Richard Oliver Forler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175541P
• Elected Office: 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; member of Kitchener Council - alderman
• Residence: 1980, 85 Stoneybrook Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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FORLER, Richard 0. (Dick) - At the Wellesley General Hospital, Toronto, on Thursday, March 6, 1980, suddenly as the result of a. heart attack, Richard Oliver Forler, of 85 Stoneybrook Drive, Kitchener, aged 49 years. A member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Executive vice-president and managing director of H. L. Staebler Insur-ance Co. Ltd.; was a past member of the Council of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church; past alderman of the City of Kitchener; was on the water commission for many years; on the board of directors of Inter-faith Pastoral Counselling. A director of the Conestogo Rotary Club; past-president of the Wa-terloo County Shrine Club, a member of the Twin City Mason-ic Lodge; past-president of the Twin City Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Y's Men's Club of the K-W YMCA. A member of Westmount Golf and Country Club; a committee member of the K-W Symphony. Husband of the former Lily Schroeder; son of Mrs. Dorothy Forler of Kitchener; father of Jeffrey, Michael and Peter, all at home; brother of Arthur and Brian, both of Kitchener, Mrs. William (Betty) Fowler of Dundas. Predeceased by his father, Austin, in 1963. After noon on Friday, friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621. King St. W., Kitchener, until noon on Satur-day, when removal will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church where the funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Pastor Fred Zinck officiating. Interment will be in Memory Gardens cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 7 Mar 1980

Richard — Lily Schroeder. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52311
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Austin — Dorothy Adeline Schlegel. Dorothy (daughter of August Schlegel and Anna Harbach) was born 4 Nov 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dora Schlegel
• Name: Dorothy Adeline Forler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-308101
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 271 Wellington St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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FORLER, Dorothy Adeline - Sud-denly, Saturday, May 26, 1990, at St. Mary's Hospital, in her 85th year. Dorothy Forler (nee Schlegel) was the last surviving member of her family. Dorothy was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and the Loaves and Fishes of the church. She was also a member of the Royal Ca-nadian Legion, Branch 50, Ladies' Auxiliary and a 62 year member of the Brilliant Rebekah Lodge, No. 61. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Arthur, Lily Forler, Brian and his wife Wendy, all of Kitchener, Betty and her husband Bill-Fowler of Dun-das; dear grandmother to Jeffrey, Michael, Peter, Jessica, Meghan, Erin, Tera Forler and Nancy, Susan and Gregory Fowler; will be missed by her great-grandchildren, Sarah and Katy Forler and Andre An-tanaitis. Predeceased by her husband, Aus-tin Peter (1 96 and one son, Richard (1980). Visitation in the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chap-el, 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchen-er, from 7-9 p.m. tonight (Monday) and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday. Com-plete funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 30, 1990 at 2 p.m., Pastor Harold Brill officiating. Interment Memory Gar-dens cemetery, Breslau.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 May 1990

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52302
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinner
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General manager - furniture factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Death of George K. Forler.

The death of Mr. George K. Forler occurred at his home here yesterday forenoon, April 22nd, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 3 days. This deceased had been in failing health for the past few years clue to a heart condition, but was only seriously ill for a short time. The late Mr. Forler was born in Wellesley and came to New Hamburg about thirty years ago and was employed in the local felt factory and furniture factory for many years. He was a devout Lutheran in religion and for some years was leader of Trinity Lutheran Church choir. He was also for quite a long time a member of the New Hamburg band. On December 26th, 1886, he was married to Elizabeth Schnarr, who survives him besides a family of five sons and three daughters, namely, Alvin, Clayton, Harold, of New Hamburg, Elton, of Chicago, Austin, of Kitchener, Mrs. Milton Bettger, of Monkton, Mrs. J. V. Uttley, of Kitchener, and Mrs. L. Bingeman, New Hamburg. The funeral will be held on Sunday with private service at the home and public service in Trinity Lutheran Church at 1.30

New Hamburg Independent 23 Apr 1937

George married Elizabeth Schnarr 26 Dec 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Valentine Schnarr and Barbara Henry) was born 29 May 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Forler
• Name: Lizzie Schnarr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52303
• Residence: 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218997455
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184025
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Planing Mill
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1921, 271 Wellington St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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AUGUST SCHLEGEL


August Schlegel, 75, Wellington Street North, died at St. Mary's Hospital last evening. He was born March 19, 1896, in Bamberg, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schlegel. His mother was the former Miss Elizabeth Gremm. He married Miss Anna Harbach, who survives, He had lived in Kitchener for 30 years and was a charter member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and of the Brotherhood of the church.


He is survived by four sons, Oliver, Arthur, Gordon and Carl of this city, a son Wilfred, predeceased him 11 years ago. Also surviving are four daughters, Miss Alma Schlegel and Mrs. Austin Forler of this city, also Miss Alex Eichler, Stratford, and Mrs. Alfred Reeves, Brampton; two brothers, Fred of Warsaw, N.Y., and Louis of Hanover. one sister, Mrs. Charles Knechtel, of this city and eight grandchildren.

