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Murray Bruce "Bruce" Wiegand

Male 1932 - 2019  (87 years)


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  1. 1.  Murray Bruce "Bruce" Wiegand was born 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Harvey A. Wiegand and Viola P. Devitt); died 12 May 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122429

    Notes:

    Obituary of Murray "Bruce" Wiegand

    With sadness, the family of Bruce Wiegand announces his passing on Sunday, May 12, 2019 after a brief illness. He was 88.

    Devoted husband of the late Mary Beth Wiegand (nee Hatch) who passed away in 2018, father of Robert (Jeanette), Heather (Jan) and Cameron. He will be fondly remembered by several nieces, nephews, precious grandchildren (James, Kayla and Nadia) and great-grandchildren as well as many friends and extended family.

    Bruce was predeceased by his parents, Viola and Harvey Wiegand and his brother Don (Eileen).

    Bruce enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing bridge, travelling, and relaxing at his cottage. He will be remembered for his sense of humour, his sweet tooth and his stories about his world travels.

    For a good part of his career, he was in management in the textile industries. He was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Kitchener and former member of Men's Probus.

    Bruce's family wish to thank both the wonderful staff of Sunnyside (Buttonworks) and Sarah's Home Care for the kindness, care and love they showed their father.

    Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 1 \endash 4 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow in the funeral home's Fireside Room. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.

    As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Obituary of Murray 'Bruce' Wiegand: Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (no date) Erb & Good Funeral Home | Exce... Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/14550/Murray-Wiegand/obituary.html (Accessed: 6 January 2024).

    Murray — Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" Hatch. Mary (daughter of James Lewis Hatch and Hope Millicent Goudie) was born 1939, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States; died 1 Feb 2018. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Harvey A. Wiegand was born 25 Jul 1886, , Ontario, Canada (son of John E. Wiegand and Anna Maria Stumpf); died 1941; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449629
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Cutter, Shirt Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Harvey — Viola P. Devitt. Viola (daughter of Albert W. Devitt and Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Peppler) was born 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Viola P. Devitt was born 1898, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Albert W. Devitt and Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Peppler); died 1988; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Viola P. Wiegand
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449630
    • Residence: 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 1. Murray Bruce "Bruce" Wiegand was born 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John E. Wiegand was born 15 Dec 1857, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Weigand and Caroline Eckert); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38985
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Factory
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Manufacturer, Shirt Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of God

    John married Anna Maria Stumpf 6 Jan 1880, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Conrad Stumpf and Mary) was born 16 Dec 1859, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Maria Stumpf was born 16 Dec 1859, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Conrad Stumpf and Mary); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria Wiegand
    • Name: Mary Stumpf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38996
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. Morley Edward Wiegand was born 13 Nov 1880, Holland Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Lora Wiegand was born 16 Feb 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Milton Wiegand was born 31 Oct 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. Harvey A. Wiegand was born 25 Jul 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Arnold Amil Wiegand was born 13 Feb 1889, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1955, Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; was buried , Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.
    6. Violet E. Wiegand was born 17 Feb 1890, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1968, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jun 1968, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lovila Wiegand was born 15 Feb 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Otto Wiegand was born 11 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Wesley Wiegand was born 13 Jan 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Wilford Wiegand was born 11 Jan 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Gertrude Wiegand was born Oct 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Gordon Weigand was born 13 Nov 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Ruby Wiegand was born 16 Dec 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Albert W. Devitt was born 29 Sep 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Moses Devitt and Mary Weber); died 3 Feb 1954; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2346.2
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Albert married Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Peppler 9 Jun 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Peppler and Catherine Schaefer) was born 10 Oct 1873, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Peppler was born 10 Oct 1873, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Peppler and Catherine Schaefer); died 19 Jul 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Devitt
    • Name: Lavina Peppler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56805
    • Residence: 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Church Membership: Bef 1937, Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. A. Devitt

