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Rev. Nicholas Nafziger

Male 1866 - 1944  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Rev. Nicholas Nafziger was born 6 Mar 1866, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1944; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44910989
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29552
    • Occupation: 1887, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Nicholas married Mary Steinman 22 Feb 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Daniel S. Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1976, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Catherine Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    3. 4. Amos Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point 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.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel S. Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicholas1) was born 10 Aug 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1976, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44909477
    • Occupation: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76850
    • Residence: 1958, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Nafziger, Daniel, son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Nafziger, was born in Perth Co., Ont. Aug. 10, 1888; died at Brunner Rest Home, Sept. 12, 1976; aged 88 y. On June 23, 1912, he was married to Nancy Erb, who preceded him in death on July 3, 1974. Surviving are 4 sons (Eimer, Emerson, Floyd, and Leonard), 5 daughters (Vera - Mrs. Harold Wismer, Edna - Mrs. Laverne Zehr, Betty - Mrs. Gerald Steffler, Dorothy - Mrs. Alvin Martin, and Erma - Mrs. Lyle Coverett), 34 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one sister (Mary), and 4 brothers (Samuel, Amos, Solomon, and Menno). He was preceded in death by one son, one daughter, 3 brothers, and one sister. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 15, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in adjoining cemetery.

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

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    NAFZIGER, DANIEL - Of the Brunner Nursing Home, formerly of Wellesley. Passed away Sunday at his home. Born in Mornington Township, 88 years ago.

    A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nafziger, he had farmed in Wilmot township, retiring to Wellesley in 1958. Member of the Maple View Mennonite Church. Father of Elmer of Waterloo, Emerson of Route 1, Tavistock, Floyd of Route 1, Breslau, Leonard of Conestogo, Vera (Mrs. Harold Wismer) of Wellesley, Edna (Mrs. Laverne Zehr) of Bright, Betty (Mrs. Gerald Steffler) and Dorothy (Mrs. Alvin Martin) both of Waterloo, Erma (Mrs. Lyle Coverett) of Tutinga, Cal.; dear brother of Samuel and Menno, both of Brunner, Amos of Wellesley, Solomon of Carthage, N.Y., and Mary Nafziger of Brunner; also survived by 34 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Nancy Erb, in 1974; also by one son, Vernon and one daughter, Alice; also by one brother and one sister.

    Friends may call at the Futher Bros Funeral Home, Wellesley where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. At noon Wednesday, September 15, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the service at 2:30 Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Rose officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

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

    __________________

    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of Daniel Nafziger beloved husband of the late Nancy Erb Born August 10th, 1888 Died September 12th, 1976 Aged 88 years, 1 month and 2 days The Service The late Mr. Nafziger is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley until noon on Wednesday, September 15th, 1976, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2:30 p.m. Officiating Clergymen Rev. Alvin Leis Rev. Jacob Roes Place of Interment Maple View Mennonite Cemetery Wellesley Township

    Funeral Card

    Daniel married Nancy Erb 23 Jun 1912. Nancy (daughter of Christian L. Erb and Elisabeth Oesch) was born 21 Sep 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Leonard Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Dorothy Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 7. Erma Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 8. Vera Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 9. Elmer J. Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1914; died 26 Aug 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 10. Edna Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. 11. Vernon E. Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Sep 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1966, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. 12. Emmerson Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 2005, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 13. Alice Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1921; died 1 Aug 1922; was buried , Saint Agatha Amish Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 14. Floyd Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1923; died 22 Feb 2017, Marmora, Marmora Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario.
    11. 15. Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1924; died 20 Jul 2010; was buried , Cremated.

  2. 3.  Catherine Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicholas1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Catherine Gerber
    • Name: Katie Nafziger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201100
    • Residence: 1910, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mrs. Christian Gerber, 76, of Millbank, formerly of Kingwood, died Saturday, February 11, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer.

    Born at Brunner, on February 4, 1891, the former Katherine Nafziger, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Nafziger.

    She was a member of the Cedar Grove Amish-Mennnite Church. Her husband, Christian R. Gerber, died in 1966.

    Surviving are three sons, Valentine, R.R. 1, Brunner; Lloyd, R.R. 1, Millbank; Roy, R.R. 1, Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Allan (Clara) Kuepfer, Millbank; Mrs. Benjamin (Marion) Kuepfer, .R. 1, Millbank; Mrs. Onias D (Emma) Martin, R.R. 3, Wallenstein; Mrs. Stanley (Katherine) Schellenberger, Sebringville; five brothers, Daniel, Wellesley; Samuel, Brunner; Amos, R.R. 2, Wellesley; Solomon, Carthage, N.Y.; Menno, R.R. 1 Brunner; a sister, Miss Mary, Brunner; 30 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

    The body rested at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Kuepfer, Millbank, where a family service was conducted Wednesday at 1: 00 p.m. A memorial service was held at the Cedar Grove church at 2: 00 p.m. Bishop Samuel Roth officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, Futher Brothers funeral home were...

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Feb 1966

    Catherine married Christian R. Gerber 15 Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Christian O. Gerber and Ann "Annie" Reschly) was born 24 Feb 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1966, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Clara Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1912; died 2003; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 17. Valentine Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913; died 1999; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 18. Marion Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Mar 1916; died 17 Mar 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 19. Lloyd Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 20. Roy N. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 21. Emma Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Dec 1924; died 29 Oct 2005, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 22. Katherine Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Amos Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nicholas1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164266
    • Occupation: 1925, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

    Notes:

    Nafziger, Amos, son of Nicholas and Mary (Steinman) Nafziger, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Dec. 7, 1899; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 24, 1990; aged 90. On Nov. 19, 1925, he was married to Nancy Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Kenneth, Joseph, and David), 2 daughters (Mary Hildebrandt and Katherine Hunsberger), 12 grandchildren, 6 greatgrandchildren, one brother (Solomon), and one sister (Mary Nafziger). He was preceded in death by one sister (Katie Gerber) and 3 brothers (Daniel, Samuel, and Menno). He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Jan. 27, in charge of Victor Dorsch; interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 83, Number 8 - February 20, 1990 - pages 133, 134.

    Amos married Nancy Gerber 19 Nov 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of John R. Gerber and Katherine "Katie" Wagler) was born 17 Feb 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 2000; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Kenneth Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 24. Mary Naomi Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 25. David Paul Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 26. Joseph Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1929; died 11 Jan 2009.
    5. 27. Katherine Anne "Kate" Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1933; died 8 Mar 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Leonard Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  2. 6.  Dorothy Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Dorothy — Alvin Martin. [Group Sheet]


  3. 7.  Erma Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Erma — Lyle Coverett. [Group Sheet]


  4. 8.  Vera Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Vera Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81481

    Notes:

    Passed away on Sunday August 4, 2013 at her residence Nithview Community, New Hamburg. She was born 100 years ago in Mornington Township and was the daughter of the late Daniel & Nancy (Erb) Nafziger.

    Beloved wife of the late Harold Wismer who predeceased her in 1968. Loving mother of Eleanor & husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg and Raymond & wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Duane & wife Nina Roth, Janice & husband Steve Steckly, Nancy & husband Nathan Roth, Michelle Wismer & friend Peter, Kim Wismer and her 12 great-grandchildren. Remembered by her brothers Floyd & wife Erma Nafziger, Leonard & wife Joyce Nafziger. Vera was predeceased by her son Melvin Wismer, granddaughter Lisa, son-in-law Lyle Schwartzentruber, sisters Edna & husband Laverne Zehr, Betty & husband Gerald Steffler, Dorothy & husband Alvin Martin, Erma & husband Lyle Coverett, Alice in infancy, brothers Emerson & wife Delphine Nafziger, Elmer & wife Ann Nafziger and Vernon & wife Elda Nafziger.
    Vera was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden.

    Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday August 6, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday August 7, 2013 at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Nithview Community or the Mennonite Central Committee.

