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

Annie Zehr

Female 1849 - 1934  (85 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annie Zehr was born 9 Sep 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1934, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50394
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Annie — Daniel Gerber. Daniel (son of Johannes "John" Gerber and Veronica "Fannie" Oesch) was born 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1899; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Michael Z. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Barbara Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Apr 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Magdelena Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Apr 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Christian Z. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Daniel Z. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Michael Z. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 21 May 1874, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 May 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466709
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76577
    • Occupation: 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Michael married Veronica Jantzi 13 Nov 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Veronica (daughter of Christian Jantzi and Annie Lichti) was born 17 Mar 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1970, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Emanuel Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Feb 1897, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1986, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 8. Aaron J. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1987, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 9. Elmer Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1902, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1989, Hepworth, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
    4. 10. Annie Mae Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 11. Ida J. Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Aug 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 12. Rachel Luella Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Apr 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2001, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. 13. Stevanus J. "Steve" Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1918, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Barbara Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 23 Apr 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50396
    • Occupation: 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Daughter
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Barbara married Michael L. Jantzi 16 Mar 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael (son of Peter B. Jantzi and Magdalena Leis) was born 3 Jun 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1949; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Peter G. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 May 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1993, , Florida, USA; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.
    2. 15. Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1923; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 16. Daniel Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Oct 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1978.
    4. 17. Michael G. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Nov 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 18. Annie Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2001.
    6. 19. Christian G. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Apr 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 20. Valentine Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 May 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2000; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 21. Veronica G. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Feb 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1995.
    9. 22. Benjamin G. Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919; died 1993.
    10. 23. Christina Jantzi  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Dec 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Magdelena Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 5 Apr 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lena Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50397
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  4. 5.  Christian Z. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 14 May 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Sep 1969, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27766273
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-50398
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Thrasher

    Notes:

    Gerber.- Christian Z., son of Daniel Annie (Zehr) Gerber, was born near Crosshill, Ont., May 14, 1890; died at his home, Sept. 15, 1969; aged 79 y. 4 m. 1 d. On June 7, he was married to Magdalena Lichty, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Ralph, Roy, and Murray), 8 grandchildren, one brother (Daniel), and one sister (Lena-Mrs. James Birmingham). He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a member of the Maple View Church, Wellesley, Ont., where funeral services were held Sept. 18, with Alvin Leis and Chris 0. Erb officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LXII, Number 43 - November 4, 1969, pages 975, 976.

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    Christian Gerber

    Christian Z. Gerber of Crosshill died on Monday of last week at his home. Mr. Gerber was 79.

    Born in Wellesley Township, May 14, 1890, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gerber. He farmed in Wellesley Township before retiring to Crosshill in November, 1968.

    He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church.

    One brother and one sister predeceased him.

    Surviving, besides his wife, the former Magdalena Lichti whom he married June 7, 1923, in Wellesley Township, are three sons, Ralph and Murray, both of Crosshill, and Roy of RR 1, Millbank; one brother, Daniel of Wellesley; one sister, Mrs. .lames (Lena) Birmingham of Crosshill and eight grandchildren.

    Funeral services were held Thursday at Maple View Mennonite Church.

    Burial followed in the church cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent, September 24, 1969

    Christian married Magdalena Z. "Lena" Lichti 7 Jun 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Peter F. Lichti and Magdalena Zehr) was born 8 Aug 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Rev. Ralph Peter Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1926; died 2 Apr 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 25. Roy Donald Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1926; died 4 Nov 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.
    3. 26. Murray Nelson Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 6.  Daniel Z. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (1.Annie1) was born 14 Apr 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jul 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33791
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GERBER, Daniel Z. -- Of 133 Brown St., Wellesley, died suddenly Sunday, July 25, 1976, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was born in Crosshill 84 years ago a son of the late Daniel Gerber and the Late Annie Zehr. He was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church, Baden, He operated a trucking and bus line in Crosshill, retiring 15 years ago. Beloved husband of Catherine Leis; dear brother of Lena (Mrs. James Burningham) of Green Gables Nursing Home, Kitchener. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Wednesday, July 28, when removal will be made to Shantz Mennonite Church for the service at 2: 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Jul 1976

    Daniel — Catherine L. Leis. Catherine (daughter of Christian K. Leis and Catherine "Katie" Lichty) was born 29 Oct 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Shantz Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Emanuel Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 14 Feb 1897, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1986, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76579
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GERBER, Emanuel - Passed away peacefully, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1986, at Stratford General Hospital, Emanuel Gerber of 101 Hendershot St., Tavistock, in his 89th year. He was born in Crosshill, son of the late Michael Gerber and the former Veronica Jantzi. He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden. Dearly loved husband of the former Clara Ann Schlabach, whom he married September 10, 1919, Lovingly remembered by his children, Calvin and his wife Marion of RR 1, Bright, Willard and his wife Gladys of Tavistock, Beulah (Mrs. Henry Ruby) of RR 1, Tavistock, Margaret (Mrs. Roy Ruby) of Kitchener, Inez (Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer), Ellen (Mrs. Elton Leis), all of Tavistock, Howard and his wife Ada of RR 1, New Hamburg, Audrey (Mrs. Harold J. Bender) of RR 1, Tavistock, Carol (Mrs. Irvin Wagler) of RR 1, Shakespeare. Sadly missed by a son-in-law, Lester Yantzi of Tavistock; four brothers, Aaron of Tavistock, Elmer of Hepworth, Steve of Millbank and Michael of Wellesley, two sisters, Mrs. Annie Erb of Baden and Mrs. Rachel (Eevin Bender) of Tavistock and one brother-in-law, Ezra Stere of Stratford. Lovingly remembered by 32 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Emanuel was predeceased by one daughter, Mrs. Helen Yantzi, August 10, 1985 and one sister, Ida Stere. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. this evening, until Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, at noon, when transfer will be made to the Steinman Mennonite Church, for service at 3 p.m. Rev. Fred Lichti and Rev. Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment in the church cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Feb 1986

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    Gerber, Emanuel, son of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Feb. 14, 1897; died at Stratford General Hospital on Feb. 6, 1986; aged 88 y. On Sept. 10, 1919, he was married to Clara Ann Schlabach, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Calvin, Willard, and Howard), 6 daughters (Beulah - Mrs. Henry Ruby, Margaret - Mrs. Roy Ruby, Inez - Mrs. Oliver Ramseyer, Ellen - Mrs. Elton Leis, Audrey - Mrs. Harold Bender, and Carol - Mrs. Irvin Wagler), 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers (Aaron, Elmer, Steve, and Michael), and 2 sisters (Annie - Mrs. David Erb and Rachel - Mrs. Ervin Bender). He was preceded in death by one daughter (Helen Yantzi) and one sister (Ida Stere). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 9, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Church Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 79, Number 10 - March 11, 1986 -- page 178

    Emanuel married Clara A. Schlabach 10 Sep 1919. Clara (daughter of Moses J. Schlabach and Barbara B. Boshart) was born 15 Oct 1897, Fulda, Murray, Minnesota, USA; died 21 May 1990, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Margaret Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1926.
    2. 28. Inez Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 29. Ellen Jane Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 8.  Aaron J. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 29 Jun 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1987, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76580
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Aaron — Mary Steckly. Mary was born 12 May 1910, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1983, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Elmer Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 6 Jul 1902, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1989, Hepworth, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99547
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1926, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Elmer married Vietta Alvina Shantz 20 Oct 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Vietta (daughter of Ananias S. Shantz and Ethleen Naomi Stover) was born 2 Sep 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1996; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Stuart Berle Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2001; was buried , Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.
    2. 31. Doreen Naomi Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1992, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.
    3. 32. Ethleen Veronica Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Sep 1932; died 12 Jan 2010; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 10.  Annie Mae Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 2004, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Annie Mae Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116751
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    ERB, Annie Mae - Passed away peacefully on Friday May 14, 2004, at her residence Nithview Home, New Hamburg. She was born 96 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber. Annie was a member of St. Agatha Mennonite Church where she was a member of the WMSC. Beloved wife of the late David O. Erb predeceased her May 10, 1976. Dear mother of Florence and husband Arthur Steinmann of New Hamburg, June and husband Vernon Schwartzentruber of Kitchener, Hilda and husband Elroy Gingerich of New Hamburg, Marjorie and husband Laverne Schwartzentruber of Baden, Darlene and husband Harold Culp of Atwood, Carl and wife Fern Erb of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her brothers Steve and wife Edna Gerber of RR1, Millbank and Michael and wife Laura Gerber of Wellesley and sisters-in-law Katie Gerber of Hepworth and Clara Erb of New Hamburg. Annie was predeceased by two granddaughters Lorie and Sherylyn in infancy, sisters Rachel and husband Ervin Bender, Ida and husband Ezra Stere, brothers Emanuel and wife Clara Ann Gerber, Aaron and wife Mary Gerber, Elmer Gerber. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron, New Hamburg on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A public Interment will take place on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 1 p.m. at St. Agatha Mennonite Church Cemetery followed by a celebration of Annie's life at 2: 30 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Pastor Doug Snyder to officiate. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, St. Agatha Mennonite Church or Nithview Home.

    The Record Newspaper 15 May 2004

    Annie married David O. Erb 7 Nov 1929. David (son of John Litwiller Erb and Barbara Oesch) was born 8 Dec 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1976, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 33. Florence Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 34. June Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Darlene Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Marjorie Anna Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 37. June Elaine Erb  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 38. Carl David Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 11.  Ida J. Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 2 Aug 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1979, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ida J. Stere
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160770
    • Residence: 1969, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Stere.- Ida, daughter of Michael and Veronica (Jantzi) Gerber, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 2, 1912; died of cancer at Stratford General Hospital, Nov. 18, 1979; aged 67 y. On Nov. 7, 1935, she was married to Ezra Stere, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Orval, Verle, and Neil Stere), one daughter (Ruth Ann-Mrs. Robert Miller), 12 grandchildren, 5 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 20, in charge of Vernon B. Zehr and Elmer Schwartzentruber; interment in Steinman Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 72, Number 50 - December 11, 1979, page 1002.

    Ida married Ezra Stere 7 Nov 1935. Ezra was born 14 May 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1990, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 39. Neil Harley Stere  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1940, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1999, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 12.  Rachel Luella Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 11 Apr 1915, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 2001, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44466862/rachel-luella-bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24135

    Notes:

    Bender.- Rachel Gerber, 85, Tavistock, Ont., died March 10. Spouse: Ervin Bender(deceased). Parents: Michael and Veronica Gerber (deceased). Survivors: children Arthur, Janet Bachert, LaRoy, Ronald, Leon, Stuart, Mary Lou Holst, Linda Ferguson; 33 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 14 at Tavistock.

    theMennonite, April 10, 2001, page 15-16, Vol. 4, No. 14.


  7. 13.  Stevanus J. "Steve" Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 11 Feb 1918, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 2017, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Steve Gerber
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160870

    Notes:

    GERBER, Steve J-Peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, on Monday, March 27, 2017 in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Edna Albrecht (2012). Loving father of Marlene Lichty (Mel), Gary Gerber, Betty Lou Gilchrist (Dale Wood), Ruth Anne Biehn (Elvern), and Jamie Gerber (Karen). Dear grandfather of Tim, Jeff and Jeremy Lichty, Matthew and Jonathon Gerber, Sheldon Gilchrist, Shelley Wright, Trevor and Jason Biehn, Josalyn Hagen, Vanessa Erb as well as 21 great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his sisters-in law and brother-in law Laura Gerber, Katie Gerber, Ruby Roth and William Albrecht. Predeceased by his daughter Sandra (1981) and son Andrew (2000). Steve was the former Pastor at Crosshill Mennonite Church for 25 years and served as an interim pastor at McArthurs Mills, Cassel and St. Agatha Mennonite churches. Steve had farmed at RR#1 Millbank and enjoyed travelling with Edna. Friends may visit with the family at Crosshill Mennonite Church, 2537 Hutchinson Road, Crosshill on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 in the church at 2 p.m. Pastor Julie Ellison White officiating. Interment at Rush's Cemetery, Wellesley. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Knollcrest Lodge or M.C.C. would be appreciated.

    Steve J. Gerber - View Obituary & Service Information (2023). Available at: https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Steve-Gerber/#!/Obituary (Accessed: 5 January 2023).

    Stevanus — Edna Albrecht. Edna (daughter of Samuel Jacob R. "Jacob" Albrecht and Lydia Jantzi) was born 17 Oct 1917, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 2012, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. Mary Marlene Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 41. Betty Lou Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 42. Sandra Louise Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jan 1943, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 43. Ruth Anne Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 44. Andrew Claire Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Jun 1960; died 3 Feb 2000; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 14.  Peter G. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 9 May 1907, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Oct 1993, , Florida, USA; was buried , Good Cemetery, Clarence, Erie, New York, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164655
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Notes:

    Jantzi, Peter, Sr., 86, Alden, New York. Born: May 9, 1907, Tavistock, Ont., to Michael and Barbara Gerber Jantzi. Died: Oct. 17, 1993, Florida. Survivors - children: Margaret Foth, Aaron, Harold, Annamae Hostetler, Peter, Jr., C. Earl; brothers and sisters: Annie, Christian, Valentine, Veronica, Benjamin, Christina Erb; 14 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Elizabeth Helmuth Jantzi (wife). Funeral: Oct. 23, Clarence Center-Akron Mennonite Church, by Howard S. Bauman and Roy Walls. Burial: Good Cemetery.


  9. 15.  Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 28 Jul 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1923; was buried , Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly 3rd Line], Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lena Jantzi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164666
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish


  10. 16.  Daniel Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 21 Oct 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1978.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164677
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish


  11. 17.  Michael G. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 1 Nov 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164688
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish Mennonite


  12. 18.  Annie Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 14 Jun 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 2001.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300401
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish


  13. 19.  Christian G. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 24 Apr 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300402
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish


  14. 20.  Valentine Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 25 May 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2000; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300403
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

    Valentine married Olivia Yutzi 27 Nov 1940. Olivia (daughter of Daniel R. Yutzi and Veronica "Fannie" Spenler) was born 12 Apr 1912, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1993, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  15. 21.  Veronica G. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 7 Feb 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1995.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-300404
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish


  16. 22.  Benjamin G. Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 1919; died 1993.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211833


  17. 23.  Christina Jantzi Descendancy chart to this point (3.Barbara2, 1.Annie1) was born 30 Dec 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2012, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Christina Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305288
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    NAFZIGER, Christina Peacefully, surrounded by her family at the Stratford General Hospital, on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Dan W. Erb (1989) and the late Ira Nafziger (2008). Loving mother of Nancy (Harold Wagler), Margaret (Peter Kuepfer), Delmer Erb (Mary), Harold Erb (Marie), Daniel Erb, Sandra Erb, Shelley (John Erb), Sheila (James Jantzi), Denise Bannerman, son-in-law Melvin Roes (Marietta) and step-mother of Calvin, Twila, Joyce, Leslie, Lucille, Carol, Bonita, Robert, Sara, Shirley, Cynthia, Yvonne and June. Dear grandmother of 34 grandchildren and 84 great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law, Jessie Jantzi, Thelma Jantzi, Annie Ropp, Annie Martin, Mary Zehr and Amy (Norman Zehr). Predeceased by her daughter Mary Ann Roes (1992), her parents Michael Jantzi and Barbara (nee Gerber) and her adoptive parents Joseph Gerber and Mary (nee Wagler), her grandson Nathaniel Erb and grandson-in-law Ronald Steckly. Christina was the last surviving member of both her Jantzi and Gerber families as well, she was a faithful member of Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church. Family and friends may call at Fairhaven Amish Mennonite Church, 4186 Line 61, Poole, on Thursday 7-9 p.m. and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Faith Mennonite Church, Kingwood, on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 1 p.m. Bishop Melvin Roes officiating. Interment to follow at Mornington Amish Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. (Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley. 519-656-2880) www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

    Christina — Daniel W. Erb. Daniel (son of Christian R. Erb and Nancy Wagler) was born 24 Feb 1919; died 8 Sep 1989; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  18. 24.  Rev. Ralph Peter Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (5.Christian2, 1.Annie1) was born 18 Jun 1926; died 2 Apr 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160918
    • Residence: 1984, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Ralph — Katie Jantzi. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Daniel Ralph Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 25.  Roy Donald Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (5.Christian2, 1.Annie1) was born 18 Jun 1926; died 4 Nov 2000; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215612

    Roy — Madeline Jantzi. Madeline (daughter of John W. Jantzi and Mary Gerber) was born 15 Mar 1929, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 2013, RR1 Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Bethel Conservative Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  20. 26.  Murray Nelson Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (5.Christian2, 1.Annie1)

    Murray — Hazel Diane Zehr. (daughter of Vernon Zehr and Katie Bender) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Margaret Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (7.Emanuel3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 26 Oct 1926.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-234731

    Margaret married Roy Ruby 10 Jun 1950. Roy was born 8 Aug 1920, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 2006; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 28.  Inez Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (7.Emanuel3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 23 Feb 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 2009, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Inez Ramseyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130164

    Notes:

    RAMSEYER, Inez - Inez Ramseyer, a resident at Greenwood Court, Stratford and formerly of Tavistock, passed away at Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, February 21, 2009 in her 81st year. She was born at New Hamburg on February 23, 1928 a daughter at the late Emmanuel Gerber and the former Clara Ann Schlabach. Inez was a member of Tavistock Mennonite Church and a member of the W.M.S.C. of the church. She loved gardening, cooking, her home and her family. Inez is survived by her husband, Oliver Ramseyer, whom she married on June 9, 1951; three daughters, Donna Ramseyer of Sarnia, Colleen and husband Stephen Zehr of Woodstock, Valerie and husband Rob Tamblyn of Tecumseh; nine grandchildren, Tracey Bender and husband Brian Smith, Grant Bender, Matthew Zehr and fiancéé Avelea Post, Blaine Zehr and fiancéé Tracy Smith, Lindsay and Jordan Ballantyne, Charles, Harrison and Julia Tamblyn; two brothers, Willard Gerber of Tavistock, Howard and wife Ada Gerber of New Hamburg; five sisters, Beulah Ruby of Tavistock, Margaret Ruby of Kitchener, Ellen Leis of Tavistock, Audrey and husband Harold Bender of Tavistock, Carol and husband Irvin Wagler of RR 1, Shakespeare; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marion Gerber of RR 1, Bright, Lester Yantzi of New Hamburg, Helen McKenzie of Stratford, Mel and Marg Ramseyer, Don and Bernice Ramseyer, Mayne and Shirley Ramseyer, all of Tavistock, Edith and Percy Schneider of Port Albert, Earl and Carolyn Ramseyer of Stratford, Paul and Betty Lou Ramseyer of New Hamburg, Elaine (Laina) Novak of Toronto along with many nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her daughter, Bonnie Bender on January 14, 1997; her brother, Calvin Gerber; her sister, Helen Yantzi; her sisters-in-law, Gladys Gerber and Nancy Yantzi; her brothers-in-law, Henry Ruby, Roy Ruby, Elton Leis, Walter Zehr and John McKenzie and by her nephew, Brian Zehr. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home , 77 Woodstock Street North, Tavistock today (Monday) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Tavistock Mennonite Church on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 2 p.m. Pastor Paul Adams, assisted by John Patterson, will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Building Fund of Tavistock Mennonite Church or Stratford General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Francis Funeral Home by calling 519-655-2431.


    Waterloo Region Record - Feb. 23, 2009

    Inez married Oliver Ramseyer [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 46. Bonnie Marie Ramseyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Dec 1953, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1997, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 29.  Ellen Jane Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (7.Emanuel3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Ellen — Elton S. Leis. (son of Christian E. Leis and Barbara L. Schwartzentruber) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 47. Linda Diane Leis  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 30.  Stuart Berle Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elmer3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 14 Apr 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2001; was buried , Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200098

    Stuart — Norma Arlene Steinmann. Norma (daughter of Enos Steinmann and Clara Leis) was born 4 Feb 1930, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2009, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Winnipeg, , Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 31.  Doreen Naomi Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elmer3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 24 Jun 1930, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1992, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zurich Mennonite Cemetery, Zurich, Huron Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Doreen Naomi Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124439

    Notes:

    Erb, Doreen Naomi (Gerber), 61, Zurich, Ont. Born: June 24, 1930, Waterloo, Ont., to Elmer and Vietta (Stover) Gerber. Died: June 16, 1992, Zurich, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-husband: Roy E. Erb; children: Martha Erb, Maureen Hayter, Marvin, Murray, Matthew, Mark; brother and sister: Stewart Gerber, Ethlene Martin; 5 grandchildren. Funeral and burial: June 19, Zurich Mennonite Church, by Paul and Grace Brunner.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 85, Number 27 - July 7, 1992 - page 13, 14.

    Doreen — Roy Edmund Erb. (son of Edmund Erb and Magdalena "Mattie" Kennel) [Group Sheet]


  6. 32.  Ethleen Veronica Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elmer3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 20 Sep 1932; died 12 Jan 2010; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ethleen Veronica Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200099

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Ethleen "Pee Wee" At K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, age 77. Beloved wife of Floyd Martin, "Butch." Much loved mother of Kelly and grandmother of Kristie (Jon) and Paul. Pee Wee was predeceased by her mother Vietta, sister Doreen, and brother Stewart. Also sadly missed by Doug Hallman of Kitchener and Susan Fernandas of Florida. Pee Wee was known as the voice of Uniroyal Chemical of Elmira for 45 years. Upon retiring, she became owner of Kelly's Classic Touch for an additional 15 years. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Robert Ruggle Funeral Home, 617 King St. N., Waterloo on Friday, January 15, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service celebrating Pee Wee's life will take place in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Catherine Hunsberger officiating. Cremation will follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at 519-888-7700. Condolences for the family may be made online at www.robertrugglefuneralhome.com

    Ethleen — Floyd "Butch" Martin. (son of Seranus S. Martin and Blandina Gingerich) [Group Sheet]


  7. 33.  Florence Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Florence — Arthur Steinman. [Group Sheet]


  8. 34.  June Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    June — Laverne Schwartzentruber. [Group Sheet]


  9. 35.  Darlene Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

  10. 36.  Marjorie Anna Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Marjorie — Laverne Schwartzentruber. (son of Moses L. Schwartzentruber and Edith Boshart) [Group Sheet]


  11. 37.  June Elaine Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    June — Vernon Schwartzentruber. (son of Allen Schwartzentruber and Elizabeth Wagler) [Group Sheet]


  12. 38.  Carl David Erb Descendancy chart to this point (10.Annie3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Carl — Fern Laura Schwartzentruber. (daughter of Rev. Elmer Schwartzentruber and Magdalena "Mattie" Wagler) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 48. Lorie Jolene Erb  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 49. Joilyn Annette Erb  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 39.  Neil Harley Stere Descendancy chart to this point (11.Ida3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 1940, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1999, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Apr 1999, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169122
    • Residence: 1999, Hall St., Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Neil Stere

    The death took place at his home on Hall Street, Ayr on Tuesday, April 20, 1999 of Neil Harley Stere. He was in his 59th year. Born in East Zorra Township he was a son of the late Ida Gerber and Ezra Stere. Neil was employed at J & R Hall Transport, Ayr. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Ina; his daughter, Pamela and her husband Jeff Hall and his son, Jeffery, all of Ayr; two grandsons, Cody and Dylan Hall; two brothers, Orval and his wife Carol of Innerkip and Verle and Sharon of Calgary; one sister, Ruth Ann and her husband Robert Miller of Stratford; his mother-in-law Arnetta Youngblut and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Carol and Ken, Ken and Lynn, Paul, Janice, John, Alan, Susan and Bill, Sonya and Lyle, Kathy and Dave, Nancy and Tony and Mary Beth. Neil is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his father-in-law Lloyd Blum. Funeral service was held at the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home on Friday, April 23 at 1: 30 p.m. Pas-tor Susan Johnson officiated. Interment was in Ayr Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin Stere, Jim Miller, Jamie Dance, Ken Mogk Jr., Steve Blum and Mike Pullen.

    The Ayr News 28 Apr 1999 pg 13

    Neil married Ina Margaret Blum 23 Nov 1963. Ina was born 1944; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Pamela Stere  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 51. Jeffery Stere  Descendancy chart to this point

  14. 40.  Mary Marlene Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (13.Stevanus3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Mary — Melvin John Lichty. [Group Sheet]


  15. 41.  Betty Lou Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (13.Stevanus3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Betty — Thomas James Gilchrist. [Group Sheet]


  16. 42.  Sandra Louise Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (13.Stevanus3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 30 Jan 1943, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Crosshill Mennonite Church, Crosshill, Ontario
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160869
    • Residence: 1981, 211 Ahrens St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GERBER, Sandra Louise

    On Friday, July 10, 1981, at her home, 211 Ahrens St., Kitchener, formerly of Crosshill. She was born in Alma township 38 years ago.

    She was a member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church and was an employee of the March of Dimes Rehabilitation Centre for the past five years.

    Beloved daughter of Rev. Steven and Edna Gerber of RR 1, Millbank; granddaughter of Mrs. Jacob (Lydia) Albrecht, of RR 1, Millbank; dear sister of Rev. Gary Gerber of Hamilton, James and Andrew, both of RR 1, Millbank and Marlene (Mrs. Melvin Lichty) of New Hamburg, Betty Lou (Mrs. Thomas Gilchrist) of Waterloo and Ruth Ann (Mrs. Elvern Biehn) of RR 4, Listowel. Lovingly remembered by two nieces and seven nephews.

    Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, until noon Tuesday, July 14, when removal will be made to the Crosshill Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., Rev. Irvin Erb and Rev. Alvin Leis officiating. Interment in Rush's cemetery, Wellesley township. Expressions of sympathy to the Mennonite Central committee.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 11 Jul 1981


  17. 43.  Ruth Anne Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (13.Stevanus3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1)

    Ruth married Elvern Marshall Biehn (son of Harold Biehn and Eileen Shantz) [Group Sheet]


  18. 44.  Andrew Claire Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (13.Stevanus3, 2.Michael2, 1.Annie1) was born 24 Jun 1960; died 3 Feb 2000; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160875


  19. 45.  Daniel Ralph Gerber Descendancy chart to this point (24.Ralph3, 5.Christian2, 1.Annie1)

    Daniel — Seleda M. Sauder. (daughter of Cleason B. Sauder and Louida G. Martin) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Marilyn Rhoda Gerber  Descendancy chart to this point