Anson Groh

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• Eby ID Number: 00045-3422
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Anson W. Groh, "was born April 17th, 1859. He resides about one mile north-east of Preston, on the farm formerly possessed by the Rev. John Bear. He is married to Lovina Bechtel and has a family of seven children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Wanner Mennonite Church
Begun: 1829

A small wooden meeting house was built in 1829 on a corner of the farm belonging to Samuel Bechtel which was located in the vicinity of the present-day regional headquarters of the Ministry of Natural Resources near the intersection of Highways 24 and 401. The site for this community meeting house, as well as a school and a burial ground, had been chosen on August 8, 1829. The land was donated by Samuel Bechtel and his wife Barbara (Baumann) on March 15, 1830. A new meeting house, of white brick, was built in 1837 on the east side of Henry Wanner's farm, somewhat north of the first meeting house. Meetings at first were held every eight weeks. The deed of land for the meeting house known as Wanner's was dated October 15, 1837. Early preachers were David Sherk, who had been ordained by Benjamin Eby in July 1837, Jacob Bretz, Jr., and Joseph Hagey.
Joseph Hagey was ordained bishop in 1851. During his time divisions occurred in the church by a surge of enthusiasm for a Methodist form of revivalism. Solomon Eby of Port Elgin, who announced his own conversion in December 1869, was leader of a group which believed that members could be converted through participation in revival meetings. John Baer of Wanner's became associated with Solomon Eby, and was compelled to leave the church in the spring of 1874, as were Eby and his other followers. The new church movement resulted in organization conferences which culminated in the conference on March 23, 1875 at Bloomingdale where New Mennonites and Reforming (or Reformed) Mennonites joined together as United Mennonites. The United Mennonites favored revival meetings, Sunday Schools and prayer meetings, and were opposed to the use of alcohol and tobacco.
The date of construction of the meeting house which replaced the one built in 1837 is somewhat in doubt. It is possible that a new building was erected in the early 1870s; it is also possible that the 1837 building only underwent extensive renovations at that time. There is no doubt, however, that a new brown brick church was built in 1938. An education wing was added in 1969.
The earliest Mennonite Sunday School in North America was begun in 1842 and was held jointly by the Wanner and Hagey Meeting Houses. It was discontinued after a short time because of a division of opinion within the congregations. An attempt was made later, in the mid-1860s, to begin another Sunday School, but this, too, did not last long. Many years later, on June 10, 1896, a meeting was held to organize a Sunday School. Anson Groh was appointed superintendent..

Waterloo County Churches A Research Guide To Churches Established Before 1900 By Rosemary Ambrose

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Groh.-Anson Groh was born April 17, 1859; died May 9, 1944, at his home near Preston, Ont., in which community he was born and had farmed till near the close of his life. He suffered a slight stroke about three and one-half years ago, and was in failing health since that time, though usually able to be up and about the home till the past January. He grew gradually weaker and passed quietly away without severe suffering. Although his mental powers faded as strength declined, he remained calm and conscious to the end. On March 7, 1882, he was united in marriage to Lovina Bechtel, who departed this life in August 1932. Eleven children were born to this union. One daughter died in 1914 at the age of eighteen. Surviving are 4 daughters (Mabel, and Esther at home; Ida, Mrs. Menno Snyder, near Kitchener; Bertha, Mrs. D. W. Lehman, Orrville, Ohio), 6 sons (Herbert, Ottawa; Melvin, Preston; Norman, Beamsville; Oscar, Detroit, Mich.; Ivan, St. Catharines; Harold, Toronto), 31 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 4 brothers. He and his wife were interested in spiritual things. Before his conversion he was instrumental in helping to organize a Sunday school at the Hagey Church in order that his growing family might have Sunday-school privileges. Soon after J. S. Coffman came to Waterloo County, he and his wife gladly accepted salvation and united with the Wanner Mennonite Church, in which fellowship he remained till death. After helping at the Hagey Sunday School for a number of years, he turned his attention to the establishing of a Sunday school at the weaker Wanner church, where he served as superintendent and later as teacher for many years. He was a well-known speaker at Sunday-school conferences in the early days, and was a speaker at the first Sunday convention in Indiana. He served on the Mission Board of Ontario, and it was largely through his efforts that the Ontario Board of Mennonite Finance was organized. He was also largely used as a lecturer on agriculture and forestry by the Ontario Department of Agriculture. For some years he gave himself to the development of Farmer's Co-operation, while his last major task was the building and management of a Municipal telephone system. These responsibilities were relinquished one by one as age crept on, but he was devoted to his farm as long as he was able to get around. Funeral services were conducted by Bros. J. W. Witmer and B. B. Shantz at the Wanner Church, and the body was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery to await the resurrection.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVII, No . 14 - July 7, 1944, page 270, 271, 272

Anson married Lovina Bechtel 7 Mar 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Solomon Bechtel and Esther Clemens) was born 1 Dec 1860, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1932, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1932, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.2
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Herbert Groh

Of 472 Highcroft Ave., Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1971, Herbert Groh, beloved husband of Mildred Krupp, in his 90th year. Dear brother of Harold Groh, Kitchener; Norman of Preston, Oscar of Florida and Ivan of St. Catharines; Ida (Mrs. Menno Snyder), Kitchener, Miss Esther Groh, Preston and Bertha (Mrs. Andrew Steiner), Ohio. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queen St., Preston, from Friday noon, to Saturday noon, then to Wanner Church for funeral service, Saturday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Wanner cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Dec 1971 pg 37

Herbert married Mildred Millicent Krupp 16 Sep 1933, Ottawa, Nepean Twp., Carleton Co., Ontario. Mildred was born 3 Apr 1910, Amyot, Twp., 63, Algoma District, Ontario; died 2004; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.3
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Business: 200 Laurel St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Groh's Cooler Ltd.
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.4
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

Melvin — Mabel Alice Grace. Mabel was born 1892; died 1971; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.5
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GROH, Norman I.

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, June 7, 1980, Norman I. Groh, formerly of Beamsville, in his 92nd year.

Husband of the late Ida Hagey. Survived by one son, Elwood of Elmira; five daughters, Mrs. Fred (Marion) Kelly of Ancaster, Mrs. Oliver (Olive) Good of New Hamburg, Mrs. Kenneth (Isabel) Spencer of Tisdale Sask., Mrs. Dan (Eileen) Merritt of Beamsville and Mrs. Harold (Mildred) Nigh of Port Colborne; two brothers, Ivan of St. Catherines and Harold of Cambridge; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Steiner of Ohio; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One son Nelson died in 1944.

Mr. Groh is at the Tallman Funeral Home, 21 King St. E., Beamsville. Service in the First Mennonite Church, Vineland, on Tuesday, June 10, at 1: 30 p.m. Interment Vineland cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Jun 1980

Norman — Ida Hagey. Ida (daughter of Simon Hagey and Nancy Melinda Moyer) was born 10 May 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1967; was buried , Vineland Mennonite Cemetery, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Elizabeth Snyder
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.6
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; At Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Ida — Menno Snyder. Menno (son of Samuel B. Snyder and Amanda "Mandy" Rudy) was born 16 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Groh
• Name: Esther M. Groh
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.7
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; At Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GROH, Esther

Of the Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston (Cambridge), Monday, June 18, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Esther Groh, beloved sister of Norman, Fairview Mennonite Home, Preston; Oscar, Florida; Ivan, St. Catharines; Harold, Kitchener and two sisters, Ida (Mrs. Menno Snyder), Kitchener; Bertha (Mrs. Earl Steiner), Ohio; Miss Groh, was born in Waterloo Township, Route 2, Preston and lived all her life in the Preston area, a member of the Wanner Mennonite Church and the WMSA of the church; predeceased by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anson Groh, also two brothers and two sisters. Miss Groh, is resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner Queen and Argyle Streets, Preston (Cambridge), until noon Wednesday, then to Wanner Mennonite Church, for funeral service, at 3 p.m. Interment in Wanner cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jun 1973 pg 26

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0668.8
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; At Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25368
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; At Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Groh.-Elsie Groh died Oct. 16, at the home of her parents, Anson and Lovina (Bechtel) Groh of Preston, Ont.; aged 18 y. 7 m. 2 d. Sister Elsie had never been in perfect health, yet, she seldom missed church services or Sunday school. This spring she took a sick spell, her heart seemed to trouble her at times, then she took a sick spell, her heart seemed to trouble her at times, then she got better. She used to be helping in the home duties that she was able to do. She never complained, and was of a quiet and pleasant disposition. At the age of fourteen she confessed Christ and united with the Mennonite Church. She is missed in the home, in the Church, Sunday school, and Sunday school class. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Wanner Church by A. B. Snyder. Text, I Thes. 4: 13, 14. The funeral was largely attended.

Gospel Herald - Volume VII, Number 33 - November 12, 1914, page 535

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25369
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386712
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GROH, Ivan

Of 601 Duke St., Cambridge, on Monday, Jan. 11, 1988, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 89th year. Husband of the late Nora Weber (July, 1988). Much loved father of Bruce of Toronto and Joyce (Mrs. George Long) of Markham; grandfather of Brian and Wendy. Remembered by four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by ten brothers and sisters. Mr. Groh, was born in Cambridge (Preston) and lived in St. Catharines, for 60 years, where he taught at St. Catharines Collegiate, for 35 years, retiring in 1962. He was an officer and member of the Canadian Bible Society and involved in the Pennsylvania Folklore Society. He returned to Cambridge, one year ago. The family will receive friends at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at Wanner Mennonite Church, Beaverdale Road and Maple Grove, Cambridge, Friday, Jan. 15, 1988, at 2.: 30 p.m. Interment Wanner cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Jan 1988 pg B13

Ivan married Nora B. Weber 1 Jan 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nora (daughter of Noah S. Weber and Catharine "Katie" Brubacher) was born 2 Sep 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: David Harold Groh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386772
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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GROH, Rev. Harold D.

At the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1981, in his 81st year, a resident of Fairview Mennonite Home, formerly of 105 Cornell Ave., Kitchener. Survived by his wife, the former Cora Gingrich. Father of Rev. David Groh, of Millersburg, Ohio, John of St. John, N. B., Mary Groh of Toronto, Ruth Wiens of Kingston, Elizabeth Rudy of Kitchener and Deborah of Toronto. Also survived by one brother, Ivan of St. Catharines and 10 grandchildren. He was predeceased by four brothers and five sisters. Rev. Groh, was ordained to the ministry of the Mennonite Church, in 1931. He served in Toronto, Bloomingdale and London, England. He also became the first principal at Rockway Mennonite School, when it opened in 1945, and remained as teacher and administrator for 12 years. He was also active for many years on the executive of Ontario Mennonite Conference and the Sunday School Conference. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m., Thursday, until noon Saturday, when removal will be made to the First Mennonite Church, for funeral and committal service, at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Glenn Brubacher officiating. Interment Warner Mennonite Church cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Sep 1981 pg 24

Harold married Cora Isabella Gingrich 29 Jun 1929, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cora (daughter of Enoch S. Gingrich and Rebecca Witmer) was born 9 Jun 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137227
• Residence: 1976, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386782
• Residence: 1976, 1693 Severn Ave., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GROH, Doris Bertha

Of 1693 Severn Ave., Cambridge, Preston, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Friday, May 28, 1976, Doris Groh, beloved sister of Grace (Mrs. Ray Farnell), Phoenix, Arizona, Hazel (Mrs. Clarence Neden), The Pas, Man., Jean (Mrs. Clyde Duckworth), Calgary, in her 62nd year. Miss Groh was born in Montreal and had been a resident of Preston, for 40 years. Office manager for Groh's Cooler Limited; a member of South Water Street Baptist Church, Galt. Friends will be received at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, Preston, Sunday afternoon and evening. Funeral service, Monday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Wanner cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 May 1976 pg 37

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182934
• Residence: 1976, The Pas, , Manitoba, Canada

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• Name: Marion Lovina Kelly
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331468

Marion — Frederick S. Kelly. Frederick was born 1917, Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; died 13 Jan 2000, Dunnville, Haldimand Co., Ontario; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214740

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• Name: Olive Lucille Good
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162847

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GOOD, Olive Lucille - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday October 19, 2008, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Olive was formerly of RR 2, New Hamburg. She was born in Preston 90 years ago, a daughter of the late Norman and Ida (Hagey) Groh. Olive was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, New Hamburg where she was a long-time member of the W.M.S.C. She had been a School Teacher at Pinehill and Galt, supply taught in Wilmot Township Schools for many years and was a member of the Haysville Women's Institute. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Good who predeceased her March 1, 2004. Loving mother of Eleanor Good of London, and Richard and Cheri Weber Good of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Benjamin and Amy-Susanna. Lovingly remembered by sisters, Eileen Merritt of Grimsby and Mildred Nigh of Port Colborne and by sisters-in-law, Isabel Groh of Elmira, Doris Good of Waterloo and brother-in-law, Ken (Noreen) Spencer of Saskatchewan. Also remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. Olive was predeceased by siblings, Marion (Fred) Kelly, Nelson Groh, Isabel Spencer, Elwood Groh and by brothers-in-law, Daniel Merritt, Harold Nigh and a number of Good brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Rd., New Hamburg at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor David Rogalsky officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Nithview Home or Mennonite Central Committee. Online condolences or donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca.


Waterloo Region Record 20 Oct 2008

Olive — Oliver S. Good. Oliver (son of Abraham Good and Barbara Shantz) was born 14 Sep 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145661

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GROH, Elwood Norman - Peacefully, on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, Elwood Groh, of Elmira, in his 78th year.

Much beloved husband of 50 years of Isabel (Cooper) Groh; loving father of Jamie, Joanne (Brad Keates) and Robert (Anne Jasper) and grandfather of Jonathan Keates. Brother of Olive Good (Oliver), Eileen Merritt (Dan), Mildred Climenhaga (Clarence) and brother-in-law of Ken Spencer.

Predeceased by his parents, Norman and Ida (Hagey) Groh; two sisters, Marion Kelly (Fred), Isabel Spencer; one brother, Nelson and brothers-in-law. Harold Nigh and Art Horne.

He will be remembered for his humour, his courage and the deep abidng love he had for his family and friends.

At Elwood's request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service for family and ,friends will take place on Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Church, Elmira, with Rev. David Jagger officiating.


The Record 15 Jan 2003 pg B7

Elwood — Mary Isabel Cooper. Mary (daughter of Alexander "Alex" Cooper and Marjorie Lauretta "Laura" Rennie) was born 19 Sep 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Harvey — Dorothy Arminta Brubacher, RN. (daughter of Abner G. Brubacher and Arminta Snyder) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138599
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Snyder.-Clifford Anson, son of Menno and Ida (Groh) Snyder, Kitchener, Ont., was born Oct. 24, 1914; passed away April 10, 1947; aged 32 y. 4 m. 17 d. His death, caused by a cerebral hemorrhage, occurred aboard ship en route to Argentine, where he and his family were going to serve on the mission field. Early in life he became a Christian, was baptized on Dec. 20, 1925, and soon prepared for Christian work. He served as a Sunday-school teacher and later as superintendent of the intermediate department, and was active in young people's activities. After his regular school course he graduated from the Ontario Mennonite Bible School; took post-graduate work; graduated from Toronto Bible College; took two years' work at Goshen College, and graduated from there in 1946. On June 26, 1943 he was married to Doris Swartzentruber, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Margaret Anne and Arnold), his parents, 4 sisters, and 2 brothers. On Aug. 20, 1944 he was ordained to the ministry, and from February to October, 1946 he served at the Mexican Mission in Chicago. While waiting to sail, he assisted at the First Mennonite Church in Kitchener. He was a consistent Christian, thoughtful, and deeply spiritual with a fine co-operative spirit. He worked well with both old and young. His early passing does not stop the onward march of his works, for "their works shall follow them." The example and witness that he gave remain; his enthusiasm still kindles other fires. Memorial services were held at the Kitchener Church, April 27, with Roy Koch, J. B. Martin, J. D. Graber, John Kehl, Merle Shantz, and C. F. Derstine taking part. The sermon, "Divinely Directed Life Is Not Abbreviated!" was based on John 11: 8-11. His body was buried at sea, near the equator.

Gospel Herald - Volume XL, Number 7 - May 13, 1947, page 166, 167

Clifford — Doris Darlene Swartzentruber. Doris (daughter of Amos Schwartzentruber and Edna Litwiller) was born Abt 1918; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene Lovina Fretz
• Name: Irene Lovina Ruby
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298417
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Passed away, peacefully, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Tuesday Dec. 31, 2002, at the age of 86 years. Irene was predeceased by her first husband, Dalton Fretz in 1973 and by her second husband, Ervin Ruby in 1993. Caring mother of Ronald Fretz and his wife Marlene of Kitchener, Marv Fretz and his wife Betty of Moorefield, Glenn Fretz and his wife Jan of Waterloo and Douglas Fretz and his wife Karen of Pennsylvania.

Irene — Dalton Fretz. Dalton was born 29 Nov 1913, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; died 1 Nov 1973, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried , Vineland Cemetery, Vineland, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Irene — Ervin Jacob "Jake" Ruby. Ervin (son of Nicklas Ruby and Sarah S. Brenneman) was born 18 Jun 1909, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-298418
• Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386714

Glenn — Janice Marlene Woolner. (daughter of Maurice Woolner and Ella Brubacher) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66608

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Ronald Edwin "Ron" Fretz 1940 - 2006 Left earth to join the heavenly choir on Tuesday, January 3, 2006, at the K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. He was born in Vineland Station, Ontario on September 22, 1940. He was married to Marlene (Pegelo) for over 43 years. He will be sadly missed by their children, Nancy Ostermann (Helmut) of Waterloo, Allan (Lynn) Fretz of Cranbrook, Ontario, and William "Bill" at home. He was a beloved Grandpa to Liz (fiance Rick Kristensen of London, Ontario), Margaret and Cathy Ostermann, and Benjamin and Samantha Fretz. Ron was big brother to Marvin (Betty) of Moorefield, Glenn (Jamie) of Waterloo, and Douglas (Karen) of Lancaster, Pa. He was predeceased by his father Dalton in 1971, of Elmhurst, Il, and his mother Irene (Fretz) Ruby in 2002, of Kitchener. Ron was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener where he was a long time elder and sang in the choir for over 43 years. He always enjoyed driving and at the age of 60 started a new career of driving tractor trailer for Erb Transport. Due to a sudden decline of good health his trucking days were short lived. Friends are invited to share their memories of Ron with his family during memorial visitation at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Thursday (tonight) from 7-9 p.m. and on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Ron's life and faith will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Waterloo North Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of Northfield, Westmount, and Highpoint Ave., Waterloo. The Rev. Dr. Dwight Strain officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ron's memory can be made to the Waterloo North Presbyterian Christian School in Haiti or a charity of your choice and can be arranged through the funeral home. Condolences/Donations www.edwardrgood.com (519) 745-8445.

The Record 5 Jan 2006

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/158925557
• Name: Gloria Fern Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65664

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Obituary of Gloria Musselman

MUSSELMAN, Gloria of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the age of 83.

Survived by her husband of 59 years, Gerry, her children and grandchildren, Karey Musselman and her husband Orlando Rivera, Carolyn Musselman, her husband Ekke Wigboldus and their daughter Leanna, Mark Musselman and his wife Yael Zaretsky, and their children Lucas, Claire, Sloane and Kate.

Born in Tavistock to Ervin and Laura Ruby, Gloria was raised in Kitchener and began her career as a grade 1 teacher in Kitchener and then North York. After raising her children, she spent many years working at Fairview Mennonite Home where she managed the volunteer program.

Friends are invited to visit with her family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday March 8, 2016 from 5-8 pm. The funeral service will be held at Detweiler Meetinghouse in Roseville Mennonite Cemetery on Wednesday, March 9, at 2:30 pm with Scott Brubaker-Zehr, Minister at Rockway Mennonite Church, officiating. Interment and reception to follow.

Condolences for the family and donations to MCC may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Obituary of Gloria Musselman | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/10086/Gloria-Musselman/obituary.html (Accessed: 6 September 2023).

Gloria — Victor Gerald "Gerry" Musselman. Victor (son of Leslie Clarence Musselman and Ida Bowman) was born 10 Feb 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]