Henry K. Brenneman

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-219231
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish

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GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXXI, No. 9 - June 2, 1938, Page 189, 190, 191, 192

Brenneman - Henry, son of Peter and Catherine (Kuepfer) Brenneman, was born in Waterloo Co., Ont., March 11, 1868; died at his late home in Tavistock, Ont., April 26, 1938; aged 80 y. 1 m. 11 d. His father died when he was four years old, and his mother, as wife of Nicholas Roth, moved to Henry Co., Ia., in 1876, where he went to public school and Sunday school. At the age of 14 years he returned with his widowed mother to St. Agatha, Ont. In his youth he accepted Christ as his Saviour and was received into church fellowship of the East Zorra A.M. congregation by water baptism upon confession of faith, and was a faithful member of this congregation until his death. On March 5, 1889, he was united in matrimony to Sister Catherine Oesch of Huron Co., Ont. This union was blest with 7 children of whom two preceded him in infancy, and 1 son (Elmer) died in 1935. The mother passed away in 1907. On Sept. 24, 1908, he was joined in matrimony to Sister Magdalene Bender of East Zorra, Ont. This union was blest with 1 daughter, who passed away in infancy. He leaves his loving companion, 1 son (Rudolph of Tavistock, Ont.), and 3 daughters (Susanna, wife of Joseph Zehr; Emma, wife of Emmanuel Zehr; Annie, wife of Chris Ruby, all of East Zorra), 22 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. He was the last member of the Peter Brenneman family of 9 children, all of whom passed away in youth and infancy. There also survive 2 stepsisters (Catherine, wife of Martin Eicher, Milford, Neb.; Mary, wife of Dan Troyer, Shickley, Neb.); 1 stepbrother (Ben Roth, of New Hamburg, Ont.). Bro. Brenneman was an active Christian worker. As Sunday school superintendent he served the East Zorra A.M. congregation for nearly thirty years, taking an active part in all services, and also in young people's meeting, where he seldom failed to be present. He also took an active part in using his influence in bringing about the opening of a new place of worship for this congregation at the 17th line, where he attended from the beginning in 1935, as long as health permitted. Funeral services April 29 at the home were conducted by Bro. Jacob R. Bender, and the East Zorra A.M. Church by Bros. Menno Kipfer and Dan S. Iutzi, where a large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last tribute to the departed one. Interment in adjoining cemetery.
Jac. R. Bender

Henry — Catherine Oesch. Catherine (daughter of Menno Oesch and Susannah C. Meyer) was born 20 Feb 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1907, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susanna Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170052

Susanna — Joseph B. Zehr. Joseph (son of Christian I. Zehr and Elizabeth Bender) was born 6 Mar 1889; died 15 Dec 1965; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213925

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BRENNEMAN. Elmer Brenneman was born in Oxford Co., Ont., Feb 10, 1893; died Oct. 28, 1935 at his home at Milverton, Ont.; aged 42 y. 8 m. 18 d. He was married to Sister Laura Oesch of Milverton on June 27, 1917. He leaves his beloved companion, 1 daughter, 2 sons, and his parents. Bro. Brenneman had accepted Christ in his youth, being baptized in the East Zorra A. M. Church. Since marriage he had been a faithful member of the Poole A. M. Church, where he was Sunday School superintendent at the time of his death. He had been laboring in that capacity for some years. He became suddenly ill, suffering from a stroke, from which he was seriously ill for about six days, when the Lord called him home. In his passing the Church loses a faithful, consecrated Christian worker and he will also be much missed in the home and community for his kindly, loveable, and peaceable disposition. We cannot understand why, but we pray to God that he will give us grace that we say, "Thy will be done." Services were held at the Poole A. M. Church by Brethren Jesse B. Martin of Waterloo and Christian Schultz of the Poole congregation. Texts, Phil. 1:21 and I Sam. 20:3. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. The funeral was the largest ever attended at the church.

Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 34 - Nov. 21, 1935

Elmer married Laura Catherine Oesch 27 Jun 1917. Laura was born 26 Mar 1893, Pigeon, Huron, Michigan, USA; died 9 Jul 1965, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Poole Mennonite Cemetery, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Zehr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150411

Emma married Emmanuel B. Zehr 23 Sep 1915. Emmanuel (son of Christian I. Zehr and Elizabeth Bender) was born 26 Nov 1893, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1968, 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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• Name: Rudy Brenneman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75182P

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Brenneman.- Rudolph, died at the K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 14, 1977; aged 74 y. He was married to Susanne Jutzi, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children (Donald and Grace-Mrs. Roy Gascho), 5 grandchildren, and 2 sisters (Emma-Mrs. Emanuel Zehr and Annie-Mrs. Chris Ruby). He was preceded in death by one brother (Elmer) and one sister (Susie). He was a member of First Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 17, in charge of Stanley Sauder; interment in First Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 70, Number 27 - July 12, 1977, page 541

Rudolph — Susannah Iutzi. Susannah (daughter of Christian Iutzi and Magdalena Bender) was born 11 Feb 1905, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1988, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Lucinda Everatt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54655

