. Also surviving are one son, Dan W. Erb of Poole, Ont.; four daughters: Mrs. Sylvester (Annie) Martin of Linwood, Ont.; Mary, widow of the late Aaron Steckly of Wellesley, Ont.; Mrs. Christian E. (Katie) Gerber, Wellesley; and Mrs. Norman L. (Amy) Zehr, Brunner, Ont.; 19 grand-children; 35 great-grandchildren; one sister Mary, widow of the late Menno Brenneman. She was predeceased by one sister Esther, wife of Amos Steckly, two brothers Amos and Ezra, two sisters Mrs. Noah (Barbara) Erb, and Mrs. Samuel (Katie) Gascho. Services were held Nov. 24, 1979, at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite meeting house by Bish. Arthur Gerber and Min. Melvin Jantzi, burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Amish-Mennonite Church, Herold der Wahrheit, January 1980, p. 9

Nancy married Christian R. Erb 20 Feb 1913, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Daniel S. Erb and Catherina Reschley) was born 15 Oct 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1920, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Nancy married John S. Nafziger 18 Jan 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Andrew Nafziger and Katie Schwitzer) was born 27 Apr 1901, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1989; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-57849

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• Family Photograph: Noah R. Erb and Barbara Wagler
• Name: Barbara G. Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128138
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Barbara — Noah R. Erb. Noah (son of Daniel S. Erb and Catherina Reschley) was born 3 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine G. Gascho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128860

Katherine — Samuel L. Gascho. Samuel (son of Rev. John Gascho and Catherine Lichti) was born 7 Jul 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1968; was buried , White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128861
• Occupation: 1923, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son

Amos married Emma Brenneman 1 Feb 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb) was born 10 Jun 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Wagler Family
• Name: Mary Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128862

Mary married Menno Brenneman 14 Jan 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb) was born 28 Dec 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1965; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304717
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant, at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Nancy married Amos Nafziger 19 Nov 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amos (son of Rev. Nicholas Nafziger and Mary Steinman) was born 9 Dec 1899, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164377
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

Notes:

GERBER, David W. -- On Sunday, Oct. 12, 1980, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, David W. Gerber of Nithburg. Mr. Gerber was born in Wellesley township 78 years ago, a son of the late John Gerber and the late Catherine Wagler. He had farmed at Nithburg, retiring 20 years ago. He also operated a gristmill and the sawmill in Nithburg, retiring in 1979. He was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the former Barbara Ropp; dear father of Allan of Route 2, Wellesley, Dr, Melvin of Willow Street, PA., Robena Gerber of Cambridge, Esther (Mrs. Allan Nafziger) of Route 1, Milverton, and Katie (Mrs. Nelson Roth) of Route 2, Wellesley; dear brother of Jacob and Joseph, both of Wellesley, John of New Hamburg, Aaron of Crosshill and Nancy (Mrs. Amos Nafziger) of New Hamburg. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by one daughter, Irene, in 1942, and also by one brother and two sisters. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley, where a family service will be conducted on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m., which will be followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 3 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Oct 1980

David married Barbara Ropp 24 Jun 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Daniel L. Ropp and Bena Roth) was born 3 Aug 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 2000; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164488
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Christian — Agnes Hutchison Norman. Agnes (daughter of Frank A. Norman and Margaret McDonald "Maggie" Dewar) was born 3 Jun 1909, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43500658
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164599
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jacob — Rachel Bast. Rachel (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164710
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Aaron — Emma Z. Lichti. Emma (daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Magdalena Zehr) was born 28 May 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 2003; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164821
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Gerber, John W., 81, New Hamburg, Ont. Born: March 3, 1910, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to John R. and Catherine (Wagler) Gerber. Died: Feb. 20, 1992, Stratford, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-wife: Clara Bast Gerber; children: Earl, Lorne, Katherine Leclair; brothers and sister: Aaron, Joe, Nancy Nafziger; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Feb. 23, Maple View Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch.

Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 11 - March 17, 1992 - page 14.

John — Clara Bast. Clara (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304723
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Joseph — Esther Ropp. Esther (daughter of John R. Ropp and Emma N. Roes) was born 7 Feb 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 2009, 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]

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43496341
• Name: Barbara Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163849P
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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JANTZI, MRS. JOHN (BARBARA) On Friday, Jan. 2, 1981, suddenly at her home, Mrs. Barbara Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley. Mrs. Jantzi was born in Wellesley township 79 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Joseph R. Gerber and the late Mary Wagler. She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley township. Beloved mother of Irwin and Ohmer, both of RR 1, Wellesley and Mrs. Laverne (Ruth) Jantzi of RR 1, Gadshill; dear sister of Ezra Gerber and Emmanuel Gerber, both of RR 1, Millbank and Mrs. Sam (Katie) Jantzi of Millbank, Mrs. Daniel W. (Tena) Erb of Poole. Also survived by 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband John J. Jantzi, July 22, 1973; also by one brother, two sisters; one son, Joseph and one granddaughter. Visitation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ohmer Jantzi, RR 1, Wellesley, after 7 p.m. this evening. A family service will be conducted at the home on Monday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m., this will be followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Jan 1981

Barbara married John J. Jantzi 4 Jan 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Jacob B. Jantzi and Veronica L. Jantzi) was born 25 Jan 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1973, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194998
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Nancy married Amos B. Jantzi 5 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amos (son of Joel L. Jantzi and Elizabeth Boshart) was born 10 Sep 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1993; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163850
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163851
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm

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GERBER, Noah W. -- Of Route 1, Millbank, passed away Saturday, December 16, at his home. He was born in Wellesley Township, 72 years ago, son of the late Joseph R. Gerber and the late Mary Gerber. He farmed in Wellesley Township and he was ordained to the Ministry November 26, 1945, serving at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church until his death. Beloved husband of the former Fannie Jantzi; dear father of Joseph of Route 1, Millbank and Esther (Mrs. Norman Wagler) of Route 2, Wellesley, Edna (Mrs. Morris Nafziger) of Route 1, Brunner and Mary Ellen of Route 1, Millbank; brother of Ezra and Emanuel, both of Route 1, Millbank, Barbara (Mrs. John J. Jantzi) of Route 1, Wellesley, Nancy (Mrs Amos Jantzi) of Route 2, Wellesley, Katie (Mrs. Sam Jantzi) of Route 1 Millbank, Tina (Mrs. Dan W. Erb) of Route 1, Milverton; also predeceased by one sister, Mary. Visitation at the home of his son, Joseph, Route 1, Millbank, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Family service will be conducted at the home on Tuesday, December 19, at one p.m. followed by funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Dec 1978

Noah — Veronica J. "Fannie" Jantzi. Veronica (daughter of Jacob B. Jantzi and Veronica L. Jantzi) was born 5 Aug 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Feb 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163853
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1996, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Ezra — Adeline Gingerich. Adeline (daughter of Abraham Z. Gingerich and Leah Roth) was born 7 Jul 1908, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine W. "Katie" Jantzi
• Name: Katie Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206280
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Catherine — Samuel N. Jantzi. Samuel (son of Menno L. Jantzi and Susan Nafziger) was born 29 Apr 1911, of, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1990; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46126813
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47911
• Occupation: Bef 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1991, RR1, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario

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GERBER, Emmanuel W. Suddenly, on Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at his home, RR 1 Millbank.

Emmanuel was born in Wellesley township 84 years ago, son of the late Joseph Gerber and the late Mary Wagler. Mr. Gerber farmed on the 5^th Line of Wellesley, retiring in 1973. He was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

Beloved father of Enos and his wife Reta Gerber of Milverton, Kathryn and her husband Willis Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, Arthur and his wife Laurene Gerber of RR 1, Gads Hill, Amy and her husband Melvin Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, Nicholas and his wife Emma Gerber of RR 3, Wellesley, Stanley and his wife Erma Gerber of Brunner, Margaret and her husband Raymond Wagler of Wellesley, Shirley and her husband Larry Gerber of RR 1, Millbank, David and his wife Marilyn Gerber of RR 1, Millbank; father-in-law to Ivan Jantzi of RR 1, Brunner. Dear brother of Ezra and his wife Adeline Gerber of RR 1, Millbank and Tina Erb of Millbank; brother-in-law of Nancy Zehr, Katie Steckly, Emma Steckly and Mary Zehr and Emmanuel and Annie Ropp. Lovingly remembered by 37 grandchildren and 36 great grand children.

Predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Steckly March 20, 1991; by a daughter, Marie Jantzi May 22, 1991; also by a son, Gordon October 20, 1963; one grandson; one great granddaughter; one brother, Noah and four sisters, Baarbara, Nancy, Katie and Mary.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W. in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received this evening (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, May 24, 1996 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Mahlon Gerber and Laverne Zehr will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials to Master International Ministries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 22 May 1996

Emmanuel — Elizabeth Steckly. Elizabeth (daughter of Nicholas W. Steckly and Catherina B. "Kate" Jantzi) was born Aug 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ropp
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305287
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary — Emanuel Ropp. Emanuel (son of John R. Ropp and Emma N. Roes) was born 13 Mar 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 2007, 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]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39650485
• Name: Mary Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119473P
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mary married John W. Jantzi 15 Feb 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John B. Jantzi and Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler) was born 12 Jan 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101887637
• Name: Annie Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163885
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

JANTZI, MRS. DAVID (ANNIE) Peacefully, on Saturday, May 15, 1993, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Mrs. Annie (Gerber) Jantzi, of RR 1, Wellesley.

Mrs. Jantzi was born in Wellesley township 89 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Daniel H. Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. Annie was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church.

Beloved mother of Erma Jantzi, Marion and her husband Ernest Roth and Emma and her husband Emmanuel Lichty, all of RR 1, Wellesley; dear sister of Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) of Brunner, Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley) of Wellesley; sister-in-law of Edna Gerber of Wellesley, Laura Gerber of New Hamburg, Velma Gerber of New Hamburg and Sarah Horst of RR 3, Elmira. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Elaine and her husband Steven Cressman, Marilyn Lichty. Donald and his wife Barb Roth, Paul and his wife Martha Lichty, David Lichty and Larry Lichty,

Predeceased by her husband, David W. Jantzi, September 3, 1968; by one son, Moses, and by one daughter, Katie, both in infancy; also by two sisters, Mary (Mrs. John Jantzi) and Lena (Mrs. Dan Brenneman) and by six brothers, Sam, John, Daniel, Christian, David and Amos, and by two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive relatives and friends, today (Monday) and Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A family service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 19, 1993, at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy for the late Mrs. Annie Jantzi.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 May 1993

Annie married David W. Jantzi 3 Mar 1927, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of John B. Jantzi and Magdalena L. "Matie" Wagler) was born 16 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101833634
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163887
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: Bef 1969, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1973, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

SAMUEL GERBER

Samuel Gerber, 68, of Wellesley, died Thursday, February 14 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

Born in Wellesley Township, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber.

He farmed in Wellesley Township, retiring in 1969, and was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

He is survived by his wife, the former Edna Bast; two daughters, Mrs. Hans (Florence) Rasmussin of Milverton, Mrs. Arnold (Kathleen) Steckly, R.R. 1 Bluevale; four brothers, John, Daniel and Chris, all of Wellesley and David of New Hamburg; five sisters, Mrs. John W. (Mary) Jantzi of Millbank, Mrs. David W. (Annie Jantzi, Mrs. Daniel (Lena) Brenneman, both of R.R. 1 Wellesley, Mrs. Ezra (Emma) Steckly, and Mrs. Ezra (Katie) Steckly both of Wellesley; and four grandchildren.

The body rested at the Futher funeral home, Wellesley, until noon Saturday when removal was made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 15 Feb 1973

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Samuel E. Gerber beloved husband of Edna Bast Born August 29th, 1905 Died February 14th, 1974 Aged 68 years, 6 months and 15 days The Service The late Mr. Gerber is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon Saturday, February 16, 1974 when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the funeral service at two thirty o'clock in the afternoon. Officiating Clergyman Rev. Alvin Leis Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

Funeral Card

Samuel — Edna Bast. Edna (daughter of Jacob S. Bast and Catherine S. Albrecht) was born 21 Sep 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1995; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101597378
• Name: Lena Gerber
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163888
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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BRENNEMAN, MRS. DANIEL (LENA)

Peacefully, on Saturday, October 19, 1991, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Lena Brenneman, of RR 1 Wellesley (Lisbon). Lena was born in Wellesley township 83 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Daniel R. Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. She was a faithful member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved mother of Annie and her husband Emanuel Ropp of RR 1, Wellesley, Vera and her husband Daniel Lichty of RR 4, Brussels, Mary and her husband Jacob Jantzi of RR 1, Wellesley. Dorothy and her husband Delmar Lichti of RR 1, Millbank, Mahlon and his wife Catherine Brenneman of Cambridge, Earl and his wife Marilyn Brenneman of RR 1, Millbank; beloved sister of Annie (Mrs. David Jantzi) of RR 1, Wellesley, Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) of Wellesley, Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley) of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by 20 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Daniel E. Brenneman (Nov 28, 1999) and also by six brothers, Amos, Sam, John, Daniel, and David and Christ and one sister, Mary (Mrs. John Jantzi). Visitation at the Futher Bros, Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where family service will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to Christian Missions to the Communist World or to a charity of one's choice.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Oct 1991

Magdalena — Daniel E. Brenneman. Daniel (son of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb) was born 1 Jun 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1979, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada
• Employer: New Hamburg Felt Book Company, New Hamburg, Ontario
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45255652
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163889
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1973, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Gerber, John E., son of Daniel A. and Catherine (Erb) Gerber, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Mar. 24, 1909; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Sept. 9, 1976; aged 67 y. On Oct. 28, 1931, he was married to Elizabeth Bast, who preceded him in death in 1974. Surviving are one son (Harold), 2 daughters (Mildred - Mrs. Kenneth Lichty, and Elsie - Mrs. Harold Lichty), 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Daniel, Christ, and David), and 4 sisters (Annie - Mrs. David Jantzi, Lena - Mrs. Daniel Brenneman, Emma - Mrs. Ezra Brenneman, and Katie - Mrs. Ezra Steckley). He was preceded in death by one son (Lloyd), one brother, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 12, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining ceremetery

Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 40 - October 12, 1976 - page 794

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GERBER, John E. Passed away Thursday, September 9, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Born in Wellesley Township, 67 years ago.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber. He was employed at the New Hamburg Felt Boot Company, retiring two years ago. He was also a member of the Mapleview Mennonite Church.

Beloved father of Harold of Route 1, Wellesley, Mildred (Mrs. Kenneth Lichti), of Tavistock, Elsie (Mrs. Harold Lichti) of Route 1, New Hamburg; brother of Daniel and Christ, both of Wellesley, David of New Hamburg, Annie (Mrs. David Jantzi) and Lena (Mrs. Daniel Brenneman) both of Route 1, Wellesley, Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) and Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley), both of Wellesley; survived by 14 grandchildren; predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Bast in 1974, also by one son, Lloyd, and one brother and one sister.

Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening, 7 to 9 and Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. At noon Sunday, September 12, the remains will be removed to the Mapleview Mennonite Church, for the service at 2: 30, Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes officiating. Interment to follow in the church.

Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the charity of your choice.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 10 Sep 1976

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of John E. Gerber beloved husband of the late Elizabeth Bast Born March 24th, 1909 Died September 9th, 1976 Aged 67 years, 5 months and 15 days The Service The late Mr. Gerber is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, in Wellesley, until noon Sunday, September 12th, 1976 when removal will be made to the Mapleview Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley

Funeral Card

John married Elizabeth Bast 28 Oct 1931. Elizabeth (daughter of Andrew Bast and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz) was born 17 Aug 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101687072
• Name: Emma E. Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163890
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: Bef 1992, 21 Lawrence St., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1993, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Emma — Ezra E. Brenneman. Ezra (son of Samuel Brenneman and Mary Erb) was born 13 Nov 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1992, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47305498
• Residence: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160006
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GERBER Daniel E

Peacefully, on Sunday, May 15, 1988, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Daniel Gerber of Nithview Home, New Hamburg, formerly of Wellesley.

