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

Emmanuel W. Gerber

Male 1912 - 1996  (~ 85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emmanuel W. Gerber was born Between 1911 and 1912, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1996, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., 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 Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46126813
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47911
    • Occupation: Bef 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1991, RR1, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The Record Newspaper 22 May 1996

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Enos Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Marie Susan Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Aug 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1991, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Kathryn Elizabeth Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    4. 5. Bishop Arthur Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 2018, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Amy Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Nicholas Joseph Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 8. Stanley Emmanuel Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 9. Margaret Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 10. Shirley Pauline Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 11. David Glenn Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    11. 12. Gordon Ross Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Nov 1954, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1963; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Enos Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    Enos — Reta Catherine Jantzi. (daughter of Ezra N. Jantzi and Catherine "Katie" Duval) [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Marie Susan Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1) was born 14 Aug 1936, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1991, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marie Susan Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160992

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Marie, 54, Wellesley, Ont. Born: Aug. 14, 1936, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Emmanuel W. and Elizabeth (Steckley) Gerber. Died: May 22, 1991, Stratford, Ont., of an embolism. survivors - husband: Ivan Jantzi; father; children: Ross, Lyle, Maryann, Susan; brothers and sisters: Enos, Arthur, Nicholas, Stanley, David, Kathryn Kuepfer, Amy Kuepfer, Margaret Wagler, Shirley Gerber; one grandchild. Funeral and burial: May 25, Mapleview Mennonite Church, by Victor Dorsch.

    Gospel Herald Volume 84, Number 29 July 16, 1991 - page 15.

    Marie — Ivan Jantzi. Ivan was born 22 Sep 1934; died 15 Sep 2003; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Kathryn Elizabeth Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46122863
    • Name: Kathryn Elizabeth Kuepfer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150752
    • Residence: 1996, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Kathryn Elizabeth Passed away suddenly on Monday December 28th, 2009 at Stratford General Hospital. Kathryn resided at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and was formerly of RR#1 Newton. She was born 71 years ago in Wellesley Township a daughter of the late Emmanuel W. and Elizabeth (Steckley) Gerber. Kathryn was a member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Beloved wife of Willis Kuepfer who she married May 4, 1960. Loving mother of Wesley and Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and Beatrice Kuepfer of RR#2 Teeswater, Dennis and Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank and Calvin and Martha Kuepfer of Wellesley. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Gerald, Edwin, Heather, Roland, Sharmayne, Violet (Jonathan Horst), Patricia (Arthur Steiner), Terry, Tanya, Melissa, Eugene, Delphine, Julianne, William, Stephanie, Cynthia, Alyssa, Justin, Brandon, and by great-grandson Tyrel. Lovingly remembered by brothers and sisters Enos and Reta Gerber of Milverton, Arthur and Laurene Gerber of RR#1 Gadshill, Amy and Melvin Kuepfer, David and Marilyn Gerber, all of Millbank, Nicholas and Emma Gerber, Margaret and Raymond Wagler, Shirley and Larry Gerber, all of Wellesley, Stanley and Erma Gerber of Brunner. Also remembered by mother-in-law Marion Kuepfer of New Hamburg, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Ivan and Anna Mae Kuepfer, Nelson and Elaine Kuepfer, Merrill and Laverne Zehr, all of Millbank, Irene Kuepfer of Wellesley, Verna and Nelson Jantzi of RR#1 Milverton. Kathryn was predeceased by her son Russell Benjamin Kuepfer (April 19, 2008), by granddaughter Angela, by great-grandson Kylen, by sister Marie and Ivan Jantzi, brother Gordon Gerber (1963) and by father-in-law Benjamin Kuepfer. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer St., Milverton, today, Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Friday, January 1st, 2010, a family service will be held at the funeral home followed by the funeral service at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church at 2: 00 p.m. with Bishop Arthur Gerber officiating. Burial to follow in the adjoining cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton or Masters International Ministries. A special thank you to the staff at Knollcrest Lodge for their loving care for the past 5 years along with Emergency and I.C.U at Stratford General Hospital for the tender compassion shown to our family.

    The Waterloo Region Record 29 Dec 2009

    Kathryn — Willis John Kuepfer. Willis (son of Benjamin "Ben" Kuepfer and Marion Gerber) 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. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. 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. 14. 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.

  4. 5.  Bishop Arthur Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1) was born 5 Oct 1939, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 2018, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160981
    • Residence: 1996, Gadshill, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    GERBER, Arthur-Peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 11, 2018, Arthur Gerber of Wellesley and formerly of Gadshill, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Laurene (nee Roes) who predeceased him on January 8, 2018.

    Arthur — Laurene Roes. Laurene was born 7 Feb 1937; died 8 Jan 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Linda Rose Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Amy Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    Amy — Melvin Jacob Kuepfer. (son of John C. Kuepfer and Catherina "Katie" Lichti) [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Nicholas Joseph Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    Nicholas — Emma Jantzi. (daughter of Noah W. Jantzi and Magdalena "Mattie Lichti) [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Stanley Emmanuel Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    Stanley — Erma Mae Roes. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Margaret Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1) was born 9 Aug 1947, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Wagler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160986
    • Residence: 1996, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    WAGLER, Margaret-Peacefully after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, at Nithview Community on Thursday, November 8, 2018 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Wagler (2012).

    Margaret loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was a faithful member of Maple View Mennonite Church. She served her community driving school bus and catering many meals

    Margaret — Raymond Michael Wagler. Raymond (son of John M. Wagler and Barbara Gascho) was born 2 Feb 1938; died 13 Aug 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 10.  Shirley Pauline Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    Shirley — Larry Roy Gerber. (son of Valentine Gerber and Clara Nafziger) [Group Sheet]


  10. 11.  David Glenn Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1)

    David — Marilyn Laurene Jantzi. (daughter of Aaron L. Jantzi and Katie Jantzi) [Group Sheet]


  11. 12.  Gordon Ross Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Emmanuel1) was born 16 Nov 1954, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Oct 1963; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160993



Generation: 3

  1. 13.  Wesley Gerald Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Kathryn2, 1.Emmanuel1) was born 25 Oct 1960; died 23 Dec 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Wellington Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235544244
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211591

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Wesley Gerald

    Wesley Gerald Kuepfer of Milverton, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Stratford General Hospital at the age of 61.

    Dear husband of Lynda (Gerber) Kuepfer for 39 years. Loving father of Gerald (Rosie) of Fort McMurray, AB, Edwin of Lethbridge, AB, Heather of Elmira, Roland (Shannon) of Stratford, and Sharmayne of Milverton. Cherished grandfather of Sophie of Fort McMurray, AB. Lovingly remembered by his siblings, Clifford & Beatrice Kuepfer, Dennis & Josephine Kuepfer, and Calvin & Martha Kuepfer, as well as brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Doris & Ronald Lebold, Raymond Gerber, Mary Ellen & Arnold Yantzi, and Ralph & Maryann Steckley. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews.

    Wesley was predeceased by his parents, Willis & Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer, daughter Angela, his father-in-law & mother-in-law Raymond & Emma (Roes) Gerber, his step-father-in-law Amos Steckley, his brother Russell Kuepfer, his sister-in-law Deborah Gerber, and his brother-in-law Wayne Dotzert.

    A private family burial will take place at Maple View Mennonite Church in Wellesley, with a Memorial Service to follow at a later date.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home (Milverton).

    In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

    Trees, Memorial, Funeral Homes, and Wesley KUEPFER. 2023. "Wesley Gerald KUEPFER Obituary". Tributearchive.Com. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23498984/wesley-gerald-kuepfer.

    Wesley — Lynda Marie Gerber. (daughter of Raymond K. Gerber and Emma Lavina Roes) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Angela Dawn Kuepfer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1988; died 19 May 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 14.  Russell Benjamin Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Kathryn2, 1.Emmanuel1) 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.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26167586
    • Residence: Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: 26167586

    Notes:

    KUEPFER, Russell Benjamin - Passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2008, suddenly as a result of a farm equipment accident in Brunner. Russell resided in Milverton and was born 40 years ago in Kitchener. Beloved son of Willis and Kathryn (Gerber) Kuepfer of Milverton. Dear brother of Wesley and wife Lynda Kuepfer of Milverton, Clifford and wife Beatrice Kuepfer of RR2 Teeswater, Dennis and wife Josephine Kuepfer of Millbank and Calvin and wife Martha Kuepfer of Wellesley. Sadly missed by his grandmother, Marion Kuepfer of New Hamburg and his 11 nieces, 8 nephews, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Russell was predeceased by his grandparents, Emmanuel and wife Elizabeth Gerber and Benjamin Kuepfer and niece, Angela. Russell was a member of Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville and was employed at Creative Asphalt & Landscape Works, St. Clements. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer St., Milverton on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 from 7-9 p.m., again Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 1 p.m. at Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville. Interment to follow in Hillside Cemetery, Wellesley Township. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Christian Aid Ministries or Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton.

    WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Apr. 21, 2008


  3. 15.  Linda Rose Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (5.Arthur2, 1.Emmanuel1)

    Linda — Allan Paul Erb. (son of Allan Erb and Norma Zehr) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Angela Dawn Kuepfer Descendancy chart to this point (13.Wesley3, 4.Kathryn2, 1.Emmanuel1) was born 19 May 1988; died 19 May 1988; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211590