Peter J. Spenler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78804

Notes:

Baden

Mr. Peter Spenler a former resident of this place and one of the Wilmot pionneers died in Poole at the age of 80 years.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 23 Nov 1893, p. 8

Peter — Catharine Kennel. Catharine (daughter of Jean Kennel and Elizabeth Saltzman) was born 1818, Macheren, , Lorraine, France; died 25 Dec 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kropf/Baden Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth K. Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208229

Elizabeth — Joseph W. Wagler. Joseph (son of Christian S. Wagler and Anna Maria S. "Maria" Wagler) was born 16 Feb 1849; died 22 Jul 1916. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66250155
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77555
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

In Loving Memory Died At Baden, on Wednesday, June 6th, 1928, John Spenler Aged: 75 years, 8 months and 15 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Saturday, June 9th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m., to Steinman's Church and Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

John married Magdalena "Mattie" Daub 14 Dec 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Daub and Barbara) was born 11 Apr 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1905, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78438
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Catherine married Christian H. Bender 8 Jan 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Christian B. Bender and Catharine Honderich) was born 26 May 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79901

Notes:

Spenler. - Peter Spenler was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., April 22, 1857; died at his home near Poole, Ont., June 8, 1935; aged 78 y. 1 m. 16 d. He united with the Amish Mennonite Church in his youth. He was married to Elisabeth Steinman, Mar. 18, 1879, who preceded him in death 5 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure 2 sons and 8 daughters (Christian, Woodriver, Nebr.; Katie, widow of Jacob Bast, Wellesley, Ont.; Mary, wife of Geo. Poole, Poole, Ont.; Lizzie, wife of Norman Beachy, Meyersdale, Pa.; Fannie, wife of Daniel Yutzi, Milverton, Ont.; Peter, of Poole, Ont.; Barbara, wife of Samuel Beachy, Salisbury, Pa.; Leah, wife of Rudolph Beller, Grabill, Ind.; Lydia and Bena at home). Two sons and 1 daughter preceded him in death. 37 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Christ Bender, survive. He was ordained to the ministry nearly 44 years ago. He has been failing in health for nearly a year with complication of diseases and old age, which he bore patiently. He was confined to his bed less than 4 weeks. Funeral was held June 11, 1935, in the Mornington A. M. church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. Texts, II Cor. 5: 1-10 and Jno. 5: 20-29. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 12 - June 20, 1935 - pages 270, 271

Peter married Elizabeth Steinmann 19 Mar 1879. Elizabeth (daughter of Christian Steinmann and Maria G. Honderich) was born 19 Aug 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1929; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Mayer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77113
• Residence: 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Barbara married Christian L. Mayer 10 Jun 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Christian (son of Johannes P. "John" Mayer and Magdalena "Lena" Litwiller) was born 18 Jan 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119481

Maria — Daniel Y. Zehr. Daniel (son of Joseph C. Zehr and Catherine "Katie" Yoder) was born 2 Oct 1872, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1934; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163016
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Magdalena — Jacob B. Jantzi. Jacob (son of John G. Jantzi and Katherine "Katie" Brenneman) was born 8 May 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1971, Brunner, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rachel Sittler
• Eby ID Number: dnf-90878

Notes:

Rachel Sittler - Funeral service and burial took place Tuesday at the South Peel Mennonite meeting house for Rachel W. Sittler of Hawkesville. She died Saturday at K-W hospital at the age of 82.

She was the widow of Josiah Sittler; mother of William W. of RR4, Elmira; Elizabeth W. Sittler of RR1, Elmira, Henry of St. Jacobs, Josiah of RR1 Britton; sister of Rebecca Brubacher of Elmira. One brother and seven sisters predeceased her.


Elmira Signet 21 Mar 1973 pg 11

Rachel married Josiah Sittler 1 May 1923, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Josiah (son of John C. Sittler and Lydia Gingerich) was born 10 May 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 1961, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , South Peel Mennonite Cemetery, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26719675
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-282231
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mrs. [Miss] Leah Spenler

By Record Correspondent

BADEN, May 17. - Following a lengthy illness, Mrs.[Miss] Leah Spenler, 64, died at her late residence, Baden, yesterday. She had been ill for eight years.

Surviving are one brother, Noah Spenler, Baden, and three sisters, Mrs. J. W. S. Wood, and Mrs. Thomas Grissin, Baden, and Mrs. Anton Promersperger, Preston.

The remains are resting at the late residence, Baden, where a private funeral will be held Sunday at two o'clock. A public service will follow at St. Agatha Amish Mennonite Church. Interment will be made in the Steinman Cemetery near Baden. Rev. Moses Jantzi will officiate.

Kitchener Record 17 May 1946, Fri Page 21

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77558P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1903, West Nissouri Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; farmer

Notes:

NOAH SPENLER

Noah Spenler, 85, Baden, died Sunday, December 29 at the Sunnyside Home, Kitchener.

Mr. Spenler was born in Wilmot Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Spenler. He spent most of his life in Baden. He and his wife celebrated their 65th anniversary the Thursday previous to his death.

Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Grimmer, now of Kitchener and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Griffin Baden.

Funeral services were held at the Bruce J. Omand funeral home, New Hamburg, last Tuesday.

Temporary interment was held in the Graff Memorial Chapel until burial took place later at the Steinman Mennonite Church cemetery, Wilmot Township.

New Hamburg Independent 1 Jan 1969

Noah married Ida May Grimmer 26 Dec 1903, Thorndale, Middlesex, Ontario. Ida (daughter of James John Grimmer and Elizabeth Smith) was born 11 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77559
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Nancy Griffin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77561
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Nancy — Thomas W. Griffin. Thomas was born 2 Jun 1880, , Ireland; died 31 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Jun 1965, Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Spenler
• Name: Katherina "Catherine" Michalofsky
• Name: Katie Spenler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213961
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran

Katherina married Friedrich "Frederick" "Fred" Michalofsky 26 Dec 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Friedrich (son of Julius Michalofski and Albertine "Berta" Adler) was born 24 Feb 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77563

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77564
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Catherine Bast
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196067

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MRS. CATHERINE BAST

By Record Correspondent

BADEN, Oct. 8. - Mrs. Catherine Bast, widow of the late Jacob Bast, died yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman. She was in her 63rd year and had been ill for three years. Born in Ontario she was married in 1907. She attended the Mennonite Church.

