Donald Murray Cober

Donald — Ellen Mae Erb. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133786
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

COBER, Irvine H. - On Thursday, Oct. 6, 1983, at K-W Hospital, Kitchener, Mr. Irvine Cober, of 218 Boulee St., New Hamburg, and formerly of 1404 Huron Rd., Kitchener, aged 76 years. He was a member of the Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church, where he had served as deacon for 42 years and was a member of the original committee for the Mennonite Relief Sale. Son of the late Simon Cober and the former Mary Hesse. Lovingly remembered by his wife, the former Olivia Knechtel, whom he married June 4, 1930. Sadly missed by his children, Wilbert and Annie and daughter-in-law, Audrey, all of RR 2, Petersburg, Edward and Kathaleen of 1384 Huron Rd., Kitchener, Russel and Mae of RR 2, Petersburg, Donald and Ellen of RR 1, Wellesley, Roger and Miriam of RR. 2, Baden, Joyce and Les Fulcher of Sault Ste. Marie, Rev. James and Doris of Port Colborne, Bruce and Pauline of RR 3, Wellesley, Ardys and Richard Brenneman of Hew Hamburg; Catherine and Jim Winger of Fort Erie and Dorothy of Kitchener. Predeceased by one son, Peter. Also surviving are 38 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Steckley (Sider) of Fairview Rome, Preston., Mabel (Mrs. Lloyd Battler) of Kitchener. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 7 p.m. this evening until Sunday, Oct. 9 at 1 p.m., when transfer will be made to the Rosebahk Brethren in Christ Church for service at 3 o'clock, with Rev. John Zuck officiating. Interment to follow in the Rosebank Cemetery.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 7 Oct 1983

Irvine married Olivia G. Knechtel 4 Jun 1930. Olivia (daughter of Jacob Toman Knechtel and Jeannette R. "Nettie" Geiger) was born 17 Nov 1911, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Olivia G. Cober
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70393

Notes:

COBER, Olivia - Passed away, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Olivia was born 96 years ago in Mannheim and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jeanette (Geiger) Knechtel. Beloved wife of the late Irvine Cober who predeceased her October 6, 1983. Loving mother of Wilbert and Anna Mae Cober of RR 2, Petersburg, Edward and Kathleen Cober of Kitchener, Russell and Mae Cober of Baden, Donald and Ellen Cober of RR 1, Wellesley, Roger and Miriam Cober of Baden, Joyce DeGasparro of Sault Ste. Marie, Rev. James and Doris Cober of Kitchener, Bruce and Pauline Cober of Wellesley, Ardys and Richard Brenneman of New Hamburg, Catherine and James Winger of Fort Erie, Dorothy and Andrew Fraser of Tavistock and mother-in-law of Audrey Huber of RR 2, Petersburg. Sadly missed by 37 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Also remembered by a brother, Joseph Knechtel of Breslau; half-brothers and half-sisters, Esther and Eric Burkhardt, Jake Knechtel, Ella Fleming and Ruth Glasgow all of Kitchener. Olivia was predeceased by a son, Peter C. Cober; a number of grandchildren and siblings. Olivia was a member of Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church, RR 2, Petersburg where she served 40 plus years as a deacon's wife. She entertained many ministers, evangelists and missionaries from around the world in her home and acted as a second mother to many others as well as her own twelve children. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, May 13, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Transfer will be made on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, to Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church for visitation from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10: 30 a.m. Interment to follow in Rosebank Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Tim and Sandi Memorial Scholarship Fund at Niagara Christian Collegiate.


The Waterloo Region Record 12 May 2008

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32355P
• Historic Building: Abt 1860, 1664 Huron Road, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone house 1 1/2 stories
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Kitchener to spend $730,000 to move heritage house, reuse as park washroom
NEWS 07: 04 PM by Catherine Thompson Waterloo Region Record

KITCHENER - Kitchener councillors voted unanimously Monday to spend $730,000 to move an 1861 heritage house and renovate it as a washroom and change room for the new South Kitchener District Park .

The stone cottage at 1664 Huron Rd. is right where soccer fields are planned in the new park at Huron and Fischer-Hallman roads. Drainage, grading and other issues make it difficult to move the soccer fields, so the house must either be moved or demolished.

While the price tag for moving the house seems high, said Coun. Scott Davey, "the reality is we're potentially saving $80,000 by reusing a heritage building ... I think this is as good a solution as we're ever going to get in a situation like this."

Reusing a heritage building is better for the environment, noted Coun. Yvonne Fernandes. "We're reusing materials that would go to a landfill if demolished," she said.
A heritage study determined the house was worth saving, since it is one of about a half-dozen stone houses built between 1850 and 1870 in a unique Scottish-English enclave in southwest Kitchener.

But councillors delayed a decision last fall when preliminary estimates suggested it would cost anywhere from $640,000 to almost $1 million to move the house, compared to $600,000 or $700,000 to build a new washroom. There was enough money in the park's budget to cover the cost of either option.

Firmer cost estimates presented on Monday say the house could be moved and renovated for about $730,000, while building a new structure would cost about $810,000, roughly $80,000 more than reusing the stone cottage.

Under the plan approved Monday, the stone cottage would be moved this year, but sit boarded up until 2022 when there is money in the budget to carry out the renovations to transform it into a washroom building. Crews would demolish modern additions and strip the interior this year, then move it to a concrete slab near a planned splash pad, playground and basketball courts.
The move would include the construction of a "haul road" along which the cottage will travel for about 200-300 metres.

The history of the cottage and the families that lived there would be explained in commemorative plaques, said Leon Bensason, the city's co-ordinator of cultural heritage. Having the building reused and recognized, in a well-used public space such as a park, is " a unique and good opportunity for the city," he said.


The Cober family, which lived in the house for many years, told council last September they weren't thrilled to see their old family home used as a public washroom. Coun. Kelly Galloway-Sealock voted in favour of the move, but asked staff to notify the Cober family before council the issue comes to council for ratification on Feb. 25.

The park is to be built in phases. The $10.3-million first phase of the park will include a splash pad and sports fields. The house will be repurposed as washrooms in the second phase, which is budgeted at $5.5 million and will also add trails and sports courts. Phase 3 will add a bike track and skateboard park for $3.2 million, with an indoor pool and arenas coming later.
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Thompson, C. (2018). Kitchener to spend $730,000 to move heritage house, reuse as park washroom. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 6 February 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8111500-kitchener-to-spend-730-000-to-move-heritage-house-reuse-as-park-washroom/

Historic Building:
1 1/2 story stone cottage. Constructed by Richard Sheard, later bought by Simon Cober in 1904

Simon — Mary Hesse. Mary (daughter of Henry Hesse and Anna Dorothy Fritzler) was born 12 Jan 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1930; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Cober
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123124
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00122-7522.5
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1924, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith

Notes:

Jacob T. Knechtel - Jacob T. Knechtel, 83, of RR 2, Kitchener, died today at K-W Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Mannheim Oct. 6, 1879, he resided in the Twin City area for his entire life. He was a blacksmith and operated a shop in Mannheim for many years. A member of Latschar Mennonite Church, Mannheim, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Knechtel. His first wife, the former Jennette Geiger, predeceased him in 1922, and his second wife, Violet Despond, whom he married in Wilmot Township in 1924, died in 1954. He is survived by seven sons, Clarence, RR 2, Petersburg; Richard, RR 1, New Hamburg; Joseph, RR 3, Kitchener, William of Oromocto, NB; Jacob, Albert and David, all of Kitchener; seven daughters, Mrs. Eric (Esther) Burkhardt of Waterloo, Mrs. Irvin (Olivia) Cober, RR 2, Kitchener; Mrs. James (Myra) Motherall of Brantford, Mrs. William (Ruth) Glassford, Mrs. Irene Tschumi, Ella and Agnes Knechtel, all of Kitchener; 33 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a daughter Sophia and by three brothers and one sister. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until noon on Saturday when removal will be made to Latschar Mennonite Church, Mannheim, where Rev. Osiah Horst will conduct the service at 3 pm. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Jacob — Jeannette R. "Nettie" Geiger. Jeannette (daughter of Peter B. Geiger and Sophia Schmidt) was born 5 Nov 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1922; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Genetta Geiger
• Name: Jeannette R. "Nettie" Knechtel
• Name: Nettie Geiger
• Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0001
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Interesting: story, pioneer
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1991
• Residence: 1866, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Solomon Cober, "was born July 22nd, 1842. He was first married to Hannah Strome and after her decease to Elizabeth Pletsh. They reside three miles east of Hespeler where he is farming. He has a family of ten children but names were not received"


