Gordon Frederick Forler

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172546
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Upholsterer Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1923, New York City, New York, USA.; upholsterer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172543
• Occupation: 1894, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; cabinet maker
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Elmwood - Mr. C. Forler went to Berlin on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his son John Forler, who died on Monday after a lingering illness

Hanover Post, December 2, 1915

John — Catherine Wunnenburg. Catherine (daughter of Frederick William Wunnenburg and Elizabeth Metzger) was born Nov 1867, Blyth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Dec 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Forler
• Name: Catherine Kresz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-172544
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1916, 44 DeKay St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Andrew S. Kresz

The death occurred yesterday afternoon in the K-W Hospital of Mrs. Andrew S. Kresz, formerly Mrs. John N. Forler, 109 East John Street, in her 62nd year, after a lingering illness. The late Mrs. Kresz, who was born in Blythe, moved later to Waterloo where she has resided for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. William Sixtus of Kitchener and three sons Gordon Forler of New York, Clarence Forler of Brantford and Emmanuel Forler of Detroit. Seven stepchildren, Mrs. A. McKersie of Kitchener, Mrs. W. Bonaney of Grimsby, Mrs. A Berlet of Kitchener, Mrs. Clarence Forler of Brantford, Miss Emma Kresz of Kitchener, Lewis Kresz of Grimsby Beach and Clayton Kresz at home, also survive. Her former husband John Forler predeceased her 13 years ago. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon.

Kitchener Daily Record, December 17, 1928

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-240920
• Residence: 1863, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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Death of Mr. Christian Forler

The death occurred on Sunday last, May 29, 1921, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ottman in Hanover of Mr. Christian Forler, aged 83 years. Deceased was born in Waterloo County. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Carolina Niergart, who died 33 years ago. This marriage was blessed with six children, three surviving, as follows: Mrs. Ottman of Hanover; Mrs. H. H. Johnston, of Wilcox, Sask., and Alvin of Moose Jaw, Sask. Three years after the death of his first wife, he married Miss Anna Seip, who survives him. They had no children. Deceased had resided with his granddaughter, Mrs. Norman Wunnenberg, for the past year and a half. He lived practically all his life in Elmwood. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon to the Hanover cemetery, Rev. H. Twietmeyer having charge of the services.

The Hanover Post, June 2, 1921

Christian married Karolina "Caroline" Niergrath 26 Jan 1863, , Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. Karolina was born CALC 1845, , Germany; died 6 Aug 1887, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Karolina "Caroline" Forler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-240919
• Residence: 1863, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82489528
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79659

Frederick married Elizabeth Metzger 22 Feb 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 17 Nov 1836, , Hessen, Germany; died 14 Nov 1898; was buried , Crispin Cemetery, Hanover., Grey Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82489583
• Name: Elizabeth Wunnenburg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79660

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• Name: John Forler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43236
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

Johannes — Catharine "Katie" Krieger. Catharine was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398639
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Last Thursday passed away one of the pioneers of Wellesley in the person on Mrs. Katy Forler widow of the late John Forler, whom she survived about twenty seven years. Deceased was a native of Elsasse Lorreine and came to this country in 1828, settled in Wilmot and afterwards moved to Wellesley,where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Forler was a woman much respected and beloved by all who knew her, a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and has reached the age of 92 years. The funeral was held on Saturday 2 and was largely attended by the neighbours and family.

New Hamburg Independent

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On May 31, Catharine, widow of Johannes Forler who pre-deceased her 27 years ago, died in Wilmot at the great age of 91 years, 11 months and 8 days. She emigrated 60 years ago from Alsace and is survived by numerous descendants - 4 children, 50 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

Berliner Journal