    After an illness of about a week. Mrs. A. W. Devitt of Elmira died at the K.-W. hospital last Friday of a heart attack, following a major operation. She was 61 years old. The late Mrs. Devitt was born in Winterbourne, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Peppler. Thirty-eight years ago she was married to A. W. Devitt, Elmira, and his lived here since then. She was a member of the Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira, and was active in various organizations of the church. Surviving her are her husband, two daughters, H. A. Wiegand, Kitchener, and Miss Olive Devitt at home; one sister, Mrs. M. Wildfang, Kitchener; two brothers, Alex. and Herbert Peppler, Hanover; and two grandchildren, Donald and Bruce Wiegand. The funeral of the late Mrs. Albert Devitt which was held from her late residence near Elmira on Sunday afternoon was largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. Mr. Little of Alliston and Rev. Mr. Little, pastor of the Elmira Presbyterian church of which the deceased was a valued member, officiated. During the service, Mr. Oscar Weichel sang a vocal selection. The casket-bearers were: Messrs. George Ruppel, William Moser, George Christman, M. L. Weber, George Reuter and D. S. Erb. Interment was made in the Elmira cemetery.


    Elmira Signet 25 Jul 1935

    Children:
    1. 3. Viola P. Devitt was born 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Ella Olive "Olive" Devitt was born 7 Apr 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Nov 1984, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Weigand was born 25 Nov 1837, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37893
    • Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1860
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Jacob — Caroline Eckert. Caroline was born 31 May 1835, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Caroline Eckert was born 31 May 1835, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Weigand
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37894
    • Immigration: 1845

    Children:
    1. 4. John E. Wiegand was born 15 Dec 1857, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Sarah Weigand was born 16 Nov 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Martha Weigand was born 13 Nov 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Leah Weigand was born 26 Nov 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Lillie Weigand was born 15 Jul 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Amanda Weigand was born 30 Jul 1878, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Conrad Stumpf was born 1818, , Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: dnf-26035 
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Conrad — Mary. Mary was born 1825, , Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Mary was born 1825, , Darmstadt, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: dnf-75464 
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Luteran

    Children:
    1. John Stumpf was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Stumpf was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Anna Maria Stumpf was born 16 Dec 1859, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 12.  Moses Devitt was born 16 Jun 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Dennis Devitt and Magdalena Keller); died 22 Jan 1931; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00030-2346
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, on Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1921, 142 Lancaster St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Moses Devitt, "was born June 16th, 1841. He is married to Mary Weber and resides in the township of Woolwich, near West Montrose, where he is the owner of two farms. He has a family of six children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Moses married Mary Weber 1 Mar 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David M. Weber and Catharine Eby) was born 25 Nov 1841, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Weber was born 25 Nov 1841, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of David M. Weber and Catharine Eby); died 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Weber
    • Name: Mary Devitt
    • Eby ID Number: 00127-7840
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinster
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

    Notes:

    Mary Weber," the fourth member of David Weber's family, was born November 25th, 1841. She is married to Moses Devitt."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. 6. Albert W. Devitt was born 29 Sep 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1954; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Edwin W. Devitt was born 14 Oct 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1945; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Malinda Devitt was born 23 Sep 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1925, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Melissa Devitt was born 21 Mar 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1901, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Noah Devitt was born 30 Dec 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1906; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Devitt was born 13 Dec 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1912; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  George Peppler was born 14 Mar 1844, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johann George Peppler and Catharina Fleischauer); died 15 May 1915; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56863
    • Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    George married Catherine Schaefer 11 Oct 1868, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Justus Schaefer and Catharine Bluhm) was born 25 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1914, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Catherine Schaefer was born 25 Jan 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Justus Schaefer and Catharine Bluhm); died 31 Jan 1914, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Peppler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56864
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Edward Peppler was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 7. Catherine Lavina "Lavina" Peppler was born 10 Oct 1873, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Peppler was born 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Selina Peppler was born 20 Jan 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1959; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Herbert "Herbert" Peppler was born 28 Oct 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. Percy Enoch Peppler was born 11 Oct 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1929; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. William Harry Peppler was born 11 Sep 1889, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1924, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairview Cemetery, Listowel, Wallace Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.


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