Dan was born in Wellesley township, 74 years ago. He was the son of the late Daniel R. Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. He was a member of the Wellesley Mennonite Church. He had farmed on the Fifth Line of Wellesley township, retiring to Wellesley in 1967.

Beloved husband of the former Laura Lebold of Nithview, dear father of Norman of Heidelberg, Dorothy (Mrs. Bob Pearce ) of Ottawa, Alice (Mrs. Paul Yantzi) of RR 1, Shakespeare and Elsie Gerber of Kitchener; dear brother of Chris Gerber of Wellesley, David Gerber of New Hamburg, Annie (Mrs. David Jantzi) of Wellesley, Lena (Mrs. Dan Brenneman) of Lisbon and Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) and Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley), both of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Heidi and Heather Yantzi and Tim and Christina Pearce.

He was predeceased by one sister, Mary and two brothers, John and Samuel.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Wednesday, May 18, removal will be made to the Wellesley Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Pastor Gerald Schwartzentruber will officiate. Interment will follow in Rush's cemetery, Wellesley township.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Nithview Home would be appreciated.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 May 1988

Daniel — Laura Lebold. Laura (daughter of Joseph Lebold and Barbara Boshart) was born Jan 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1999, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1999, Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54019977
• Name: Catherine "Katie" Steckly
• Name: Katie Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-406169
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1976, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1983, 67 Henry St., Welleseley, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1993, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Steckly, Catherine (Katie) - Peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2001 at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener. Catherine was born 85 years ago in Wellesley township.

Daughter of the late Daniel Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. Wife of Kenneth Steckly of Lyn, Ont., Anna Mae, Mrs Floyd Steinman of Wellesley, Kathryn, Mrs Ralph Schmidt of R.R.1, Millbank, Ont., Linda, Mrs Vernon Jantzi of Warren, Ont., and a daughter-in-law, Reta Steckly of Crogan, New York; sisters-in-law, Velma Gerber of New Hamburg, Ont., Emma Steckly of Brunner, Ont.,and Mary, Mrs John Zehr of R.R.1, Wellesley, Ont., and also by many nieces and nephews and by 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by one grandchild Peter Steckly; brothers, Samuel, Daniel, John, Christian, David and Amos in infancy; sisters, Mary, Mrs John Jantzi, Annie, Mrs. David Jantzi, Annie, Mrs David Jantzi, Lena, Mrs Dan Brenneman, and Emma, Mrs Ezra Brenneman.

Visitation was at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home. On Wednesday a family service was held at the funeral home. Followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Bishop Arthur Gerber officiated.
In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the AMA Belize Missions and St. Mary's General Hospital.

Catherine — Ezra J. Steckly. Ezra (son of Nicholas W. Steckly and Catherina B. "Kate" Jantzi) was born 2 Dec 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Chris Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380714
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1973, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GERBER, Christian E.

Suddenly, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 1989, at the Milverton Nursing Home, Chris E. Gerber, of RR 1, Wellesley. He was born in Wellesley township, 70 years ago, a son of the late Daniel Gerber and the late Catherine Erb. He farmed in Wilmot township, retiring in 1973. A member of the Maple View Mennonite Church. Dear father of Harold and his wife Maureen Gerber of RR 1, Wellesley, Doris and her husband Stanley Erb of Wellesley; beloved brother of David and his wife Velma Gerber of New Hamburg, Annie (Mrs. David Jantzil of RR 1, Wellesley, Lena (Mrs. Dan Brenneman) of RR 1, Wellesley, Emma (Mrs. Ezra Brenneman) of Wellesley, Katie (Mrs. Ezra Steckley) of Wellesley; brother-in-law to Edna (Mrs. Sam Gerber) of Wellesley and Laura (Mrs. Dan Gerber) of Nith-View, New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Melanie, Philip and Timothy Gerber, Pamela, Kevin, Jeff, Rosalynn and Christopher Erb. Predeceased by his wife, the former Katie Erb, June 12, 1988 and also by four brothers, Amos, John, Samuel and Daniel and one sister, Mary (Mrs. John W. A. Jantzt). Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Monday), from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Wednesday, Jan. 11, removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church, for the service at 2: 30 p.m., Rev. Victor Dorsch, Rev. Lloyd Reneay and Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber officiating. Interment will follow in Maple View Mennonite cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Jan 1989 pg B11

Christian — Catherine "Katy" Erb. Catherine (daughter of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 10 Jan 1920, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1986, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1986, Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160887
• Residence: 1973, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Gerber.- David E., son of Daniel R. and Catherine (Erb) Gerber, was born in Wellesley, Ont.; died suddenly at his home at New Hamburg, Ont., Oct. 8, 1989; aged 67. On Dec. 4, 1948, he was married to Velma Elaine Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are one son (Larry) and 4 sisters (Emma Brenneman, Katie Steckly, Lena Brenneman, and Annie Yantzi). He was preceded in death by 5 brothers (Sam, Dan, John, Chris, and Amos) and one sister (Mary Yantzi). He was a member of East Zorra Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Oct. 11, in charge of Vernon Leis; interment in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 82, Number 46 - November 14, 1989, page 814.

David married Velma Elaine Jutzi 4 Dec 1948. Velma (daughter of Michael R. Jutzi and Sarah Hannah Baechler) was born 1930; died 1911; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211698

Sarah — Ralph Albert Leis. (son of Peter E. Leis and Veronica K. Leis) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50395
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GERBER, Elmer -- Peacefully, on Thursday, June 12, 1986, at Brunner Nursing Home, Elmer Gerber, of 10 Molesworth St., Wellesley. Mr. Gerber was born in Wilmot township 79 years ago. He was a son of the Late Solomon R. Gerber and the late Laura Leis. He had farmed at Wilmot township, retiring in 1957; he was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the former Sarah Lebold of Wellesley, dear father of Delmer and his wife Sharon Gerber of Elmira, Reta and her husband Ivan Ross of RR 1, Milverton; dear brother of Solomon and Ohmer Gerber of Wellesley, Mose Gerber of RR 1, Wellesley, Emma (Mrs. Nicholas Schmidt), Esther (Mrs. David Schwartz), Sarah (Mrs. Ralph Leis) and Elmina (Mrs. Alvin Jantzi) all of Wellesley, Laura (Mrs. Elias Jantzi) of Crosshill. Lovingly remembered by eight grandchildren. Predeceased by one son, Harold, two brothers Amos and Alvin; one sister Clara. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where family will receive friends this evening from 7-9 and Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 1 p.m. Sunday, June 15, family service will be conducted at the funeral home, followed by the funeral service at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m. Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Jun 1986

Elmer — Sarah Lebold. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Lebold and Barbara Boshart) was born 20 Apr 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 2000; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121997

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• Name: Emma L. Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201119
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Emma — Nicholas J. Schmidt. Nicholas was born 2 Apr 1913; died 27 Feb 1999; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26806707
• Name: Esther Schwartz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201120
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1993, 135 Queen St. W., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHWARTZ, Mrs. David (Esther) Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at Nith View Home, in New Hamburg. Esther Schwartz was formerly of Wellesley.

Born in Wilmot township 90 years ago. She was the daughter of the late Solomon Gerber and the late Laura Leis. Esther was a faithful member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church. where she taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years. She was also past president of the sewing circle. Esther also worked at the K-W Hospital for a short time and volunteered at Nith View for many years.

Beloved mother of Irene Kennell of Wellesley, Laura Ann and her husband Lester Wagler of Wellesley. Florence and her husband Wilmer "Bill" Roth of New Hamburg, David and his wife Carol Schwartz of RR 2, Petersburg and Wayne and his wife Mary Jane Schwartz of Wellesley; dear sister of Ohmer and Sarah Gerber of New Hamburg. Moses and Mildred Gerber of Wellesley, Sarah Leis of New Hamburg and Elmina Jantzi of Wellesley; sister-in-law of Eva Gerber of Stratford and Mary Gerber of Millbank. Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren; grandchildren: 22 great- two step-great- grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.

Predeceased by her husband, David Schwartz, February 22, 1993; by a son- in-law. Douglas Kennell, 1965, also by three brothers, Elmer and Sarah. Gerber, Amos Gerber and Solomon Gerber: two sisters, Emma and Nicholas Schmidt and Laura and Elias Jantzi, brothers-in-law, Ralph Leis and Alvin Jantzi.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St., in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received tonight (Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.) and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 22, 2002 at the Maple View Mennonite Church at 2:30 p.m.. Pastor Jamie Gerber will officiate. Burial will follow in the Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.
Memorials to Crosshill Mennonite Church Building Fund or to Aldaview woud be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Wed, Mar 20, 2002 Page 31

Esther — David J. Schwartz. David (son of David Schwartz and Catherine Jantzi) was born 29 Jan 1906, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45878457
• Name: Laura Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121995

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JANTZI, Mrs. Ellas (Laura) Peacefully, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996, sur- rounded by her family, at Nith View Home, in New Hamburg, Laura Jantzi, of Nith View and formerly of the 5th Line of Wellesley township, born in Wilmot, 84 years ago.

Daughter of the late Solomon R. Gerber and the late Laura Leis.

Laura was a faithful member of Crosshill Mennonite Church, where she was active in the WMSC. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Loving mother of Melvin and his wife Patricia Jantzi of RR 2, Petersburg, Dorothy and her husband Mervin Roth of New Hamburg, Orland and his wife Eleanor Jantzi of Waterloo, Stanley and his wife Liza Jantzi of RR 1. St. Clements, Esther and her husband Mel Harrison of Cambridge; dear sister of Solomon and his wife Eva Gerber, Ohmer and his wife Sarah Gerber, Moses and his wife Mildred Gerber, all of Wellesley, Esther, Mrs. David Schwartz of New Hamburg, Sarah, Mrs. Ralph Leis of New Hamburg, Elmina, Mrs. Alvin Jantzi of Wellesley; sister-in-law of Sarah, Mrs. Elmer Gerber of Stratford, Mary, Mrs. Amos Gerber of Millbank, Miriam, Mrs. Irvin Nafziger of New Hamburg, Mary, Mrs. Simeon Jantzi of Waterloo, Edna, Mrs. Sam Jantzi of Wellesley; brother-in-law, Nick Schmidt of Stratford. Lovingly remembered by 11 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband, Elias W. Jantzi (Jan. 11, 1978); two brothers, Elmer and Amos; one sister Emma Schmidt.

Visitation at Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W., in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received today (Saturday) from 7-9 and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Monday, Dec. 16th, removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 p.m. Pastor James Ferber and Rev. Gerald -Schwartzentruber will officiate. Burial will follow in the Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

Laura — Elias W. Jantzi. Elias (son of Jacob B. Jantzi and Magdalena "Lena" Wagler) was born Nov 1908, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121738

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GERBER, Amos L. Peacefully, on Thursday, May 23, 1985, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Amos L. Gerber, of 79 Church St., Millbank, Mr. Gerber was born in Wilmot township, 71 years ago.

He was the son of the late Solomon Gerber and the late Laura Leis. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church and had farmed on the fifth line of Wellesley township, retiring to Millbank in 1975.

Beloved husband of the former Mary Zehr of Millbank; dear father of Wilmar and his wife Marjorie of RR 1, Ray and his wife Elizabeth of Millbank, Laura (Mrs. Ron Hergott) of Millbank, Doris (Mrs. Wayne Zehr) of RR 1, St. Agatha, Doreen (Mrs. Rick Gingerich) of RR 1, Millbank; dear brother of Elmer, Solomon and Ohmer Gerber, all of Wellesley and Mose Gerber of RR 1, Wellesley; Emma (Mrs. Nick Schmidt), Esther (Mrs. David Schwartz), Sarah (Mrs. Ralph Leis) and Elmina (Mrs. Alvin Jantzi), all of Wellesley, Laura (Mrs. Elias Jantzi) of RR 1, Millbank. Lovingly remembered by 15 grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother and one sister.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where family service will be conducted on Sunday, May 26 at 1 p.m., followed by the funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2 p.m., Bishop Arthur Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family^.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 May 1985

Amos — Mary Zehr. Mary (daughter of Moses Zehr and Veronica "Fannie" Lichti) was born Abt 1920. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121754

Solomon — Eva Erb. Eva (daughter of Noah R. Erb and Barbara G. Wagler) was born 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 2012, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160829

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GERBER, Ohmer - Peacefully, on Thursday, December 27, 2007, at Nithview Home in New Hamburg, surrounded by the love of his family. Ohmer Gerber was formerly of Wellesley. Ohmer was born in Wilmot Township 91 years ago. Son of the late Solomon Gerber and the late Laura Leis. Ohmer was a faithful member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. Loving husband of the late Sarah Roth who predeceased him on November 14, 2002. Cherished father of Ralph (Joanne) of Shakespeare, Kenneth (Linda) of Wellesley, Marie (Sam Assad of Drayton, Orville (Bonnie) of Shakespeare, Floyd (Pat) of Wellesley, Rosella (Jim Leis) of Brunner, Marilyn (Leonard Hammer) of Dryden and Evelyn (Richard Cook) of Wellesley. Dear brother of Sarah Leis of New Hamburg, Moses and Mildred Gerber of Wellesley; sister-in-law, Mary Gerber of Millbank and Eva Gerber of Brunner. Ever remembered by his 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by the Christian Z Roth families. Predeceased by one son, Gordon in infancy; brother and sisters, Elmer and Sara Gerber, Emma and Nick Schmidt, Esther and David Schwartz, Laura and Elias Jantzi, Amos Gerber, Solomon Gerber, Ralph Leis, Elmina and Alvin Jantzi. Visitation will be held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home , 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Family Funeral Service on Saturday, December 29th in the funeral home at 9: 30 a.m. followed by the Funeral Service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley, at 10: 30 a.m. Officiated by Bishop Arthur Gerber. Interment to follow at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials to the Sunbeam Developmental Centre, Nithview Home or a charity of choice.

The Record Newspaper 28 Dec 2007

Ohmer — Sarah Roth. Sarah (daughter of Christian Z. Roth and Veronica "Fannie" Boshart) was born 13 Jun 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 2002; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elmina L. Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121737
• Residence: 1949, 129 William St., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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JANTZI, Mrs. Elmina L. - Suddenly, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, in Kitchener, Elmina L. (Gerber) Jantzi, of Wellesley.Elmina was born in Wilmot township 83 years ago. Daughter of the late Solomon Gerber and the late Laura Leis. Mrs. Jantzi was a faithful member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where she was active with the sewing circle. She was also a member of the Wellesley Horticultural Society.Loving mother of Viola and her husband Glenn Gascho of Wasaga Beach, Orie and his wife Anne Jantzi of RR 2, Nanticoke, Marjorie and her husband Cleon Wideman of St. Albert, Alta., Marlene and her husband Delford Yutzi of New Hamburg, Ronald and his wife Karen Jantzi of Wasaga Beach, Irene and her husband George Hosea of Wellesley, Sharon and her husband Larry Keats of Brampton and Larry Jantzi and his friend, Patricia of Cambridge. Dear sister of Ohmer Gerber of New Hamburg, Moses and his wife Mildred Gerber of Wellesley and Sarah Leis of New Hamburg. Sister-in-law of Eva Gerber of Stratford, Mary Gerber of Millbank and Susan Paleczny of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by her husband, Alvin Jantzi, October 13, 1982; by four brothers, Elmer, Amos, Solomon and Alvin in infancy; by four sisters, Emma Schmidt, Esther Schwartz, Laura Jantzi and Clara in infancy; brothers-in-law, Ralph Leis, Nicholas Schmidt, David Schwartz and Elias Jantzi. Also by sisters-in-law, Sarah Gerber and Sarah Gerber.Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received today (Saturday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at the Maple View Mennonite Church on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003 at 2: 30 p.m. Pastor Bruce Sawatsky will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Memorials to the Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Newspaper 5 Sep 2003

