Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921*. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
* Should be Dec 25, 1970.
Leis, John B., son of Noah and Catherine (Brunck) Leis, was born near Wellesley, Ont., Jan. 22, 1876; died at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., June 27, 1971; aged 95 y. 5 m. 5 d. On Jan. 9, 1899, he was married to Barbara Gascho, who preceded him in death Nov. 28, 1918. On June 28, 1921, he was married to Sarah Steinman, who died Dec. 25, 1921*. Surviving are 6 sons (John, Allan, Abner, Alvin, Norman, and Ervin), 4 daughters (Salome, Emma - Mrs. Aaron Gascho, Katie - Mrs. Elmer Lebold, and Alma - Mrs. Clarence Roth), one stepdaughter (Edna - Mrs. John Roth), 44 grandchildren, 103 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and one brother (Joseph). He was preceded in death by 4 daughters, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. He was a member of the Maple View Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held June 29, in charge of Jacob Roes and Ralph Lebold; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
* Should be Dec 25, 1970.
Family Members
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Salome Leis
1899–1983
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Barbara Leis Gingerich
1900–1971
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John G Leis
1901–1989
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Mary Leis
1903–1918
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Sarah Leis Lichti
1904–1949
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Emma Leis Gascho
1906–1977
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Allan G Leis
1909–1973
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Katie Leis Lebold
1911–1995
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Abner Leis
1913–1986
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Rev Alvin D. Leis
1913–1992
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Alma Leis Roth
1915–1989
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Norman G. Leis
1918–1973
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