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Everett, Emma Zehr , 83, Stratford, Ont. Born: Sept. 23, 1913, East Zorra, Ont., to Joseph and Susan Brenneman Zehr. Died: Nov. 3,1996, Stratford, Ont., of cancer. Survivors-children: Lester, Edith Listman, Joyce McLeod, Jean Windover, Doreen Osbaldeston; brother and sisters: Oliver Zehr, K ay Sommers, Mabel Shantz, Ruby Bender; 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by: Sydney Everett (husband). Funeral: Nov. 6, Avon Mennonite Church, by Gary Horst. Burial: East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 90, Number 3 - January 21, 1997

Emma — Sydney Everatt. Sydney (son of John H. Everatt and Catherine "Katie" Brunk) was born 17 Mar 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1990; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Arnetta Roi
• Name: Mabel Arnetta Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170050

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SHANTZ, Mabel Arnetta (nee Zehr) Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2017 at her residence Columbia Forest Long Term Care, Waterloo. Mabel was formerly of RR#2 Petersburg and later moved to New Hamburg. She was born 89 years ago in East Zorra Township a daughter of the late Joseph B and Susanna (Brenneman) Zehr. Beloved wife of the late Willis Roi and Arley Shantz. Loving mother of Robert and wife Pat Roi of Baden, Donald and wife Anne Roi of Shallow Lake, Mary Lou Shantz of Wellesley, Susan Shantz of Courtney, B.C. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Teresa Roi and husband Rick Woodcox, Bradley Roi and partner Amanda Hodder, Jonathan Roi, Melissa Baer, Laura Baer, Daniel Baer and Katie Baer and predeceased by granddaughter Sherri Lynn Roi. Also remembered by sister Kay Sommers and sister-in-law Marilyn Zehr. Predeceased by her brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Lloyd and Grace Zehr, Oliver and Ada Zehr, Arnold and his first wife Carol Zehr, Ruby and Alvin Bender, Emma and Sydney Everett and Wes Sommers. Mabel will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Mabel was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden. She was an avid volunteer, volunteering at Nithview, Meals on Wheels, the New Hamburg Thrift Centre. She was a member of the Restless Seniors. Mabel was an avid card player and you could find her spending her time playing one of many card games or tending to her flower beds. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. The interment will take place on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Wilmot Mennonite Cemetery, Baden. The service to celebrate Mabel's life will take place following the interment at Wilmot Mennonite Church, Baden at 3 p.m. with Pastor Susan Allison-Jones officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Wilmot Mennonite Church (Cheques Accepted). Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca Thank you to the Nursing staff at Breithaup Haus at Columbia Forest Long Term Care for the care and compassion shown to Mom.

"Mabel SHANTZ Obituary (2017) - New Hamburg, ON - Waterloo Region Record". 2021. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/obituary.aspx?n=mabel-arnetta-shantz-zehr&pid=195225964&fhid=3374.

Mabel — Arley Shantz. Arley (son of Manasseh Shantz and Louida Cressman) was born 8 Oct 1928, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Mabel — Willis Roi. Willis (son of Norman Roi and Christina Bender) was born 12 Jun 1923, , Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1956, near, Port Hope, , Ontario; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257463

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ZEHR, Arnold. J. In the township of East Zorra-Tavistock, on Monday, Aug. 27, 1979, Arnold Joseph Zehr, of Route 1, Bright, in his 54th year.

Beloved husband of Marilyn Ruth Lowes Schultz; dear father of Gary, Douglas, Jane and Joan, all of Route 1, Bright; dear step-father of Dwayne, Brett and Darryl Schultz, all of Route 1, Bright; brother of Oliver C. Zehr of Sebringville, Lloyd Zehr of Route 1, Bright, Mrs. Sidney. (Emma) Everett and Mrs. Wesley (Kay) Sommers, both of Stratford, Mrs. Alvin (Ruby) Bender of New Hamburg, Mrs. Arley (Mabel) Shantz of Route 2, Petersburg; grandfather of Jaime Lynn Zehr of Route 1, Bright. Predeceased by his first wife, Carol Angeleen Weber (July 7, 1969) and a daughter, Deborah (1955).

Friends will be received at the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N., Tavistock, Wednesday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The funeral service will be held in Grace United Church, Tavistock, on Thursday, Aug. 29, 1979, at 2 p.m.

A family committal service will be held at Grace United cemetery, Tavistock, just prior to the service. The Rev. Daniel O. Yourkevich will officiate.

Arnold married Carol Angeleen "Angeleen" Weber 1951, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carol (daughter of Orval S. Weber and Ella Leona Fretz) was born 16 Dec 1928, Markham, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jul 1969, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Arnold — Marilyn Ruth Schultz. [Group Sheet]

Marion — Hayden Rees. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402484

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FRANKLIN E. BRENNEMAN -Franklin Elmer Brenneman, passed away at his home, Main St. North, Milverton, Sunday, Jan. 5, in his 26^th year, following an illness of three months. Born in Milverton May 1st, 1932, he was the youngest son of Laura Oesch and the late Elmer Brenneman. Surviving besides his mother are his step-father, Allen Bender, one sister, Mrs. Hayden (Marion) Rees of Hamilton; one brother Ronald of Milverton, one step-brother Rev. Urie Bender of Scottdale, Pen,; and one step-sister, Mrs. John (Geraldine) Gascho of Baden. The body rested at his late residence where a private service was held at 1: 15 p.m. on Tuesday, followed by a memorial service at Poole A.M. Church at 2: 15 p.m., conducted by Bishop Moses Roth. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery. The pallbearers were Arnold Zehr, Edward Zehr, Henry Ruby, Elwood Oesch, Jim Oesch, and Murray Schauber.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-107551

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ZEHR, Austin - Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2008, at The Maples, Tavistock. Austin was born 92 years ago in East Zorra Township, a son of the late Emanuel and Emma (Brenneman) Zehr. He was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Austin was a dairy farmer and resided at RR1 Tavistock for many years. He enjoyed curling, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Devoted husband of Helena (Gingerich) Zehr who he married December 31, 1939. Beloved father of Karen and Merv Schlegel of RR 1, Tavistock. Cherished grandfather of Kristy and Dan Brenneman and Lindsay and Brett Zehr and great-grandfather of Callie and Avery Brenneman. Dear brother of Elizabeth Zehr, Elmer and Emily Zehr, Edward and Laurene Zehr, Dorothy and Lester Bechtel, and brother-in-law of Ruth Mayer and Viola Gingerich. Also missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sister, Ada and Oliver Yantzi, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Eldon Wagler, Amos Zehr, Violet Zehr, Orval Lichty, John Worden, Elmina and Noah Brenneman, William Gingerich, Joseph and Ruth Gingerich and William Mayer. Relatives and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Saturday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The interment will take place at 16th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery on Sunday, November 30, 2008, at 1 p.m. The funeral service will then take place at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden at 2:15 p.m. (please note time), with Pastor Ilene Bergen and Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, Wycliffe Bible Translators (Greg and Tracy McLean) or the charity of your choice. On-line condolences and donation information is available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Nov. 29, 2008

Austin married Helena Gingerich 31 Dec 1939. Helena (daughter of Moses Gingerich and Magdalena Gerber) was born 19 Feb 1914, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2015, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Ellen Bechtel
• Name: Dorothy Ellen Lichty
• Name: Dorothy Ellen Worden
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146864

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DOROTHY E. BECHTEL Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at St. Mary's General Hospital on Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Beloved wife of Lester Bechtel; the late John Worden (1994); and the late Orval Lichty (1975). Loving mother of the late Richard Lichty (1998) and his wife Mary, Phyllis Jantzi and her husband Wayne, Steve Lichty, Sandy Winfield and her husband Bruce, Mark Lichty, and Roger Lichty and his wife Jennifer Meade. She will be deeply missed by Cindy Lichty, Cate Falconer Lichty, 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also remembered by the Worden family, Linda Mitrevics, Rae and Patti Worden, Lois Gascho, their children, and the Bechtel family. Dear sister of Edward and Laurene Zehr; and sister-in-law, of Helena Zehr, Emily Zehr, Elsie Lebold, and Mary McKay. Predeceased by siblings, Austin Zehr (2008), Elizabeth Zehr (2009) and husbands, Eldon Wagler and Amos Zehr, Elmer Zehr (2009) and wife Violet, Ada Yantzi (2006) and husband Oliver. Dorothy was a former member and Chair of the Board of Governors of Conrad Grebel University College, a former member and Vice-Chair of the Board of Governors of Conestoga College, a former Municipal Councillor in Wellesley Township, and a life member of Stratford General Hospital Auxilliary. She was also an active contributor to numerous horticultural, community, and church organizations. Friends are invited to share their memories of Dorothy with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Friday from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 2-4 and 6: 30-8: 30 p.m. A family graveside service will be held prior to the Funeral Service, which will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Sunday, April 19 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wilmer Martin officiating. A reception will follow in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to Conrad Grebel University College or St. Mary's General Hospital Cardiac Care may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. In living memory of Dorothy, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.


Waterloo Region Record 16 Apr 2009

Dorothy — John Dilman Worden. John was born 12 Jun 1923; died 11 Oct 1994, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy — Orval David Lichty. Orval (son of Samuel S. Lichti and Lucina G. Jantzi) was born 4 Dec 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rushes Cemetery, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy married Howard Lester "Lester" Bechtel 1997. Howard (son of Milton Arthur Bechtel and Elizabeth Ziegler) was born 9 Feb 1929; died 24 Jan 2021, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Agnes Gascho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178752

Grace — Roy Edward Gascho. Roy (son of Emanuel Gascho and Melinda Steinman) was born 25 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 2014, New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. [Group Sheet]

Donald — Elizabeth Ann Buchner. (daughter of Robert Gunton Buchner and Marjorie Ruth "Ruth" Weber) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-252423

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209742

Richard married Mary Louise McTavish [Group Sheet]

Bradley — Karen Braun. [Group Sheet]