Aaron W. Jantzi: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Aaron W. Jantzi was born 4 May 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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

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Jantzi, Aaron W., son of Christian B. and Barbara (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wilmot Twp., Pa., May 4, 1898; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 31, 1980; aged 82 y. On Feb. 7, 1922, he was married to Sarah Leis, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Lloyd and Ralph), 2 daughters (Mabel-Mrs. Andrew Steckly and Norma-Mrs. Arthur Steckly), 13 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother (Allan) and one sister (Mary-Mrs. Christian Schwartzentruber). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Maple View Mennonite Church in charge of Elmer Schwartzentruber. ^1aGospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 40 - September 30, 1980, page 782

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

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

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

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

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Sep 1980

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

Children:

2. Norma Jantzi
3. Ralph Jantzi died Bef 2015.
4. Mabel Magdalene Jantzi was born 8 Oct 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Lloyd Albert Jantzi was born 30 Jun 1926; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

2. Norma Jantzi (1.Aaron¹)
Norma — Art Steckly. [Group Sheet]
3.
Ralph Jantzi (1.Aaron¹) died Bef 2015.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136761

Mabel Magdalene Jantzi

(1.Aaron¹) was born 8 Oct 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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

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

Waterloo Region Record 7 May 2015

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

Children:

6. Diane Carol Steckly, R. N. was born 1946; died 1999; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Lloyd Albert Jantzi

(1.Aaron¹) was born 30 Jun 1926; died Yes, date unknown.

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

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

Generation: 3

6.	Diane Carol Steckly, R. N. (4.Mabel², 1.Aaron¹) was born 1946; died 1999; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86016