Surviving are three sons, Norman and Elmer of Loweville, N.Y., and Emmanuel of Bloomingdale; two daughters, Mrs. M. Bender (Emma), Wellesley, and Lydiania, London. One brother and five sisters also survive.

Private service will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Brenneman at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow followed by a public service in the Amish Mennonite Church, near Baden, at 2. Burial will take place in Amish Mennonite Steinman's Cemetery. The remains are resting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman.

Kitchener Daily Record 8 Oct 1942 pg 15

Catherine — Jacob E. Bast. Jacob (son of George Bast and Magdalena Ernst) was born 12 Mar 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1932, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Poole
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175756

Mary — George Joseph Poole. George was born 20 Mar 1880, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England; died 10 Apr 1967, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Veronica "Fannie" Yutzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180025

Notes:

In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Fannie Spenler Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Yutzi Born February 13th, 1885 Died January 25th, 1962 The Service Remains are resting at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Herrfort, at Newton, where a short service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 28th, at 1:15 o'clock p.m., followed by a memorial service at the Maple View A.M. Church at 2:30 o'clock. Clergyman Officiating Bishop Christian Streicher Interment in the adjoining cemetery Age at Death 76 years, 11 months and 12 days Futher Funeral Home Wellesley

Funeral Card

Veronica — Daniel R. Yutzi. Daniel (son of Samuel B. Jutzi and Barbara Roth) was born 14 Jan 1880, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108118

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Spenler. - Peter, son of Pre. Peter and Elizabeth (Steinman) Spenler, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 8, 1887; died at his home at Poole, Ont., Oct. 24, 1935; aged 48 y. 9 m. 16 d. He was a member of the Mornington A. M. congregation. He was married to Madeleine Zehr Dec. 14, 1911. To this union were born 9 children. Two preceded him in death. He leaves his wife and 7 children (Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Amanda, Jacob, John, and Madeleine), 8 sisters, and 1 brother. His father died June 8, 1935. His mother died Nov 9, 1929. He was sick with pleural pneumonia 2 weeks, after which meningitis set in. Funeral was held Oct. 27 at the home by Samuel Nafziger and at the Mornington A. M. Church by John Albright and Jacob Lichty. N. D. Beachy.

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVIII, No. 33 - November 14, 1935, pp 719,720

Peter married Madeline "Mattie" Zehr 14 Dec 1911. Madeline (daughter of Jacob S. Zehr and Leah Kuepfer) was born 24 Sep 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1960, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122539
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214915
• Occupation: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter, Woolen Mill
• Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Elisabeth Kennel
• Name: Lizzie Mayer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180754
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Kennel. - Elizabeth, daughter of the late Christian and Barbara Mayer, was born in Perth Co., Ont., Jan. 1, 1885; died March 12, 1934, at Albany, Oreg.; aged 49 y. 2 m. 11 d. She was married May 9, ____ to Eli S. Kennel at Baden, Out. She was afflicted with cancer and suffered much, but was always cheerful and tried to hide her sufferings from her family, which she loved dearly. She leaves her deeply bereaved husband, 6 children (Milford, Eilsen, Velma, Lloyd, Alta Mae, and Alma ___ all at home), and the following sisters: Sarah (Mrs. Jacob Gerig of Salem, Oreg.) and Mattie (Mrs. Mose Bast of New Hamburg, Ont.). Funeral services were held by Bros. King and Lind of Albany, Oreg. Interment in Sand Ridge Cemetery.

"Dear mother, you are not forgotten,
Though on earth you are no more;
Still in memory you are with us
As you always were before."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVII, No. 38 - December 20, 1934 - pages 818, 819

Elisabeth — Eli S. Kennel. Eli was born May 1883, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27505544
• Name: Magdalena S. "Mattie" Bast
• Name: Mattie Mayer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77114
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Magdalena married Moses S. Bast 31 Jan 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Moses (son of Jacob E. Bast and Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber) was born 9 Jun 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1959, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-119479

Notes:

ZEHR, Solomon W.On Saturday, Jan. 20, 1979, at his home in Millbank. in Mornington Township 82 years ago, he was a son of the late Dabiel Zehr and the late Maria Wagler. He had farmed in the Millbank district, retiring to Millbank 15 years ago.

Dear father of John K. Zehr of Toute 1, Newton and Rebecca (Mrs. Christian Kuepfer) of Route 1, Linwood and Susan Zehr of Route 1, Newton; brother of Cornelius and Daniel Zehr and Bena (Mrs. Solomom Albrecht), all of Route 1, Newton, Also survived by four grandchildren and eight step grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife the former Mary Kuepfer, July 13, 1957, and also by two brothers and six sisters.

Visitation at the home of his son, John Zehr, where the funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. Bishop Clarence Kuepfer will officiate. Interment to follow in the 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Jan 1979

Solomon married Mary S. Kuepfer 30 Nov 1922, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John J. Kuepfer and Rebecca B. Schwartzentruber) was born 1896, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1957; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305183
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Zehr, Gideon, son of Daniel and Mary (Wagler) Zehr, was born Oct. 10, 1889, at Mornington Twp., Ont.; died of a heart attack on May 12, 1959, at Wellesley, Ont.; aged 69 y. 7 m. 2 d. He was married to Mary Schmidt, who survives. Also surviving are 3 daughters (Lavina-Mrs. Milton Bender, Gowanstown, Ont.; Mary and Nancy, at home), 4 brothers and 3 sisters (Solomon, Linwood, Ont.; Jonathan and Katie, Milverton; Cornelius, Daniel, Mrs. Andrew Kuepfer, and Mrs. Solomon Albrecht, all of Newton, Ont.), and 3 grandchildren. He was a member of the Amish Mennonite, Private House, E. District. Funeral services at the home were in charge of Amos Z. Albrecht; burial in the Seventh Line Amish Cemetery, Wellesley.

Gideon married Mary Schmidt 13 Dec 1923, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Menno Schmidt and Nancy A. Jantzi) was born 24 Aug 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Fannie Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-307000

Notes:

KUEPFER, Mrs. Andrew

MILLBANK-Mrs. Andrew Kuepfer of RR 1, Newton, died Monday at her home. She was 61.

The former Fannie Zehr, she was born in Mornington Township Oct, 25, 1908, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zehr. She was an adherent of the Old Amish Mennonite faith.

Mrs. Kuepfer was predeceased by her husband Sept. 20, 1964, and by one brother and five sisters.

Surviving are four brothers and one sister, Solomon, Jonothon, Cornelius, Daniel and Mrs. Solomon (Bena) Albrecht, all of RR 1, Newton.
Service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Thursday, at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zehr, by Bishop Amos Albrecht. Burial will be in the Amish Mennonite cemetery on the seventh line of Wellesley Township.

Fannie — Andrew S. Kuepfer. Andrew (son of Andrew G. Kuepfer and Catherine "Katie" Schweitzer) was born 20 Mar 1891, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1964, RR1, Newton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177293

Notes:

ZEHR, Daniel W. At his home at RR1 Newton, on Thursday, October 17, 2013, Daniel, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Emma (nee Kuepfer). Loving father of Joseph Zehr (Elizabeth) of RR3 Woodville, Mary Zehr of RR1 Newton, Amos Zehr (Mattie) of RR1 Newton and Simon Zehr (Eva) of RR1 Newton. He will be sadly missed by twenty-one grandchildren, eighty-two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as his brother and sister-in-law; Andrew and Pearl Kuepfer of New Hamburg. Predeceased by two sons and one daughter in infancy, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, four brothers and seven sisters. Friends and relatives may call at the family home at 4050 Line 76, RR1 Newton, on Friday from 2 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. till time of Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. Bishop Emmanuel Wagler officiating. Burial to follow in the 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township. Arrangements entrusted to the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, Wellesley 519-656-2880.

Daniel — Emma Kuepher. Emma (daughter of Joseph S. Kuepfer and Veronica "Fannie" Schmidt) was born 8 Nov 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2008, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , 7th Line Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43501323
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163017
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

JANTZI, Simeon W. - Of Route 1, Linwood, passed away Sept. 19, 1973, at the K-W Hospital, born in Wellesley Township 68 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jantzi; husband of Mary Ann Roth; dear father of Wesley and Kenneth, both of New Hamburg, William of Route 2, Petersburg, Simeon of Route 1, Linwood, Ruth (Mrs. Allen Leis) of Route 2, Wellesley, Louise (Mrs. Ralph Gingerich) of Route 1, St. Agatha, Mary Ann (Mrs. Ralph Steckly) of Wellesley; brother of Elias of Crosshill, Aaron of Millbank, Samuel of Wellesley, Miriam (Mrs. Irvin Nasziger) of Route 1, Linwood; also survived by 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; predeceased by one son, two brothers and one sister. He was a member of the World Wide Church of God, Kitchener.

Friends may call at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, in Wellesley, where a private service for relatives will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. Mr. Anthony Wasilkoff will officiate. Interment will follow in Rush's cemetery, near Wellesley.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1973 pg 31

Simeon — Mary Ann Roth. Mary (daughter of Christian Z. Roth and Veronica "Fannie" Boshart) was born 2 Sep 1910, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Tobias Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163018
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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• Church Membership: Crosshill Mennonite Church, Crosshill, Ontario
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45878394
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163019
• Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

JANTZI, Elias W.

Of Crosshill, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 1978, at. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Born in Wellesley Township 69 years ago, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Jantzi. A member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church; farmed in Wellesley Township. retired to Crosshill. Beloved husband of Laura Gerber; beloved father of Melvin of Route 2, Petersburg. Orland of Route 1, Linwood, Stanley of Route 1, Millbank, Mrs. Mervin(Dorothy) Roth of Route 1, Tavistock and Esther Jantzi of Cambridge; brother of Aaron W. Jantzi of Millbank, Samuel Jantzi of Wellesley and Mrs. Irvin(Miriam) Nafziger of New Hamburg; also survived by nine grandchildren. Predeceased by three brothers and one sister. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home in Wellesley where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 9 and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. At noon Saturday, January 14, the remains will be removed to Maple View Mennonite Church for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Steven Gerber will officiate. Interment to follow in the Maple View Mennonite cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1978

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Jantzi, Elias W., son of Jacob and Magdalene (Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont.; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Jan. 11, 1978; aged 69 y. He was married to Laura Gerber, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Melvin, Orland, and Stanley), 2 daughters (Dorothy - Mrs. Mervin Roth and Esther), 2 brothers (Aaron W. and Samuel Jantzi) and one sister (Miriam Nafziger). He was a member of Crosshill Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at the Maple View Mennonite Church on Jan. 14, in charge of Steve Gerber and Ervin Erb.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 16 - April 18, 1978 - page 330

Elias — Laura Gerber. Laura (daughter of Solomon R. Gerber and Laura Leis) was born 1912, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108907
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

Jantzi, Aaron W., 82, Millbank, Ont. Born: May 2, 1912, Wellesley Twp., Ont., to Jacob and Magdalena Wagler Jantzi. Died: July 30, 1994, Stratford, Ont., of a stroke. Survivors - wife: Emma Lichty Jantzi; children: Shirley Schultz, Gerald, Bob; sister: Miriam Nafziger; 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial: Aug. 2, Riverdale Mennonite Church, by Glenn Zehr.

