Ralph Witmer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170827

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53016

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WITMER, Ralph Ralph Laurel Witmer age 86, passed away peacefully with his loving partner Carole by his side, at the Pinehaven Nursing Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Born in Kitchener, son of the late Harry and Alice (Cook) Witmer. Ralph was the manager of the toy department/fish and tackle at Hi-Way Market for 30 years. In his retirement years, he was a tour guide for Lakeshore Tours, where he escorted 80 trips to Branson, Missouri (his 2nd home). He was an avid fisherman and his passion was spending time fishing on his boat in Calendar Bay. Ralph lived life to the fullest, reluctantly retiring when he was 82 years old. His fun loving nature and gentle personality will be missed by all who knew him. Beloved and devoted partner of 18 years to Carole (Gagnon) Hancock. Loving father of Bruce Witmer (Wendy), Kevin Witmer (Cheryl) and Kimberly Witmer. Step-father of Allan Hancock (Rachel), Sara Hancock and Monica Perez (Roger). Cherished grandfather of Beth (Blair), Parry (Nicole), Emily (Joe), and step-grand- father of Brett, Brooke, Giselle, Aidan, Lydia, Justin and Kennedy. Great-grandfather of Max, Tucker, Emilia, Amy, Ben and Elizabeth. Dear brother of Louise Dressler (Howard) and Harold Witmer (Donna). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his wife Freida Witmer (1992), sons; Jimmy (1956) and Ralph Jr. (1994) and great- grandson Bruce Joseph Witmer (2012). A special thank you to all staff at Pinehaven Nursing Home for your exceptional care and kindness during Ralph's time there. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Ralph's life will be held at the Moose Lodge, 655 Wabanaki Dr., Kitchener, on Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 4 - 7 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Pinehaven Nursing Home or the Kidney Foundation. ontariocremationservices.com

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Ralph — Freida B. Cameron. Freida was born 1933, Of, Blair, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1992; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Freida B. Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53017

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• Business: Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harry Witmer Garage
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• Name: Harry Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126582
• Residence: 1928, 23 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Harold married Alice Vera Cook 12 Apr 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Samuel John Cook and Henrietta Strassburger) was born 23 Apr 1909, Morris, Pembina Valley Census Division, Manitoba, Canada; died 20 Jul 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Vera Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133561
• Residence: 1928, 131 Ahrens St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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WITMER Alice Vera At St Mary's Hospital. on Friday, July 20, Following a brief illness, Mrs. Alice Witmer (Cook) of Meadowcroft Place formerly of Harold Avenue. Kitchener. Alice and her husband Harry, owned and operated Witmer's General Store in Blair for many years. Latterly. she was employed with HiWay Market before retirement Loving mother of Ralph and his wife Freda of Kitchener. Grace and her husband Merle Miller of Cambridge (G). Louise and her husband Lloyd Herchenrader of Waterloo, Harold and his wife Donna of Waterloo, sister of Lloyd Cook and his wife Bertha of Kitchener. Dorothy Thomas of Mississauga. Gladys Schott of Kitchener Also remembered by nine grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband. Harry, In 1982 one brother. Gordon Cook: two sisters, Lilian Abbot and Hilda Cook and two grandchildren Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Borne. 821 King St W., Kitchener, on Sunday from 7-9 p.m. and Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral and committal services will be held in the chapel on Tuesday at 3 p m. , with Rev. Willis Hunking officiating. Interment Blair cemetery. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre As expressions of sympathy donations to St Mary's Hospital Building Fund or the Alzheimer Society would be grateful acknowledged.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170828

David — Louisa Koehler. Louisa was born Abt 1875; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Babylon Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louisa Witmer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170829

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151157
• Residence: 1945, 135 Palmer Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Samuel passed away on Sunday, aged 62 years, from a heart attack at St. Mary's Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Survived by his wife Henrietta, his two sons Gordon of Sunnyside and Signalman Lloyd Cook serving with the Canadian Army overseas, and his five daughters, Lillian Abbott (Martin) of Regina, Sask., Vera Witmer (Harry) of Blair, Hilda Cook of Sarnia, Dorothy Watt (Allen) of Hamilton, Gladys Cook at home, and seven grandchildren.

Samuel had been employed as an engineer at Cluett-Peabody for the past 17 years. He was a member of Zion Evangelical Church and the Grand Union Lodge, I.O.O.F.

His remains rested at his late residence, 135 Palmer Avenue. Arrangements entrusted to the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where his funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Rev. G.F. Barthel of Waterloo officiated.

Samuel — Henrietta Strassburger. Henrietta (daughter of Carl F. Bernhardt "Bernhardt" Strassburger and Catherine Schafer) was born 25 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Nov 1951, RR3, Moorefield, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henrietta Cook
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146554
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1945, 135 Palmer Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Henrietta passed away on Thursday, aged 77, at the home of her son Gordon at R.R.3 Moorefield. She had been ill for 5 months.

Predeceased by her husband, Samuel, and her parents.

Survived by her sons, Gordon of Moorefield and Lloyd of Kitchener, and by her daughters, Lillian Abbott (Martin) and Vera Witmer (Harry) of Kitchener, Hilda Cook of Sarnia, Dorothy Thomas (Morley) of Hamilton, and Gladys Schott (Ervin) of Kitchener.

Also survived by her brother, Bernhardt Strassburger of Preston, and 11 grandchildren.

Henrietta was a member of Zion Evangelical Church in Kitchener.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home in Kitchener where the funeral was held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Rev. E. Hallman officiated.

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Mrs. Henrietta Cook

The death occurred yesterday after a five months illness of Mrs. Henrietta Cook, age 77, at the home of her son, Gordon C. Cook, R.R. 3, Moorefield. Mrs. Cook was born in Mannheim, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernhardt Strassburger. She was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, Kitchener.

Her husband, Camuel J. Cook, predeceased her Jan. 4, 1945. Surviving are two sons, Gordon, of Moorefield, and Lloyd of Kitchener; five daughters, Mrs. Martin (Lillian) Abbott and Mrs. Harry (Vera) Witmer, Kitchener: Miss Hilda Cook, Sarnia; Mrs. Morley (Dorothy) Thomas, Hamilton, and Mrs. Ervin (Gladya) Schott, Kitchener.

One brother, Bernhart Strassburger, Preston, and 11 grand- children also survive.

Funeral services will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Saturday at 3:30 p.m. with interment in Woodland Cemetery. Rev. E. E. Hallman will officiate. The body rests at the funeral home.