Elmina — Alvin Jantzi. Alvin (son of Jacob W. Jantzi and Catherine "Katie" Albrecht) was born 2 Jun 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1982, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131194

Moses — Mildred Kathleen Erb. Mildred (daughter of Noah R. Erb and Barbara G. Wagler) was born 24 Sep 1924; died 6 Jul 2010, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121760

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• Name: Clara Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160801
• Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada

Clara — Allen S. Kuepfer. Allen was born 1909; died 2000; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160795
• Residence: 1967, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Valentine — Clara Nafziger. Clara was born 1917; died 1998; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160805
• Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 2010, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KUEPFER, Marion Peacefully to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, previously resided at Wellesley. She was born on March 12, 1916, 94 years ago. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Kuepfer whom she married December 17, 1936. They shared the joys of married life for 71 years. Daughter of the late Christian and Catherine (Nafziger) Gerber. She was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church. She farmed with her husband at Kingwood, retiring in 1975. Beloved mother of Willis 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. Grandmother of 25 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was predeceased by grandsons Brian and Russel, one stillborn granddaughter, her great-granddaughter Angela, great-great-grandson Kylen, her daughter-in-law Kathryn on December 28, 2009. Survived by her sister Katie Chellenberger of Sebringville, her brother Roy (Arlene) Gerber of Wellesley and predeceased by her sisters and brothers Clara Kuepfer, Emma Martin, Valentine Gerber, Lloyd Gerber and brothers and sisters-in-law Allen Kuepfer, Onias Martin, Stan Chellenberger, Clara Gerber, Frieda Gerber and Erma Gerber. Special thanks to Homemakers, private caretakers, Knollcrest Home and now Nithview Home for their love, concern and special palliative care of our dear mother for the last seven years. Visitation will be held at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley, on Monday, March 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery. Donations in lieu of flowers to the Nithview Home or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com.

The Waterloo Region Record 18 Mar 2010

Marion married Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer 17 Dec 1936. Benjamin (son of John G. Kuepfer and Mary Schwartzentruber) 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. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Church Membership: Crosshill Mennonite Church, Crosshill, Ontario
• Employer: Waterloo County Board of Education, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160800
• Residence: 1967, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, 149 Queen St. E., Wellesley, Ontario

Notes:

GERBER, Lloyd Peacefully, on Friday, March 27, 1992, at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Lloyd Gerber, of 149 Queen St. E. Wellesley.

Mr. Gerber was born in Wellesley township 73 years ago, a son of the late Christian Gerber and the late Catherine Nafziger. He was an active member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church, where he served as a trustee and Sunday school teacher. Lloyd farmed in Wellesley township and was also employed with Waterloo County Board of Education, retiring in 1964.

Dear husband of the former Frieda Lichty, whom he married on June 27, 1942. Dear father of Dianne and her husband David Guider of Woodstock, Lyle and his wife Linda Gerber of Wellesley, Delores and her husband Murray McMillan of Orono, Janice and her husband, Bob Belec of Kitchener and Lynne Gerber of Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by his eight grandchildren, Jeff and Shawn Gerber, Jonathan and Jennifer Guider, Michael and Emily McMillan and Benjamin and Andrew Belec. Dear brother of Roy and his wife Erma Gerber of Wellesley, Valentine and his wife Clara Gerber of RR 1, Brunner, Clara and her husband Allan Kuepfer of RR 1, Millbank, Miriam and her husband Ben Kuepfer of RR 1, Millbank, Emma and her husband Onias Martin of Wallenstein, Katie and her husband Stan Schellenburger of Sebringville. He is predeceased by one son and one daughter in infancy.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends and relatives today (Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Monday, transfer will be made to Crosshill Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m., Pastor Ray Erb and Rev Steve Gerber will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

Memorials to Crosshill Mennonite Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy, for the late Lloyd Gerber.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Mar 1992

Lloyd married Frieda Barbara Lichty 27 Jun 1942. Frieda (daughter of Jacob R. Lichty and Mary Schmidt) was born 27 Jun 1923; died 2002; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147669
• Residence: 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1992, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Roy — Erma Bast. Erma (daughter of Jacob S. Bast and Catherine S. Albrecht) was born 26 May 1924; died 2 Jul 1997; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-266723
• Residence: 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MARTIN, Emma (Mrs. Onias B.) - Went Home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Leisureworld Care Centre, Elmira. Emma (Gerber) Martin in her 81st year formerly of R.R. 3, Wallenstein. Beloved wife of the late Onias B. Martin (January 29, 2005). Loving mother of Verden and Carolyn Martin of Drayton, Yvonne and Ayman Al Zanoun of Bahrain. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Jon, Jeff, Matthew and Trevor Martin, Sami and Katherine Al Zanoun. Dear sister of Marion and Ben Kuepfer, Roy and Arlene Gerber and Katie Schellenberger. Predeceased by her parents, Christian and Katherine (Nafziger) Gerber, her grandson, Phillip in infancy; her sister, Clara Kuepfer (Allan), her brothers, Valentine Gerber (Clara) and Lloyd Gerber (Freda) and brother-in-law, Stan Schellenberger. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira (today) Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Tuesday, November 1, transfer will be made to Wallenstein Bible Chapel for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. followed by interment in the Hawkesville Cemetery. In her memory, donations to Amicus Ministries International or the Residents' Council at Leisureworld Care Centre would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family would especially like to thank the staff and administration at Leisureworld for their dedication and commitment. It was a great comfort to know she was cared for with such affection.


The Record Newspaper 1 Nov 2005

Emma — Onias B. Martin. Onias (son of Ezra E. Martin and Louisa M. Bauman) was born 2 Feb 1922; died 29 Jan 2005, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65749377
• Name: Elmina Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226177

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Brenneman, Elmina Gingerich, daughter of Moses and Magdalena (Gerber) Gingerich, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., June 24, 1911; died at Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Hospital, May 13, 1990; aged 78. She was married to Noah S. Brenneman, who died May 23, 1968. Surviving are 3 children (Richard, Ardys, and Mary Ellen Ruby), 7 grandchildren, one brother (William Gingerich), and 2 sisters (Helena Zehr and Ruth Mayer). She was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber and Fred Lichti; interment in the church cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 25 - June 19, 1990 - page 438.

Elmina married Noah Brenneman 14 Jun 1933. Noah (son of Jacob S. Brenneman and Mary Steinman) was born 5 Aug 1907, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1968, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Saint Agatha Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Employer: K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226169

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GINGERICH, WILLIAM G. On Thursday, May 15, 1997, at Winston Park Nursing Home, Kitchener. He was formerly of Baden, where he was born 84 years ago. He was the son of the late Moses Gingerich and the former Magdalena Gerber.

William was employed at K-W Hospital for 34 years. He was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church.

Beloved husband of the former Viola Mayer, whom he married June 3, 1950. Dear father of Paul and his wife Nancy of New Hamburg and Mary, of London. Loving grandfather of Jackie, Jenny, Jody and Jill. Sadly missed by his sister, Helena and her husband Austin Zehr of Tavistock and Ruth Mayer of New Hamburg and a sister-in-law, Ruth Gingerich of Baden.

William was predeceased by a brother, Joseph and a sister Elmina and her husband Noah Brenneman and brother-in-law William Mayer.

Family and friends may call at the Mark Yutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, tonight (Friday) from 7-9 p.m, Saturday from 2: 30-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Sunday, May 18, 1997 at 2 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church with Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or the House of Friendship.

The Record 16 May 1997

William married Savira Viola "Viola" Mayer 3 Jun 1950. Savira (daughter of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 28 Oct 1921; died 19 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helena Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226179
• Residence: 1997, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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ZEHR, Helena Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 27, 2015 at her home, Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Helena was born 101 years ago in Baden, Ontario and was the daughter of the late Moses and Magdalena (Gerber) Gingerich. Helena was the beloved wife of Austin Zehr (2008). Loving mother to Karen and Merv Schlegel of R.R. 1 Tavistock. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Kristy (Schlegel) and Dan Brenneman, Lindsay and Brett Zehr all of Tavistock. Great-Nan to Callie, Avery, Isaac and Adelynn. She will be missed by her sisters and brother-in-law Laurene Zehr, Emily Hughes, Lester Bechtel and many nieces and nephews. Helena is predeceased by her sisters Elmina (Noah) Brenneman and Ruth (William) Mayer, her brothers William (Viola) Gingerich and Joseph (Ruth) Gingerich. She is also predeceased by her brothers-in-law Elmer Zehr, Edward Zehr, Eldon Wagler, Amos Zehr, John Worden, Oliver Yantzi, Orval Lichty and sisters-in-law Elizabeth Zehr, Ada Yantzi, Dorothy Bechtel and Violet Zehr. Helena was a member of the Steinmann Mennonite Church in Baden. She was a member of the WMSC and enjoyed working on the farm, quilting and gardening. Friends and relatives are invited for time of visitation and memory sharing at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, Ontario, on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A committal service will take place on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at the 16th Line East Zorra Cemetery at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service following at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden at 11:30 a.m. with Pastors Myrna Miller Dyck and Steve Drudge officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, the Wycliffe Bible Translators (Greg and Tracy McLean) or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

The Waterloo Region Record Aug 29 2015

Helena married Austin Sylvester Zehr 31 Dec 1939. Austin (son of Emmanuel B. Zehr and Emma Brenneman) was born 4 Jul 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 2008, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226176

Joseph — Ruth Brenneman. Ruth (daughter of Joseph S. Brenneman and Lydia Steinman) was born 1 May 1916; died 29 May 2004. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Mayer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156477
• Residence: 1997, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MAYER, (Gingerich) Ruth - Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, on Friday, April 24, 2009 at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. Ruth was formerly of Baden and was born 90 years ago in Wilmot Township. She was the daughter of the late Moses and Magdalene (Gerber) Gingerich. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Mayer who predeceased her October 23, 1985. Loving mother of Don Mayer, Joe and wife Barb Mayer all of New Hamburg and Sharon and husband David Horne of Waterloo. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jeff and wife Katie, Andrea and husband Trevor, Ryan and Becky. Dear sister of Helena Zehr of New Hamburg and sister-in-law of Viola Gingerich of New Hamburg. Ruth was predeceased by sister Elmina and husband Noah Brenneman, brothers Bill Gingerich and Joe and wife Ruth Gingerich. Ruth was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Ruth was a "Foster Mother" to many boys and also a homemaker for the Canadian Red Cross for many years. Ruth volunteered at Nithview Home and the New Hamburg Thrift Store. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 1: 00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church with Pastor Ilene Bergen, Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Amsey Martin officiating. Interment to follow in Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or Nithview Community Auxiliary. A special thank you to all the staff at Nithview Community for loving and compassionate care given to mom while she was a resident. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca


Waterloo Region Record 27 Apr 2009

Ruth married William Mayer 27 Feb 1945. William (son of Moses Mayer and Rachael Lichti) was born 15 May 1917, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1985, Kitchener, 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-163656
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ERB, Elmer G. - "Well done, my good and faithful servant, come and share in your Master's joy." Mat-thew 25: 21 Our dear loving father, Elmer G. Erb, responded to God's call to share in the eternal blessings of the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at 12: 25 p.m. joining his late beloved wife Vera Bast, (April 30, 1999) whom he married on October 5, 1938. Elmer was born in Wellesley township on February 2, 1911, the first born of the late Daniel S. Erb and the late Nancy Gerber. After a short time in business as co-owner of Millbank Flour, Feed and Seed, Elmer and Vera farmed in Wellesley Township for twenty-five years. Elmer was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church and actively contributed to church life as a Sunday school teacher and adult superintendent. He dedicated forty years to the work of A.M Fire & Storm Aid Union, first as a Director later in the position of Secretary Treasurer. Elmer and Vera retired to Wellesley and together spent their last years at Nithview Retirement and Nursing Home, New Hamburg. Elmer is survived by his children, Earl and wife Eva Erb, RR2, Wellesley, Reta and husband Harold Gingerich, Baden, Beatrice and husband James Bender, Ailsa Craig, Arlene and husband Stephen Hoke, New Hamburg and MaryAnn Erb Schlegel, Waterloo. Elmer will be lovingly remembered by his 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He is the dear brother of Laura Nafziger, Allan and Norma Erb and sisters-in-law, Frieda Erb and Katherine Erb. Elmer is predeceased by a grandson, Justin Peter Schlegel, 1981; four brothers, John, Cornelius, Norman and Daniel, sisters-in-law, Emma Erb, Amanda Erb, Doris Erb Kropf and brother-in-law, Harvey Nafziger. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the pastoral care and third floor staff who provided excellent care and support to Dad while at Nithview. Friends and family are invited to visitation at Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St. W., Wellesley on Tuesday, April 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Maple View Mennonite Church, Pas-tors Jamie Gerber and Amsey Martin will officiate. Graveside service will follow in Maple View Mennonite Cem-etery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Crosshill Mennonite Church Building Fund or Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) would be appreciated by the family.

The Record 3 Apr 2006

Elmer married Vera Bast 5 Oct 1938. Vera (daughter of Andrew Bast and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schultz) was born 1918, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1999; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160712
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1972, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John — Frieda Erb. Frieda (daughter of Joseph R. Erb and Mary G. Nafziger) was born 5 Jan 1912, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2010, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304947
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Cornelius — Katherine Zehr. Katherine (daughter of Amos S. Zehr and Nancy J. Steckly) was born 16 Apr 1930, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 2015, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Cornelius — Emma Schmidt. Emma (daughter of Peter B. O. Schmidt and Elizabeth Jantzi) was born 17 Jan 1919; died 24 Oct 1979; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304948
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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NAFZIGER, Laura (Erb), Greenwood Court, Stratford, was called suddenly to her heavenly home on Friday evening, May 10th, just 3 days before her 99th birthday! Laura was the fourth child of seven, born to Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb in Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, on May 13, 1914. Laura was the beloved wife of the late Harvey Nafziger (1995). Loving mother of Rae & Ruth Nafziger of Mitchell, Nancy Ellen Nafziger of Waterloo, Ronald & Kathy Nafziger of Brunner, and Linda Nafziger of Stratford. Laura was a special Grandma and (Great Grandma) to: Cheryl & Jeff Altaras of Bellevue, WA (Sophie & Adrien); Brent & Rosie Nafziger of Telford, PA (Riley & Dylan); Sharla Nafziger & Anthony Meloni of Rye, NY (Lia & Luca); Darryn Nafziger of New Hamburg (Ayden & Ella) & friend Diane; Cory Albrecht of Kitchener & friend Jen; Janelle Albrecht of Kitchener & friend Scott; Lora Nafziger of Goshen, IN; Lisa Nafziger & Joelle of Ottawa (Zeb); Kaitlyn & Luke Jantzi of Kitchener. Laura is also survived by brother Allan & Norma Erb of R. R. 2, Wellesley, and sister-in-law Katherine Erb of Brunner; and brother-in-law Lewis & Idella Nafziger of Wellesley. She was predeceased by brothers '96Elmer & Vera Erb, John & Frieda Erb, Cornelius & Emma Erb, Norman & Amanda Erb, Daniel G. & Doris Erb, & brother-in-law Mervin Kropf. Also predeceased by brothers-in-law Edward & Teresa Nafziger, Ivan & Laurene Nafziger, and sister-in-law Mary & Robert Stoliker. She is also remembered by Gloria Nafziger of Collingwood and Charlene Nafziger of New Hamburg. Laura was very active at Greenwood Court for many years, giving leadership to the Greenwood Quilters until she turned 95. She enjoyed the social events and activities at Greenwood, as well as hosting family & friends in her apartment, until the last 2 years when she was confined to her room in long term care, but continued enjoying visitors or playing table games with family members. In earlier years Laura was a busy homemaker and gardener as well as manager of the family General Store in Brunner, while her husband operated a farm machinery business. Laura was an active member of Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley, in the Sunday School and Sewing Circle for many years. The family will receive friends at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the sanctuary on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 2 p.m. Pastor Brent Kipfer officiating. Interment to follow in Maple View Cemetery. Donations if desired may be made to Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund, Mennonite Central Committee or a charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley.
www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