    On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    Vera — Harold Wismer. Harold (son of Dilman George "George" Wismer and Anna Green) was born 10 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Raymond George Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 29. Melvin "Shorty" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1948, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 9.  Elmer J. Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 8 Jan 1914; died 26 Aug 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32118153
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80646
    • Residence: 1981, 33 John St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    NAFZIGER, Elmer-Suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1981, at K-W Hospital, Elmer Nafziger, aged 67 years, of 33 John St. E., Waterloo.
    He was a retired operator of Gulf's Service Station, King and University Avenue, Waterloo. A member of St. Louis RC Church, Waterloo.
    Son of the late Daniel and Nancy Nafziger; husband of the former Anna Marie Forwell; father of Margaret (Peggy) Nafziger of Waterloo; brother of Emerson of RR 1, Tavistock; Floyd of RR 1, Breslau and Leonard of Conestoga, Vera (Mrs. Harold Wismer) of New Hamburg, Edna (Mrs. Laverne Zehr) of Bright, Betty (Mrs. Gerald Steffler) of Hanover, Mrs. Dorothy Martin of Waterloo, Erma (Mrs. Lyle Coverett) of California. Predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    Elmer — Anna Marie "Mary" Forwell. Anna (daughter of Leo K. Forwell and Mary Elizabeth Blay) was born 13 Mar 1917, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; died 31 Mar 1993, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Peggy Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 10.  Edna Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 22 Aug 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edna Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106336

    Notes:

    ZEHR, Edna Edna Zehr, 96, of Tavistock, passed away in Stratford General Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She was born in Wilmot Township, Waterloo County on August 22, 1915, a daughter of the late Daniel and Nancy (Erb) Nafziger. She had resided at Bright until moving to Tavistock in 1985 where she was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church. Edna married Laverne Zehr at Baden on May 3, 1939. He predeceased her on August 9, 1970. She is survived by her three children, Marlene and husband Bruce Roe of Woodstock, Carol and husband Donald Mordue of Tavistock, Donald and wife Pat Zehr of Woodstock; six grandchildren, Judy and husband Gordon Downey, Wayne Roe and friend Karen, Kim and husband Paul Leuverink, Michelle and husband Ross Schumm, Tom Black and Sheri Black; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd and wife Erma Nafziger of Breslau, Leonard and wife Joyce Nafziger of Waterloo; one sister, Vera Wismer of New Hamburg; "Zehr" brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Curtis Zehr, Ivan and Millie Zehr, Delmer and Clara Zehr, Lorne and Delphine Zehr, Gerald and Wendy Gascho, along with several nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer and Ann Nafziger, Vernon and Elda Nafziger, Emerson and Delphine Nafziger; sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Gerald Steffler, Dorothy and Alvin Martin, Erma and Lyle Coverette, Alice Nafziger (in infancy) and Harold Wismer; "Zehr" brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Doris Wagler and Jean Gascho. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home , 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Monday, February 20, 2012 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Paul Adams will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 1-519-655-2431.

    Edna married Laverne Zehr 3 May 1939. Laverne (son of Nicholas Zehr and Clara Erb) was born 8 Apr 1916, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 11.  Vernon E. Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 6 Sep 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1966, West Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320356

    Notes:

    Nafziger, Vernon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Nafziger, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Sept. 6, 1917; died suddenly at his home near West Zorra, Ont., June 1, 1966; aged 48 y. 8 m. 26 d. He was married to Elda Marie Helmuth, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons and 4 daughters (Richard, James, Lorna - Mrs. John Roth, Shirley, Joan, and Judy). He was a member of the Tavistock Church, where funeral services were held June 5, with Henry Yantzi and David Schwartzentruber officiating.

    Vernon — Elda Marie Helmuth. Elda (daughter of Moses S. Helmuth and Sarah Roth) was born 20 Jul 1920; died 14 Mar 2001; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 12.  Emmerson Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 7 Jan 1919, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 2005, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80647

    Notes:

    NAFZIGER, Emerson - Emerson Nafziger. of RR1, Tavistock, passed away in Woodstock General Hospital, on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, his 86th birthday.

    He. was born in Wilmot township, Waterloo County on January 7, 1919 a son of the late Daniel Nafziger and the former Nancy Erb. He had worked for Canada Steamship Lines, was a cheesemaker at the Wellesley Cheese Factory prior to 1956 when he moved to his. farm in East Zorra township. Emerson was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastopol and in his leisure time enjoyed bowling and playing games. .

    He is survived by his wife; the former Delphine Heinbuch, whom he married at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastopol on October 15, 1955; his daughter, Twyla Nafziger of Mississauga; two brothers, Floyd and wife Erma Nafziger of Kitchener, Leonard and wife Joyce Nafziger of Waterloo; three sisters, Vera Wismer of New Hamburg, Edna Zehr of Tavistock, Betty Steffler of Waterloo and many nieces and nephews.

    He was predeceased by two brothers, Elmer Nafziger and wife Ann, Vernon Nafziger and wife Elda; three sisters, Dorothy Martin, Erma Coverett and husband Lyle, Alice Nafziger (in infancy); brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Laverne Zehr, Gerald Stater, Harold Wismer, Delton and Lavele Bender.

    Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N., Tavistock, tonight (Saturday) from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastopol-Tavistock on Monday, Jan. 10, 2005 at 2 p.m. The Rev. Randy Liedtke will officiate. Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

    Emmerson married Delphine Ruby Althea Heinbuch 15 Oct 1955. Delphine was born 29 Nov 1922, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 2008, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Twyla Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 13.  Alice Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 3 Sep 1921; died 1 Aug 1922; was buried , Saint Agatha Amish Mennonite Church, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321540


  10. 14.  Floyd Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 1923; died 22 Feb 2017, Marmora, Marmora Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80648

    Notes:

    NAFZIGER, Floyd

    1923 - 2017 NAFZIGER, Erma (nee Lemp) 1927 - 2017

    At Marmora Caressant Care Nursing Home, Floyd, aged 94, passed peacefully, Wednesday morning, February 22. Son of the late Daniel and Nancy (Erb) Nafziger. Beloved husband of Erma (Lemp) Nafziger. It is also with great sadness to report Erma, aged 89, passed away Monday afternoon, February 27, 2017. Daughter of the late Wilfred and Clara (Wagner) Lemp. Floyd: Predeceased by his son Jeffery Nafziger and his brothers Emerson, Elmer, Vernon and by his sisters, Alice (in infancy), Erma Coverette, Dorothy Martin, Vera Wismer, Edna Zehr and Betty Steffler and will be missed by his dear brother, Leonard (Joyce) Nafziger. Erma: Predeceased by her son Jeffery, her brothers Hilbert, Eldon and Carl (Lemp) and sister Verda Lipskie and will be missed by her dear brother Alfred (Mary) Lemp and loving sisters Mildred Faulkner and Gertrude Kukor. Floyd and Erma were married just short of 65 years and were very proud to have raised such a large family of sons and daughters. They are survived by and dearly missed by the rest of their children: David, Larry (Debbie), Ross (Terese), Ralph (Toni), Thomas, Timothy (Dianne), Kathryn and Susan (Joe) Gerber. Also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to Tim and Dianne Nafziger, for the loving care they provided for their parents, over the past five years. By their wishes cremations will take place. Floyd and Erma's family and friends will be able to pay their respects, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

    Waterloo Region Record 2 Mar 2017

    Floyd — Erma Lemp. Erma was born 1927; died 27 Feb 2017, Marmora, Marmora Twp., Hastings Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Jeffery Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2017.
    2. 33. David Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Larry Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Ross Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. Ralph Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 37. Thomas Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 38. Timothy Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 39. Kathryn Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 40. Susan Nafziger  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 15.  Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 19 Mar 1924; died 20 Jul 2010; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betty Nafziger
    • Name: Elizabeth Marie "Betty" Steffler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106339

    Notes:

