Florence Elizabeth Brox

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129700

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ST. CLAIR A light has gone out among us with the passing of Florence Elizabeth (Brox) Brenner, who died February 2, 2006 in St. Clair, Michigan with her children by her bedside. She was just turning 87. Florence was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We will miss her. She was born on March 9, 1919 in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada to a Mennonite couple Henry Brox and Dorothy Oppertshauser Brox. Her Mennonite background would serve her well during the Depression of 1929 and years of gardening, canning and self sufficiency. Named after Florence Nightingale, the British nurse who dedicated her life to caring for the sick and war wounded, Florence was always ready and willing to help those in need. In 1928, nine year old Florence and her family moved to Melvindale, Michigan when her father, a skilled cast iron worker accepted a job to help build Model T cars at the Ford Motor Company. They lived with a distant aunt until her father purchased a lot and built a house about three miles from his work. At the time, she could only speak German. Florence attended Daesher Elementary School in Melvindale where she learned English and settled in as a new immigrant American. She attended and graduated from Melvindale High School in 1937. After graduation, she worked for several attorneys in the Penobscot Building in Detroit. When she became overly stressed worrying about the mothers and children in divorce proceedings, her father made her quit this $10 a week job. She went to work in a local C.J. Smith grocery store where they shopped. Florence loved this job, and her math skills and love for people made her a popular employee. Here she earned $12 a week. In 1939 she met her future husband, Chuck Brenner. They married in February 1940 and moved to Detroit. They were together for 58 years until Chuck died in 1998. During their long marriage, they gave the world seven children who in turn produced over two dozen grandchildren and over two dozen great-grandchildren. Chuck, Florence and their kids moved to St. Clair County in 1953. After a year renting a farmhouse at the corner of Division (now Fred Moore Hwy) and Mitchell (now Wadhams Road), they bought 40 acres on Trumble Road and built a house. In 1975, they bought another 40 acres on Allington Road and moved from Trumble Road to a new custom-built house. Here they lived until 1998. During her life, Florence worked as a secretary, grocery store clerk, school bus driver, school cafeteria employee, grocery store manager, Girl Scout leader and even mailing clerk at the St. Clair County Press. Florence loved tennis, gardening, crocheting, quilting, cooking, baking and children of all ages. She is most remembered as a loving and wonderful mother and grandmother. Of over 200 photos that were displayed at her life graduation celebration at Immanuel Lutheran Church following burial, many photos showed her holding babies and young children. She was born as WWI was ending, and she lived through WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, and the Gulf War. During her 87 years, she saw the U.S. Postage Stamp go from .01 to .39 and income taxes go from 2% to their present high level. She lived during the administrations of 16 presidents and saw the introduction of hundreds of new innovations, including television, the copy machine, instant cameras, digital cameras, computers, fluorescent lights and the automatic dishwasher. She is survived by seven children, Dr. Rev. Donald (Judy) Brenner of San Diego, Retired Lieutenant Commander, Robert (Carol) Brenner of San Diego, Jack Brenner of Wadhams, Tom (Janyce) Brenner of St. Clair, Susan (Joe) Hohman of Smiths Creek, Richard (Tracy) Brenner of St. Clair and Barbara (John) Jowett of St. Clair; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey Hohman. Florence will be fondly remembered as a person who cared. She was honest, she was devoted to her family, and she was a loving member of our community. A devout Christian she is now enjoying eternal life with her husband, Chuck. We are all better off because she lived among us. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Clair and her remains will be buried next to Chuck at Hillside Cemetery. Visiting hours are 6 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Young Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, China Twp. and Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15716
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1962, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States

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Henry Brox Special to The Record

GRAND LEDGE, Mich.\emdash Henry Brox, 72, of Grand Ledge, Mich., and formerly of the Twin City area died Sunday.

He was a retired superintendent at the Ford Motor Co. Ltd. and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy, a son Lloyd of St. Clair, Mich.; t w o daughters, Mrs. Florence Brenner of St. Clair and Mrs. Shirley Freeburn of Clinton, Mich.; four brothers, Addison of Eshman, Ont., Jacob of Kitchener, John of Preston and Norman of Kitchener; five sisters, Mrs, Delena Brubacher of West Montrose, Mrs. Annie Martin of Preston, Mrs. (Lizzy) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Lydia Martin of Wallenstein and Mrs. Sarah Bowman of Conestoga; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Henry married Annie Dorothy "Dora" Oppertshauser 14 Dec 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Henry S. Oppertshauser and Elizabeth Hannah Schaefer) was born 7 Jan 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1991; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Chapel, Osceola, St. Joseph, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Dorothy "Dora" Brox
• Name: Dorothea Oppertshauser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86011

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BROX - OPPERTSHEUSER - In Kitchener, Dec. 11th, Mr. Henry Brox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox, to Miss Dora Oppertsheuser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oppertsheuser.

Elmira Signet Dec 21 1916.

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• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6667
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Louis Brox died Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Elias B. Martin, south of Hawkesville. Mrs. Brox was in his 77^th year. His wife predeceased him 16 years ago.