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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SOLOMON COBER MARK 94TH BIRTHDAY

One of the towns oldest residents and a member of one of Puslinch Township's pioneer families, Solomon Cober on Wednesday quietly celebrated the 94th anniversary of his birth. He was the Son of Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Cober, who came to Puslinch Township from Pennsylvania shortly after the turn of the century.

Mr. Cober was born in Puslinch Township and with the exception of a few years spent in Huron County, had resided there most of his life.

Some 13 years ago he moved to Hespeler. He was married 52 years and he and Mrs. Cober marked their golden wedding anniversary 2 years ago. Mrs. Cober observed her 77th birthday in March. The Herald joins with his many friends in extending congratulations to Hespeler's grand old man, and wishes him continued health and happiness.


Hespeler Herald Thursday 23 July 1936

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HESPELER'S OLDEST MANN PASSES
SOLOMON COBER LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF DISTRICT PASSES IN 95TH YEAR

In the passing of Solomon Cober at his home here on Saturday afternoon, Hespeler's oldest man has gone to rest. Another link with the past has disappeared, for Mr. Cober had been a member of one of the Pioneer families of Puslinch Township and this district, and had spent almost his entire life within this community. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Cober who came to this district with the immigration of the early nineteenth century, the late Mr. Cober had watched his township and the nieghbouring towns grow from small Hamlets. During the long course of his lifetime he had made a very wide circle of friends and he held their respect and high esteem of all who knew him. Death came to Mr. Cober, in his 95th year, following an illness of some duration. Born in Puslinch Township, Mr Cober spent his youth there. He was married twice, his first wife being Miss Hanna Strome. Shortly after his marriage he moved to Huron Township where he farmed for several years. While he was residing there his wife passed away. In 1882 he was married at Zurich to Miss Elizabeth Pletch. Some time after that he returned to his native Puslinch and to farm, and fourteen years ago he and Mrs. Cober celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding. The late Mr. Cober was a member of the Mennonite Church and had taken an active interest in the work of the church. Surviving are his wife in Hespeler and ten children. Mrs Cyrus Gingrich of Stevensville, David Cober of Kossuth, Simon Cober of Strussburg, Mrs. Jessie Winger of Wambleet, Mrs. Ralph Elston of Aberfoyle, Jacob Cober of Toronto, Mrs Isaiah Beer of Clearview, Mrs. Carl Baker of Kindesly, Sask., Wesley Cober of Toronto, and Mrs. Norman Rieck of Hespeler. Two sons, Henry and Edward Cober, predeceased their father. A brother Isaac Cober of Kossuth, and a sister Mrs. E. Gingrich of Akron, Ohio also survive. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon with a short service at his late residence. The funeral then moved to Union Cemetery, Puslinch where service was held prior to interment in Union Cemetery. Rev Ernest Swalm of Stayner and Rev Bert Shirk of Stevensville conducted the services. The pallbearers were Nelson Cober and Jeniah Cober of Staynor, Ben Winger and Earl Winger of Wainfleet Howard Cober of Toronto and Ervin Cober of Strasburg.

