Daniel Stumpf

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48415
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1856
• Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Died At Lexington, on Tuesday, September 21st, 1920. Daniel Stumpf Aged 88 years 3 months and 12 days. Funeral Will take place from the residence of his daughter Mrs. Philip Koerber, Lexington, on Friday September 24th, at 1 p. m. Service at house, thence to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, for services at 2. 30 p. m. and to Elmira Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Daniel married Margaretha F. "Margaret" Schweitzer 18 Jan 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha (daughter of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born CALC 22 Jul 1836, , Baden, Germany; died 25 Oct 1899; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Daniel — ?. ? was born Abt 1832; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Schweitzer
• Name: Mary Stumpf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115165
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Mary Schweitzer

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Mary Schweitzer, relict of the late Martin Schweitzer, who died at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. Keffer, 13 South street on Sunday noon. Following a service at the residence of Mrs. Keffer the body was moved to St. James' Lutheran church where a service was held. Interment was made in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery.

The deceased, who was 71 years, 7 months and 10 days of age, had been in poor health for the last two years and confined to her bed for the past three weeks. She was a member of St. James's Lutheran church. She was born in Conestogo, a daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Stumpf of Germany. On October 23^rd, 1891, she was married to Martin Schweitzer in New Baltimore, Mic. He predeceased her in August, 1908.
Surviving her are three sisters, Mrs. Keffer, Elmira; Mrs. Bechtel, Bloomingdale and Mrs. Koerber, Lexington.

Maria married Martin F. Schweitzer 23 Oct 1891. Martin (son of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born 21 Mar 1943, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1908, , Putnam Co., Ohio; was buried , Pleasant Ridge, Pandora, Putnam, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Keffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115177
• Residence: 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MRS. CATHERINE KEFFER
A native of Woolwich Township, Mrs. Catherine Keffer, 91, of Elmira died Thursday, July 3, after an illness of 15 years.
Born August 1, 1867, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stumpf of Elmira. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church in Elmira.
She was married to the late Walter Keffer. Surviving is one sister Elizabeth Bechtel. Two sons, one daughter, and four sisters predeceased her. Also surviving are four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
The body rested at the Keffer Funeral Home until Saturday at 10 a.m. when removal was made to the Dreisinger Funeral Home in Elmira for the funeral at 3 p.m. Rev. H. W. Beatz officiated and burial was in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery.

Catherine married Walter Keffer 1 Mar 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of Henry Keffer and Susanna Keffer) was born 3 Dec 1858, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jul 1924, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
• Name: Lizzie Stumpf
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0662.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bechtel, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stumpf, was born Dec. 4, 1869; died at the Martin's Rest Home, Elmira, Ont., Sept. 2, 1963; aged 93 y. 8 m. 29 d. Her husband, John M. Bechtel, died in 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Milton and Norman), 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Wanner Church, where funeral services were conducted by Howard Stevanus, assisted by Howard Schmitt.

Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 39 - October 1, 1963 - page 879.
Bechtel, Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stumpf, was born Dec. 4, 1869; died at the Martin's Rest Home, Elmira, Ont., Sept. 2, 1963; aged 93 y. 8 m. 29 d. Her husband, John M. Bechtel, died in 1953. Surviving are 2 sons (Milton and Norman), 7 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Wanner Church, where funeral services were conducted by Howard Stevanus, assisted by Howard Schmitt.1a

1aGospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 39 - October 1, 1963 - page 879.


Mrs. Elizabeth Bechtel

Aged 93, died Monday, September 2, at Martin's rest home, after a brief illness. Born Dec. 4, 1869, she was a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Daniel Stumpf. she lived in Bloomingdale and Kossuth, before moving to Elmira, three years ago. She was a member of Wanner Mennonite Church and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Her husband, John M. Bechtel, died in 1935. Surviving are two sons, Milton and Norman of Kitchener; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of the Daniel Stumpf family. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, then to Wanner Mennonite Church, Hespeler, for the funeral at 2: 30 p.m., Thursday. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

The Elmira Signet 2 Sep 1963 pg 4

Elizabeth married John M. Bechtel 25 Dec 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Joseph B. Bechtel and Sarah Miller) was born 11 Jul 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1935, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Stumpf
• Name: Magdalena Koerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115199
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1920, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Magdalena — Philip Koerber. Philip (son of Conrad Koerber and Catharine "Katie" Grill) was born 14 Oct 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Christina Koerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70808
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Christina married Philip Koerber 14 Apr 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Philip (son of Conrad Koerber and Catharine "Katie" Grill) was born 14 Oct 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1935, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115221
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

We have to-day to chronicle the death of Sophia Stumpf, youngest daughter of Mr. Daniel Stumpf, after a lingering illness. She had always a weakness of the spine, and this was probably the ultimate cause of her death. A couple of months ago she began perceptibly to fail and her powers gradually left her until the final dissolution came on Tuesday evening. Deceased was of a quiet, friendly disposition. For years she had been a Sunday school teacher and also a member of the choir of St. James Lutheran church, and the choir attended the funeral in a body and sang several suitable funeral songs. Deceased had for years kept house for her father being the only child at home. He will therefore feel the loss of her keenly. To him and the other members of the family is extended the sympathy of the community.

Elmira Advertiser, August 25, 1906

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• Name: Jerry Keffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-3400
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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JEREMIAH KEFFER

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, December 26 for the late Jeremiah Keffer, 66, of New Dundee who died Friday at the K-W Hospital after an illness of about three weeks. An employee of Weston Bakeries Ltd., Kitchener, he was born at Breslau, son of Catherine Keffer and the late Walter Keffer. His marriage to Hannah Catherine Schiedel, who predeceased him, took place at Breslau in 1915. Mr. Keffer was a member of Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Catherine Keffer, Elmira; two sons, Walter M., New Dundee, and Carl W., Hespeler and two daughters, Miss Eideth Belle, and Mrs. S. (Mary) Kaczmarek and four grandchildren. One son, Gordon, and one daughter, Hannah, pre-deceased him. The body rested at the Keffer Funeral Home until Sunday when removal was made to Snyder Mennonite Church, Bloomingdale, for service. Rev. John Snyder and Rev. Oscar Burkholder were in charge. Interment was in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery.

Jeremiah married Hannah Catherine Schiedel 27 Jan 1915. Hannah (daughter of Amos M. Schiedel and Mary B. Detweiler) was born 23 Jan 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-366429
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54485

Henry married Vera Bella Letson 25 Dec 1917, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vera (daughter of William Rhodes "Rhodes" Letson and Lydian Richert) was born 9 Jan 1898, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1986, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0662.2
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BECHTEL, Milton Arthur - At his home. in Kitchener on Sunday, Feb. 20,1983, in his 91st year, born in Waterloo township October 31.1892. He was the elder son of the late John and Elizabeth (Stumpf) Bechtel. Predeceased by his wife, the former Elizabeth Ziegler (Bechtel), December 1972, a daughter. Hilda May in infancy; a grandson, John and one brother. Norman. Surviving are four sons, Elton, Orville and Lester, all of RR 32, Cambridge and Roy of Winnipeg, Man. Eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Bechtel remained a member of Wanner Mennonite Church, Cambridge a. attended First Mennonite Church. Kitchener; he was an active participant in the Men's Bible Class at First Mennonite Church. Fnends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener after 7 p.m. today. until noon Wednesday, when removal will be made to Wanner Mennonite Church, Beaverdale Road. Cambridge, for funeral service at 2,0 p.m.. with Rev. Paul Martin and Rev. Glenn Brubacher officiating. Interment in the adjoining cemetery.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 21 Feb 1983

Milton married Elizabeth Ziegler 26 Mar 1919. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Moyer Ziegler and Magdalena Bauman) was born 20 Jun 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1972, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Dec 1972, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23374
• Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Norman married Ada May Hagey 4 Jul 1917, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ada (daughter of Aaron B. Hagey and Magdalena F. "Maggie" Beaver) was born 13 May 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1971, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204758
• Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Leah Koerber
• Name: Magdalena Philipine Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6878.6001
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Magdalena married Moses Shantz 19 Oct 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Franklin Shantz and Leah Groff) was born 5 Jan 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156773
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1925, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith

Gordon — Viola Era Martin. Viola (daughter of Henry F. Martin and Ida R. Beaty) was born 23 Dec 1905, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24206

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• Name: Edith Belle Albrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24204
• Residence: 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edith — George Albrecht. George (son of Jacob H. Albrecht and Magdalena Steinman) was born 18 Jan 1922. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22681
• Residence: 1942, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KEFFER, Walter A.

Suddenly, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at Stratford General Hospital, Walter Keffer of Baden and formerly of Elliott Lake, Cambridge and New Dundee. He was born 81 years ago, in Kossuth (Waterloo township) near Breslau, a son of the late Jeremiah and Hannah (Schiedel) Keffer. Walter was a member of Faith Baptist Church, New Hamburg. He had owned and operated Keffer Plumbing & Sheet Metal, in New Dundee, for over 20 years. Walter was a past member of the board of directors of the Waterloo-Wellington Flying Club, a member of the Gideons and had volunteered over 500 hours in the remodeling of First Baptist Church, Elliott Lake. He loved reading his bible and enjoyed singing, woodworking and flying as his hobbies. Beloved husband of Nesta Marie (Brown) Adams, whom he married June 28, 1980; loving father of Joan and Elroy Good of New Dundee, Ruth and Doug Zimmerman of Cambridge, Douglas and Roseann Keller of Kitchener, Don and Pamela Adams of Nova Scotia, Wayne Adams of Cambridge, Mark and Nydie Adams of Cambridge; lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; dear brother of Edith and George Albrecht of London, Mary Kaczmarek of New Hamburg and Carl and Rande Keifer of Cambridge; also remembered by a number of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Walter was predeceased by his first wife, Laurene Margaret Hallman and by a sister, Hannah and a brother, Gordon, both in infancy. 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. On Wednesday, Nov. 21. 2001, transfer will be made to Faith Baptist Church, 150 Hamilton Rd., New Hamburg, for the funeral service, at 11 a.m., with Pastor Gary McNitt and Pastor Tom Crerar officiating. Burial to follow at 3 p.m., at Memory Gardens, Breslau.

The Record 19 Nov 2001 pg B9

Walter — Laurene Margaret Hallman. Laurene (daughter of Wesley Donnenworth Hallman and Caroline Christina Kloth) was born 22 Mar 1919, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Dec 1981, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Walter married Nesta Marie Brown [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ruberta Kaczmarek
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24205
• Residence: 1942, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mary Ruberta - passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday October 9, 2008 at her residence Lanark Heights, Kitchener.

Mary was formerly of New Dundee. She was born 86 years ago in Waterloo Township a daughter of the late Jeremiah & Hannah (Schiedel) Keffer. Mary was a member of Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee and the New Dundee Women's Institute.

Loving mother of Elizabeth & Herbert Genrick of Palmer Rapids, Kathryn Genrick of New Hamburg, Sharon Kaczmarek of Hamilton, Marilyn & Radford Radke of Tavistock, Nancy & Charles Haldane of Stratford. Also remembered by Stefan Kaczmarek of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Carl & Rande Keffer of Cambridge, Edith & George Albrecht of London and sister-in-law of Nesta Keffer of Delhi.

Mary was predeceased by son-in-law Earl Genrick (June 13, 2007), brothers Walter and Gordon (in infancy)and by sister Hannah (in infancy).

Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Monday October 13, 2008 transfer will be made to Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, New Dundee for the funeral service at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Graham Burkhart officiating. Burial to follow in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.

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

Mary — Stefan Kaczmarek. Stefan was born 7 Mar 1921, , Poland. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24202

Carl — Mary Strong. (daughter of Aaron Strong and Laura Bell Chafe) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386735

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386730

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BECHTEL, Elton

Passed away peacefully, at Fairview Mennonite Home on Thursday, September 1, 2011, at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Ruth Bechtel (2008). Loving father of Louise Bechtel of Clinton, Carol Schwartz of Kitchener, Pauline Bechtel and her partner Bill Paris of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. and the late John Bechtel (1980). Beloved grandfather of Jessie-Lee, Jael, Nathan (Anneliese), Lindsay and Jared. Great-grandfather to Dante and Damon Duval and Ezekiel Schwartz. Dear brother of Orville and Lester Bechtel. Elton was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Elizabeth Bechtel; sister Hilda, brother Roy; sisters-in-law, Alma (Lester) Bechtel, Mary (Orville) Bechtel, and Dorothy (Lester) Bechtel. Elton's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, September 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener and on Monday, September 5th from 9: 45 - 11 a.m., at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge. Funeral service will be held in the auditorium of Fairview Mennonite Home, at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 5th, followed by refreshments. Interment will take place at Wanner Mennonite Church Cemetery, after the reception.

Waterloo Region Record 4 Sep 2011

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BECHTEL, Elton Passed away peacefully at Fairview Mennonite Home on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of 56 years to the late Ruth Bechtel (2008). Loving father of Louise Bechtel of Clinton, Carol Schwartz of Kitchener, Pauline Bechtel and her partner Bill Paris of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C., and the late John Bechtel (1980). Beloved grandfather of Jessie-Lee, Jael, Nathan (Anneliese), Lindsay and Jared. Great-grandfather to Dante and Damon Duval and Ezekiel Schwartz. Dear brother of Orville and Lester Bechtel. Elton was predeceased by his parents, Milton and Elizabeth Bechtel; sister Hilda, brother Roy; sisters-in-law Alma (Lester) Bechtel, Mary (Orville) Bechtel, and Dorothy (Lester) Bechtel. Elton's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, September 4th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, and on Monday, September 5th from 9: 45 - 11 a.m. at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge. Funeral service will be held in the auditorium of Fairview Mennonite Home at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 5th, followed by refreshments. Interment will take place at Wanner Mennonite Church Cemetery after the reception. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Fairview Mennonite Home or the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated and may be made through the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467. A special thank you to all the staff at Fairview Mennonite Home for their personal, loving care. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Elton's memorial.


The Waterloo Region Record 2 Sep 2011

Elton married Ruth Snyder 16 Jun 1951. Ruth (daughter of Ephraim W. Snyder and Louisa Martin) was born 25 Oct 1928, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Apr 2008, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Orville Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-386808

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BECHTEL, Clayton Orville (February 5, 1923 - March 23, 2014)

Our Dad told us he was "just waiting for Jesus" and on Sunday, March 23rd, Jesus reached down and gently released him of all pain and suffering. Jesus took his hand and guided him to his heavenly home, there waiting for him was his beloved wife, Mary (Horst) and his oldest son Dennis Ray. Left behind here on earth to miss him dearly are his children, Janice Schultz (Bruce) of Cambridge, Murray Bechtel (Diana) of Waterloo, and Connie Anthony (Mel) of Richmond, B.C. He was a proud grandfather of thirteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. He will also be missed by his brother Lester Bechtel. Orville spent many years operating a dairy farm near Breslau, same farm he was born and raised on, before retiring to Fairview, twenty-four years ago. He was a lifetime member of Wanner Mennonite Church. Orville was predeceased by his parents, Elizabeth and Milton, brothers Elton and Roy and sister Hilda. His family would like to thank the Fairview nursing staff, for all their wonderful care and support. Orville's family will welcome friends at the Fairview Auditorium, 515 Langs Drive, Cambridge on Friday, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the auditorium on Saturday morning, at 11 a.m.

Cambridge Times 27 Mar 2014

Clayton — Mary F. Horst. Mary (daughter of John L. Horst and Mary B. Frey) was born 21 Oct 1922; died 13 Jul 2007, 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-137822

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/221753857
• Name: Lester Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146819

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In Memory of Lester (Howard) Bechtel 1929 - 2021

Passed away peacefully, at Nithview Community's Long Term Care Home on January 24, 2021. Loving dad to Bruce and his wife Diane Lichti, (children Craig and Evan); Cheryl and her husband Chris Whelan, (children Brendan and his wife Talin and son Mekai, Kevin, Wayne and son Cobain); Deb and her husband Cam Shapansky, (children Gabbi and Reuben); and Peter and his wife Anna Kabetova (son Matthew). Also remembered by the Lichty family. Lester was a loving husband to the late Alma (Bast) Bechtel (1994) and the late Dorothy (Zehr Lichty Worden) Bechtel (2009). He was predeceased by his brothers, Elton and Orville and their wives, and Roy and his sister Hilda.

Lester was an intensely practical and humble man who would be happier with a short tribute. He was a successful dairy farmer near Breslau. He was a lifelong member of Wanner Mennonite Church. He liked to whistle, work hard and be outdoors. While farming was the practical choice for him, he was a big proponent of education and specifically Mennonite education. He expressed this through support of Mennonite educational institutions, reading, constant learning and sponsorship of the ongoing Bechtel Lectures at Conrad Grebel University College, which was created to provide the public access to rich academic experiences. He retired young and took different opportunities to travel far, travelling extensively to attend Mennonite World Conference gatherings.

He looked forward to family get togethers and being at his kids' homes, often sitting back quietly observing. Lester was generous with his time and resources, slow to judge, a deep thinker and amateur philosopher. He carried his ability to 'field-fix' a tractor to all areas of his life. He enjoyed a long and healthy life using his time well.

Special thanks to Nithview's second floor staff for such loving and compassionate care during very difficult times. We are grateful for the constant communication and many video calls.

A private family visitation will take place. A livestreamed celebration of life will be held Thursday, January 28 at 1pm. Relatives and friends may join the family in the livestream of the service at www.erbgood.com. Cremation will take place, because as Lester said, "Why would you want to mess up a perfectly good patch of sod?"

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the House of Friendship or KidsAbility and can be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Obituary of Lester (Howard) Bechtel: Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (no date) Erb & Good Funeral Home | Exc... Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/15403/Lester-Bechtel/obituary.html (Accessed: 11 February 2024).

Howard married Alma Mary Bast 1954. Alma (daughter of David K. Bast and Veronica "Fanny" Steinman) was born 10 Jan 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 May 1994, Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Howard married Dorothy Ellen Zehr 1997. Dorothy (daughter of Emmanuel B. Zehr and Emma Brenneman) was born 23 Mar 1930; died 14 Apr 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bud Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167593
• Residence: 1966, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Willard — Josephine Evelyn Zinger. Josephine was born 1919; died 7 Mar 2012, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167594
• Residence: 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Artist: painter
• Military: WW2 - air gunner RCAF
• Name: Jack Bechtel
• Occupation: artist - painter
• Residence: Port Dover, Norfolk Co., Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104790
• Residence: 1958, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Artist Jack Bechtel Dies of Cancer at 43

Artist Jack Bechtel of Blair, 43, died today of cancer at St. Mary's Hospital after an illness of several months. Although his abstract paintings were frequently shown in exhibits through Ontario, he was also known to many art students for the numerous classes in painting he conducted.

He taught summer classes at the Doon School of Fine Arts from 1950 to 1964, and during the same period instructed adults in winter classes in Brantford, Delhi, Dundas, Guelph, Port Dover, Tillsonburg, Galt, Stratford, Ingersoll and Fort William - Port Arthur.

His best-known work in the Twin Cities is probably the Kitchener library mural, Enlightenment, which he completed in six months of night work in 1962. The 560-square foot mural depicts man's historical striving for knowledge.

His paintings have been included among exhibits by the Ontario Society of Artists, of which Mr. Bechtel was a member, and the Royal College of Art. They also appeared in gallery exhibits in Montreal, Toronto, Kingston, London, Ont., Hamilton, and smaller Ontario cities.

A son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bechtel of Kitchener, he began painting when he was about 14, and spent his week-ends bicycling and skiing through rural areas of Waterloo County to sketch the scenes that were frequent subjects of his earlier, realist works.

After overseas service as an air gunner with the RCAF in the Second World War, he attended the Ontario College of Art for four years, followed by six months of study at the Instituto de San Miguel d'Allende in Mexico on scholarship.

He lived in Port Dover before returning to this area eight years ago to establish his home and studio in Blair. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bechtel is survived by his wife, the former Marion Morrow of London, Ont. whom he married in 1957; two daughters, Dawn Marie and Barbara Jane, at home; a brother, Willard (Bud) of Waterloo and a sister, Maxine of Kitchener.

A memorial tribute will be paid at the Doon School of Fine Arts on Friday at 8 p.m. Donations to the local unit of the Canadian Cancer Society will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Sep 1966

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JACK BECHTEL, 1923 1966

I record also the sad death in September, 1966, of John Bechtel, a victim of cancer at the age of forty two.

John Bechtel was born in Kitchener. He served for three years with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the war. On discharge he entered the Ontario College of Art, but his graduation was just the beginning of his growth and development as an artist.

After returning from a period of painting in Mexico, he joined the staff of the Doon School and began to show the unselfish dedication to painting and the teaching of young artists that won for him wide respect and many devoted students and friends.

Let me quote Alan Jarvis: "The first words which come to my mind when I hear the name 'John Bechtel' is integrity, integrity both as an artist and as a person. He was totally without guile or affectation, a dedicated and disciplined worker, without false modesty and with a sincere regard for his own gifts and how to use them".

He worked with York Wilson on the Imperial Oil mural and went on to paint many murals of his own in western Ontario, including, in 1962, the mural in the Kitchener Public Library.

Another friend wrote: "A child of the future visiting the library in Kitchener will be inspired and motivated by what Jack Bechtel is in his mural, not was. His contribution does exist, and we are indebted to an integrity which in our relations singles out Jack Bechtel as one of the very few".

Ontario Society of Artists President's Annual Report 1966

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Let me quote Alan Jarvis: "The first words which come to my mind when I hear the name 'John Bechtel' is integrity, integrity both as an artist and as a person. He was totally without guile or affectation, a dedicated and disciplined worker, without false modesty and with a sincere regard for his own gifts and how to use them".

John married Marion Morrow 1957. Marion was born CA 1925, Of, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 9 May 1998. [Group Sheet]

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KOERBER, Floyd - The children of Floyd Koerber, mourn the passing of their dear father. He passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, surrounded by his children. Floyd resided many years in Haysville and was born 73 years ago in Bridgeport, the son of the late Gordon and Viola (Martin) Koerber. Floyd was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR1, New Hamburg. Floyd founded with his wife, Verna, a drywall construction business which after four decades continues operation as a family business. He was an outdoors man. In the last number of years he developed a keen interest in restoring antique tractors. Beloved husband of the late Verna Koerber who predeceased him October 27, 2004. Dear father of Reginald and wife Julie Koerber of California, Randy and wife Celestine Koerber, Karen and husband Glenn Tughan all of Haysville and Lynda and husband Wayne Eckstein of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Justin, Whitney, Anesta and partner Cory, Kelsea and husband Rob, Tallisonn, Jillian and Luke. Missed by his sisters Bernice Alexander of Durham, Doris and husband Bill Meindl and Eloise Klaehn, all of Kitchener and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Cloyce and wife Gertrude Toman of Texas, Isabelle McEachern, Nyle and wife Muriel Toman, Murray Toman, all of Waterloo. Floyd was predeceased by brothers-in-law, Hugh Alexander, Robert McEachern and sister-in-law, Wilma Toman. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Wednesday February 1, 2006 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. A private family burial will take place at St. James Anglican Church Cemetery on Thursday. A public memorial service to celebrate Floyd's life will take place on Thursday February 2, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR1, New Hamburg with Pastors Matthew Isert Bender and Rev. France Ouimet-Wilson officiating. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre. Floyd received the attention of many health care professionals in the last five months. We appreciate their efforts.

THE RECORD - Jan. 31, 2006

Floyd — Verna Mae P. Toman. Verna (daughter of Hubert Toman and Edith Rosenberger) was born 13 May 1935; died 27 Oct 2004; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]