Aaron L. Jantzi

October 24, 1928 - January 4, 2015

JANTZI, Aaron L.-Passed on to his eternal reward, surrounded by family at the Guelph General Hospital on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Aaron of Nithview Community , New Hamburg and formerly of Wellesley in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Katie (nee Jantzi), with whom he celebrated 63 years of marriage. Predeceased by his parents Noah W. Jantzi and Magdalena (nee Lichti). Loving father of Marilyn (David Gerber) of Millbank, Kathy (Murray Gerber) of Brunner, Sandra Erb of Wellesley, Bruce Jantzi (Ruthann) of Ukraine, Susan (Larry Ropp) of Lucknow and Robert Jantzi (Anne) of Wellesley. Remembered by 25 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, his sisters Elmina Jantzi (the late Elmer N. Jantzi), Katie Wagler (the Late Aaron N. Jantzi and the Late Solomon Wagler), Nancy Martin (Amos), Emma Gerber (Nick), sisters in-law, Mary Jantzi (the Late Leonard N. Jantzi) and Laurene (Floyd Kuepfer). Predeceased by his brothers in-law and sisters in-law Sam N. and Katie Jantzi, Nick N. and Mary Jantzi, Norman N. and Laurene Jantzi, Amanda and Emmanuel Gerber, Harvey N. and Katie Jantzi and also by one great-granddaughter Morgan Jantzi. Aaron was a faithful, lifelong member of Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, Wellesley. Friends may call at the FUTHER-FRANKLIN FUNERAL HOME, 1172 Henry Street, Wellesley, on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9p.m. Funeral services will be held at Cedar Grove Amish Mennonite Church, 4831 Deborah-Glaister Line, Wellesley on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. Donations to Masters International Ministries or Canadian Blood Services would be appreciated. Special thanks to all the care givers of the Nithview Community, Grand River Oncology Unit and Guelph General Hospital www.futher-franklinfuneralhome.com