Hespeler Herald Thursday 15 October 1936

Solomon married Hannah Strome 20 Feb 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hannah (daughter of David Strome and Catharine Sararas) was born 24 Oct 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1881; was buried , Babylon Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Hannah Cober
• Eby ID Number: 00025-1991.1
• Residence: 1866, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194907596
• Name: Henry Hess
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123118
• Residence: 1859, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Henry married Anna Dorothy Fritzler 23 Jan 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Jacob Fritzler and Elizabeth Vader) was born 1833, , Germany; died 30 Apr 1912, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mathews Lutheran Cemetery, Cassel, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/194907352
• Name: Anna Dorothy Hesse
• Name: Annie Fritzler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123487
• Residence: 1859, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Name: D. L. Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00122-7522.1
• Immigration: 1846
• Immigration: 1846, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 28 Nov 1846, New York City, New York, USA.
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1868, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw Mill & Cabinetry
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: 1877, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mannheim Combination Mills
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sawmiller
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Joiner
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Button Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1913, 21 Pandora Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Knechtel. - At his home in Berlin, Ont., July 10, 1913, Daniel L. Knechtel, aged 67 y. 8 m. The funeral took place on Sunday July 13. A short service was held at the house by Urias Weber, after which the funeral proceeded to the Latchar Church and burying place near Mannheim for services and interment. The services at the church were conducted by Moses C. Bowman in German (Text, Psa. 39: 4: "Lord make me to know my end") and in English by Manasseh Hallman (Text, Eccl. 12: 5, 7: "Man goeth to his long home. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was, and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.") Bro. Knechtel leaves to mourn their loss a wife, 5 children, and 20 grandchildren. He has been a faithful member of the Church for many years, taking a great interest in all branches of church work, and seldom being absent from the services until failing health compelled him to remain at home.

Gospel Herald - Volume VI, Number 20 - August 14, 1913 - page 319

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DANIEL L. KNECHTEL.

All those who have for years lived in the neighborhood of Mannheim will readily recognize this name, for Mr. Knechtel was conspicuously identified with that village when it was yet basking in the sunshine of prosperity. He was born in the province of Rhein, Bavarian, Prussia, on December 11, 1845. His father, the late Jacob Knechtel, emigrated from his native land to New York City some time in the year 1856. After a residence of ten years in that city be moved with his family to Mannheim, where he was for many years engaged as a cabinet maker. To this trade Daniel L. was also apprenticed. When his father retired from business he took charge of the saw mill, for some time previous operated by Aber Bricker, and operated it for a period of about fifteen years. After this he removed to Berlin where for a year or two he was employed in J. Y. Shantz's button factory.

On February 25, 1868, Mr. Knechtel was married to Susanna Toman, who was born in Waterloo township on Jan. 20, 1847. The birth results of this union are five children, as follows: Albert, born in Mitchell, Perth county, November 7, 1869; Allan, born in Mannheim, September 30, 1871; William Henry, born in Mannheim, February 29, 1876; Jacob, born in Mannheim, October 6, 1879; Laura Elma, born November 6, 1884. The children are all grown up.

In 1893 Mr. Knechtel discontinued working as a mechanic and took up agricultural pursuits. He purchased lot No. 5, 100 acres, formerly owned by Wendel E. Shantz, being located about a half mile north of Bleam's road and one mile west of Mannheim. Though it was his first attempt at farming he has been thoroughly successful. But he was fortunate in having a devoted and industrious wife who was inured to farm life, she having been reared to womanhood on a farm. Mr. Knechtel, however, is a gentleman possessed of considerable practical intelligence and ripe experience, and for that reason is not handicapped in anything he undertakes. His mature mechanical knowledge in the line of carpentering and familiarity with machinery is of splendid assistance to him as a farmer, for when a fence needs repairing or a building repaired, or a new one erected, he is fully competent to perform the job without extra assistance from outside, unless it is required in the raising of a large structure.

Allan, the second eldest son, is also engaged on the farm. He has a wife and two children and lives with the parents in the family residence. Allan is a stalwart young fellow and takes to farming very naturally, as he appears to understand it somewhat thoroughly. The fine, thriftylooking lot of hogs he is feeding is amply sufficient to substantiate the latter assertion. Horses and other animals about the premises show that they are kindly treated and well fed, and there appears to be an abundance of feed.

What the writer was in particular pleased to observe while sojourning for a night at this hospitable home was the quiet harmony and kind courtesy predominating between parents and son and daughter-in-law, all living under the same roof. The little off spring of the latter seems to be the tie that binds all in one indissoluble family union, for the grandmother, a kind and generous-hearted woman, tolerates in these innocent little ones what some irritable species of female would consider annoyance. But in this happy family circle harsh words are conspicuously absent, and he who happens to enter within its sacred precincts finds nothing to grate harshly upon one of nervous temperament and humane instincts. The parents are members of the Mennonite church and within their home predominate true christian principles as taught by that faith. My visit to this place is one among those I will fondly remember. The young people are members of the Lutheran church.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 18 Jan 1900, p. 6

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DEATH OF DANIEL KNECHTEL

The death took place on Thursday of one of Berlin's aged residents, Daniel L. Knechtel, at his residence, 21 Pandora avenue. The deceased had been in ill-health for about two years. He was born in Germany in 1845 and when about six months of age came to Canada with his parents who located in Waterloo Township. The deceased lived the greater portion of his life in Mannheim where he engaged in farming and saw-milling. He was also an employe of the J.Y. Shantz Co's. button factory for some years. He moved to Berlin about four years ago. He is survived his bereaved widow, four sons by and one daughter, Albert and William H, of Berlin, Allan of Canboro, Jacob, and Mrs. Albert Hoffman of Mannheim. Mr. Michael Knechtel and Mrs. Sam Rellinger of Berlin, are brother and sister respectively of the deceased. He was a member of the Mennonite denomination and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends.

The funeral of the late Daniel L. Knechtel was held on Sunday afternoon from the residence on Pandora Avenue, where a brief service was conducted by Rev. Elias Weber and appropriate hymns, favorites of the deceased were sung, to Latchor's Mennonite Church at Mannheim. An immense throng of friends and acquaintances had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased coming from all parts of the county. Impressive sermons were delivered by Rev. Moses Bowman in German and Rev. Manassah Hallman in English. Appropriate references were made to the upright and exemplary character of the late Mr. Knechtel. The interment took place at the cemetery adjoining the church. The pall-bearers were the four sons, son-in-law grandson of the deceased, and Messrs. Albert, Allan, William and Jacob Knechtel, Albert Hoffman and Harold Knechtel. Among the relatives from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Edw- Knechtel, Walter and Ferdinand Knechtel, all of Toronto

The Chronicle Telegraph, 17 Jul 1913, p. 3

Daniel married Susannah Tohman 25 Feb 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Abraham Tohman, Sr. and Mary Bricker) was born 14 Jan 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Nov 1935, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Susannah Knechtel
• Residence: Wilmot Township - Concession 3 Lot 14, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00122-7522
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1913, 21 Pandora Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Susannah Tohman, "the youngest child of Abraham and Mary (Bricker) Tohman, was born January 14th, 1847. On February 25th, 1868, she was married to Daniel Knechtel, a contractor and builder. They reside in the town of Berlin and have a family of five 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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KNECHTEL. Sussannah, widow of the late Daniel L. Knechtel of Kitchener, Ont., died at her home Nov 13, 1935. She suffered considerably in her time, being at death's door a number of times. However, she bore all with the finest of Christian fortitude. Her perennial cheerfulness was one of her marked traits. Her steady faith in the Lord carried her through a multitude of hard experiences. She was the second oldest member of the First Mennonite Church of Kitchener. She was a faithful and highly esteemed member. Though frail, old, and her back bent to well nigh the thighs, she was loved and respected by the young, whose interests were always upon her heart. She will be greatly missed by pastor and members. She is survived by 4 sons and 1 daughter (Albert, Allen, and William, all of Kitchener; Jacob of Mannheim, and Mrs Albert Huffman of Kitchener); also 28 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren survive. Two services were held - one at her home church (Kitchener), the other at her church of earlier days (Mannheim). She was buried at the latter cemetery. The following brethren were in charge: C. F. Derstine, S. F. Coffman, and Manasses Hallman.


GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXVIII, No. 36 - December 5, 1935, pages 766, 767.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00038-3079
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Peter Geiger, "resides south of Manheim where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Sophia Reier and has a family of several 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.].

Peter married Sophia Schmidt 5 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Henry Schmidt and Louisa Fosh) was born 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Sophia Geiger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28449
• Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite