Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Mark Berg

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mark Berg

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert Conrad "Herb" Berg was born 29 May 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander Henry Berg and Mary Eydt); died 18 Sep 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
    • Employer: LCBO, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Herb Berg
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256672
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1962, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    BERG, Herb - Peacefully, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1996, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Herb C. Berg, in his 81s year, of Waterloo.

    Beloved husband of Eileen (Ritter) Berg; loving father of Mark Berg and his wife Sandra of Kitchener; dear grandfather of Jonathan Berg; brother of Ralph Berg of Wellesley and Clayton Berg of Hamilton.

    Herb was employed with the LCBO for 23 years until his retirement. He was a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

    The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home Elmira on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Saturday at 9 a.m., transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m., with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

    The Record Newspaper 19 Sep 1996

    Herbert — Eileen Mary Elizabeth Ritter. Eileen (daughter of Oscar Rudolf Ritter and Edith Hoelscher) was born 16 Jan 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Eileen Mary Elizabeth Ritter was born 16 Jan 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Oscar Rudolf Ritter and Edith Hoelscher); died 3 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
    • Name: Eileen Mary Elizabeth Berg
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-256670
    • Residence: 1987, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Berg, Eileen M. E. (nee Ritter)

    Passed away peacefully at Trinity Village Care Centre on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert (1996). Loving mother of Mark Berg. Proud grandmother of Jonathan and Emily Berg. After 17 years of teaching, Eileen devoted herself to her family.

    Eileen's family will receive relatives and friends from 9:30-10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral Service in the chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Interment at Elmira Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Elmira or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Eileen's memorial.

    Eileen Berg - Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 (2022). Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Berg-Eileen/2460918/obituary.php (Accessed: 23 December 2022).

    Children:
    1. 1. Mark Berg


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Alexander Henry Berg was born 3 Sep 1886, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163345
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    BERG, Alex of Wellesley, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, age 88, he had farmed in Wellesley Township until his retirement in 1951, son of the late Conrad Berg and the former Elizabeth Herman; his wife had predeceased him in 1952; survived by three sons Clayton of Hamilton, Herbert of Waterloo and Ralph of Route 1, Millbank; one brother George of Tavistock; seven grandchildren; predeceased by two brothers. The late Mr. Berg is resting at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, Wellesley, till noon on Thursday, when removal will be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church for a memorial service at 2: 30. Rev. Orval Jansen will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mark's cemetery.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Aug 1973

    Alexander married Mary Eydt 15 Feb 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Andrew Eydt and Wilhelmina "Mina" Meisner) was born 14 Oct 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Eydt was born 14 Oct 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Andrew Eydt and Wilhelmina "Mina" Meisner); died 5 Jan 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Berg
    • Name: Mary Eydt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51710
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    WELLESLEY - Mrs. Alex Berg, 76, died Friday (January 5, 1962) in K-W Hospital after a four-week illness. The former Mary Eydt, she was born in East Zorra. She was a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Andrew Eydt. She and her husband farmed at Crosshill until their retirement a few years ago when they moved to Wellesley. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church here. Surviving are her husband, to whom she was married in 1911; three sons, Clayton, Hamilton; Herbert, Waterloo, and Ralph, Crosshill; two brothers, George, Waterloo, and John, Wellesley; four sisters Mrs. Edmund (Isabelle) Doering, Philipsburg; Mrs. Oliver (Hermina) Heinz, Wellesley; Mrs. Norman (Adeline) Gerth, Waterloo, and Mrs. Robert Quehl, Wellesley, and seven grandchildren. The body will be at the Futher Funeral Home until Monday noon when it will be removed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church for service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. E.S. Olseon officiating. Burial will be in St. Mark's Cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 6 Jan 1962

    Children:
    1. Clayton Andrew Berg was born 9 Dec 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. Herbert Conrad "Herb" Berg was born 29 May 1916, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Sep 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ralph Norman Berg was born 6 Jul 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 2012, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Oscar Rudolf Ritter was born 11 Aug 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William K. Ritter and Elizabeth Korell); died 10 Apr 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99443362
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56011
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    RITTER, Oscar R. - On Sunday, April 10, 1977, at K-W Hospital, aged 85 years.

    Beloved husband of Edith Hoelscher of Elmira; dear father of Mrs. Herbert (Eileen) Berg of Waterloo; loving grandfather of Mark; brother of Mrs. Edith Aberle of Elmira. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased him.

    riends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlour, Elmira, until Tuesday noon, when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for funeral service at 2: 30 pm. Interment in the Elmira Union Cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 14 Apr 1977

    Oscar — Edith Hoelscher. Edith (daughter of Johannes "John" Hoelscher and Mary Knarr) was born 16 Dec 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Edith Hoelscher was born 16 Dec 1894, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Hoelscher and Mary Knarr); died 29 Jun 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99443781
    • Name: Edith Ritter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49026
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Daughter
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    RITTER, Mrs. Oscar (Edith)-On Monday, June 29, 1987, at Elmira Nursing Home, Edith Hoelscher, beloved wife of the late Oscar Ritter (1977), in her 93rd year, of Elmira.

    Dear mother of Mrs. Herbert (Eileen) Berg of Waterloo; grandmother of Mark of Kitchener. She was deeply loved by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by three brothers.

    Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 p.m. today, until Wednesday noon, when removal will be made to St. Pau's Lutheran Church for funeral services at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in Elmira Union cemetery. Rev. M. Huras will officiate.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Jun 1987

    Children:
    1. 3. Eileen Mary Elizabeth Ritter was born 16 Jan 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Andrew Eydt was born 5 Jan 1859, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Eydt and Christina Wilker); died 6 Sep 1929, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51706
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Occupation: 1880, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Andrew married Wilhelmina "Mina" Meisner 11 Mar 1880, Sebastopol, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Wilhelmina (daughter of Christoph Meisner and Maria "Mary" Schaab) was born 29 Apr 1862, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1948; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Wilhelmina "Mina" Meisner was born 29 Apr 1862, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christoph Meisner and Maria "Mary" Schaab); died 14 Apr 1948; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mena Meisner
    • Name: Minnie Meisner
    • Name: Wilhelmina "Mina" Eydt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51707
    • Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Eydt died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Isabella Eydt died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Hermina Eydt
    4. Viola Eydt died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Jacob Eydt was born 25 Jul 1880, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1961, St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George Eydt was born 18 Aug 1882, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1987, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 5. Mary Eydt was born 14 Oct 1885, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John L. Eydt was born 13 Feb 1888, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Katharina Eydt was born 25 Nov 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Isabella Catherine Eydt was born 25 Nov 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Adeline Catherine "Addie" Eydt was born 15 Oct 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Hermina Louisa Eydt was born 31 May 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1999; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Christina Viola Eydt was born 5 Jun 1905, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  William K. Ritter was born 14 Aug 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Knechtel, son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel); died 9 Jan 1922, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94136222
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114621
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • 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; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died At Floradale, on Monday, January 9th, 1922 William Ritter Aged 65 years, 4 months and 26 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Thursday, Jan. 12th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. to Floradale Lutheran church and cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    William married Elizabeth Korell 1 Nov 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell and Mary Korman) was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth Korell was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell and Mary Korman); died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94136323
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Name: Elisabetha Korell
    • Name: Elise Korell
    • Name: Elizabeth Ritter
    • Name: Lizzie Conell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56009
    • Immigration: 1881
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1882, , Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Ritter
    By Record Correspondent

    FLORADALE The oldest resident of this vicinity, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, 92, died at the home of her son, Alfred Ritter, Elmira, RR 1, Thursday after a lengthy, illness. Mrs. Ritter was born in Wahlen, Germany, Jan. 2, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Korell. She was the only surviving member of a family of eight.

    Coming to Canada at 19 years of age, along with her brother, the late Charles Korell, she resided with an aunt at Bridgeport. In 1885 she married William Ritter at St. Jacobs and then moved to the farm north of Floradale where she has resided for nearly 70 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale.

    Surviving are three sons, Albert, Oscar and Alfred; three daughters, Mrs. Theophil (Melinda) Geisel, Mrs. Ella Schmermund and Mrs. Leslie (Edith) Aberle, all of Elmira; also 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband 32 years ago and also by one daughter.

    The body will rest at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until Sunday noon, when removal will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, for service at 2:30 p. m. DST with Rev. Frank Malinsky officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

    Frienda are requested to pay their respects prior to the service.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, Apr 23, 1954 Page 7

    ______________

    In profound sorrow we announce the death of our Beloved Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter at her home R.R.1, Elmira, Ontario on Thursday, April 22nd, 1954 In her 93rd year. The Funeral will be held from Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, on Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in adjoining Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Albert Philip Ritter was born 28 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Anna Maria "Mary" Ritter was born 16 Oct 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Oscar Rudolf Ritter was born 11 Aug 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Melinda Mathilda Ritter was born 1 Oct 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ella Augusta Ritter was born 11 Sep 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Sep 1975, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Edith E. Ritter was born 17 Dec 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Alfred John Ritter was born 5 Jun 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1966, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  Johannes "John" Hoelscher was born 22 Jan 1857, Grebenau, Oberhessen, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 11 Mar 1929, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: Remerod, Hessen, Germany
    • Name: John Hoelscher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49023
    • Immigration: 1884, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1884, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1888
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1893, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Old Woolwich Resident Dead

    Late John Hoelscher Had Farmed in Waterloo County for Half-Century


    After an illness of several months John Hoelscher passed away at his home northwest of town Monday noon aged 71 years. Death came suddenly and was due to heart failure.

    The late Mr. Hoelscher had been a respected resident of Waterloo County since early manhood. Arriving from Germany when about 22 years old he settled in Woolwich Township for 30 years and moved to his late residence near Elmira about six years ago.

    He is survived by his widow, one daughter and three sons: Mrs. Oscar Ritter, south of Elmira: Edward and Clayton at home and Charles of Elmira.

    The funeral is taking place this afternoon to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, of which he was a member. and thence to Elmira Cemetery with Rev. A. Gallmeier officiating.

    Johannes married Mary Knarr 15 Mar 1891, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Johannes "John" Knarr and Elizabetha "Elizabeth" Pfaff) was born 1 May 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1949, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Mary Knarr was born 1 May 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Knarr and Elizabetha "Elizabeth" Pfaff); died 10 Jul 1949, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Hoelscher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49024
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Mary Hoelscher By Record Correspondent

    ELMIRA, July 11. - Mrs. Mary Hoelscher, 81, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ritter, R.R. 2, Elmira, after an illness of four months. Mrs. Hoelscher was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Knarr of Woolwich Township. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira, and of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.

    Her husband, John Hoelscher, predeceased her March 9, 1929, and she is survived by two sons, Charles of Toronto and Clayton of R.R. 3, Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Ritter; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. One son, Edward, predeceased her in 1947.

    The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. Interment will be made in the Elmira Cemetery. The body will rest at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday at 1:30 when removal will be made to the church. Friends are requested to pay their respects prior to the service.

    Children:
    1. Charles Walter Hoelscher was born 30 Apr 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Edith Hoelscher was born 16 Dec 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Clayton Hoelscher was born 23 May 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Edwin Hoelscher was born Jan 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.