John Joseph Wintermeyer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132014

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97069
• Elected Office: 1852, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Alderman - Kitchener
• Elected Office: 1958, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; MPP - Waterloo North
• Honoured: 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kitchener Citizen of the Year
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HONOURABLE JOHN J. WINTERMEYER 1916-1993

John Wintermeyer's long career in public life was one that could truly be called "a devoted service to a calling."

Wintermeyer was born in Berlin (Kitchener) and attended St. Jerome's High School. He graduated in commerce and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame before attending Harvard Law School. In 1943, he graduated from Dalhousie Law School and he was admitted to the bar in Nova Scotia and Ontario.

Wintermeyer was elected as a City of Kitchener alderman in 1952, and in 1955 he was elected Member of Provincial Parliament for Waterloo North. In 1958, Wintermeyer became leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, a position he held until 1963. As leader of the official opposition in the Legislature, Wintermeyer stressed the need for hospital and medical insurance, education reform, improvements in public services, equality of opportunity and constitutional changes.

Wintermeyer was known as man of deep faith, charity and integrity. He held a Papal Honour - Member of the Order of St. Sylvestre, Sir Knight of Malta; and he held a Civilian Honour - Member of the Military Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. In 1993, he was honoured as Kitchener Citizen of the Year in recognition of his public contributions, and his commitment and dedication to the community. He served on the boards of numerous organizations including St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul, The Working Centre, the Anna Kaljas House, St. John's Kitchen and Reaching Our Outdoor Friends.

Wintermeyer played an integral role in the development of Hockey Canada, serving as President and Director, and he was Chairman of the Canadian Olympic Hockey Foundation.

In 1994, St. Jerome's University created the John J. Wintermeyer Chair, and in 2000 the University established the John J. Wintermeyer Lecture in Christianity and Public Policy. In his honour, the City of Waterloo established Wintermeyer Park along the Grand River.

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WINTERMEYER, Hon. John Joseph, O.C. - Member of the Order of St. Sylvestre. with the entitlement Sir Knight: Knight of Malta; Former MPP of the Ontario Legislature. 1955-1963; Ontario Liberal Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition, 1957-1963.

It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of John Joseph Wintermeyer Sr.. on December 20. 1993 at home. in Waterloo. after a courageous struggle with ALS.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth Lang Greene and loving father of Judith and Esertino Dona. Mary Ellen and Michael Horgan. James. John Jr. and Dawns Wintermeyer. Gretchen and Terence Shaunessy and Sarah and Dr. Peter Lang. Devoted "Papa" of Helen. Deirdre. Jonathon. Caroline. Patrick. Michael. John III. Delaney. Stephen and Colleen.

Predeceased by Daniel. Brother of Mary and the late Malachi Quigley. Lucy and the late Harry Quigley and Betty and William Brennan of London. Ont.. Rita and the late Edward J. Shoniker of Toronto and Therese and Dr. James Wiley of Ottawa. Predeceased by his dear wife. Helen Frances Delaney in 1972. as well as his son. John in 1950. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Ratz•Bechtel Funeral Home. 821 King Street West. Kitchener. (519-745-9495). Funeral mass will be held on Thursday. Dec 23. 1993 at 10.30 a in. at St. Louis RC Church. Waterloo. Visitation this evening (Tuesday) between 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

John married Helen Frances Delaney 17 Jun 1944, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Helen was born 12 Feb 1912, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States; died 9 Apr 1972, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Frances Wintermeyer
• Name: Helen Frances Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116141

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WINTERMEYER, Helen - At her residence, Toronto, on Sunday, April 9, 1972, after a lengthy illness, Helen Delaney, beloved wife of John Wintermeyer; dear mother of Mrs. Esertino Dona (Judith) of Kitchener, Mrs. Michael Horgan (Mary Ellen), Alfred James, John, Gretchen and Sarah, all of Toronto; also survived by her father, Joseph B. Delaney; two sisters, Alice and Ruth McAleer and two brothers, James and Joseph Delaney.

Friends may call at her residence, 120 Warren Rd., Toronto, until Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Funeral mass will be concelebrated at Holy Rosary RC Church, 354 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto, at 11 a.m. The remains will be transferred to the Schreiter-Sandrock funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, where friends may call after 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Prayers will be offered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed by concelebrated high mass at St. Mary's RC Church, Wednesday at 11. Interment Kitchener Mount Hope cemetery.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95447
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Sports: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Bankers Hockey Club, 1907-1908
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glue Maker, Glue Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1972, 95 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WINTERMEYER, Alfred C. - Of 95 Blueridge Ave., on Wednesday August 28, after a lengthy illness, at his residence, 88 years of age; a member of St. Francis RC Church; a life-long resident of Kitchener; a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a commander of St. Gregory.

Father of John of Kitchener, Mary (Mrs. M. E. Quigley), Mrs. Lucy Quigley, Betty (Mrs. William S. Brennan), all of London, Ont., Rita (Mrs. Edward Shoniker) of Toronto, Therese (Mrs. James Wiley) of Ottawa; brother of Mrs. Hilda Shoniker of Kitchener; also surviving are 30 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, predeceased by his wife, the former Caroline Kaiser on August 22, 1972 and two grandchildren.

Resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, Benton at Church Streets after 7 p.m. this evening, where parish prayers will be recited at 8 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday at 11: 30 a.m., followed by a 12 o'clock funeral mass at St. Francis RC Church. Interment Mount Hope cemetery.

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Alfred married Caroline Aloysia Katherina Kaiser 15 Feb 1916, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Deputy-Reeve Joseph Anthony Kaiser and Catherine Hergott) was born 14 Nov 1888, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Aug 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Aloysia Katherina Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80981
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1972, 95 Blueridge Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WINTERMEYER, Mrs. Caroline At St. Mary's Hospital, on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1972, age 83, Caroline Wintermeyer, of 95 Blueridge Ave.," Kitchener; a member of St. Francis RC Church and the Catholic Women's League; daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kaiser; wife of Alfred C. Wintermeyer; mother of John of Kitchener, Mary (Mrs. M. E. Quigley), Lucy (Mrs. T. H. Quigley), Betty (Mrs. William S. Brennan), all of London; Rita. (Mrs. Edward Shoniker) of Toronto, and Therese (Mrs. James Wiley), Ottawa; also survived. by 30 grandchildren; predeceased by one brother, J. Anthony Kaiser, and two sisters, Olivia Kaiser and Agnes Kuntz.

Resting at the Schreiter- Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. Parish prayers on Wednesday at 8 pm. Prayers will be offered on Thursday at 10:30 a.m., followed by conce- lebrated high mass at St. Francis RC Church at 11 a.m. Interment Kitchener Mount Hope cemetery.

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Glue Works - Dominion Glue Company
• Interesting: business, life story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95445
• Immigration: 1864, , Germany
• Immigration: 1868, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1869, , Canada
• Immigration: 16 May 1869, Quebec City, , Quebec, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Naturalization: 1882, , Canada
• Residence: 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; engineer
• Occupation: 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; button tool maker
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; glue manufacturer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Glue
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1921, 60 College St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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It is reported but not proven than John was born in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany in his marriage record at St. Mary's Church in Kitchener apparently confirms this.

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JOHN W. WINTERMEYER

Kitchener, Oct. 31 John W. Wintermeyer, founder of the Dominion Glue Company here, died today after an illness of several years. He was seventy-two years old. Mr. Wintermeyer came to Canada from Bavaria when he was nine years old and lived successively in Waterloo, Mannheim and Kitchener. In early life be was a machinist. In 1894 he founded the Berlin Glue Works. His wife, a son and daughter survive.

The Globe and Mail 1 Nov 1932

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John Kaiser Wintermeyer came from Straubing, Bavaria Germany in 1869 with his parents and siblings: Anna 1863, Mary 1864, Rosina 1869 and Jacob 1874. John Wintermeyer and his younger brother Jacob Wintermeyer started their own business in Berlin Ontario prior to World War 1. The business was a glue factory. The brothers became involved in a dispute and John bought Jacob out of the business. During WWI there was a great need for glycerine, a by-product of glue, as a component of explosives. The family business did very well. John Wintermeyer asked his son Alfred Carl (a loan's officer at the Bank of Montreal) to join him in the business. Subsequently a businessman from Windsor Ontario asked John and son Alfred Carl to become 50/50 partners in Essex Meat Packers, which they did. Shortly thereafter John Wintermeyer was injured severely at work when a barrel fell on his legs and crushed them, leaving him paralysed. Both family businesses were thus sold and the accumulated capital from the sales was used to invest in the stock market. Alfred Carl invested in gold in 1930 after exploring investment opportunities in Kirkland Lake Ontario. He purchased shared in the Wright/Hargreaves Mines and the Hollinger-Lakshore Mines. His fortune was further made

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John K. Wintermeyer

Death removed a well known Kitchener business man in the person of John K. Wintermeyer, founder of the Dominion Glue Works, who died on Monday in his 73rd year. The funeral was held yesterday.

Deceased started as a machinist in the Shantz Button Factory and in 1894 founded the Berlin Glue Works, later changed to Dominion Glue Work. In 1919 he had both legs broken in an accident at the plant and obliged him to retire from active work. Partners were E. H. Scully until 1912 and John Novak until 1905.

Coming from Bavaria when nine years old, deceased lived in Waterloo and later at Mannheim. Some time later he moved to Kitchener and in 1886 married Matilda Bauer. A wife, one son, AA. C., and one daughter, Mrs. H. J. Shoniker, a brother, Jacob, and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Moseberger of St. Agatha and Mrs. John Weber of Calgary, Alta.

Waterloo Chronicle 3 Nov 1932, p. 3

John married Matilda Bauer 5 Oct 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of Carl Joseph "Charles" Bauer and Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert) was born 30 May 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Jan 1941, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Wintermeyer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95446P
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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MRS. MATILDA WINTERMEYER

Mrs. Matilda Wintermeyer, 77, of 10 College street, died at her home Saturday afternom after a month's illness. Born in Kitchener she lived here all her life. She attended St. Mary's church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League and the Christian Mothers' Society. Her husband, John Wintermeyer, predeceased her eight years ago. Surviving are one son, A. C. Wintermeyer, one daughter Mrs. H. J. Shoniker, both of Kitchener, two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Ball, Waterloo and Mrs. Joseph Bauman, Walkerton. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the residence, to St Mary's church for solemn requiem high mass at 10 o'clock. Interment will be in Mount Hope R. C. cemetery. Remains are resting at the residence until the funeral.

Kitchener Daily Record 6 Jan 1941 pg 13

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• Elected Office: Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Deputy-Reeve - Wilmot
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80978
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholc
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper & Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Joseph was the only child of Antony Kaiser and Carolina Baumgarten to stay in St. Agatha. He took over the family hotel/tavern. He had been trained as a brewmaster as were his brothers. Joseph died of a heart attack on May 26, 1895. He had donated the land for the new part of the St. Agatha Cemetery and was the first person to be buried there.

Joseph — Catherine Hergott. Catherine (daughter of Johannes Theobold "John" Hergott and Margarethe Dietrich) was born 26 Dec 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Kaiser
• Name: Katie Hergott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80975
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Occupation: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel
• Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic