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

Christian R. Ropp

Male Abt 1850 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Christian R. Ropp was born Abt 1850, of, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78526

    Christian — Mary Kaufman. Mary was born Abt 1850, of, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Veronica K. "Fanny" "Fronica" Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 May 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1955, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Menno K. Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Feb 1889, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1976, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Veronica K. "Fanny" "Fronica" Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christian1) was born 30 May 1881, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1955, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34921133
    • Name: Veronica K. "Fanny" "Fronica" Bender
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78515

    Notes:

    Mrs. Veronica Bender
    By Record Correspondent

    BADEN - Mrs. Veronica Bender, 74, of Baden, died Thursday at the home of her son, Ivan Bender, Baden. She was born May 30, 1881 in Mornington township, the former Veronica Ropp, daughter of the late Christian Ropp and Mary Kaufman. She was a member of Steinman's Amish. Mennonite church.

    Her marriage to Joseph H. Bender took place in East Zorra March 18, 1924. He predeceased her eight years ago.

    Surviving are one son, Ivan. and one daughter, Mrs. Lydian Roth, Baden, seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Christian of Poole and Menno of Elice. Three sis- ters and one brother predeceased her.

    The body is resting at the home in Baden where a private service will be conducted Sunday at 1:30, followed by service at Steinman's church. Burial will be in 19th Line cemetery, East Zorra. Rev. Peter Nafziger will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 02 Jul 1955, Sat Page 5

    Veronica married Joseph H. Bender 18 Mar 1924, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Joseph (son of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 20 Aug 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1947, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Menno K. Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (1.Christian1) was born 17 Feb 1889, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1976, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70787
    • Residence: 1948, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

    Notes:

    Ropp, Menno K., son of Christian R. and Mary (Kauffman) Ropp, was born in Mornington Twp., Feb. 17, 1889; died at Stratford Hospital, Sept. 16, 1976; aged 87 y. On Apr. 10, 1932, he was married to Nancy Erb, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Madalena), one son (Christian), and 6 grandchildren. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Sept. 19, in charge of Amsey Martin and Alvin Leis; interment in Poole Mennonite Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 69, Number 40 - October 12, 1976 - page 794

    Menno married Nancy Erb 10 Apr 1932. Nancy (daughter of Christian G. Erb and Magdalena Brenneman) was born 22 Jan 1896, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1989, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Christian E. Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jul 1933; died 14 Sep 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Mary Magdalena "Magdalena" Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian E. Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (3.Menno2, 1.Christian1) was born 8 Jul 1933; died 14 Sep 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232135830
    • Eby ID Number: 232135830

    Notes:

    Ropp, Christian E - Passed away Peacefully at the Stratford Hospital on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 11 pm, in his 89th year. Dear Husband of the late Violet (Showalter) Ropp. Father of Rudy Ropp of Brunner, and Hubert Ropp and his wife Joanna of Brunner. He will be sadly missed by his 5 grandchildren, Hadassah, Annie, Bethani, Eden and Asher. He was predeceased by his parents Menno and Nancy (Erb) Ropp, Son Menno Kalvin Ropp in infancy, and Brother-in-law Lloyd Poole. He is survived by his sister Madalena (Ropp) Poole of Wellesley and one niece and five nephews. Christian was born at home and lived on that farm his entire life except for two years as a family in Northern Ontario. He had a great passion to see people love and serve the Lord. He was also dedicated to caring for his farm and animals. He loved to tinker and fixed things and leaves behind many potential, yet unfinished projects.
    He was a faithful member of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship in Dorking.

    Visitation for both Christian and Violet will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, from 1-3 and 5-7 pm at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship, 6449 Wellington Road 11, Drayton. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship. Interment will follow at Hillside Cemetery. Seating capacity is limited at the funeral service so please RSVP at woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp or call 519-580-0750 to register your attendance. A video link to the funeral service may also be accessed via woodlawnmf.org/chrisvioletropp. Masks and social distancing will be required following provincial regulations. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Christian and Violet may be made to Jungle Breezes Boy's Ranch or Northern Youth Programs. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley.

    "Christian Ropp - View Obituary & Service Information". 2023. Christian Ropp Obituary. https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Christian-Ropp/#!/TributeWall.

    Christian — Violet Marie Schowalter. Violet was born 12 Aug 1941, Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg (city), Virginia, USA; died 13 Sep 2021, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Menno Kalvin Ropp  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Aug 1977; died 10 Aug 1977; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 5.  Mary Magdalena "Magdalena" Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (3.Menno2, 1.Christian1)

    Mary — Lloyd Z. Poole. (son of William Poole and Fannie Zehr) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 6.  Menno Kalvin Ropp Descendancy chart to this point (4.Christian3, 3.Menno2, 1.Christian1) was born 9 Aug 1977; died 10 Aug 1977; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231928446
    • Eby ID Number: 231928446