    STEFFLER, Elizabeth Marie "Betty" (nee Nafziger) Passed away with grace and dignity, surrounded by the love of her family. Sadly, yet with gratitude, we said our last goodbye to our beloved mother, grandmother and friend on July 20, 2010 at the age of 86. Predeceased by her husband Gerald Steffler (1983), her parents Daniel and Nancy Nafziger and by her infant sister Alice. Beloved mother of Diane Schumacher (Larry), Dennis Steffler, and Gary Steffler. Beloved grandmother of Andrea (John), Chad, Laura (Chris), Kendra (Vince) and Luke (Rochelle) and great-grandmother of Hayden. Dear sister to Vera Wismer (the late Harold), Edna Zehr (the late Laverne), Floyd (Erma) and Leonard (Joyce) and sister-in-law to Dorothy Steffler (the late Walter), Bernice Steffler (the late Clarence), Wilfred Steffler (the late Rita) and Donny Steffler (Margaret). Predeceased by brothers Elmer (Anne), Vernon (Elda), Emerson (Delphine), sisters Dorothy Martin, Erma Coverette (Lyle) and brothers-in-law Albert Steffler and Cyril Steffler. Betty spent many joy-filled years at her cottage at Lake Rosalind, where she was known for her beautiful gardens. She absolutely loved children and cherished her grandchildren. Betty was a lover of animals throughout her life, and was always present to give her help and support to those in need. She was an amazing cook and her kitchen was always filled with the aroma of her home cooking. Special thanks to the staff at Winston Park for their compassionate and loving care of our mother. Special thanks to Dr. Bryant and Dr. Cruickshank , to the head of nursing Chris-Anne Preston and to the nurses Elsie, Breanna, Tala, Shauna, Lois and Sandra. Betty will be especially missed by Tom and Edith Poole and Len Kaster and was thankful for their wonderful friendship. Cremation has taken place. Visiting will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W. on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial donations to the Colitis Foundation, St. Mary's Hospital or to "plant a tree" at the Dignity Memorial Grove, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com "My mom is a never ending song in my heart. A song of comfort, happiness and being. I may sometimes forget the words, but I will always remember the tune."

    Elizabeth — Gerald Steffler. Gerald (son of Albert Alexander Steffler and Lavina Seitz) was born 26 May 1923; died 15 Dec 1983; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  12. 16.  Clara Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 1912; died 2003; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 41. Ian Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Clara Elaine Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Erma Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1938, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2020, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

  13. 17.  Valentine Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 1913; died 1999; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 44. Larry Roy Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 18.  Marion Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 12 Mar 1916; died 17 Mar 2010, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 45. Willis John Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Nov 1937; died 11 Nov 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 46. Ivan Christian Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Irene Mabel Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 48. Nelson Benjamin Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 49. Merrill Pauline Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 50. Verna Lucille Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point

  15. 19.  Lloyd Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    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]

    Children:
    1. 51. Dianne Kathryn Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Lyle Lloyd Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. Delores Marie Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 54. Janice Irene Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 55. Lynne Ann Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 20.  Roy N. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 28 Jan 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    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]


  17. 21.  Emma Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 15 Dec 1924; died 29 Oct 2005, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

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

    Notes:

    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]


  18. 22.  Katherine Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

  19. 23.  Kenneth Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Amos2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Kenneth — Magdalena F. Horst. (daughter of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) [Group Sheet]


  20. 24.  Mary Naomi Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Amos2, 1.Nicholas1)

  21. 25.  David Paul Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Amos2, 1.Nicholas1)

  22. 26.  Joseph Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Amos2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 11 Oct 1929; died 11 Jan 2009.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168999


  23. 27.  Katherine Anne "Kate" Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (4.Amos2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 12 Jan 1933; died 8 Mar 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katherine Anne "Kate" Hunsberger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169000

    Notes:

    HUNSBERGER, Katherine Anne (nee) Nafziger - Peacefully, after a lengthy illness at Lisaard House (Cambridge), on Thursday March 8, 2007. Katherine was in her 75th year. Beloved wife of the late David (2005). Loving mother of Peter (Beth) of Memphis, Tennessee; Robert of Kitchener, Fred (Kathy) of London, Ontario, and Kristine (Brent) of Kitchener. Predeceased by daughter-in-law Monica. Will be sadly missed by grandchildren Julia, Tori and Lydia. Survived by one sister and three brothers and their families. Katherine was a longtime and faithful member of St. Jacob's Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West, Kitchener on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held from St. Jacob's Mennonite Church, 1310 King Street North, St. Jacob's on Monday at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. In "lieu" of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Parkinson Foundation would be appreciated

    Katherine — David Leslie Hunsberger. David (son of Rev. Noah S. Hunsberger and Minnie Amelia Witmer) was born 5 Jun 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jan 2005; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 28.  Raymond George Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vera3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 13 Jun 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201202

    Notes:

    Wismer, Raymond George

    Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Wednesday April 9, 2014. Ray resided in Kitchener and was born 71 years ago in East Zorra Township. He was the son of the late Harold & Vera (Nafziger) Wismer.

