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

Rev. Menno G. Wagler

Male 1884 - 1958  (74 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rev. Menno G. Wagler was born 26 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1958, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43292705
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77008
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Wagler, Menno, son of the late Nicholas and Vernonica (Gascho) Wagler; born Feb. 26, 1884, in Wilmot Twp., Ont.; died from a heart condition Oct. 8, 1958, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Ruby, Tavistock, Ont.; aged 74 y. 7 m. 12 d. On Jan. 10, 1932, he was ordained as deacon and on Dec. 11 of the same year as minister to serve the Wilmot A. M. Church. Married Jan. 7, 1911, to Leah Brenneman, who died Feb. 12, 1924. In January, 1926, he married Sarah Brenneman, who died in June, 1954. Surviving are one son (Clayton), 2 daughters (Elmina-Mrs. Ben Ruby, Tavistock; and Violet-Mrs. Orlando Ruby, New Hamburg), one sister (Mrs. Rebecca Bender), and 13 grandchildren. One son and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services at Steinman's Church in charge of Peter Nafziger, Orlando Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber. Burial in church cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LI, Number 47 - November 25, 1958-page 1130, 1131

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    In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory of Rev. Menno Wagler Date of Birth February 26th, 1884 Date of Death October 8th, 1958 Services Resting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ruby, Lot 33, 16th Line of East Zorra, where a short service will be held on Saturday, October, 11th, at 1:30 o'clock p.m., followed by a memorial service in the Steinman A.M. Church at 2:15 o'clock Final Resting Place The church cemetery

    Funeral Card

    Menno married Sarah L. Brenneman Jan 1926, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John S. Brenneman and Catherine Lebold) was born 24 May 1891, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1954, RR1, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Menno married Leah Brenneman 7 Jan 1911. Leah (daughter of John S. Brenneman and Catherine Lebold) was born CALC 24 Dec 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1924, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elmer B. Wagler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1912; died 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elmina Wagler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1993, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Clayton Wagler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1985, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Violet Wagler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 2012, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elmer B. Wagler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 1912; died 1957; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45178

    Elmer — Selena Roth. Selena (daughter of Moses M. Roth and Catherine Bast) was born 1915, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 2005, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Mennonite Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elmina Wagler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 8 Mar 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1993, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elmina Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321997

    Elmina — Benjamin "Ben" Ruby. Benjamin was born 12 Jul 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 2000; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Clayton Wagler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 22 Aug 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1985, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43298154
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321760
    • Residence: 1981, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Wagler.- Clayton, son of Menno and Leah (Brenneman) Wagler, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Aug. 22, 1917; died of a heart attack at Petersburg, Ont., Aug. 3, 1985; aged 67 y. He was married to Dorthy Brenneman, who died in 1960. On Apr. 17, 1964, he was married to Frieda Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Carol Roth), 2 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Elmina Ruby and Violet Ruby). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 6, in charge of Vernon Zehr and Fred Lichti; interment in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 78, Number 39 -September 24, 1985, page 678.

    Clayton — Dorothy Brenneman. Dorothy (daughter of Solomon Brenneman and Lydia Roi) was born 14 Oct 1918, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1960, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Clayton — Frida Emma Nafziger. Frida was born 16 Apr 1922, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Oct 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Violet Wagler Descendancy chart to this point (1.Menno1) was born 12 Feb 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 2012, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Violet Ruby
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135059

    Notes:

    RUBY, Violet - Passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at her home in New Hamburg. Violet was formerly of R.R. 2, Tavistock. She was born 91 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the daughter of the late Menno and Leah (Brenneman) Wagler. Beloved wife of the late Orlando Ruby, who predeceased her August 31, 2002. Loving mother of Anna Mae and William Kuepfer of Listowel, Arlene Hohner of Brunner, Paul Ruby of Manitoba, Dorcas and Arvel Shepherd of New Hamburg, David and Diane Ruby of Brandon, Manitoba, Deborah and Timothy Johnson of Medina, Ohio. Sadly missed by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; John David and Jane Keeper and their children Anna and David, Charles and Virginia Keeper and their children Caleb and Naomi, Mary Beth Saunders and her children Renee and Brianna, Eric Shepherd, Rebecca and Steve Lachine and their children Isabella, Daniel and Micah, Rachael and Layton Schwartz and their daughter Lila, Joshua and Stephanie Ruby and their children Oliver and Kieren, Laurel and Ben Loewen and their daughter Evalette, Daniel, Aaron, Jeremiah, Maria and Nathan Johnson. Remembered by sister-in-law Mary Ann Ruby of New Hamburg and a number of nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her step-mother Sarah (Brenneman) Wagler, son Glen Ruby, infant son "Samuel", brothers Elmer and wife Selena Wagler, Clayton and wife Dorothy Wagler, sister Elmina and husband Ben Ruby and sister-in-law Frieda Wagler.

    Violet was baptized in her youth at Steinmann Mennonite Church where she was a life-long member. Violet enjoyed knitting, crocheting, rug making, flowers and gardening. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg tonight (Monday) from 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Violet's life will take place on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with visitation from 9:30 till 10:30 a.m. Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment to follow in Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society or Mennonite Central Committee. The family would like to thank Dr. Irvine, Revera PSW's of CCAC Services, Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck, Pastor Ilene Bergen and Pastor Steve Drudge of Steinmann Mennonite Church and heartfelt thank you to everyone for your special prayers and support.

    Violet — Orlando Ruby. Orlando was born 22 Mar 1918; died 31 Aug 2002; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Glen Laverne Ruby  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Dec 1941, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Glen Laverne Ruby Descendancy chart to this point (5.Violet2, 1.Menno1) was born 16 Dec 1941, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1963, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205157

    Notes:

    Ruby, Glenn LeVerne, son of Orlando and Violet (Wagler) Ruby, was born at Baden, Ont., Dec. 16, 1941; died suddenly near New Hamburg, Ont., Aug. 14, 1963; aged 21 y. 7 m. 29 d. Surviving are his grandmother (Magdalene Ruby), 2 brothers (Paul and David), and 4 sisters (Anna Mae, Arlene, Dorcas, and Deborah). He was a member of Steinman's Church, where funeral services were held Aug. 18, in charge of Curtis Cressman, Orland Gingerich, and Elmer Schwartzentruber.


    Gospel Herald - Volume LVI, Number 41 - October 15, 1963 - pages 926, 927.