Marilyn Glynn Huck

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Huck Glove Company
• Interesting: business, public service
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380076
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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HUCK, George A. Peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2000. George A. Huck of Goderich Township, in his 95th year. Beloved father of Marilyn and Lorne Garrett of Sarnia. Dear grandfather of Hugh and Judy Garrett of Sarnia, Alex and Julie Garrett of London. Great-grandfather of Keith and Ben of Sarnia, Anne, Alexander and Kathleen of London. Brother of Joseph C. and Margaret Huck, James R. and Rita Huck, all of Kitchener, Marie and Peter Amberry of Ottawa. Brother-in-law of Fran Huck of Ottawa and Christine Gidney of Milverton. Predeceased by his wife Ellen, exwife Kathleen and brothers Vincent and William Huck. A prominent member of the Glove Industry, George was the driving force behind the Huck Glove Co. in Kitchener founded by his father Joseph and was president and C. E. O. until his retirement to Goderich in 1963. He was Chairman of the Ontario Glove Association from 1934-1946. Director of the hardware division of the Wartime Prices & Trade Board from 1939-1945. In his retirement he and Ellen enjoyed raising purebred cattle and show horses on their beloved Glovellen Farms. An active and lifelong member of the Rotary Club, George was the recipient of the Paul Harris award in 1975. Until suffering a debilitating stroke in 1994, George played a positive role in the community. Since 1998 he has been a resident of Maitland Manor in Goderich. The family will receive friends at the McCallum & Palla Funeral Home, Cambria Rd. at East St., Goderich, on Sunday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday morning at 11:00. Cremation. Donations to the charity of your choice gratefully acknowledged.

The Globe and Mail, 2000-01-06

George married Kathleen Glynn 26 Sep 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen was born 2 Apr 1895, Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; died 5 Feb 1980, Sarnia, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kathleen Huck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174747
• Occupation: 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stenographer
• Residence: 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Business: 120 Victoria St., S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; The Huck Glove Company
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380013
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Cutter
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturing, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1956, 18 Heins Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Huck Glove Founder Dies At 77 Years

Joseph A. Huck, 77, prominent Kitchener glove manufacturer, died at his home, 18 Heins Ave., shortly after noon today following a lengthy illness. Founder of the Huck Glove Company, Ltd., he was chairman of the Kitchener Separate School Board for several years and was widely known as a sports enthusiast. He was a member of the Separate School Board for 29 years.

STARTED IN 1906

Mr. Huck founded the glove company in the basement of his home in 1906. In 1923 he moved the firm to the then Kitchener auditorium building on Queen street south. It remained there until 1937 when he purchased the Miller Lang shirt plant on Victoria street south, present location of the firm. Well-known in local sporting circles, he was on the Kitchener senior hockey team executive when the team won the Allan Cup in 1918. He was also on the Kitchener senior baseball executive for many years and financially supported the Westmount Golf and Country Club and the Kitchener Granite Club
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CHARTER MEMBER OF SCs

A member of St Mary's RC Church, he was also a member of the church council, the Holy Name Society and a charter member of Father Funcken Council of the Knights of Columbus. In addition, Mr. Huck was a member of the Commercial Travellers Association of Ontario. Born Feb. 3, 1878, in Kitchener, Mr. Huck was the last survivor of the family of the late George and Mary Huck. He was predeceased by a brother, August of Toronto and three sisters, Mrs. H. P. (Minnie) Fischer of Shakopee, Minn., Mrs. W. J. (Rose) Motz of Kitchener and Mrs. S. D. (Georgina) Swantek of Grand Rapids, Mich. Their father was at one time fire chief here.

MARRIED IN 1904

His marriage to the former Clementine Krane took place Aug. 12, 1904. Besides his wife, he is survived by five sons, George A., J. Vincent, Joseph C. and James R. all of Kitchener, William of Ottawa and a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Marie) Talbot of Quebec City. The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home where the rosary will he recited Wednesday at 8 p.m. Prayers will be said at the funeral home Thursday at 9 a.m. Removal will be made to St. Mary's Church for solemn requiem high mass at 10 am. Burial will be in Mount Hope RC Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Jan 1956 pg 3

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Huck Glove redevelopment merges old, modern

by Catherine Thompson Waterloo Region Record

KITCHENER - The heritage Huck Glove building will be showcased in a three-storey modern atrium, in plans unveiled by heritage planners working on the redevelopment of the old industrial building.

Heritage consultants hired by the developer behind the project at 120 Victoria St. S. laid out their plans to conserve the 1907 former glove factory this week at a meeting of the city's heritage committee.

The $120-million project, which includes a 25-storey, 300-unit condo tower behind the office building, is being developed by Waterloo-based Momentum Developments, Kitchener's Zehr Group and KingSett Capital of Toronto.

Under those plans, the heritage building will be restored to its former glory on the outside and incorporated into a larger six-storey glass and concrete office tower. One outside wall of the old factory will anchor a dramatic modern atrium of concrete and wood that leads to the modern, six-storey office building, said Christina Karney of McCallum Sather, the heritage consultants retained by the developer.

"That atrium looks unbelievably amazing," said Steve Hamoen, a member of Heritage Kitchener.

The redevelopment would preserve the building's heritage, including the roofline, the yellow brick construction, window openings, the timber post-and-beam construction and exposed wood ceilings, she said.

