Jacob E. Bast

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27505345
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81742
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1882, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Jacob married Anna B. "Nancy" Swartzentruber 14 Feb 1882. Anna (daughter of John S. Schwartzentruber and Catherine Blank) was born 2 Feb 1845, , Ohio, USA; died 21 Nov 1901. [Group Sheet]

Jacob — Catherine Spenler. Catherine (daughter of Peter K. Spenler and Elizabeth Steinmann) was born 16 Aug 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1942; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164486
• Birth: 7 Aug 1885, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Mill
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bast, Jacob, son of Jacob and Nancy (Schwartzentruber) Bast, was born in South East Hope Twp., Ont., Aug. 6, 1885; died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Oct. 28, 1965; aged 80 y. 2 m. 22 d. In June, 1905, he was married to Catherine Albrecht, who died Nov. 26, 1939. Surviving are 5 sons and 6 daughters (Harvey, Allan, Emerson, Lloyd, Robert, Edna-Mrs. Sam Gerber, Elvera-Mrs. Walter Hackett, Helena-Mrs. Clarence Millar, Idella, Irma-Mrs. Roy Gerber, and Esther-Mrs. Ira Jantzi), 4 brothers (Daniel, Norman, Elmer, and Emanuel), 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydia-Mrs. Walter Walsh), 32 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son, one grandchild, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Church, where funeral services were held Oct. 31, with Chris Streicher and Chris Erb in charge.

Gospel Herald - Volume LIX, Number 1 - January 4, 1966, page 22, 23

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In Loving Memory [verse] In Memory Of Jacob S. Bast husband of the late Catherine Albrecht Born August 6th, 1885 Died October 28th, 1965 Aged 80 years, 2 months and 22 days The Service The late Mr. Bast is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, where a family service will be conducted on Sunday, October 31st, 1965, at 2:00 o'clock p.m. This will be followed by a memorial service at the Maple View Mennonite Church at 2:30 p.m. Clergyman Bishop Christian Streicher Interment In the church cemetery

Funeral Card

Jacob — Catherine S. Albrecht. Catherine was born 17 Jun 1888, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Nov 1939, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46412
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer

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CROGHAN - Daniel Bast, 80, a native of Canada who has been living with a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Beatrice) Zehr, here, died Tuesday night in the Avon-Crest nursing home, Stratford, Ont. of a stroke. He had been ill for years and a patient at the nursing home since Dec. 11, 1966. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at the Tavistock, Ont., Mennonite church. Burial will be in Tavistock. Surviving, besides Mrs Zehr, are: Three other daughters, Mrs. Clayton (Florence) Boshart, Burrville; Mrs. Rubin (Katie) Roth, Tavistock, Ont., and Mrs. F. E. (Ann) Blum, Stratford, Ont.; a son, Henry, Preston, Ont: 21 grandchildren and 18 great grand children. Mr. Bast lived with the Zehrs from June, 1966, until entering the nursing home.

Watertown Daily Times Watertown. N. Y. Wed. Jan 11, 1967

Daniel — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233175

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Bast, Daniel, son of Jacob and Nancy (Schwartzentruber) Bast, was born in South Easthope Twp., Ont., Nov. 19, 1886; died at Avoncrest Hospital, Stratford, Ont., Jan. 10, 1967; aged 80 y. 1 m. 22 d. On Nov. 19, 1911, he was married to Mary Jutzi, who died Mar. 27, 1957. Surviving are 5 children (Henry, Florence-Mrs Clayton Boshart, Katie-Mrs. Reuben Roth, Anna Mae--Mrs. Frederick Blum, and Beatrice--Mrs. Mark Zehr), 21 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 3 brothers (Norman, Elmer and Emanuel), and 2 sisters (Emma--Mrs. Michael Bender and Lydia--Mrs. John Walsh). He was a member of the East Zorra Church, where funeral services were held Jan. 13, with Newton Gingrich and Henry Yantzi officiating

Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 5 - January 31, 1967 page 111

