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Dorothy M. Schierholtz

Female 1928 - 1990  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Dorothy M. Schierholtz was born 1928 (daughter of Oscar Carl Schierholtz and Aleda Marie Reist); died 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Dorothy M. Lackenbauer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175262

    Dorothy — Bruce E. Lackenbauer. Bruce was born 1930; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Oscar Carl Schierholtz was born 22 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John W. Schierholtz and Elisabeth Ohliger); died 13 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55731P
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1965, 843 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SCHIERHOLTZ, Oscar C.

    On Sunday, April 13, 1980, at the K-W Hospital, Oscar Carl Schierholtz, in his 83rd year, of 843 Frederick St... Kitchener.

    Survived by his son Stuart and his wife Louise of Breslau; his daughter Dorothy and her husband Bruce Lackenbauer and daughter Betty, all of Kitchener. His grandchildren Gregory, Glenn, Eric, Colleen and Jennifer Schierholtz, Bradley and Kirk Lackenbauer; his sister Hilda (Mrs. Henry Schafer) of Kitchener and his step brother Raymond of Waterloo. Predeceased by his wife, the former Aleda Reist in 1965, his father John Schierholtz and his mother, the former Elizabeth Ohliger.

    He was born in Woolwich township and farmed in the Breslau area for many years before moving to Kitchener, where he operated a general insurance agency until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Bridgeport), the Rockway Golden K Kiwanis Club and the Waterloo Region In dependent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association.

    Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W... Kitchener, until noon today then at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lancaster Street West, at Bridgeport Road, for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. Ralph Huras will conduct the service. Interment in St. James Lutheran cemetery. Elmira.

    Elmira Signet 16 Apr 1980 pg 14

    Oscar married Aleda Marie Reist 10 Jun 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aleda (daughter of Noah W. Reist and Margaret Geisel) was born Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Aleda Marie Reist was born Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Noah W. Reist and Margaret Geisel); died 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Aleda Marie Schierholtz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169597
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
    • Residence: 1965, 843 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Oscar C Schierholtz, 63, of 843 Frederick St. died Friday after a lengthy illness.

    Born in Woolwich Township, she lived in Kitchener for 12 years prior to her death. The daughter of the late Noah Reist and Mrs. Margaret Reist of Winterbourne, she is also survived by her husband, Oscar C. Schierholtz to whom she was married June 10, 1925, in Elmira.

    Also surviving are one son, Stuart of Breslau; two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Dorothy) Lackenbauer of Kitchener and Betty Schierholtz of Kitchener; three brothers, Hilbert of West Montrose, Arthur of Bancroft and Howard of Bloomingdale; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Israel of Conestogo and Mrs. Levi Nicklas of Tavistock, and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by two brothers.

    The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 10 a.m. Monday when removal was made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport, where the service was conducted at 2 p.m. with Rev. R. W. Huras officiating.

    Burial was in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Elmira.

    The Elmira Signet 6 Jan 1965 pg 13

    Children:
    1. Betty Schierholtz
    2. Stuart Oscar Schierholtz was born 5 Jul 1926; died 7 May 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Dorothy M. Schierholtz was born 1928; died 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John W. Schierholtz was born 23 Nov 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Schierholtz and Elisabeth Winter); died 27 Feb 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Johann W. Schierholtz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55728P
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    J. W. Schierholtz Yields to Death

    A Prominent Farmer, He Lived Most of His Life in Woolwich; Born in New Hamburg

    John W. Schierholtz, a well-known farmer of this district passed away at his home, two miles east of Elmira, on Sunday last. The deceased man was born in New Hamburg on November 25, 1851. When about two years old he came with his parents to Woolwich and had lived here ever since.. On February 2, 1892 he was married to Elizabeth Ohliger. To them were born three children, the eldest of whom died. The late Mr. Schierholtz is survived by his widow, one son, Oscar; one daughter, Hilda (Mrs. Henry K. Schaefer) 3 grandchildren; one brother. Charles, of Elmira; five sisters, namely. Elizabeth (Mrs. John Singner, of Cupar, Sask.); Katie, Mrs. Geo. Stroh, of Conestogo); Christina, of Strathcona. Alta.: Mary at home; Louisa. Mrs. (Rev.) Goos, of Saskatoon).

    The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral service was held in the St. James's church, Elmira, Rev. L. Kalbfleisch officiating. Interment was made in St. James's cemetery. The following acted as pallbearers: Charles Herman, Wm. Becker, Jacob Dreisinger, Emanuel Hemmerich, Noah Reist and Justus Schaefer.

    At the funeral from outside points were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daber. Herman Schierholtz, P. K. Weber, Miss Emma Kuhl, John S. Kuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sass, all of Kitchener; Mrs: Emma Schaus, Waterloo; Mrs. Laumann, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Greve, Stratford; Miss Bertha Ohliger. Stratford; Louis Ohliger. Owen Sound, Mrs. A. Stroh, Conestogo; Miss Emma Stroh, Con estogo; Noah Stroh, Conestogo.

    John married Elisabeth Ohliger 2 Feb 1892. Elisabeth (daughter of Christian Ohliger and Eva Hollinger) was born 25 Feb 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1939, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth Ohliger was born 25 Feb 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christian Ohliger and Eva Hollinger); died 24 Oct 1939, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth Schierholtz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55729
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MRS. JOHN SCHIERHOLTZ

    There passed away at the home of her daughter near Bridgeport, on Tuesday, October 24, Elizabeth Ohliger, relict of the late John Schier holtz. Deceased was born near Bridgeport on February 25, 1871, the daughter of the late Christian Ohliger and his wife, Eva Hollinger. On the 2nd day of February, 1892, she was married to John Schierholtz, who predeceased her twelve years ago.

    Mrs, Schierholtz is survived by one son, Oscar, near Breslau, one daughter, Hilda, (Mrs. Henry K. Schae fer) near Bridgeport, and one adopted son, Raymond, near Breslau, and six grandchildren. There also survive one brother, Louis of Owen Sound, and three sisters, Carrie, (Mrs. C. Sass) of Kitchener; Katie, (Mrs. Grieve) of Stratford; and Bertha (Mrs. Henry Schaaf) of Kitch ener.

    The remains are resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira, from where the funeral will be held on Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, at 2 o'clock to St. James' Lutheran church for services and St. James' cemetery for burial.

    Children:
    1. Albert F. Schierholtz was born CALC 23 Nov 1892; died 23 Mar 1895; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hilda Elizabeth Schierholtz was born 13 Mar 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Mar 1991, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Oscar Carl Schierholtz was born 22 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Raymond Schierholtz was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Noah W. Reist was born 26 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner); died 15 Jan 1957, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.11
    • 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:

    NOAH W. HEIST Noah W. Heist, 86, a retired district farmer, died at his home in Winterbourne on Tuesday following a lengthy illness. Born in 1870, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Heist. He farmed in Woolwich Township until his retirement in 1943 when he came to Winterbourne. Mr. Heist was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Elmira. Surviving three sons. Hilbert and Arthur of Winterbourne and Howard of Bloomingdale; three daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Aleda) Schierholtz of Kitchener, Mrs. Arthur (Hilda) Israel of Conestogo and Mrs. Levi (Laura) Nichlas of Tavistock; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Klinck and Mrs. William Stroh, both of Elmira, 1.4 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, Nestor and Lorne, predeceased him. The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira. The funeral was conducted at St. Paul's Church, Thursday, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Frank Malinsky officiating. Interment was in Elmira Cemetery.

    Noah — Margaret Geisel. Margaret (daughter of Johannes "John" Geisel and Elisabeth F. Schweitzer) was born 12 Nov 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1977, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Margaret Geisel was born 12 Nov 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Geisel and Elisabeth F. Schweitzer); died 15 Apr 1977, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maggie Geisel
    • Name: Margaret Reist
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56514
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    REIST, Mrs. Noah - On Friday April 15, 1977, at the Heritage House, St. Jacobs. Margaretha Geisel, beloved wife of the late Noah Reist, formerly of Winterbourne, aged 101. Dear mother of Arthur of Bancroft, Mrs, Arthur (Hilda) Israel of Conestogo, Mrs. Levi (Laura) Nicklas of Tavistock, Howard of Bloomingdale; sister of Mrs. Levina Schmermund of Elmira. 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. She was predeceased by three sons, one daughter, four sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at the Drei-singer Funeral Parlour until Sunday noon when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the Elmira cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Apr 1977 pg 33

    Children:
    1. Nestor John Reist was born 12 Feb 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1918, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hilbert Herman Reist was born 17 Oct 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Aleda Marie Reist was born Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Arthur Reist was born Jul 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Hilda Lavina Reist was born Aug 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Laura Reist was born 1911, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Howard L. Reist was born 23 May 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 2000; was buried , Bloomingdale Mennonite Cemetery, Bloomingdale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry Schierholtz was born CALC 7 Nov 1812, , Hessen, Germany (son of Henry Schierholtz and Anna); died 14 Apr 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91651
    • Residence: 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Directory: 1884, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 053, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver

    Henry married Elisabeth Winter 24 Nov 1844, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Johannes "John" Winter and Anna Christina Wilker) was born 18 May 1825, , Germany; died 18 Jul 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Elisabeth WinterElisabeth Winter was born 18 May 1825, , Germany (daughter of Johannes "John" Winter and Anna Christina Wilker); died 18 Jul 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Elizabeth Winter
    • Name: Elisabeth Schierholtz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55732
    • Residence: 1844, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Elisabeth reportedly was born in Grebenau, Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany, documentation needed.

    Children:
    1. Elisabeth Schierholtz was born 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Henry Winter Schierholtz was born 16 Oct 1849, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1918, Barton Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. John W. Schierholtz was born 23 Nov 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Wilhelm Schierholtz was born 30 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1870; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Schierholtz was born 16 Jan 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1930, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George Winter Schierholtz was born 7 Nov 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Charles W. Schierholtz was born 31 Jan 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jun 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christian Schierholtz was born 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Mary Schierholtz was born 1 Mar 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1935; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Louisa Schierholtz was born 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Ludwig Schierholtz was born 4 May 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 10.  Christian Ohliger was born 2 Jan 1848, , Germany; died 22 Jul 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141724
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Christian — Eva Hollinger. Eva (daughter of George Balthsar Hollinger and Marguerite Elizabeth “Maria” Schneider) was born 1 Mar 1847, , Bavaria, Germany; died 30 May 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Eva Hollinger was born 1 Mar 1847, , Bavaria, Germany (daughter of George Balthsar Hollinger and Marguerite Elizabeth “Maria” Schneider); died 30 May 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Ohliger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141735
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MRS. EVA OHLIGER

    Last Sunday afternoon the remains of Mrs. Eva Ohliger, relict of the late Christian Ohliger, were brought to the Elmira Lutheran Cemetery for burial. Deceased had been in feeble health for a number of years. A few weeks ago she was taken suddenly worse and passed away last Thursday at her home on Weber Street, Kitchener.

    Deceased was born in Germany 71 years ago. When 7 years of age, she emigrated to Canada with her. parents and settled in Bridgeport. She was married to Christian Ohliger and later removed with her husband and family to a farm 2 miles east of Elmira. Following the death of her husband which took place 21 years ago, she removed to Elmira, where she lived until several years ago when she removed to Kitchener. She leaves four daughters and one son to mourn their loss, namely, Mrs. John Schierholtz, Elmira; Mrs. C. Sass, Kitchener; Bertha and Katie. at home and Louis, of Owen Sound. Before burial, service had been held in St. Matthews Church, Kitchener, and on the arrival of the Cortege at the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. J. Strempfer officiated at the grave.

    Children:
    1. 5. Elisabeth Ohliger was born 25 Feb 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1939, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Caroline "Carrie" Ohliger was born 23 Jul 1876, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Katharina Ohliger was born 7 Aug 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Katie Ohliger was born Aug 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Ohliger was born Sep 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Olga Ohliger was born 11 Jun 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Louis H. Ohliger was born 20 Jan 1883, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Bertha Ohliger was born 25 Apr 1885, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Johnny Ohliger was born 6 Oct 1887, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John M. Reist was born 12 Mar 1831, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of David Reist and Mary Mosser); died 24 Sep 1915, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Reist, "the eldest son in the family, was born March 12th, 1831. He was first married to Susannah Wanner who died September 12th, 1860. After her decease he was married to Mary Wanner, a sister to his first wife. They reside on a farm in the township of Woolwich, about three miles north of Elmira. Of the first wife there were four children, namely:...and of the second wife there are nine 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.].

    John married Mary Wanner 14 May 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney) was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Mary Wanner was born 10 May 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry M. Wanner and Anna B. Fordney); died 13 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Wanner
    • Name: Mary Reist
    • Eby ID Number: 00090-5207.6
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Susannah Reist was born 18 Sep 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1895; was buried , North Woolwich Mennonite Meeting House Cemetery, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Ann Reist was born 18 Feb 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Levi Reist was born 7 Sep 1864; died 7 Feb 1865; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Solomon W. Reist was born 5 Mar 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1939, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John William Reist was born 21 Jan 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955.
    6. 6. Noah W. Reist was born 26 Nov 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1957, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Sarah Ann Reist was born 11 Mar 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1952, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Ephraim W. Reist was born 21 Mar 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1934, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Reist was born 11 Nov 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1876; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Catharine Reist was born 15 Dec 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Menno W. Reist was born 13 Mar 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jul 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Matilda Reist was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Johannes "John" Geisel was born 6 Sep 1840, Reimenrod, , Hessen, Germany (son of John Geisel); died 17 Dec 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Geisel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55561
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1854
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1865
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Naturalization: 1879
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD.

    Another of the old Woolwich farmers passed away on Monday in the person of John Geisel, Sr. The deceased was born in Reimenrod, Germany, on Sept. 6th, 1840. He came to Canada when 14 years old and lived in Woolwich ever since. On the 11th of August 1863 he was married to Elizabeth Schweitzer. They took charge of the farm on which he died and they spent all their married life there. To them were born ten children, one of whom died in his third year. There remain, to mourn his departure, the sorrowing widow and the following children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Herman Geisel) George, John, Henry, Katie (Mrs. Wm. Witter), Lena (Mrs. Josia Bauman, of Michigan), Margaret (Mrs. Noah Reist), Mary (Mrs. Jacob Aberle), Lavina (Mrs. John Schmermund) 32 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral is being held this afternoon. Rev. R. A. Eifert of St. Paul's church officiating.

    Elmira Signet 20 Dec 1917

    Johannes married Elisabeth F. Schweitzer 11 Aug 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born 14 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1932, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Elisabeth F. Schweitzer was born 14 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey); died 17 Sep 1932, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisabeth F. Geisel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55562
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:


    Mrs. John Geisel, Sr.

    After a long life of nearly ninety years, there died on Saturday, September 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. Reist in Woolwich, Mrs. Elizabeth Geisel, Sr., of Woolwich Township. Mrs. Geisel was born on September 14, 1843, in Wellesley Township, the daughter of Philip Schweitzer and his wife, Magdalena Frey. She was married to John Geisel on August 11th, 1863. This union was blessed with eleven children, two having died in infancy. There are left to mourn the loss of a faithful Christian mother, three sons and six daughters, namely, Mrs. Herman Geisel, George Geisel, John Geisel, Henry Geisel, Mrs. William Witter of Kitchener, Mrs. J. Baumann of Caledonia, Mich., Mrs. N. W. Reist, Mrs. Jacob Aberle and Mrs. John Schmermund, also twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-four great-children, one sister, Mrs. G. Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, and one brother, Conrad Schweitzer of Kitchener.

    Since the death of her husband in 1917, Mrs. Geisel made her home with her daughters. She died on Saturday, September 17th, surrounded by her children, aged eighty-nine years and two days.

    The funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the home to St. Paul's church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky, the family pastor officiated. The pall-bearers were grandson, Albert Geisel, Theophiel Geisel, Edward Geisel, Norman Geisel, Hilbert Reist and Leslie Aberle. Relatives from a distance included Mrs. J. Baumann and daughter of Caledonia, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Basinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Diller, Mrs. Gottlieb Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eisenbach and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eisenbach , also of Pandora, Ohio, and others from Kitchener, Waterloo and Lexington.

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Geisel was born 18 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George S. Geisel was born 14 Feb 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John S. Geisel was born 20 Sep 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry S. Geisel was born 18 Jul 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1964, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Geisel was born 30 Sep 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Magdalena Geisel was born 20 Nov 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 May 1957, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    7. 7. Margaret Geisel was born 12 Nov 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1977, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary S. Geisel was born 31 Jul 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Lavina Geisel was born 31 Aug 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1979, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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