It will also restore the original painted signs on the Victoria Street side and on the south facade with the original "The Huck Glove Co. Inc." painted in white lettering on a black background.

The three-storey yellow-brick former factory is currently vacant, but is in reasonably good condition, Karney said.

The restoration will demolish newer concrete additions on the rear and side of the heritage building, repair the brickwork, and replace the modern windows and doors with ones more in keeping with the originals, Karney said.

Windows on three sides will be replaced with four-over-four double-hung windows, while windows overlooking the atrium will have a more open design, to conform to the building code, she said.

Engineers have determined that the existing posts and beams can't support the weight of a six-storey office building, so some sections will be removed and reused in the building, because they help define the character of the old factory.

Similarly, many of the wood floors aren't in great shape, but the original wood from the floors will be retained for use elsewhere in the building. The exposed wooden ceilings will remain, she said.

"I am so relieved the sign will be reinstated," said Katherine Dedyna, a Kitchener native whose mother Susan sewed gloves at the factory during the Second World War.

"The sign proclaimed, as did so many, a local company with loyal workers in an unpretentious small city that manufactured world class products as a matter of course."

Thompson, C. (2018). Huck Glove redevelopment merges old, modern. TheRecord.com. Retrieved 6 April 2018, from https://www.therecord.com/news-story/8376304-huck-glove-redevelopment-merges-old-modern/

Business:
Mr. Huck founded the glove company in the basement of his home in 1906. In 1923 he moved the firm to the then Kitchener auditorium building on Queen street south. It remained there until 1937 when he purchased the Miller Lang shirt plant on Victoria street south, present location of the firm.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Jan 1956 pg 3

Joseph married Clementine Francis Kraen 4 Oct 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clementine (daughter of Anthony Kraen and Elizabeth Bitschy) was born 12 Oct 1877, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 May 1961, Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clementine Francis Huck
• Name: Clementine Francisca Kraen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380014
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Hand
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Mrs. Joseph Huck

Mrs. Joseph Huck, 83, of 251 Queen St. South, died Sunday in St. Mary's Hospital. The former Clementine Krane, she was born in Breslau, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Krane. She was a member of St. Mary's RC Church and the Catholic Women's League. Her husband, whom she married in Kitchener in 1904, died in 1956. Surviving are five sons, George A., Joseph C. and James R., all of Kitchener, Vincent of Waterloo and William of Ottawa; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Marie) Talbot of Quebec; and four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Shrimpton of Los Angeles, Miss Leila Krane, Mrs. William (Mae) Henze and Mrs. Ted (Betty) Madigan, all of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. There are 18 grandchildren. The body is at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight. Prayers at the funeral home at 9.30 a.m. Wednesday will be followed by requiem high mass in St. Mary's Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Hope RC Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 May 1961 pg 7

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• Name: George Hauck
• Occupation: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; fireman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28578
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: CA 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Member of Berlin Fire Department Rescue No. 1
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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GEORGE HUCK

After a lengthy suffering from spinal disease, Mr. George Huck of this city died on Wednesday at 11.30 p.m., at the age of 45 years. He was born in New Germany (called Maryhill today) and came to Berlin as a young man where he learned the trade of blacksmith, which he successfully pursued for a number of years. He had been chief of the fire brigade for several years, and it is largely attributable to his enthusiasm and good judgement that our fire department finds itself in such good condition. Last year, he built a lovely house near his workshop; he became ill while doing this, before it was quite completed, and did not spend one more healthy day in it. He is survived by his widow and five children, two sons and three daughters. From his youth on, of a peaceful, calm disposition, unassuming and friendly in his dealings, and honest and willing to serve in business, he could not fail to make many friends. By insurance policies with the A.O.U.W. Royal Arcanum, he provided well for his family, and during his illness, he received support for quite a long time from the Saint Boniface Society, of which he was a member.

The great respect in which the deceased was held, was demonstrated at his funeral on Saturday morning. Taking part were: the Municipal Band, playing funeral marches at the head of the procession; the Saint Boniface Society; the A.O.U.W.; Royal Arcanum; the city council and the fire department, which surround-ed the hearse and carried the coffin. At the service in the Catholic church, a heartfelt, moving German address was given by Very Rev. P.W. Klöpfer, a school-mate of the deceased, and an English sermon by the Very Rev. P. J. Kosinski, about the teachings on purgatory, with special application to the death of the much-loved father and respected citizen, George Huck. May he rest in peace!

Berliner Journal 11 Jan 1894 translated from German by Pat. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

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Berlin Daily Record 4 Jan 1894 pg 1 col 5

Resident of Berlin for 46 years, blacksmith, member of the Fire Brigade for 15 years, Fire Chief for 5 years, married 21 years ago with two sons and three daughters who survive. Member of the St. Marys Roman Catholic church. Funeral on Saturday, Jan 6, at 10 o'clock St. Marys Church [paraphrased]

George married Maria "Mary" Spielmacher 29 Oct 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Spielmacher and Jacobine Mary Hertel) was born 27 Aug 1852, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Huck
• Name: Mary Spielmacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32998
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38370
• Immigration: 1872, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1873, , Canada
• Occupation: 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
• Naturalization: 1898
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Health Inspector
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Anthony married Elizabeth Bitschy 16 Jan 1877, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacques "Jacob" Bitschy and Magdalena Wilhelm) was born 29 Mar 1854, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 12 Aug 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Kraen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133306
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic