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

William S. Jantzi

Male 1899 - 1969  (70 years)


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  1. 1.  William S. Jantzi was born 1 Nov 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1969; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78030
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1969, 97 William St. S., Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    William S. Jantzi

    William S. Jantzi of 97 William St., S., Wellesley died on Tuesday of last week at the age of 70.

    Born in Wilmot Township, a son, of the late Mr. and Mrs. John B. Jantzi, he was a mechanic and carpenter for A. W. Jantzi and Sons machine shop for 24 years.

    Mr. Jantzi was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.

    Surviving besides his wife, the former Edith Leis, whom he married in Wellesley on June 23, 1931, is one brother, Noah of Baden.

    He was predeceased by one brother and one sister.

    Services were held Friday at Maple View Mennonite Church with burial taking place in the adjoining church cemetery.

    Futher Funeral Home, Wellesley, was in charge of arrangements.

    New Hamburg Independent, November 12, 1969

    William married Edith Leis 23 Jun 1931. Edith (daughter of Joseph K. Leis, Jr. and Magdalena Schwartzentruber) was born 20 Jul 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1986. [Group Sheet]