Waterloo Region Record 11 May 2013

Laura — Harvey Nafziger. Harvey was born 14 Sep 1917; died 16 Feb 1995; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304949
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

In loving memory of our parents: Norman G. Erb - January 1, 1999 and Amanda Erb - April 12, 2000 There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever. Ken, Elva, Norma, Earl, Marilyn and our families.

WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Jan. 2, 2009

Norman — Amanda Nafziger. Amanda was born 2 Mar 1920; died 12 Apr 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; gravel business
• Employer: Lishman Coach Lines, Elmira, Ontario
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45114750
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160700
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Erb.- Daniel G., son of Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb, was born near Kingwood, Ont, Sept. 30, 1918; died at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Ont., June 16, 1972; aged 53 y. 8 m. 17 d. On Sept. 29, 1948, he was married to Doris Roi, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Murray, and Keith), 3 daughters (Barbara, Caroline, and Grace), his mother, 5 brothers (Elmer, John, Cornelius, Norman, and Allan), and one sister (Laura-Mrs. Harvey Nafziger). He was preceded in death by his father in 1948. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 19, in charge of Jacob Roes and Alvin Leis; interment in adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume LXV, Number 28 - July 18, 1972, pages 587, 588.

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DANIEL ERB

Daniel Erb, 53, of Kingswood died Friday June 16 at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Born in Wellesley Township, he was the son of Mrs. Daniel Erb of Wellesley and the late Mr. Erb. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church and was employed by Lishman Coach Lines. He owned and operated his own gravel business. He is also survived by his wife, the former Doris Roi, and by sons, Daniel, Murray and Keith, all at home; daughters, Carolyn, Grace and Barbara, also all at home; brothers, Elmer of Wellesley, John and Allan, both of RR 2, Wellesley, Cornelius of RR 1, Milverton, Norman of Brunner; a sister Mrs. Harvey (Laura) Nafziger of Brunner. The body rested at the Futher Brothers funeral home in Wellesley until Sunday when removal was made to Maple View Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Jun 1972

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Daniel G. Erb Beloved husband of Doris Roi Born September 30th, 1918 Died June 16th, 1972 Aged 53 years, 8 months and 16 days The Service The late Mr. Erb is resting at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Monday, June 19, 1972, when removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 o'clock. Officiating Clergyman Rev. Alvin Leis Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery

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Daniel married Doris Lydia Roi 29 Sep 1948. Doris (daughter of Norman Roi and Christina Bender) was born 7 Feb 1926; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160713
• Residence: 1972, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ERB, Allan \endash Peacefully at Stratford General Hospital, with family by his side, on Friday, January 22, 2016 in his 95th year.

Beloved husband of the late Norma (Zehr) who predeceased him in 2013.

Loving father of David and Eva of RR2 Wellesley, Darlene and Louis Byler of RR2 Milverton, John and Shelley of RR2 Blyth, Mary Ellen and James Ropp of RR1 Monkton, Allan P. and Linda of RR2 Wellesley, son in-law Raymond Paul Gerber of RR1 Brunner and predeceased by his daughter Deborah Gerber (2010).

Will be sadly missed by 32 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Daniel S. and Nancy (Gerber) Erb and his grandson Nathaniel Erb (1981) in infancy. He was the last surviving member of his family being predeceased by his siblings Elmer (Vera), John (Frieda), Cornelius (Emma) (Katie), Laura (Harvey) Nafziger, Norman (Amanda), Dan (Doris) and brother in-law Mervin Kropf. Also predeceased by sisters in-law Mary Zehr in infancy and Laurene (Norman) Jantzi.

Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin funeral home, Wellesley, on Saturday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley, on Monday January 25, 2016 at 2: 00 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Bishop John Gerber officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Masters International or Christian Aid Ministries would be appreciated

Allan — Norma Zehr. Norma (daughter of David S. Zehr and Magdalena Jantzi) was born 4 Feb 1924; died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76579
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GERBER, Emanuel - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1986, at Stratford General Hospital, Emanuel Gerber of 101 Hendershot St., Tavistock, in his 89th year. He was born in Crosshill, son of the late Michael Gerber and the former Veronica Jantzi. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden. Dearly loved husband of the former Clara Ann Schlabach, whom he married September 10, 1919, Lovingly remembered by his children, Calvin and his wife Marion of RR 1, Bright, Willard and his wife Gladys of Tavistock, Beulah (Mrs. Henry Ruby) of RR 1, Tavistock, Margaret (Mrs. Roy Ruby) of Kitchener, Inez (Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer), Ellen (Mrs. Elton Leis), all of Tavistock, Howard and his wife Ada of RR 1, New Hamburg, Audrey (Mrs. Harold J. Bender) of RR 1, Tavistock, Carol (Mrs. Irvin Wagler) of RR 1, Shakespeare. Sadly missed by a son-in-law, Lester Yantzi of Tavistock; four brothers, Aaron of Tavistock, Elmer of Hepworth, Steve of Millbank and Michael of Wellesley, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Erb of Baden and Mrs. Rachel (Eevin Bender) of Tavistock and one brother-in-law, Ezra Stere of Stratford. Lovingly remembered by 32 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Emanuel was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Yantzi, August 10, 1985 and one sister, Ida Stere. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. this evening, until Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, at noon, when transfer will be made to the Steinman Mennonite Church, for service at 3 p.m. Rev. Fred Lichti and Rev. Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Feb 1986

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Gerber, Emanuel, son of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 14, 1897; died at Stratford General Hospital on Feb. 6, 1986; aged 88 y. On Sept. 10, 1919, he was married to Clara Ann Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Calvin, Willard, and Howard), 6 daughters (Beulah - Mrs. Henry Ruby, Margaret - Mrs. Roy Ruby, Inez - Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer, Ellen - Mrs. Elton Leis, Audrey - Mrs. Harold Bender, and Carol - Mrs. Irvin Wagler), 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aaron, Elmer, Steve, and Michael), and 2 sisters (Annie - Mrs. David Erb and Rachel - Mrs. Ervin Bender). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Helen Yantzi) and one sister (Ida Stere). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Church Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 10 - March 11, 1986 -- page 178

Emanuel married Clara A. Schlabach 10 Sep 1919. Clara (daughter of Moses J. Schlabach and Barbara B. Boshart) was born 15 Oct 1897, Fulda, Murray, Minnesota, USA; died 21 May 1990, 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-76580
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Aaron — Mary Steckly. Mary was born 12 May 1910, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1983, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99547
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1926, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Elmer married Vietta Alvina Shantz 20 Oct 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vietta (daughter of Ananias S. Shantz and Ethleen Naomi Stover) was born 2 Sep 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1996; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Mae Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116751
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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ERB, Annie Mae - Passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2004, at her residence Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 96 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber. Annie was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. Beloved wife of the late David O. Erb predeceased her May 10, 1976. Dear mother of Florence and husband Arthur Steinmann of New Hamburg, June and husband Vernon Schwartzentruber of Kitchener, Hilda and husband Elroy Gingerich of New Hamburg, Marjorie and husband Laverne Schwartzentruber of Baden, Darlene and husband Harold Culp of Atwood, Carl and wife Fern Erb of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her brothers Steve and wife Edna Gerber of RR1, Millbank and Michael and wife Laura Gerber of Wellesley and sisters-in-law Katie Gerber of Hepworth and Clara Erb of New Hamburg. Annie was predeceased by two granddaughters Lorie and Sherylyn in infancy, sisters Rachel and husband Ervin Bender, Ida and husband Ezra Stere, brothers Emanuel and wife Clara Ann Gerber, Aaron and wife Mary Gerber, Elmer Gerber. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron, New Hamburg on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public Interment will take place on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church Cemetery followed by a celebration of Annie's life at 2: 30 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Pastor Doug Snyder to officiate. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, St. Agatha Mennonite Church or Nithview Home.