Gospel Herald - Volume 87, Number 35 - September 6, 1994

Aaron — Emma W. Lichty. Emma (daughter of Joseph R. Lichty and Catherine S. Wagler) was born 14 Feb 1917, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1995, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45253297
• Name: Jacob Yantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163394
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

JANTZI, Benjamin, son of Jacob B. and Magdalena (Wagler) Jantzi, was born near Linwood, Ont., May 24, 1913; died at St. Joseph's Hospital, London, Ont., Feb. 13, 1968; aged 54 y. 8 m. 20 d. He is survived by his father, 4 brothers (Simeon, Elias, Aaron, and Samuel), and one sister (Miriam--Mrs. Ervin Nofziger). He was preceded in death by his mother, one brother (Tobias in 1967), and one sister (in infancy). He was a member of the Maple View Church, were funeral services were held Feb. 16, with Steve Gerber and Alvin Leis officiating.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXI, Number 13 - APRIL 2, 1968, PAGES 306-308

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Benjamin J. Jantzi Born May 24th, 1913 Died February 13th, 1968 Aged 54 years, 8 months and 19 days The Service The late Mr. Jantzi is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, until noon Friday. February 16th, 1968, when removal will be made to the Maple View Mennonite Church for service at 2:00 o'clock. Place of Interment The church cemetery

Funeral Card

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169464
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

Notes:

Jantzi.- Samuel J., son of Jacob B. and Magdalena(Wagler) Jantzi, was born in Wellesley Twp., Ont., Feb. 6, 1916; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 17, 1984; aged 68 y. He was married to Edna Gascho, who survives. Also surviving are 2 sons (Wayne and Myron), one daughter (Marilyn-Mrs. Ervin Steinmann), 6 grandchildren, one brother (Aaron), and one sister (Mariam-Mrs. Irvin Nafziger). He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Feb. 20, in charge of Steven Gerber and Irvin Erb; interment in Maple View Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald

Samuel — Edna K. Gascho. Edna (daughter of Jacob Gascho and Susan Schmidt) was born 11 Oct 1922; died 26 Jun 2014, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Miriam Nafziger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-321631
• Residence: 1981, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Peacefully at Nithview Homes, New Hamburg on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Nafziger (1979). Loving mother of Gary and his wife Anita of Chepstow and James and his wife Bonnie of Tavistock. Loving grandmother of Michael Nafziger (Karie Ann), Melanie Siebert (Joel), Rachel Erb (Jason), Shawna Klaver (Quentin), Colin Nafziger (Amanda) Jillian Nafziger (Ryan Ritskes) and dear great-grandmother of Aaron, Rae Ann (Adam), Jakob, Isaak, Izzy, Obi, Lyric, Astrid, Muirgen, August, Ethan, Josiah, Adalia, Elise, Enid and Sybil. Great-great grandmother to Charles Michael. She will be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Jacob B. Jantzi and Lena Wagler, her siblings Simeon, Tobias, Elias, Leah in infancy, Aaron, Benjamin and Samuel. Friends may call at the Futher-Franklin Funeral Home, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. Due to Covid regulations, if you intend to visit, please call the funeral home at 519-656-2880 to RSVP. Masks are required. A private family service will be held at Crosshill Mennonite Church on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 followed by interment at Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery. Pastor Julie Ellison White officiating. A recording of the funeral service will be uploaded to YouTube and funeral home Facebook page later that day. Links will be placed on Miriam's web page under the obituary when available. Donations to MCC would be appreciated by the family. www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com

"Miriam Martha Nafziger - View Obituary & Service Information". 2022. Miriam Martha Nafziger Obituary. https://www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Miriam-Nafziger/#!/Obituary.

Miriam married Irvin J. Nafziger 18 Jul 1979. Irvin (son of David R. Nafziger and Catherine W. "Katie" Jantzi) was born 1919; died 18 Jul 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William — Dorothy Wideman. (daughter of George H. Wideman and Elizabeth F. "Lizzie" Diefenbacher) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl K. M. Lautenschlager
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141153P

Notes:

LAUTENSLAGER, Pearl - Passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family, on Wednesday, June 13, 2007, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Pearl resided in New Hamburg. She was born 85 years ago in Baden, a daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy (Spenler) Griffin. Pearl had been a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Baden. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Wilson Lautenslager who predeceased her November 8, 1984. Loving mother of Garry Lautenslager, Sheila O'Neill, both of New Hamburg, Janice Underwood of Kitchener, Ross Lautenslager of Ayr, Gordon Lautenslager, Darlene Dahl and Dennis Lautenslager, all of New Hamburg. Lovingly remembered by 18 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by son-in-law, Jim LaFlamme of Kitchener; as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Pearl was predeceased by daughter, Marilyn Laflamme; grandson, Brent Underwood; granddaughter, Kim Lautenslager; great-grandson, Brody Underwood; sons-in-law, Mike Piskorski, Victor O'Neill and Ralph Underwood; sister, Edna Bonn and sister-in-law, Phyllis and husband Ward Coleman. Friends and relatives may call at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and again Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday June 18, 2007 at 2: 30 p.m. with Pastor Amsey Martin officiating. Burial to follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Baden. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Aldaview Services.

The Record 15 Jun 2007

Pearl married Gerald Wilson Lautenschlager 10 Sep 1940. Gerald (son of Alvin Lautenschlager and Gertrude Bock) was born 1914, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1984, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Meyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293797
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorothy — Marvin Meyer. Marvin (son of Alfred "Alf" Meyer and Isabella Gofton) was born Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Verdella Magdalena Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293798
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran

Notes:

Kropf, Verdella M. - At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992, following a lengthy illness, Mrs. Verdella Kropf, of Erbsville, in her 79th year. Verdella was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville. Beloved wife of Floyd; loving mother of Carol Dagenais, Larry and his wife Beverly, all of Waterloo, Murray and his wife Sharon of Kitchener; sister of Ralph Michalofsky of Kitchener. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Rob, Steven and Bonnie Dagenais, Wayne, Tina, Melissa and Pam Kropf. She was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Meyer; four brothers, Gerald, Willard (Sonny), Donald and Earl. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Thursday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Erbsville for funeral and committal services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Olaf Paulsen officiating. Spring internment Erbsville cemetery. Reception to follow in the church hall. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 18 Feb 1992

Verdella — Floyd Kropf. Floyd (son of Peter Kropf and Sarah Gingerich) was born 3 Jun 1912, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293795
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Waterloo Mystery Clears After Police Questioning

Fleeing Youth Gave Self Up

Suicide of Brother Unknown When He Surrenders at Drayton

An inherent fear of police prompted Gerald Jim Michalofsky, 20, to flee last night after his brother, Earl, 18, had been found fatally shot at his Waterloo boarding house shortly before 6 o'clock. The case provided a mystery which engaged Waterloo and provincial police until well past midnight.

Michalofsky gave himself up to Police Chief W. C. Lee at Drayton a few hours after he fled. Brought back to Waterloo by Police Chief C. E. Moreau, he was released at 1.20 this morning after an hour and a half of questioning by police. At the questioning were Inspector Clem. Jordan, County Constable Albert Whitesides. Constable Gordon Hayes, Chief Moreau and Dr. A. L. Wellman. Dr. Wellman said there I would be no inquest.

BOARDING IN WATERLOO

The brothers have been boarding with their brother-in-law, Marvin Meyer, 41 Noecker street. Meyer found the body of Earl slumped against the rear door in the kitchen of his home as he returned from work. A shot gun with an empty shell lay across his still form. The shot apparently had been fired with the gun against his chest. Mrs. Meyer, the victim's sister, had been absent from the home during the afternoon.

Meyer notified police. Constable Morris Seaman responded and summoned Police Chief Moreau. Upon the chief's arrival Meyer phoned the brother, Jim. not telling him why he was wanted, but instructing him to come home at once. He had "punched in" at 3 o'clock at the Goodrich Rubber Company.

In answer to the call he left work and arrived in his car at the home about 6.20 p.m. Seeing Meyer, he beckoned him to come to the car. Meyer beckoned him to come into the house. Michalofsky had backed his car preparatory to turning around. Observing this, Chief Moreau stepped to the doorway. Seeing the chief Michalofsky sped away without a word. Constable Seaman and a motorist gave chase but Micholfsky eluded them.

PASSED THROUGH TWICE

Without knowledge of where he was going, he went out through Bridgeport and Bloomingdale and Winterbourne. He drove over 100 miles, passing through Drayton twice before giving himself up to Chief Lee about 8.30. He returned to Waterloo at 11.40 with Chief Moreau. Before Chief Moreau at Drayton,
Michalofsky, retiring and mild-mannered, admitted telling Chief Lee "First thing I know I'll be charged with murder." He was not informed of his brother's death until he was questioned by police in Waterloo.

BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY

His fear of police was increased when he responded to the urgent summons home and found the officer there. He told police he feared he had committed some violation of the traffic regulations. He purchased the car only two months ago.

It was learned that he had shown signs of this fear last summer when he was about the house and an officer came to serve a summons in the neighborhood. Seeing the officer he quickly disappeared.

Fleeing Youth Gives Self Up

He informed officers that after his night, he had realized he should not have left and would have returned but for the fact that he was nearly out of gas and did not have sufficient funds with him to procure more. Accordingly, he had gone to police, remarking that he apparently was wanted in Waterloo. His peculiar statement to Chief Lee was just a passing remark prompted by his excitement, he declared. Finger prints were taken in connection with the case today.

Meyer had assured police of a friendly relationship between the brothers. While he knew of no despondency on the part of the deceased. Michalofsky said his brother had been somewhat moody of late and had said he would be "better off dead." He had been unemployed for a few weeks. He was the son of Fred Michalofsky of Kitchener.

Coroner Dr. Wellman, who was called after 6 o'clock, said the boy had been dead only a short time.. "He had not been lying there very long." he declared. It was believed death had occurred not more than an hour previous to the coroner's arrival.

Surviving the victim are his father, four brothers, Gerald of Waterloo, Ralph. Willard and Donald of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. M. Meyer and Mrs. F. Kropf, both of Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister. Mrs. M. Meyer, 41 Noecker street, Waterloo, Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Kitchener Daily Record 6, 1938

Gerald married Esther Sarah White 3 Jun 1939. Esther was born 28 Dec 1917; died 20 Apr 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Misfortune: suicide - gunshot
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-293796
• Residence: 1921, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1938, 41 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Waterloo Mystery Clears After Police Questioning

Fleeing Youth Gave Self Up

Suicide of Brother Unknown When He Surrenders at Drayton

An inherent fear of police prompted Gerald Jim Michalofsky, 20, to flee last night after his brother, Earl, 18, had been found fatally shot at his Waterloo boarding house shortly before 6 o'clock. The case provided a mystery which engaged Waterloo and provincial police until well past midnight.

Michalofsky gave himself up to Police Chief W. C. Lee at Drayton a few hours after he fled. Brought back to Waterloo by Police Chief C. E. Moreau, he was released at 1.20 this morning after an hour and a half of questioning by police. At the questioning were Inspector Clem. Jordan, County Constable Albert Whitesides. Constable Gordon Hayes, Chief Moreau and Dr. A. L. Wellman. Dr. Wellman said there I would be no inquest.

BOARDING IN WATERLOO

The brothers have been boarding with their brother-in-law, Marvin Meyer, 41 Noecker street. Meyer found the body of Earl slumped against the rear door in the kitchen of his home as he returned from work. A shot gun with an empty shell lay across his still form. The shot apparently had been fired with the gun against his chest. Mrs. Meyer, the victim's sister, had been absent from the home during the afternoon.

Meyer notified police. Constable Morris Seaman responded and summoned Police Chief Moreau. Upon the chief's arrival Meyer phoned the brother, Jim. not telling him why he was wanted, but instructing him to come home at once. He had "punched in" at 3 o'clock at the Goodrich Rubber Company.

In answer to the call he left work and arrived in his car at the home about 6.20 p.m. Seeing Meyer, he beckoned him to come to the car. Meyer beckoned him to come into the house. Michalofsky had backed his car preparatory to turning around. Observing this, Chief Moreau stepped to the doorway. Seeing the chief Michalofsky sped away without a word. Constable Seaman and a motorist gave chase but Micholfsky eluded them.

PASSED THROUGH TWICE

Without knowledge of where he was going, he went out through Bridgeport and Bloomingdale and Winterbourne. He drove over 100 miles, passing through Drayton twice before giving himself up to Chief Lee about 8.30. He returned to Waterloo at 11.40 with Chief Moreau. Before Chief Moreau at Drayton,
Michalofsky, retiring and mild-mannered, admitted telling Chief Lee "First thing I know I'll be charged with murder." He was not informed of his brother's death until he was questioned by police in Waterloo.

BOUGHT CAR RECENTLY

His fear of police was increased when he responded to the urgent summons home and found the officer there. He told police he feared he had committed some violation of the traffic regulations. He purchased the car only two months ago.

It was learned that he had shown signs of this fear last summer when he was about the house and an officer came to serve a summons in the neighborhood. Seeing the officer he quickly disappeared.

Fleeing Youth Gives Self Up

He informed officers that after his night, he had realized he should not have left and would have returned but for the fact that he was nearly out of gas and did not have sufficient funds with him to procure more. Accordingly, he had gone to police, remarking that he apparently was wanted in Waterloo. His peculiar statement to Chief Lee was just a passing remark prompted by his excitement, he declared. Finger prints were taken in connection with the case today.

Meyer had assured police of a friendly relationship between the brothers. While he knew of no despondency on the part of the deceased. Michalofsky said his brother had been somewhat moody of late and had said he would be "better off dead." He had been unemployed for a few weeks. He was the son of Fred Michalofsky of Kitchener.

Coroner Dr. Wellman, who was called after 6 o'clock, said the boy had been dead only a short time.. "He had not been lying there very long." he declared. It was believed death had occurred not more than an hour previous to the coroner's arrival.

Surviving the victim are his father, four brothers, Gerald of Waterloo, Ralph. Willard and Donald of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. M. Meyer and Mrs. F. Kropf, both of Waterloo.

Funeral services will be held from the home of his sister. Mrs. M. Meyer, 41 Noecker street, Waterloo, Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock to Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Kitchener Daily Record 6, 1938

Other Events:

• Name: Sonny Michalofski
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193575

Willard — Bernice Linseman. Bernice (daughter of Vincent Charles Linseman and Margaret Olga Kraemer) was born 3 Jul 1924, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 27 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150974

Notes:

Donald Michalofsky

A native of Kitchener, Donald Michalofsky, 28, of Sudbury died Tuesday at Sudbury.

He was a son of Frederick Michalofsky of Shantz Station and the late Mrs. Michalofsky.

Survivors include three brothers, Gerald and Ralph of Shantz Station, Willard of Waterloo; and one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Verdella) Kropf of Erbsville, He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

The body is at the Ratz Bech tel Funeral Home where a private funeral service will be con- ducted Saturday at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Henry Nuhn will officiate and burial will be in Erbsville Cemetery.

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95406369
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163420

Notes:

BAST, ELMER, son of Jacob and Kathryn (Spenler) Bast, was born in Wellesley, Ont., July 6, 1909; died instantly at his home, following a coronary while grinding feed, Sept. 26, 1968; aged 59 y. 2 m. 20 d. On May 14, 1931, he married Violet Gingerich, who survived him 16 days. Surviving are 4 sons (Robert, Lawson, Kenneth, and Durwood), 3 daughters (Betty--Mrs. Earle Widrick, Mary Jane--Mrs. John L. Stoffer, and Marjorie--Mrs. Warren Weidner), 14 grandchildren, 2 brothers (Norman and Emanuel), 2 sisters (Emma--Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydian--Mrs Jack Walsh). He was a member of the Croghan Church, where funeral services were held with Richard Zehr and Andrew Gingerich officiating.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume LXI, Number 48 - December 10, 1968 - Pages 1095-1096

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Elmer Bast Dies at 59

BLACK RIVER - Elmer Bast, 59, of Black River, R.D. 1, a farmer, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday at 13:20 p.m., following a coronary, while unloading grain from a truck at his farm.

The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Croghan Conservative Mennonite church with Rev. Andrew Gingerich, pastor, Woodville Mennonite church, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the family home at their convenience.

Besides his wife, Mrs. Violet Gingerich Bast, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Earl (Betty) Widrick, Mannsville, R.D., Mrs. John (Mary Jane) Stoffer, Ohio and Mrs. Warren (Marjorie) Wied- ner, New Jersey; four sons, Robert, Lawson and Kenneth, all of Watertown, R.D. 4 and Durwood, Lancaster, Pa; two brothers, Norman, Lowville, and Emmanuel, Kitchener, Ont.; and 14 grandchildren.

Born July 6, 1909, at Kitchener, Ont., a son of Jacob and Kathryn Spenler Bast, he came to the United States in 1928 and married Miss Violet Gingerich May 14, 1931, at Martinsburg.

The couple operated farms at Beaches Bridge and on Route 37 before moving to their present farm three years ago.

He was a member of the Croghan Conservative Mennonite church.

26 Sep 1968

Elmer — Violet Gingerich. Violet (daughter of Moses L. Gingerich and Nettie Boshart) was born 24 Aug 1913, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1968; was buried , Croghan A. M. Cemetery, Croghan, Lewis, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Emma Bender
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210584

Emma — Michael Bender. Michael was born 21 Jul 1906, , Austria; died 29 Jan 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210596

Notes:

Bast, Emmanuel, was born June 25, 1916; died at Kitchener-Waterloo (Ont.) Hospital, June 4, 1990; aged 73. He was married to Rita Janelle, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Norman, Robert, and Frank), 2 daughters (Ruth Ann Babcock and Shirley Wynes), 14 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma Bender and Lydia Walsh). He was preceded in death by one son (Earl) and 2 brothers (Elmer and Norman). He was a member of First Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral home on June 8, in charge of Brice Balmer; interment in First Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Emmanuel — Rita Janelle. Rita (daughter of John Adelard Janelle and Leopoldine Hehn) was born 29 Jun 1920; died 24 May 1998; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44087232
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-325127

Notes:

Poole.- William, son of George and Mary (Spenler) Poole, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Mar. 12, 1905; died suddenly at the home of his brother, Feb. 25, 1977; aged 71 y. On Nov. 22, 1927, he was married to Fanny Zehr, who preceded him in death on June 4, 1970. Surviving is his stepmother (Mrs. Leah Poole), 2 sons (Clarence and Lloyd), 2 daughters (Edna-Mrs. Emmerson Ropp, and Eileen-Mrs. Robert Eickmeyer), 20 grandchildrem, 4 brothers (Norman, John, Roy, and Lorne), and 2 sisters (Clara-Mrs. Gordon Schultz, and Emma-Mrs. Elroy Schultz). He was preceded in death by one son (Ivan), one daughter (Violet-Mrs. Wayne Lichty), and one grandchild. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Feb. 28, in charge of Alvin Leis and Jacob Roes; interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 12 - March 22, 1977, pages 253, 254.

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POOLE, William-Of Poole, passed away suddenly, Friday, Feb. 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorne Poole, of Route 1, Milverton.

Born in Mornington Township, 71 years ago, a son of the late George Poole and the late Mary Spendler. Had farmed in Poole, retiring in 1964, a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church. Beloved stepson of Mrs. George Leah Poole, of Route 1, Milverton; dear father of Clarence of Route 1, Milverton, Lloyd of Poole, Edna (Mrs. Emerson Ropp) of Route 1, Tavistock, Eileen (Mrs. Robert Eickmeyer) of Route 2, Mitchell; dear brother of Norman of Milverton, John and Lorne, both of Route 1, Milverton, and Roy of Poole, Clara (Mrs. Gordon Schultz) of Brunner, and Emma (Mrs. Elroy Schultz) of Millbank. Also survived by 20 grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, the former Fannie Zehr, June 4, 1970, also by one son, Ivan, 1950, and one daughter, Violet, in 1970, also by one grandchild.

Friends may call at the Futher Brothers Funeral Home, Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7 to 9 and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. At noon Monday, Feb. 28, the remains will be removed to the Maple View Mennonite Church, for the service at 2:30. Rev. Alvin Leis and Rev. Jacob Roes officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be shown by contributions to the Ontario Heart Foundation, or the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

William married Fannie Zehr 22 Nov 1927. Fannie (daughter of Jacob S. Zehr and Leah Kuepfer) was born 22 Nov 1901, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jun 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44080920
• Name: Clara Schultz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-196339

Notes:

Schultz, Clara, daughter of George and Mary (Spenler) Poole, was born in Mornington Twp., Ont., Sept. 22, 1911; died at Stratford General Hospital on Dec. 9, 1981; aged 70 y. On Nov. 1, 1933, she was married to Gordon Schultz, who died on Jan. 10, 1970. Surviving are 4 sons (Melvin, Norman, Harold, and Glenn), one daughter (Mary Ann-Mrs. David Lichti), 14 grandchildren, 3 brothers (Norman, John, and Lorne), one sister (Emma-Mrs. Elroy Schultz), and her stepmother (Mrs. Leah Poole). She was preceded in death by one grandson and 2 brothers (William and Roy). She was a member of Poole Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec. 12, in charge of Amsey Martin; interment in church cemetery.

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume 75, Number 2 - January 12, 1982 - pg 30

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SCHULTZ, Clara (Mrs. Gordon)\emdashOn Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1981, at Stratford General Hospital, Clara Poole, after a lengthy illness, age 70 years.
She was a resident of Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton and formerly of Brunner; born in Mornington township and a member of Poole Mennonite Church.
Daughter of the late George Poole and the former Mary Spenler. Predeceased by her husband, Gordon, in 1970. Lovingly remembered by four sons, Melvin and Harold, both of RR 1, Milverton, Norman of Lindsay and Glenn of Stratford; one daughter, Mary Ann (Mrs. David Lichti) of RR 2, Brussels; stepmother, Mrs. Leah Poole; three brothers, Norman of Milverton, John and Lorne, both of RR 1, Milverton; one sister, Emma (Mrs. Elroy Schultz) of Millbank and 14 grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandson, Douglas and two brothers, William and Roy.
Resting at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, Milverton Chapel, 9 Pacific Ave., after 7 p.m. today, and until Saturday noon, when removal will be made to Poole Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Amsey Martin officiating. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Perth-Huron Lung Association or the Western Ontario Mennonite Mission Board.

Clara married Gordon Schultz 1 Nov 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gordon was born 15 May 1909, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1970, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Olivia Jantzi
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211809

Notes:

JANTZI, Mrs. Valentine, (Olivia) - Peacefully, surrounded by her fam-ily, on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1993, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Mrs. Olivia (Yutzi) Jantzi, of Nithview Home, New Hamburg and formerly of Crosshill.

Mrs. Jantzi was born near Topping 81 years ago, a daughter of the late Daniel R. Yutzi and the late Fannie Spenler. Olivia was a faithful member of the Crosshill Mennonite Church and had served on the WMSC of the Crosshill Mennonite Church.

Beloved wife of Valentine Jantzi of Nithview whom she married November 27, 1940. Cherished mother of Kenneth and his wife Ruth (Lichti) of Kitchener, Eileen and her husband Richard Racistake of Moorefield; loving grandmother of Darrell and Greg Jantzi, Cheryl and her husband Mike Reidt and Judy Radstake. Missed by her twin sister, Lavina Herrfort of Milverton, Mabel and her husband John L. Erb of RR 2, Wellesley; sisters-in-law, Annie Jantzi of Waterloo. Voronica Jantzi of Kitchener, Christina (Tina) Erb of Poole. Jessie Jantzi of Welland; brothers-in-law, Christian Jantzi and his wife Thelma of Westminster, B.C., Ben Jantzi and his wife Vi of Honey Harbor.

Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends today (Thursday) and Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Saturday, Oct. 30, 1993 removal. will be made to the Crosshill Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. Gerald Schwartzentruber, Rev, Steven Gerber and Pastor Ray Erb will of Burial will follow in Maple View Mennonite

Olivia married Valentine Jantzi 27 Nov 1940. Valentine (son of Michael L. Jantzi and Barbara Gerber) was born 25 May 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 2000; was buried , Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Erb
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180023

Mabel — John L. Erb. John (son of Jacob S. Erb and Barbara Lichti) was born 29 May 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 1994; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212082

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SCHMIDT, Mary Ann Passed away peacefully at her residence at People Care, Stratford, on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Mary Ann was born 91 years ago in Mornington Township and was the daughter of the late Peter S. Spenler and Mattie Zehr. Beloved wife of the late Lorne Schmidt. Loving Mother of Anna Mae Kuepfer (Ivan) of Millbank, Ralph Schmidt (Kathryn) of RR Millbank, Reta Steckly of Castorland N.Y., Ronald Schmidt (Elizabet) of RR Brunner, Lloyd Schmidt (Sharon) of Parry Sound, Sharon Gerber (Joe) of Millbank and David Schmidt (Norma) of New Hamburg. Survived by her brothers Jacob Spenler of Sarnia, and John Spenler of Brunner and her sister Madeliene Gerber of Brunner. Dear sister-in-law to Ella Mae Schmidt and Katie Erb. Loving grandmother of 40 grandchildren and 46 great- grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandchildren Peter Steckly and Brian Kuepfer, her sisters Leah, Emma, Elizabeth, Sarah and Amanda and sisters-in-law Gladys, Dorothy and Erma Spenler and a brother-in-law Norman Gerber. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton, ON on Saturday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Faith Mennonite Church (Kingwood) at 2 p.m.. Bishop Aaron J. Jantzi officiating. Interment to follow at Mornington Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery. Donations to Community Care Access or Masters International Ministries would be appreciated. Online condolences and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Mary — Rev. Lorne J. Schmidt. Lorne was born 16 Jan 1918; died 27 Dec 1988; was buried , Poole West Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Poole, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Madeliene Nancy Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174366

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Madeliene Nancy GERBER (Spenler) 1931 - 2020 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton, Ontario, at the age of 88 years. Madeliene was born on August 24, 1931, a daughter of the late Peter and Mattie (Zehr) Spenler.

Madeliene is now reunited with her husband Norman J. Gerber who predeceased her on October 12, 1996.

Loving and cherished mother and grandmother of Glenn Gerber (Karan) and children Joel (Gailyn), Devon (Meaghan), Elijah and Galen; Mark Gerber (Cindy) and children Jessica and Benjamin; Paul Gerber (Donna Grambow) and children Paul JR (Tiffany), Shannon (Kyle), Amanda, Joshua, Rebecca and Shayne; Ross Gerber (Becky) and children Tyler, Braden (Renee), Justin and Aaron; Irene Ellis (Tim) and children Violet, Quinlyn and Isabella. Beloved great-grandmother of Ariel, Judah, Noah, Kira, Nicholas, Brody, Emily and James. Madeliene is survived by her sister-in-law Esther, her many nieces, nephews, extended families and friends.

Predeceased by her sisters; Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary and Amanda, brothers; Jacob and John and her sister-in-law Ruth.

Madeliene loved her family greatly and spent much of her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was very involved in her church community at Riverdale Mennonite Church. Madeliene was very active in sewing many quilts with the sewing group for Mennonite Central Committee of Ontario. Madeliene is a member of Maple View Mennonite Church, Wellesley.
Interment in Riverdale Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Madeliene — Norman J. Gerber. Norman (son of Joseph J. Gerber and Violet Jantzi) was born 2 Dec 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1996, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180755
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45315291
• Name: Mable Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180458
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Mable — Willis J. Gingerich. Willis (son of Louis Gingerich and Katherine Jutzi) was born Feb 1910, Shingletown, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45681249
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123090
• Residence: 1983, 362 Joseph St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Bast, Ervin, son of Moses and Magdalena (Mayer) Bast, was born in Wilmot Twp., Jan. 11, 1915; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Aug. 26, 1983; aged 68 y. On Aug. 21, 1940, he was married to Emmeline Ruby, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Keith, Ken, and Orval), 4 grandchildren, and 3 sisters (Mabel-Mrs. Willis Gingerich, Edna - Mrs. Ivan Gingerich, and Dorothy-Mrs. Ivan Wagler). He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Aug. 29, in charge of Fred Lichti and Vernon Zehr; interment in church cemetery, Baden, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume 76, Number 40 - October 4, 1983

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BAST, Ervin

On Friday, Aug. 26, 1983 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ervin Bast, of 362 Joseph St., New Hamburg, formerly of RR 1. New Hamburg, he was born in Wilmot township, 68 years ago.

He was a member of Steinman Mennonite Church, RR 2, Baden and delivered mail on the New Hamburg RR 1 for 34 years.

Son of the late Moses Bast and the former Magdelena Mayer: Lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Emmeline Ruby, whom he married August 21, 1940; three sons, Keith and his fiancee Saundra of New Hamburg, Ken and his wife Laura of Heidelberg, Orval and his wife Jackie of Tavistock. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Darrin, Casey, Meghan and Shannon; three sisters, Mabel (Mrs. Willis Gingerich) and Dorothy (Mrs. Ivan Wagler), both of New. Hamburg and Edna (Mrs. Ivan Gingerich) of Conestogo.

Friends and relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg until Monday Aug. 29, 1983, at noon, when transfer was made to Steinman Mennonite Church for service at 2:30 p.m.. with Rev. Fred Lichti and Rev. Vernon Zehr officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent 31 Aug 1983 pg 16

Ervin married Emmeline Salome Ruby 21 Aug 1940. Emmeline (daughter of Nicklas Ruby and Sarah S. Brenneman) was born 21 Oct 1919, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1999, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Wagler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201836

Dorothy — Ivan Wagler. Ivan (son of Noah Z. Wagler and Madgdaline Bender) was born 17 Sep 1914; died 25 Aug 1987; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Gingerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10321

Edna — Ivan J. Gingerich. Ivan (son of Louis Gingerich and Katherine Jutzi) was born 11 Sep 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 2011, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]