Public funeral services will be held from the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home on Sunday, at 2:15 p.m. to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, at 2:30 p.m. Dr. John Schmieder will officiate. Remains are resting at the Funeral Home.

Kitchener Record Thu, Dec 23, 1943 Page 11

August — Anna Harbach. Anna (daughter of Peter Harbach and Anna Mueller) was born Oct 1871, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Schlegel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184027
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 271 Wellington St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Anna Schlegel, 82, 77 North Drive, Kitchener, died at her home today after a lengthy illness.

Born in Neustadt in 1871, she moved to Kitchener in 1904. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid of the church.

Her husband, August Schlegel, and two sons, Oliver and Wilfred, predeceased her.

Surviving are three sons, Ar- thur and Gordon of Kitchener, and Carl of Waterloo; four daughters, Miss Alma Schlegel of Kitchener; Mrs. Alex (Elsie) Eichler of Stratford; Mrs. Austin (Dorothy) Forler of Kitchener and Mrs. Alf (Ruth) Reeve of Brampton; two sisters, Mrs. Christina Glebe, Sask., and Mrs. Dorothy Ortwein, of Buffalo.

The body is at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.

Kitchener Record Tue, Aug 31, 1954 Page 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43235P
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
• Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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JACOB K. FORLER

On Monday morning, Feb. 17th, the death took place at Wellesley, of Mr. Jacob K. Forler, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mr. Forler had been indisposed for several days, but his condition was not considered serious, and his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends.

Deceasced was born in Wilmot Township in 1834. He was married to Maria Koch, who predeceased him 12 years ago: They moved to Wellesley about 56 years ago and lived there up to the time of his death. Eleven, children, six sons and five daughters were wore born to them. Two daughters predeceased him, one in infancy and Henry Duench of Berlin about 3 years ago. The surviving, children are John, Berlin; Mrs. J O'Donell, Yale, Mich,; George New Hambur; Jacob, of Berlin; Mrs. H. Schmidt, of Hampstead; Henry and William, of Wellesley; Louis of Detroit; and Emma, of Berlin. Besides the one brothers Christian, of Elmwood, 35 grand children and 8 great grand children are left to mourn his loss.

The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 th to the Missouri Lutheran cemetery.

Jacob married Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch 27 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Koch) was born 9 May 1838, Neustrelitz, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 10 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria Juliana "Mary" Forler
• Name: Mary Julia Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52093P
• Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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FORLER - In Wellesley village, on Thursday, Jan. 10th, 1901, Mary Koch, wife of Mr. Jacob K. Forler, aged 62 years, eight months and one day.

The death of Mrs. Forler, early last Tuesday morning, although not unexpected, created a profound sensation of sorrow in this village where she has continuously resided for 43 years and has always been held in the very highest esteem. She was born in Neustrelitz, Mechlenberg Schwerein, Germany, and came to Canada with her father in 1854, settling at Petersburg. In 1856 she was married to Mr. Forler in Berlin, removing to this village two years later where they have resided ever since. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves a sorrowing family of ten children Mrs. Henry Duench, George, Henry, William and Emma, in Wellesley; Jon, in Wiarton; Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell, Yale Mich.; Mrs. Henry Smith, Hamstead; Jacob, Ayr; and Louis, of Detroit. All the children were at her bedside when she passed away. Mrs. Forler was taken ill in the latter part of June last since which time she has never been able to leave her bed. The funeral occurred on Sunday, Rev. D. Lochner conducting the impressive services in the presence of an immense congregation, many people not being able t get into the church. Deceased's six sons acted as pallbearers. Among the relatives and friends present at the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Chris Forler (brother of Mr. J. K. Forler) of Southampton, and his son, Alvin, of Wiarton; Mrs. Hammill, and Mr. Rothaermal, of Milverton; Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid, Newton; Mr. Jacob Hammill, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Seigner, and Mr. Alex Hahn, New Hamburg; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hammill, and C. Hammill and daughter, of Stratford; Mr. Pfanner, Philipsburg; Mr. Kress and Mrs. Jno. Wagner, St. Agatha; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doersam, Pole; Mr. Thos. O'Donnell and Miss Maggie McDougall, Gudshill, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killer, of Linwood.


Wellesley Maple Leaf Jan 17 1901 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124600
• Residence: 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper

Valentine married Barbara Henry 2 Jul 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Frederick Henry and Catherine Holzappel) was born 13 Jul 1845, , Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 2 Aug 1911; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Heinrich
• Name: Barbara Schnarr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124601
• Residence: 1863, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, 10 Ellen St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: John Schlegel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34096
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith

Johann — Elizabeth Gremm. Elizabeth (daughter of George Gremm and Margaretha Dorothea "Dorothea" Scharmann) was born 15 Mar 1835, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 23 Jan 1890, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bamberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Schlegel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34097
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-51455

Peter — Anna Mueller. Anna was born Abt 1835, Of, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Harbach
• Eby ID Number: dnf-52061