The Record Newspaper 15 May 2004

Annie married David O. Erb 7 Nov 1929. David (son of John Litwiller Erb and Barbara Oesch) was born 8 Dec 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1976, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida J. Stere
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160770
• Residence: 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

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Stere.- Ida, daughter of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 2, 1912; died of cancer at Stratford General Hospital, Nov. 18, 1979; aged 67 y. On Nov. 7, 1935, she was married to Ezra Stere, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Orval, Verle, and Neil Stere), one daughter (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Robert Miller), 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinman Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 50 - December 11, 1979, page 1002.

Ida married Ezra Stere 7 Nov 1935. Ezra was born 14 May 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466862/rachel-luella-bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24135

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Bender.- Rachel Gerber, 85, Tavistock, Ont., died March 10. Spouse: Ervin Bender(deceased). Parents: Michael and Veronica Gerber (deceased). Survivors: children Arthur, Janet Bachert, LaRoy, Ronald, Leon, Stuart, Mary Lou Holst, Linda Ferguson; 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 14 at Tavistock.

theMennonite, April 10, 2001, page 15-16, Vol. 4, No. 14.

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• Name: Steve Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160870

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GERBER, Steve J-Peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, on Monday, March 27, 2017 in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna Albrecht (2012). Loving father of Marlene Lichty (Mel), Gary Gerber, Betty Lou Gilchrist (Dale Wood), Ruth Anne Biehn (Elvern), and Jamie Gerber (Karen). Dear grandfather of Tim, Jeff and Jeremy Lichty, Matthew and Jonathon Gerber, Sheldon Gilchrist, Shelley Wright, Trevor and Jason Biehn, Josalyn Hagen, Vanessa Erb as well as 21 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his sisters-in law and brother-in law Laura Gerber, Katie Gerber, Ruby Roth and William Albrecht. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra (1981) and son Andrew (2000). Steve was the former Pastor at Crosshill Mennonite Church for 25 years and served as an interim pastor at McArthurs Mills, Cassel and St. Agatha Mennonite churches. Steve had farmed at RR#1 Millbank and enjoyed travelling with Edna. Friends may visit with the family at Crosshill Mennonite Church, 2537 Hutchinson Road, Crosshill on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 in the church at 2 p.m. Pastor Julie Ellison White officiating. Interment at Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Knollcrest Lodge or M.C.C. would be appreciated.

Steve J. Gerber - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Steve-Gerber/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 5 January 2023).

Stevanus — Edna Albrecht. Edna (daughter of Samuel Jacob R. "Jacob" Albrecht and Lydia Jantzi) was born 17 Oct 1917, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 2012, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164655
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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Jantzi, Peter, Sr., 86, Alden, New York. Born: May 9, 1907, Tavistock, Ont., to Michael and Barbara Gerber Jantzi. Died: Oct. 17, 1993, Florida. Survivors - children: Margaret Foth, Aaron, Harold, Annamae Hostetler, Peter, Jr., C. Earl; brothers and sisters: Annie, Christian, Valentine, Veronica, Benjamin, Christina Erb; 14 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Elizabeth Helmuth Jantzi (wife). Funeral: Oct. 23, Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, by Howard S. Bauman and Roy Walls. Burial: Good Cemetery.

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• Name: Lena Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164666
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164677
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164688
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300401
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300402
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300403
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Valentine married Olivia Yutzi 27 Nov 1940. Olivia (daughter of Daniel R. Yutzi and Veronica "Fannie" Spenler) was born 12 Apr 1912, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1993, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300404
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211833

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• Name: Christina Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305288
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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NAFZIGER, Christina Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Dan W. Erb (1989) and the late Ira Nafziger (2008). Loving mother of Nancy (Harold Wagler), Margaret (Peter Kuepfer), Delmer Erb (Mary), Harold Erb (Marie), Daniel Erb, Sandra Erb, Shelley (John Erb), Sheila (James Jantzi), Denise Bannerman, son-in-law Melvin Roes (Marietta) and step-mother of Calvin, Twila, Joyce, Leslie, Lucille, Carol, Bonita, Robert, Sara, Shirley, Cynthia, Yvonne and June. Dear grandmother of 34 grandchildren and 84 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, Jessie Jantzi, Thelma Jantzi, Annie Ropp, Annie Martin, Mary Zehr and Amy (Norman Zehr). Predeceased by her daughter Mary Ann Roes (1992), her parents Michael Jantzi and Barbara (nee Gerber) and her adoptive parents Joseph Gerber and Mary (nee Wagler), her grandson Nathaniel Erb and grandson-in-law Ronald Steckly. Christina was the last surviving member of both her Jantzi and Gerber families as well, she was a faithful member of Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church. Family and friends may call at Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church, 4186 Line 61, Poole, on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood, on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. Bishop Melvin Roes officiating. Interment to follow at Mornington Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. (Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. 519-656-2880) www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

Christina — Daniel W. Erb. Daniel (son of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 24 Feb 1919; died 8 Sep 1989; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160918
• Residence: 1984, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ralph — Katie Jantzi. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215612

Roy — Madeline Jantzi. Madeline (daughter of John W. Jantzi and Mary Gerber) was born 15 Mar 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 2013, RR1 Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Murray — Hazel Diane Zehr. (daughter of Vernon Zehr and Katie Bender) [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151859

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GERBER, Orland Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at VON Sakura House, Woodstock on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Orland resided in Baden and was born 85 years ago in Hay Township. He was the son of the late Moses K. and Mary (Gingerich) Gerber. Beloved husband of Marcella (Boshart) Gerber with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. Loving father of Linda Fewkes and friend Martin McLaughlan, Bruce Gerber, Sandra Kirk and husband Jamie McQuay all of Baden; and Paul and wife Jamie Gerber of Waterloo. Sadly missed by his grand-children Jay Fewkes (Fiona), Joel Gerber (Heather), Stacey Gerber (Chris), Melissa Kirk (Russell), Alysha Kirk (Alex), Alexandria Kirk (Jordan), Emma Gerber and great-grand-children Ewan Fewkes, Ava and Isaac Gerber. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Orland was pre-deceased by daughter-in-law Debra Gerber, granddaughter Jennifer Fewkes, sisters Mabel and husband Nelson Riley, Beatrice and husband Laverne Heywood, Ilene and husband Leroy Pothoff, Irene and husband Albert Clausius, father-in-law and mother-in-law Gideon and Pearl Boshart and brother-in-law Delford Boshart. Orland was an active member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener and also a member of the IEBW 804. He was a volunteer fireman for the Baden Fire Department for 40 years and was a founding member of the Wilmot Heritage Fire Brigades. Orland was an electrician for Sutherland-Schultz for over 40 years and served on the Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro Commission. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday January 7, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Thursday January 8, 2015 at 2 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener with Pastor Nancy Brubaker officiating. Interment to follow in First Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to VON Sakura House, Prostate Cancer Research or First Mennonite Church. On-line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Orland — Marcella Darlean Boshart. (daughter of Gideon Boshart and Pearl Florinda Kipfer) [Group Sheet]