    Beloved husband of Sharon (Taves) Wismer who he married July 23, 1966. Loving father of Michelle & husband Peter Lacrosse of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his step-grandson Declan. Dear brother of Eleanor Roth of New Hamburg. Remembered by his mother-in-law Verna Taves of Kitchener, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Finnigan of Perth, Jerry & Marilyn Taves of Kitchener, John & Sue Taves of Cambridge, Len Taves of Kitchener and also a number of nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his brother Melvin Wismer, father-in-law John Taves and brothers-in-law Gerald Roth and Don Finnigan.

    Ray was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. He enjoyed golfing with his good friends at Doon Valley and also many outdoor activities. Ray retired after 31 years of service with Lear Seating Ltd.

    Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Sunday April 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Lisaard House, Cambridge, Steinmann Mennonite Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
    Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    2022. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/raymond-wismer/4022210/obit.php?&printable=true.

    Raymond married Sharon Taves (daughter of John Taves and Verna) [Group Sheet]


  2. 29.  Melvin "Shorty" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vera3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 6 Apr 1948, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320239

    Notes:

    WISMER, Melvin (Shorty) Passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Melvin resided in Kitchener and was formerly of New Hamburg. He was born 64 years ago in Stratford, Ontario. Dear son of Vera (Nafziger) Wismer of New Hamburg and the late Harold Wismer. Missed by his daughter Kimberly Wismer and proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren. Also remembered by his brother Raymond and wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener, sister Eleanor and husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. Melvin was predeceased by a daughter Lisa in 2001 and brother-in-law Lyle. Mel retired from Lear Seating in Kitchener after over thirty years of service. He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and will be remembered for his sense of humour and ready smile. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Private family interment in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Steinmann Mennonite Church. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Melvin Wismer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2022. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/melvin-wismer/4022268/.


  3. 30.  Peggy Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elmer3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  4. 31.  Twyla Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (12.Emmerson3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  5. 32.  Jeffery Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1) died Bef 2017.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-415336


  6. 33.  David Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  7. 34.  Larry Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  8. 35.  Ross Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  9. 36.  Ralph Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  10. 37.  Thomas Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  11. 38.  Timothy Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  12. 39.  Kathryn Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

  13. 40.  Susan Nafziger Descendancy chart to this point (14.Floyd3, 2.Daniel2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Susan — Joseph Gerber. [Group Sheet]


  14. 41.  Ian Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Clara3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Ian — Dorothy Elizabeth Jantzi. (daughter of Elmer N. Jantzi and Elmina Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  15. 42.  Clara Elaine Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Clara3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Clara — Norman Lichty. (son of Samuel Z. Lichty and Mary Schmucker) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 56. Donna Elaine Lichty  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1970, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafziger Amish Mennonite Church, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 57. Darlene Anne Lichty  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Sep 1967, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1970, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nafziger Amish Mennonite Church, Poole, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 58. Roger Norman Lichty  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 59. James Marvin Lichty  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 60. Allen Keith Lichty  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 43.  Erma Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Clara3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 14 Feb 1938, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 2020, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Erma Zehr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-488103

    Notes:

    Erma Zehr

    Passed from time to eternity at her residence in Brunner, Ontario, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Erma was born 82 years ago on February 14, 1938 in Millbank, Ontario.

    Lovingly remembered by her 5 daughters: Marlene & Daniel Wagler, Bernita & Kenneth Jantzi, Gwen & Clare Gerber, Patty & James Gerber and Brenda & Paul Gerber. Cherished and devoted grandmother of 28 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Erma will be remembered by her brothers; Roy & Barbara Kuepfer, Ian & Dorothy Kuepfer, sisters; Elsie & Aaron Steckly, Clara & Norman Lichty, Reta & Albert Kuepfer and Mary Jane & Donald Jantzi, brother-in-law Joe & Deborah Zehr as well as by her many nieces, nephews and the Zehr family. Predeceased by her beloved husband Mervin Zehr, on November 22, 1967, father and mother Allan and Clara (Gerber) Kuepfer, brother Elverne Kuepfer in infancy, grandson Richard Wagler and sister-in-law Katherine & Cornelius Erb.

    Erma was a member of the Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church.

    Relatives and friends are invited to a drive thru visitation at the home of Patty and James Gerber, 2451 Line 47, Gadshill, on Saturday, January 2, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. A private family funeral will take place on Sunday at the Mornington Amish Mennonite Church with the interment in the adjoining church cemetery. Those who wish to join the funeral service for Erma may call in to the church on Sunday, January 3 at 2:00 p.m. (226-646-1836) and use the pin 99.

    As expressions of sympathy, donations accepted to the Fairhaven Outreach Fund (cheques payable to Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church) or the Christian Aid Ministries.

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

    Erma ZEHR Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (no date) Erma ZEHR Obituary - Milverton, ON | Mark Jutzi Funeral Home Ltd. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/erma-zehr/4477852/ (Accessed: 30 June 2024).

    Erma — Mervin Zehr. Mervin (son of Amos S. Zehr and Nancy J. Steckly) was born 22 Aug 1933; died 22 Nov 1967; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  17. 44.  Larry Roy Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (17.Valentine3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Larry — Shirley Pauline Gerber. (daughter of Emmanuel W. Gerber and Elizabeth Steckly) [Group Sheet]


  18. 45.  Willis John Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1) was born 20 Nov 1937; died 11 Nov 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185165615
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160995

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Willis Passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Willis was born in Wellesley Township and was 9 days away from his 80th birthday. He was a son of the late Benjamin and Marion (Gerber) Kuepfer. Willis resided in Milverton and was formerly of RR# 1 Newton. He was a member of Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Church. Beloved husband of the late Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer. Loving father of Wesley and Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and Beatrice Kuepfer of RR#2 Teeswater, Dennis and Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank, Calvin and Martha Kuepfer of Gadshill. Sadly missed by his 19 grandchildren 8 great-grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters Ivan and Anna Mae Kuepfer, Nelson and Elaine Kuepfer, Merrill and Laverne Zehr, all of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Brunner, Verna and Nelson Jantzi of Milverton and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Enos and Reta Gerber of Milverton, Arthur and Laurene Gerber of Wellesley, Amy and Melvin Kuepfer, David and Marilyn Gerber, all of Millbank, Nicholas and Emma Gerber, Shirley and Larry Gerber, all of Wellesley, Margaret Wager of New Hamburg, Stanley and Erma Gerber of Brunner. Willis was predeceased by his son Russell Benjamin Kuepfer (April 19, 2008), by granddaughter Angela, by great-grandson Kylen, by sister-in-law Marie and Ivan Jantzi, brothers-in-law Gordon Gerber and Raymond Wagler. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Monday (today) from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Church on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. Interment Cedargrove Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton for the loving care Willis received over the past number of years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Knollcrest Lodge or Master's International Ministries would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Willis Kuepfer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2023. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/willis-kuepfer/4022324/.

    Willis — Kathryn Elizabeth Gerber. Kathryn (daughter of Emmanuel W. Gerber and Elizabeth Steckly) was born 1938, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 61. Wesley Gerald Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1960; died 23 Dec 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    2. 62. Russell Benjamin Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 2008, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  19. 46.  Ivan Christian Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Ivan — Anna Mae Schmidt. (daughter of Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt and Mary Ann Spenler) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Sheryl Marie Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 64. Brian Christian Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Mar 1967; died 22 Jul 1996; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  20. 47.  Irene Mabel Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

  21. 48.  Nelson Benjamin Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Nelson — Elaine Barbara Nafziger. (daughter of Allan Nafziger and Esther Gerber) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 65. Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1976; died 25 Jul 1976; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  22. 49.  Merrill Pauline Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Merrill — Laverne Zehr. (son of John L. Zehr and Esther Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  23. 50.  Verna Lucille Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Verna — Nelson Laverne Jantzi. [Group Sheet]


  24. 51.  Dianne Kathryn Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lloyd3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

  25. 52.  Lyle Lloyd Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lloyd3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Lyle — Linda Lou Walker. [Group Sheet]


  26. 53.  Delores Marie Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lloyd3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

  27. 54.  Janice Irene Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lloyd3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)

    Janice — Bob Belec. [Group Sheet]


  28. 55.  Lynne Ann Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (19.Lloyd3, 3.Catherine2, 1.Nicholas1)


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