Daniel married Mary Iutzi 19 Nov 1911. Mary was born 19 Dec 1889, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1957, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180456
• Occupation: 1909, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bast, Moses, son of Jacob and Hannah (Schwartzentruber) Bast was born June 9, 1888, near New Hamburg, Ont.; died at the Stratford General Hospital Oct. 18. 1959; aged 71 y. 4 m. 9 d. He was married to Magdalena Moyer, who died in 1955. Surviving are one son (Ervin, New Hamburg), 3 daughters (Mabel--Mrs. Willis Gingerich, Preston, and Dorothy--Mrs. Ivan Wagler, New Hamburg), 5 brothers (Jacob, Wellesley; Daniel, Tavistock; Norman and Elmer, of New York state; and Emmanuel, Kitchener), 2 sisters (Mrs. Michael Bender, Kitchener; and Mrs. Jack Walsh, London), and 10 grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the Steinman A.M. Church, where memorial services were held, Oct. 21, in charge of Orland Gingerich and Elmer Schwartzentruber.

Gospel Herald - May 10, 1960 - Vol. LIII, No.19 - page 438, 439

Moses married Magdalena S. "Mattie" Mayer 31 Jan 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Christian L. Mayer and Barbara Spenler) was born 15 May 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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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]

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• 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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210596

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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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-304657
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Edna Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164490
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Knitter, Mill
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Edna — Samuel E. Gerber. Samuel (son of Daniel R. Gerber and Catherine Erb) was born Aug 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elvera Hackett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164491
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1988, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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HACKETT, Elvira

At St. Joseph's Continuing Care Unit, Guelph, Friday, Feb. 1, 1991, Elvira Bast, in her 64th year, beloved wife of the late Walter Hackett. Dear mother of Ronald and Patricia of Hawkesville, Arthur and Ellen of North Gower and Carolyn and Fred Blackstone of Fergus. Loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also survived by sisters, Edna Gerber, Helena Miller, Erma Gerber, Esther Jantzi and brothers, Harvey, Emmerson and Robert Bast. Predeceased by brothers, William, Lloyd and Allan and a sister, Idella. The family will receive friends at the Wall-Custance Funeral Home and Chapel, 206 Norfolk St., Guelph, Sunday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service and committal will be held in the chapel, Monday, Feb. 4, 1991, at 3: 30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Wall-Custance Family Centre. Private interment Memory Gardens, Breslau.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Feb 1991 pg A8

Elvera married Walter Hackett 31 Jul 1934, Sprucedale, , Ontario,. Walter was born 7 Oct 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1985, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164492
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Harvey — Marie Elizabeth McMillan. Marie (daughter of Guy McMillan and Elizabeth Birmingham) was born 1925, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 1 Nov 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helena "Helen" Miller
• Residence: 81 Foundry St., Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133953
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1988, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Helena — Clarence A. Miller. Clarence (son of Joseph D. Miller and Annie Albrecht) was born 5 Jan 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1981, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: Maple View Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32591489
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77816
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Bast.- Allan, son of Jacob and Catherine (Albrecht) Bast, was born in Wellesley, Ont., May 9, 1912; died of a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Nov. 30, 1988; aged 76 y. On June 15, 1933, he was married to Barbara Lichti, who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters (Elaine Barbara and Marlene Idella Shantz), 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, 3 brothers (Harvey, Emerson, and Robert), and 5 sisters (Edna Gerber, Elvera Hackett, Helena Miller, Erma Gerber, and Esther Jantzi). He was preceded in death by one son (Ralph Jacob), one sister (Idella), and 2 brothers (Lloyd and William). He was a member of Mapleview Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Nov. 3, in charge of Victor Dorsch and Alvin Leis; interment in Mapleview Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 81, Number 52 - December 27, 1988, page 904.

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Bast, Allan - Suddenly, on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Allan Bast, of 41 Henry St. E., Wellesley. Allan was born in Wellesley 76 years ago, a son of the late Jacob Bast and the late Catherine Albrecht. He was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church and had operated a store at Phllipsburg for 20 years, retiring to Wellesley in 1969. Beloved husband of Barbara Louisa Lichti of Wellesley; dear father of Elaine Barbara Bast of Smith Falls, Marlene Idella and her husband Clare Shantz of St. Agatha and daughter-in-law, Carla (Mrs. Ross Fries) of Kitchener; dear brother of Harvey Bast of Wellesley, Emmerson and his wife Lucinda Bast of Heidelberg, Robert Bast of Stratford, Edna (Mrs. Sam Gerber) of Wellesley, Elvera (Mrs. Walter Hackett) of Guelph, Helena (Mrs. Clarence Miller) of Baden, Erma (Mrs. Roy Gerber) of Wellesley, Esther (Mrs. Ira Jantzi) of RR 2, Wellesley. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Becky (Mrs. Gary Malcolm), Mellony Shanta [Shantz?], Dale Kelly, Todd Bast and Mark and Laurie Fries; one great-grandson Dillon Bast. He was predeceased by one son, Ralph Jacob in 1977; by one sister, Idella and two brothers, Lloyd and William and three brothers-in-law. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St., Wellesley, where the family will receive friends this evening (Thursday) from 7-9 and on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Saturday, Dec.3, removal will be made to Maple View Mennonite Church, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m., Rev. Victor Dorsch will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials to the Intensive Care Unite at St. Mary's General Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 1 Dec 1988

Allan married Barbara Louisa Lichti 15 Jun 1933. Barbara (daughter of Noah S. Lichti and Jacobena "Bena" Bender) was born 1 Jun 1910, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1992, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147700

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110179
• Elected Office: 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Wellesley Twp.
• Elected Office: 1966, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor, Deputy Reeve
• Elected Office: 1968, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo County
• Elected Office: 1968, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy Reeve - Wellesley Twp.

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Elected Office:
Municipality: Wellesley Years on local council: Councillor 1966-67; D Reeve 1968-69
Years on Waterloo County Council; 1968 1969

Emerson — Lucinda Mary Bast. Lucinda (daughter of Rudolph "Rudy" Bast and Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Boshart) was born 1921; died 29 Aug 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147697

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147699

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• Name: Erma Gerber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146711
• Residence: 1988, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Erma — Roy N. Gerber. Roy (son of Christian R. Gerber and Catherine Nafziger) was born 28 Jan 1922, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple View Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102974

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BAST, Robert - Passed away, peacefully, on Friday, April 13, 2007 at the Stratford General Hospital. He resided at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton. He was born in Wellesley Township 78 years ago. Son of the late Jacob Bast and the late Catherine Albrecht. Robert was a truck driver and was also employed for the city of Stratford, retiring many years ago. Beloved brother of Esther and her husband Ira Jantzi of Wellesley. Ever remembered by his brother and sister-in-law, Arlene and Roy Gerber of Wellesley; cherished by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his wife Lynn Bast (1986) and by five brothers, Harvey, Allen, Emerson, William and Lloyd; also by five sisters, Edna Gerber, Elvira Hackett, Helena Miller, Idella Bast and Erma Gerber. Visitation at Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 1172 Henry St., in Wellesley where family and friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral service will be conducted at the Maple View Mennonite Church on Monday, April 16, 2007 at 2 p.m. Pastor Bruce Sawatsky will officiate. Burial will follow in the Maple View Mennonite Cemetery. Memorials to the Maple View Mennonite Church Building Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.


The Record Newspaper 14 Apr 2007

Robert — Lynn Easterbrook. Lynn was born Abt 1930; died 1986; was buried , Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Catharine — Ira Jantzi. (son of Ezra G. Jantzi and Dorothy Jantzi) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Boshart
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149125

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Boshart, Florence Bast, 85, Lowville, N.Y., died March 19. Spouse: Clayton Boshart. Parents: Daniel and Mary Iutzi Bast (deceased). Other survivors: children Harold, Gerald, Clifford, Richard, Shirley Widrick; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral: March 22 at First Mennonite of New Bremen, N.Y.


The Mennonite - Volume 2, Number 14, April 13, 1999 - pages 16,17

Florence married Clayton Boshart 19 Nov 1933, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. Clayton (son of Eli Boshart and Catherine G. Kennel) was born Nov 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 2007, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katherine Bast
• Name: Kathryn "Katherine" "Catherine" Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-329757

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ROTH, Katherine-At K-W Hospital, on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1982, Katherine Bast, of 60 Centennial Drive, Tavistock, aged 64 years.
Beloved wife of Reuben Roth; dear mother of Kenneth of Stratford, Ronald of RR 1, Tavistock, Paul of Tavistock, Mrs. Clair (Mary Jane) Yantzi of Tavistock and Mrs. Verle (Mae Anne) Bender of RR 1, New Hamburg; dear sister of Henry Bast of Cambridge (P), Mrs. Clayton (Florence Boshart of Lowville, N.Y. and Mrs. Mark (Beatrice) Zehr of Croghan, N.Y. Predeceased by one sister Mrs. Frederick (Anne) Blum. Lovingly remembered by 14 grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Robert Krug Funeral Home, Tavistock, until noon on Wednesday, Jan. 6, when transfer will be made to East Zorra Mennonite Church, 16^th Line, for funeral service at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be in the 19^th Line cemetery. The Rev. Gordon Bauman will officiate.

Donations to the Ontario Kidney Foundation or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Kathryn — Reuben Z. Roth. Reuben (son of Noah M. Roth and Mary K. Zehr) was born 19 Apr 1910; died 20 May 1997; was buried , East Zorra Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• 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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• 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]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-210609
• Misfortune: 1960, , New York State, USA; killed in motocycle accident

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Bast, Earl W., son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Bast, of Kitchener, Ont., was born Feb. 6, 1941; died Aug. 7, 1960, as the result of a motorcycle accident in New York State, where he was working on a farm; aged 19 y. 6 m. 1 d. Surviving are his parents, 3 brothers (Norman, Robert, and Frank, all at home), 2 sisters (Ruth Ann and Shirley, both at home), and his grandmother (Mrs. Leopoldine Janelle, Kitchener). Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, with C. F. Derstine in charge.

Kathleen — Arnold Moses Steckley. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolwich Township - councillor
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147617

Notes:

HACKETT, Ronald Bast Passed away suddenly at the Wingham and District Hospital on Friday, December 23, 2016, at the age of 80 years. Ron was the beloved husband of Reta (Vandevrie) Hackett. Father of John and Sharon Hackett of St. Marys, Nancy Moon of Milton, Brent and Angela Hackett of Windsor, and Bryan and Caroline Hackett of Milton. Remembered by his 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Carolyn Blackstone and her friend Ken Hilton of Fergus and Art and Ellen of Merrickville. He was predeceased by his wife Patricia and parents Walter and Elvira (Bast) Hackett. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church, 315 Northlake Dr., Waterloo. Interment in Hawkesville Cemetery. As expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

Waterloo Region Record 24 Dec 2016

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Friends and colleagues recall contributions of Ron Hackett
Former Wellesley councillor and busy community volunteer passed away just before Christmas at the age of 80

Former Wellesley Township councillor, dedicated volunteer and community supporter Ron Hackett passed away on Dec. 23. He was 80.

Hackett served three terms on Wellesley council representing Hawkesville before retiring in 2006. While he retired from politics, he certainly wasn't absent in the community. He previously served as the chair of the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society, as well as with the Wellesley Horticultural Society, the Local Architectural Conservancy Advisory Committee, Kiwanis Transit, the Hawkesville Community Centre board and the Hawkesville Cemetery board.

His love of sports was evidenced by his commitment to the Elmira Sugar Kings as a volunteer as well as serving as a director for many years. At home games you'd often see him selling apple cider or ice cream sundaes.

Former Wellesley mayor Ross Kelterborn remembers his fellow councillor and friend fondly.

"He really represented his area and the people really well. He was a true township councillor, not only did he look after his people in his ward very well but his interests were for the betterment of the township and the region as a whole," Kelterborn said.

He notes Hackett always did his research on issues discussed at council and was adamant about getting all the facts before he made up his mind. Once he made up his mind though, that was it.

"You couldn't have got a person that was more committed to doing for the people of the township what he did. He even used to attend regional council meetings, especially when the LRT was going on to express his opinion," Kelterborn said.

He was also known as the go-to guy around town when looking for information about nearly anything in the township, which is not surprising given the variety of groups and committees he volunteered for.

"He was very influential in bringing the information to people that it was necessary for and I think of Chervin Woodworks for an example. They were looking for a place to develop anywhere and he drew them to Hawkesville. I need not say any more about the success of that particular situation," Kelterborn said.

Kelterborn recalls Hackett attempted to develop a plan for Hawkesville to include sewers so it could have become a larger, more developed area. It wasn't successful, but the effort was there.

"He was a good guy. You were lucky to have him as a friend," Kelterborn said.

Current township Mayor Joe Nowak also served on council with Hackett over a decade ago when Nowak was a councillor.

"He certainly always knew his file and I think he worked very hard. He always had the well being of the community at heart, that was his nature. He was particularly strong with his interest in the historical aspect of the community," Nowak said.

He notes he had a lot of respect for the way he treated people and the way he dealt with the issues presented to council.

"I know he was well appreciated in Hawkesville. He was always there for the people," Nowak said.

Sugar Kings president Dave O'Donoghue recalls Hackett was always the first one to volunteer to help out, regardless of the task.

"More than that, though, he was an idea generator, always looking for new ways to help us raise the money needed to run the team. With Ron, though, it wasn't just about raising money, he wanted to do it in ways that would help the community, contributed to a strong partnership with the township and ways that helped provide a better fan experience," O'Donoghue said.

Hackett played a large role in the Kings' annual charity jersey auctions, always approaching council to assist with ice and rental fees for the day. He also was the driving force in changing it from a silent auction to a live auction. Both of those efforts resulted in higher proceeds. He also helped with the Home and Garden Expo and took it upon himself to bring ice cream sundaes to the home games, like he had seen other teams do. O'Donoghue says his contributions didn't go unnoticed by the team.

Kelterborn retrieves the program from Hackett's funeral, which was held in December, and reads a line from it aloud.

"'Well done, a good and thankful servant.' I thought that summed it all up for Ron. I lost a good friend," Kelterborn said, his voice breaking.

Neilson, W. (2017). Friends and colleagues recall contributions of Ron Hackett. ObserverXtra. Retrieved 6 January 2017, from https://observerxtra.com/2017/01/05/friends-colleagues-recall-contributions-ron-hackett/

Ronald married Elizabeth Joy Snider (daughter of Abram Leonard "Leonard" Snider and Almeda Bearinger) [Group Sheet]

Ronald married Patricia Jack 28 Nov 1987. Patricia was born 2 May 1946; died 12 Mar 1998. [Group Sheet]

Ronald married Alma Hodgson [Group Sheet]

Ronald married Reta Vandevrie [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/124301857
• Name: Irene Audrey Kuepfer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230790

Notes:

BEGGS, Irene Audrey Passed away on Sunday January 26, 2014 at her home in Ethel. She was born 67 years ago in Wellesley and was the daughter of the late Harvey Bast and former Marie McMillan. Dear companion of the late Elmer Kuepfer who predeceased her March 9, 2012. Missed by her sisters and brothers Reta Hahn, Viola and husband Jim Bender all of Waterloo, Larry Bast of Heidelberg, Doug Fink of Milverton, Ken Fink of Cambridge, Karen Fink of Milverton. Remembered by Leanne and husband Norm Kuepfer of Palmerston, Keith Kuepfer and Christa Brownlee of Monkton, Morag and George Phinaro of Breslau. Irene was predeceased by her brother Jack Fink and brother-in-law Harold Hahn. Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 7 Spencer Street, Milverton, Ontario on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Mapleview Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Humane Society or the Arthritis Society. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

(2023) Markjutzifuneralhomes.ca. Available at: https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/irene-beggs/4021007/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 21 July 2023).

Irene — Elmer J. Kuepfer. Elmer (son of Joel S. Kuepfer and Christena "Tena" Kuepfer) was born 11 Jan 1951; died 9 Mar 2012, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverdale Mennonite Cemetery, Millbank, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131277

Kenneth married Mary Mortimer 29 Aug 1959. Mary was born 14 Dec 1939; died 4 Feb 2007, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247006862
• Honoured: Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame
• Occupation: Smith Falls, Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada; musician, disk jockey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145711
• Residence: 1988, Smith Falls, Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

CJET's Kitty Bast tries for record

Smiths Falls, Ont. Kitty Bast, known locally as "the lady with a heart" will try to break her own on-air marathon once again this year. She will be hosting a special broadcast, beginning Feb. 12th and hopefully running through to Feb. 17. The marathon will be presented in memory of the late Jack Pollie, founder of CJET, who suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. Monies received through the broadcast will go to the M.S. Society for their work in research and patient services. Close to $30,000.00 has been raised in this way in the past two years.

Fellow broadcaster Terry Shea began the marathon idea with a special broadcast lasting close to a week. Kitty has done the show for the past two years breaking the record each time. This year, to set a new record Kitty will have to stay on the air from Sunday night at 11:30 and go through to Friday night at 7:30 with a 90 minute break each day.

Country entertainers have been quite supportive of the marathon, dropping by to give a hand during the course of the show. More than 40 country personalities helped out last year.

Kitty, who has overcome a bout of cancer and a heart attack, knows what it's like to be bedridden. She maintains a regular schedule of visiting her "21 local friends", most of whom are shut-ins, and all of who will be rooting for her to best her own personal record of 102½ hours.

RPM Vol 39 No. 25 February, 25, 1984

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Elaine Barbara "Kitty" Bast
Sunday, February 10th, 1935 - Wednesday, June 26th, 2019

BAST, Elaine B. ' Kitty' \emdash Peacefully at Campbellford Memorial Hospital, June 26th, 2019 in her 85th year. Dear sister of Marlene Shantz (Clare) and the late Ralph. Sister in law of Carla Fries (Ross). Aunt of Melanie Shantz, Becky Malcolm (Gary), Todd & Dale Bast, and the late Kelly 'Whitey'. She will be sadly missed by her great nieces and nephews, and the Bast and Lichti families. Daughter of the late Allan & Barbara (nee Lichti). Kitty always had a love for country music and performing and was inducted in the Canadian Country Hall of Fame. Thanks to the nurses and staff for their kind care. A special thanks to Cathy Ireland for her loving support and care, and to Ron & Sandy Bast. A celebration of life will be held at BRETT FUNERAL CHAPEL, HAVELOCK on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:30pm. A memorial service will also be held in the Kitchener area at a later date. In memory of Kitty, donations may be made to the M.S. Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.brettfuneralchapels.com.

Elaine Bast Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information (2023). Available at: https://www.brettfuneralchapels.com/memorials/elaine-bast/3882079/ (Accessed: 11 September 2023).

Honoured:
The Jamboree Pals (2023). Available at: https://www.ottawacountrymusichof.org/inductees/jamboreepals.htm (Accessed: 11 September 2023).

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204828163
• Name: Marlene Idella Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215632

Notes:

SHANTZ, Marlene Idella (Bast) Passed away surrounded by the love and support of her family on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Parkwood Mennonite Home, Waterloo. Marlene was born 77 years ago, a daughter of the late Allan and Barbara (Lichti) Bast. Beloved wife and best friend of Clare Shantz. Cherished mother and grandmother of Becky (Gary) Malcolm and their sons Jonathan and Daniel; and Melanie Shantz and her boys Leelind and Jonah Keary. Marlene leaves to mourn her brothers-in-law Ralph (Dorothy) Shantz, Harold (Judy) Shantz, sisters-in-law Marilyn (Lawrence) Martin and Doreen (Don) Snyder. Marlene is predeceased by her sister Elaine Bast and brother Ralph Bast. Survived by her many nieces and nephews. Marlene was a very passionate lady, with much love and care for her family. Marlene enjoyed her many years as a hair dresser where she gained a strong connection to her clients who would soon become friends. Marlene had a passion for quilting, cooking and baking, and enjoyed the many activities her and Clare would be a part of in the Morningside Community. She will be dearly missed by all her friends. Marlene was a member of Shantz Mennonite Church. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 3 - 8 p.m. The Memorial service will take place at Shantz Mennonite Church, 2473 Erbs Road, Baden on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors Don Penner and Glenda Ribey Rozomiak officiating. Interment in the Shantz Mennonite Church Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Foundation (PSP) or Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated. (Cheques Accepted). A special thank you to the nurses and staff at the Parkwood Mennonite Home for the kind, compassionate care given to Marlene while she was there.

The Waterloo Region Record, 14 Nov 2019

(2023) Memorials.gffh.ca. Available at: https://memorials.gffh.ca/marlene-shantz/4023063/obit.php?&printable=true (Accessed: 11 September 2023).

Marlene — Clare Laverne Shantz. (son of Lorne Shantz and Ada Wismer) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Business: St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bast's Tire Service
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32591366
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147696

Notes:

BAST, Ralph J. At K-W Hospital, on Friday, September 9, 1977, after a brief illness, Ralph Jacob Bast of 8 Roosevelt Ave., Waterloo, age 32 years.

A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport; had owned and operated Bast's Tire Service, St. Agatha. A member of the Greenwood Rod and Gun Club, St. Agatha.

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bast of Wellesley: beloved son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt; husband of the former Carla Schmidt: father of Dale, Kelly and Todd, all at home brother of Mrs. Clare (Marlene) Shantz of St. Agatha, Elaine of Smiths Falls; also survived by 11 nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, Sept. 10. Funeral service was held in the chapel Sept. 12 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Ralph Huras officiating. Interment in Bridgeport cemetery.

Elmira Signet Sep 14 1977 pg 27

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In Remembrance [The 23rd Psalm] Entered Into Rest At Kitchener, Ontario on Friday, September 9th, 1977 Ralph J. Bast Aged 32 years. Beloved husband of Carla Schmidt The Funeral Resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Kitchener, Ontario. Funeral service in the chapel on Monday, September 12th, at 2:00 p.m. Interment Bridge Vale Cemetery.

Funeral Card

Mae — Verle David Bender. (son of William Bender and Mabel Baechler) [Group Sheet]

Ronald — Grace Zehr. (daughter of Aaron W. Zehr and Katherine "Katie" Leis) [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/234136415
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10184

Notes:

GINGERICH, Verlus Ray - - of New Hamburg, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Hospice of Waterloo. He leaves behind his best friend and beloved wife of 63 years, Marietta (Roth). Cherished dad of son James (Anna), daughters Jennifer Jacobi (Mike), and Jane (Tim). Much loved Papa to Rebecca and Daniel Zehr (Aerin). Survived by brothers Ronald (Judith), and Robert (Shirley), brother-in-law Ross (Glenda), sisters-in-law Christine (Gerald) and Kitty (Cathy). Predeceased by his parents, Willis and Mabel, his in-laws, Marjorie (Pat), brother, Richard and sister-in-law Patsy.

Verlus was a member of First Mennonite Church and a Charter member of the Optimist Club of New Hamburg. Verlie will be remembered for his expertise in woodworking, his love of music, cooking, and his unique sense of humour.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. The funeral will follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Rene Baergen officiating. A private family interment will take place in the First Mennonite Church Cemetery. A live stream of the funeral will also take place.

Those wishing to attend the visitation and funeral MUST RSVP on the funeral home website. Masks and social distancing guidelines must be followed.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Hospice of Waterloo Region (Cook Family Residence) or the Angel Project would be appreciated by the family and can be done through the funeral home website.

Personal condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

Trees, Memorial, and Funeral Homes. 2023. "Tribute Archive | Home". Tributearchive.Com. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23113961/verlus-ray-gingerich.

Verlus — Marietta Roth. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/29128813
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192572

Notes:

GINGERICH, Richard - Passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. Richard resided at Thorntonview Retirement Home, Oshawa and was formerly of New Hamburg. He was born 65 years ago in New Hamburg and was the son of the late Willis and Mabel (Bast) Gingerich. Loving father of Margaret Ann (Margie) and her partner Paul of Kitchener. Grandpa of Jessica (Luigi), Cody and Ryan. Dear brother of his twin, Robert and Shirley Gingerich, Verlus and Marietta Gingerich and Ron and Judy Gingerich all of New Hamburg. Also remembered by son-in-law, Andrew Cavaliere and a number of nieces and nephews. Richard was predeceased by a brother, Larry in infancy. Richard enjoyed gardening and foil etchings, which he passed on to his family and friends. He liked making new friends and most sports. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday August 21, 2008, at 11 a.m. Burial to follow in Steinmann Mennonite Church Cemetery, Baden. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Thorntonview Retirement Home.

WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Aug. 19, 2008

Richard — Greta Freiheit. Greta (daughter of Johann "John" Freiheit and Martha Wittmeier) was born 20 Apr 1942; died 18 Jun 1980; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Rose Marie Holtzhauer. (daughter of Bert Holtzhauer and Eldred Irene Mae "Irene" Wismer) [Group Sheet]

Judith — Rev. Harold Ross Shantz. (son of Lorne Shantz and Ada Wismer) [Group Sheet]