He is survived by seven sons, Eli at home, Henry, Detroit, Noah of Jordan, Addison in Luscar, Alta., Jacob and John, Kitchener, Norman, Freeport, and five daughters, Mrs. Christian Brubacher, West Montrose, Mrs. Elias B. Martin, near Hawkesville, Mrs. A.B. Brubacher, Bridgeport, Mrs Isaiah M. Martin, Hawkesville, Mrs. Elam Bauman, Waterloo. Two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo, Daniel, Spruce Grove, Alta., and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Foerster, Elmira, and Mrs. Samuel Reist, Welaskwin, Alta., also survive.

The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of his son-in-law, then to Elmira Mennonite church. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

Louis married Carolina Randall 4 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer) was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carolina Brox
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6668
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Henry Oppertshauser
• Name: Oppertshauser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86005
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Buffer - Brass Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Henry S. Oppertshauser, 75, died at his residence, 32 Pequegnat Avenue, early today. He was born in Woolwich Township, on May 9, 1866, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Oppertshauser. In 1890, in New Hamburg, he married Elizabeth Schaefer who predeceased him one year ago.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Robert Bartley, Mrs. J. Draves and Mrs. C. Yager of Kitchener, Mrs. Henry Brox of Detroit, and Mrs. John Brox of Sunnyside. Twenty-five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral service will be held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. Yager, 63 Bingeman Street, on Sunday at 2 pm to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church for service at 2: 30 pm. Interment will be made in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Dr. John Schmieder will officiate. Remains are resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home until Saturday at 6 pm when they will be removed to the residence of his daughter.

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Henry married Elizabeth Hannah Schaefer 7 Jul 1890, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Valentin "Valentine" Schaefer, daughter of Johann Valentin "Valentine" Schaefer and Anna Katharina "Catherine" Lang) was born 23 Feb 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Aug 1940, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Name: Elizabeth Hannah Oppertshauser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86006
• Residence: 1881, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1940, 43 Bingeman St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Henry S. Oppertshauser, 71, of 43 Dingman street, died at her home early today after two weeks illness following a stroke. Born in Pilkerton, Nickol township, Mrs. Oppertshauser was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Schafer. She married Mr. Oppertshauser July 7, 1890 in New Hamburg, and the couple came to his city 18 years ago. She attended St. Matthew's Lutheran church.

Surviving. in addition to husband are, five daughters, Mrs. Robert J. Bartley, Mrs. John E. Draves, and Mrs. Christian Yager, all of Kitchener, Mrs. Henry Brox of Detroit. Mich., and Mrs. John Brox of Sunnyside one brother, Fred Schafer of Olds, Alta., one sister, Mrs. Catherine Maurer of Hanover 25, grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock from her late residence to St. Matthew's church at .2.30. Internent will be In St, Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Remains are resting at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until seven o'clock tonight.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237
• Name: Jacob Brox
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229345
• Name: Catharine Ziegler
• Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.66
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

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Thomas was supposedly was from Shipley, Sussex, England.

Thomas married Eva Margaret Schaefer 7 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara) was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eva Margaret Kane
• Name: Eva Margaret Randall
• Name: Margaret Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56080
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Conrad Opperthaeuser
• Name: Conrad Oppertshauser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115641
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Naturalization: 1848
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• 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
• Misfortune: 1907; suicide by hanging

Konrad — Maria Anna Schäfer. Maria was born 26 Jul 1832, , Germany; died 22 Aug 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Mary Schaefer
• Name: Maria Anna Oppertshaeuser
• Name: Mary Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115642
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Valentin Schaefer
• Name: Valentine Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78279
• Immigration: 1853, , Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & Carpenter
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1874, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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The report of the death of Valentine Schaefer last Friday afternoon was received with deep regret by the whole community, as only two days previous he was about town in the best of health. On Thursday he took suddenly ill and on Friday afternoon passed peacefully away in his 71st year. Deceased was born in Hessia, Germany, and came to Canada in 1853, settling in the township of Woolwich. He was married twice. The first marriage was blessed with 10 children, four of whom preceded him in death. In January 1874 he was married to Mary Grube and this union was blessed with 13 children, 6 sons and 7 daughters, who with the widow survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. His remains were laid to rest in the village cemetery on Wednesday afternoon and the funeral was attended by a large circle of friends. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Meyers, who preached an impressive sermon in the Baptist church, of which congregation deceased had been a devoted member. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

Newspaper unknown

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Messrs. Samuel and Andrew Axt have received the sad news of the death of their friend. Valentine Schafer, at New Hamburg, who died March 8th, aged 71. The funeral takes place on Wednesday afternoon.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 21, 1901

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Reportedly born in Niederjossa, Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hesse, Germany

Johann married Anna Katharina "Catherine" Lang 10 Aug 1855, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born CALC 2 May 1836, , Germany; died 4 Mar 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Katharina "Catherine" Schaefer
• Name: Catherine Lang
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-296005
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran