Lorne Raymond "Ray" Shantz

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136161
• Residence: 1961, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lorne — Mary Jane Main. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102065

Notes:

SHANTZ, Lorne R. - On Friday, Jan. 1, 1982 at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital, Lorne Raeburn Shantz, age 76 years, of 30 Farmbrook Place, Kitchener.

Beloved husband of the former Lorraine Schneider; dear father of Marlene Brooke of Los Angeles, Calif., Lorne Ray of RR 2, Petersburg, Charles and Fred, both of Kitchener; grandfather of Dawn Bronte, Lorne, Jeffrey, Kevin and Tracey Shantz. Predeceased by three brothers,Abiah, Areeli, Abner.

He was born in Plattsville on March 16, 1905 a son of the late Jacob M. Shantz; and the former Mary Ann Bingeman, and had been a resident of Kitchener since 1925. He was Advertising and Public Relations Manager for J. M. Schneider Inc. at the time of his retirement in 1970.

He was elected to the Kitchener Public School Board in 1946, was Chairman of Physical Health and Safety Committee in 1947, Board Chairman from 1948 to 1949 and again in 1953. He originated Church and School Week in 1947, promoted the observance of Church and School Week throughout Ontario and later throughout Canada. He was president of the Ontario Association of Public School Trustees for two years and a director of the Ontario Urban and Rural Trustees Association. In 1959 he was elected to the Waterloo County Board of Education and was a member of the Building and Sites Committee from 1969 to 1981. He had a total of 36 years continuous service with the school board and his guiding principle in every decision he made was "Will the child benefit".

He was a member of the K-W Kiwanis Club since 1954 with 15 years of perfect attendance; a member of the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club for 10 years and a former moderator of the Senior Citizens Program on Grand River Cable TV for four years. He was also a member of Grand River Lodge 151, AF & AM.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, after 7 p.m. this evening, until noon on Monday, then at Bethany Missionary Church, for the funeral service on Monday at 2 p.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Rev. John Hamilton and Rev. Clarence Hunking will conduct the service


KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Saturday, January 2 1982 P.35

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VETERAN TRUSTEE LORNE SHANTZ DIES AT 76

Lorne Shantz, a Waterloo County Board of Education trustee for Kitchener for 36 years died Friday. Shantz of 30 Farmbrook Pl. was 76. He was the originator of the Church and School Week in 1947 and promoted it throughout the Province. It was a program in which teachers and visiting clergy helped recruit students for church and Sunday school.

Elected to the Kitchener Public School Board in 1946, he served as Chairman in 1948-49 and in 1953. He was president of the Ontario Association of Public School Trustees for a two year period and served as director of the Ontario Urban and Rural Trustees Association. In 1969, he was elected as Waterloo County Public School Board Trustee and was a member of the Board's Building and Sites Committee from 1969 to 1981.

During election campaigns in 1978 as a school trustee he said the Bible should be the first book in the school system and opposed bilingualism in the public schools. He worked for J. M. Schneider Inc. for 41 years, until he retired in 1970 as Advertising and Public Relations Manager. He was a member of the K-W Kiwanis Club since 1954, a member of the K-W Sales and Ad Club and the Retired Business and Professional Men's Club.

During his retirement he hosted a cable television program for senior citizens. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine, a daughter and three sons. The funeral is to be held Monday

Lorne — Lorraine Katharine Schneider. Lorraine (daughter of Charles Alexander Schneider and Georgina C. Allendorf) was born 27 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Sep 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lorraine Katharine Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81328

Notes:

SHANTZ, Lorraine K.(nee Schneider) - Peacefully at St. Mary's Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993,Lorraine, in her 84th year.

Predeceased by her husband, Lorne Raeburn Shantz in 1982. Sincerely missed by her three sons, Ray and his wife Mary Jean, Charles, Fred and his wife Mary, all of Kitchener and daughter, Marlene Bronte of California. Also sadly missed by her grandchildren, Dawn Bronte, Lorne and his wife Kathy, Jeff and his wife Karyn, Keirn and Tracey. Proud great grandmother of Matthew, Justin and Rayna.

Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held with Rev. Ron Brugler officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery


KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Tuesday, September 14, 1993 P.A11

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00110-6785
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob M. Shantz, "was born April 16th, 1858. He is married to Mary Ann Bingeman. They reside near Plattsville, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming..."


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.].

Jacob married Mary Ann Bingeman 9 Nov 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Bingeman and Judith Schneider) was born 3 Sep 1862, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1937; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1074
• Residence: 1891, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Mary Ann Bingeman,"was born September 3rd, 1862. On November 9th, 1880, she was married to Jacob M. Shantz who was born April 16th, 1858. They reside near New Dundee where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of three 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.].

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• Name: Carl Alexander Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37582
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Factory Packer

Notes:

C. A. SCHNEIDER, 60, PASSES AWAY

Charles Alexander Schneider, 60, well-known sportsman and a director of the J. M. Schneider, Ltd., died today at his late residence, 51 Schneider Ave. Mr. Schneider was interested in promoting amateur sports and for many years had sponsored the minor baseball teams. In addition he took an active part in the preservation of wild game and fish.

An ardent farmer, he had his farm, The Forest View, at Blair. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and attended the Church of the Good Shepherd.

At an early age he had started work with his father and played a prominent part in building up the business of the J. M. Schneider, Ltd. Born Nov. 17, 1884, in Kitchener, he was a son of the late J. M. Schneider and Helena Ahrens.

On June 9, 1908, in Waterloo he married Georgina Allendorf, who survives together with a daughter Lorraine, Mrs. Lorne R. Shantz, Kitchener; two brothers, Norman C. and Fred H., both of Kitchener, and a sister, Emma L., Mrs. W. V. Siegner. Four grandchildren also survive.

Remains are resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home from where a public funeral service will be held at 2: 30 p.m. Wednesday. Rev. J. N. H. Mills will officiate in absence of Rev. D. Johnson, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, who is in Philadelphia attending a convention. Burial will be made in Woodland Cemetery


DEATH - KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Monday, June 25, 1945

Charles married Georgina C. Allendorf 8 Jun 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Georgina (daughter of Conrad Allendorf and Magdalena P. Holzmann) was born 16 Feb 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Georgina C. Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41464
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. CHARLES A. SCHNEIDER

A lifetime resident of the twin cities, Mrs. Charles A. Schneider, 72 of 11 East Ave, died Thursday at her home, after a brief illness. Born Feb. 7, 1887, in Waterloo, she was the former Georgina Allendorf, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Allendorf. She was a member of the Swedenborgian Church of the Good Shepherd. Mr. Schneider died in June 1945.

Survivors include one daughter Mrs. Lorne R.(Lorraine) Shantz of Kitchener; three brothers John and Conrad of Waterloo, Adolph of Victoria B.C.; two sisters Mrs. Harry Simpson of Kitchener, Mrs. Charles Collard of Victoria and four grandchildren.

The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral home until Saturday, when removal will be made to the church for the funeral at 2 o'clock. Rev Ralph Kirchen will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.


KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Friday, August 14, 1959 P.5

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• Name: Amos Schantz
• Eby ID Number: 00110-6781
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Amos Shantz, "the youngest son of Jacob and Mary (Yost) Shantz, was born May 31st, 1829. On March 2nd, 1852, he was married to Nancy, daughter of Abraham and Barbara (Shantz) Moyer. She was born September 2nd, 1835. Shortly after their marriage they moved on a farm four miles west of New Dundee, where he was engaged in farming until March, 1883, when they moved to Berlin where they still reside. To them were born the following 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.].

Amos married Nancy Moyer 2 Mar 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nancy (daughter of Abraham Moyer and Barbara Shantz) was born 2 Sep 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1914; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Moyer
• Name: Nancy Shantz
• Eby ID Number: 00081-4822
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; O Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Mennonite

Notes:

Nancy Moyer, "was born September 2nd, 1835. On March 27th, 1852, she was married to Amos Shantz. They reside in Berlin."


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.].

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19459677
• Eby ID Number: 00009-1065
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1874, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

John Bingeman, " was born August 1st, 1826. On November 14th, 1848, he married to Judith, daughter of David and Leah (Baumann) Snyder. She was born July 14th, 1832, and died in Oxford County, Ontario, March 20th, 1873. On September 15th, 1874, he was married to Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham B. and Magdalena (Eby) Clemens, She was born May 8th, 1835, and died July 30th, 1890. Mr. Bingeman resides near Washington Post Office, Oxford County, where he was engaged in farming until lately. He now lives retired. His family consisted of seventeen children, of whom sixteen were born unto his first wife."

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.].

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JOHN BINGEMAN

The subject of this sketch needs no formal introduction to the people of Blenheim township, for there is probably not a farmer in the township who is more familiarly known. He has been "through the mill" in the way of hard work and hardships, to express to in the common phrase of mankind. But he is now quietly enjoying the fruits of his many years of labors, living a retired life on his farm two miles east of Plattsville and a fourth of a mile west of Washington, postoffice. The old stone house which was erected in 1855, stands upon an elevation from which a splendid view of the surrounding country can be had, the quaint hamlet of Washington being in full view. It is indeed a most inviting abode to pass the declining years of one's life.

Mr. Bingeman was born in the village of Bridgeport, Waterloo county, in 1826, and is therefore in the seventy- third year of his age, as his jovial disposition and ruddy countenance would indicate him to be man not more than in the middle age of life. He was formerly a shoemaker by trade. In 1851 he came to Blenheim and took up the home he owns and occupies. The farm comprises 150 acres and is one of the choice tracts of land of Oxford Counties. When he took possession much of it was yet under virgin forest, and all the building now on the premises were erected by him in addition to other improvements.

Prior to coming here in 1848, Mr. Bingeman was married to Judith, daughter of the late David and Leah Snider. The results of this union were sixteen children. The mother died March, 1873, in the forty first year of her age. On September 15, 1874, Mr. Bingeman was married again, his second wife being Elizabeth, daughter of Abraham B Clemens. She was born May 8, 1835, and died July 30, 1890. The fruits of the latter union was one daughter, Veronica who has already reached womanhood and is now the sole comfort and mainstay of the home which has been credit of the guiding influences of a mother. According to this record Mr. Bingeman is entitled to the credit of being the father of seventeen children. Four of the family are deceased.

David S, the oldest son, is on the home farm; Aaron, Julia and Lucy are living in Michigan; Angeline, the eldest daughter, is the wife of Samuel Cressman who is about to remove to Calgary, Man; Mary Ann is the wife of Jacob Shantz, of near Platteville; Elias and Isaac are farming in Wilmot; Titus is living near New Dundee; Caroline is the wife of Jonathan Shantz,, of Winterbourne; Elizabeth is the wife of Aaron Rosenberger, of Berlin; Emma is the wife of Rufus McNickel of Plattsville.

David S., the eldest son, who bas charge of the home place, has a wife and family of four children. They reside in the old stone portion of the residence, a brick addition having been erected for the accommodation of the father. Like the latter the son is having good success as a former and takes particular pride in horse flesh. He has several fine roadsters and a match span of blacks that have and would again give a good account in a show ring. Everything is convenient about the premises, abundance of pure water being furnished the horses and cattle by a hydraulic ram from a never failing spring in the vicinity. In addition to large quantities of grain, roots, etc., the family is amply supplied with choice fruits. This season they put up seventy barrels of prime apples for export. David S. has had charge of the farm about ten years. It would be a moral lesson to a good many similarly situated to note the good will and perfect harmony predominating in this home. The family espouses the Mennonite faith.

The old gentleman is a staunch Reformer, but outside of casting his ballot when an election requires it he keeps aloof from the shady arena of politics. His genial manner and friendly disposition towards all whom he meets has made his friends legion. He believes in enjoying life while life instead and now in his declining years to enjoy the benefits of that which he accumulated by the sweat of his brow in the years of his earlier manhood. He is still in robust health and promises well to reach beyond the octogenarian limit. You will invariably find him in good humor, a characteristic that accounts for his healthy physical condition. The wish of the CHRONICLE scribe is that he may for many years more continue to enjoy a life of ease of body and contentment of mind.

H.N.

Waterloo County Chronicle , 30 Mar 1899, p. 3

John married Judith Schneider 14 Nov 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Judith (daughter of David Schneider and Leah Bauman) was born 14 Jul 1832, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1873, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19459723
• Name: Judith Bingeman
• Eby ID Number: 00106-6003
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Judith Snyder, "was born July 14th, 1832. On November 14th, 1848, she was married to John Bingeman, a farmer. They resided in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, where she died march 20th, 1873."


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.].

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March 20th in Blenheim, Oxford county, Ont., JUDITH, wife of John BINGAMON, aged 40 years, 8 months, and 6 days. She was the mother of 16 children, 13 of whom are living. Her last words were, "Beloved companion, I must now leave you, kneel down, and pray for me." Funeral sermon by Joseph Hege, and Enoch Detweiler in German, and _____ Thompson in English


Herald of Truth - Volume X, Number 5 - May 1873 - Pages 87, 94-95

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• Business: J. M. Schneider Ltd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Wikepedia Entry
• Business: J. M. Schneider and Sons Limited
• Honoured: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fountain erected his honour
• Interesting: story, business, politics, public service
• Land: 55 Courtland Avenue East., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: J. M. Schneider
• Name: Johannes Metz Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37580
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Packer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
• Elected Office: 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meat Packer
• Residence: 1911, 159 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: Aft 1912, 379 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

INDUSTRIALIST PASSES AWAY
J. M. Schneider Saw Future of Kitchener; Led a Busy Life

John Metz Schneider, founder of J. M. Schneider Limited, one of Kitchener's pioneer industrialist, died at his home, 379 Queen Street South, early last night. Mr. Schneider had been in failing health for more than a year.

He celebrated his 83rd birthday anniversary last Tuesday and was the recipient of congratulations and felicitations from his scores of friends in the city and throughout Ontario. He was able to be downstairs for the celebration.

BORN ON COLLEGE STREET

The life of J. M. Schneider goes back to the pioneer days of Kitchener industry. He was born on College Street, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Schneider, on February 17, 1859. The packing business he founded and headed for many years was started over 50 years ago and developed by him to its present outstanding place in the meat packing world.

He was one of the town builders who half a century ago saw a future ahead of the community and through membership with the Board of Trade and other community enterprises contributed to the growth and development of the city.

He worked In the button factory as a young man being an employee of the Jacob Y. Shantz Company. It was while he was recovering from a cut on the hand and was unable to return to his work that the late John R. Eden suggested to him that he start making sausages. Mr. Schneider acted on the suggestion. He bought a hog at the market and started making Schneider's sausages and selling them from house to house. That was the start of the big industry that is now known in many parts of the world.

INTERESTED IN WORKERS

In all his business relations, and particularly with his employees, he was not only a kindly man but one who took a deep interest in the affairs of the worker. He knew the men in his factory as "my boys," and very recently he made his daily trip through the plant chatting with the men and taking particular pleasure from his talks with those who were associated with him in the early days when J. M. Schneider, Limited was but a small concern.

His employees' problems were his problems and he went outside of plant many times to be of assistance to those who needed help. In the depression days, when jobless men trekked through the city daily looking for work, they found a meal ticket at Mr. Schneider's home. In addition there were many families tided over the depression by his kindliness. His benefactions were accomplished quietly so that only those who received them knew.

He started In the sausage business about 52 years ago, the plant being in his own house where he prepared the meat for delivery to his customers. Gradually the name of Schneider's sausage became well known in the town and the demand forced him to expand and he had watched the continued expansion of the business up to the time of his death.

CIVIC CAREER

For 44 years he continued an active membership in the Board of Trade and also an active interest in municipal affairs. He was an alderman in 1905, 1906 and 1907.

In church affairs he was the senior member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. He was married November 8, 1884 to Helena Ahrens by Reverend F. W. Tuerk, pastor of the New Jerusalem Church of that day. He was keenly interested in church work and in his active years promoted many of the progressive steps taken by the congregation. The erection of the new church on Queen Street North was a source of great satisfaction to him.

Deceased is survived by his wife and three sons, Charles A., Norman C. and Fred H., all associated with him in the business. A daughter, Mrs. Walter V. Siegner, two brothers, Henry M., and William, and a sister, Mrs. George Alles, all of Kitchener, also survive him. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. One son, Herbert J. predeceased him.

A private funeral service will be held from the residence, 379 Queen Street South, on Thursday at 2 p.m., followed, by public funeral service at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 2: 45 pm. Entombment will be in Woodland Mausoleum. Rev. Val Tilton will officiate. Remains are at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home until Thursday morning, where friends are asked to pay respects


KITCHENER DAILY RECORD Tuesday, February 24, 1942 P. 1 & 16

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A Loss to Kitchener

The death of J. M. Schneider causes sincere regret in this community where he has left a mark that will never be effaced. We can truthfully say that Kitchener is a better, more prosperous city for his manifold contributions as industrialist, civic servant, benefactor and exemplar citizen.

A native of Kitchener, where he spent a long and fruitful life, the late Mr. Schneider typified the pioneer industrialist who began business in a small way and saw his enterprise flourish until it reached considerable proportions. As founder of J. M. Schneider Limited, it is interesting to recall that this local packing plant had a humble origin at his home half a century ago. It is a far cry from the sausage grinder turned by hand to the modernly equipped plant serving both domestic and export trade. The Twin City can boast of many industrial enterprises which started similarly and expanded to sizable manufacturing units.

It can be said of Mr. Schneider that he was a considerate employer, always concerned about the welfare of those who worked for him. He mingled freely with his employees and in that way he got to know them personally and to understand their individual problems. He counted that day lost when he made or deepened no friendship.

A sterling citizen in every way, Mr. Schneider's passing is a distinct loss to Kitchener, which he benefited by many of his interests.


EDITORIAL THE KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Wednesday,February 25 1942

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Founder Of Packing Plant Dies

John M. Schneider, founder of the large packing plant which bears his name, died at his home in Kitchener on Monday. He was 83 years of age on Feb. 17.

The life of Mr. Schneider goes back to the pioneer days of Kitchener. Fifty years ago he started in a small way the meat-packing plant which he headed for many years and which was developed by him to its present outstanding place in the meat-packing world.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Charles, Norman and Fred Schneider, all associated with him in the J. M. Schneider Ltd., Company, and a daughter Mrs. Walter V. Siegner, also of Kitchener.

New Hamburg Independent, February 27, 1942


Elected Office:
Years Served: 1905-07

John married Helena Ahrens 8 Nov 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of Charles Andrew Ahrens and Charlotte Henrietta Roth) was born 1 Nov 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Jan 1860, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Interesting: story
• Name: Helen Ahrens
• Name: Helena Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37581
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Church
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian

Notes:

Mrs. Schneider, 85, Passes Away, Wife of Pioneer Widow of the late John M. Schneider, founder of the J. M. Schneider Ltd., Mrs. Helena Schneider died at her residence, 379 Queen Street., S., early this afternoon after an illness of a year.

Mrs. Schneider celebrated her 85th birthday two days ago, Nov. 1, and although in failing health, she received messages of felicitation from many of her friends.

A life long resident, Mrs. Schneider was held in high respect by all who knew her. Possessing an energetic and generous character, she played a large part in the difficult pioneering days of the founding of the J. M. Schneider Company 55 years ago.

BORN IN KITCHENER

A great deal of the success of the now nationally known meat packing company was due to her untiring efforts and the encouragement she gave her husband in the early days. From a small beginning the business grew rapidly into the universally known firm it is today.

"The best bargain I ever got was when I married" was the statement made by the late Mr. Schneider in 1939, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, when he referred to his success. Mr. Schneider died Feb. 23, 1942. The daughter of the late Charles Ahrens, former city treasurer and founder of Charles A. Ahrens Shoe Company, and the late Mrs. Ahrens, Mrs. Schneider was born in 1859 at the family residence located on Queen St.

Her marriage to Mr. Schneider took place at the home of her parents Nov. 8. 1883. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. W. Tuerk, pastor of the New Jerusalem Church of that day. The couple marked their golden wedding anniversary Nov. 9, 1932

HELPED TO BUILD CHURCH

Always prominent in city affairs, one of the greatest pleasures in Mrs. Schneider's life was that which she shared with her husband in the erection of the new edifice by the Church of New Jerusalem, the Church of the Good Shepherd, Queen St. N., which opened in 1935.

A faithful member of the church, Mrs. Schneider was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and of the Independent Dorcas Society and the Kitchener Red Cross. She served for a number of years on the Kitchener Orphanage Board when it was located on Charles St. She also accomplished a great deal in the giving of relief, particularly during the depression years.

Surviving are three sons, Charles A., Norman C. and Frederick H., and one daughter, Mrs .W. V. (Emma) Siegner, all of Kitchener. Also surviving are three sisters, Louise Ahrens, Emma Ahrens and Mrs. W. H. (Mary) Halliwell, one brother Herman F. Ahrens, all of Kitchener, and nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

The remains are resting at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.


KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Wednesday, November 3, 1944

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151127
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wheelwright
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1925, 56 Willow St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Conrad married Magdalena P. Holzmann 26 Oct 1862, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena was born 26 Jan 1845, , Germany; died 5 Apr 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Holzman
• Name: Magdalena P. Allendorf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41460
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1925, 56 Willow St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1932, 51 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada