Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Walter Klem

Male 1897 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Walter Klem was born 26 Sep 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Ernst Klem and Margarethe "Maggie" "Margaret" Hahn); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187978
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Shop
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Walter — Nellie. Nellie was born 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Muriel Klem was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Walter married Nellie M. Underwood 23 Jun 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nellie (daughter of Charles Edward "Edward" Underwood and Adeline Elizabeth Rudolph) was born 24 Dec 1896, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ferne Klem was born 1927; died 3 Aug 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Aug 2006, Bridgeport Cemetery, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Herman Klem died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Wilfred Klem died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Muriel Klem was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Patricia Ann "Pat" Klem was born 18 Mar 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ernst Klem was born 15 Jul 1866, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Hartwick Klehn and Maria Louisa "Mary" Kruse); died 23 Dec 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Ernest Klem
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143416
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Hand
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cabinet maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Hard Lumber
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ERNST KLEM A sudden heart attack resulted today in the death of Ernst Klem, 79, at his late residence, 32 Irvin St. Mr. Klem was born July 10, 1865, in Centreville. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Hartwig Klem. Deceased attended St. Mathew's Lutheran Church and was a member of the Grand Union Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows His wife, nee Margaret Hahn, died in June of 1940.

    Surviving are three sons: Herbert of Kitchener, Walter, Bridgeport and Carl, Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. Leona Milkie of Kitchener and Mrs. May Hemmerich of Kitchener; one brother, Nelson of Kitchener and two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Moyer of Waterloo and Mrs. Lavina Itter of Kitchener. Thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

    Funeral service will be held at two o'clock on Tuesday at the Ratz- Bechtel Funeral Home, where the remains are resting. Burial will be made in Mount Hope Cemetery, with Dr. John Schmieder, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, officiating.

    Ernst married Margarethe "Maggie" "Margaret" Hahn 3 May 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margarethe (daughter of John Hahn and Sophie) was born 11 Jun 1870, , Hessen, Germany; died 11 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margarethe "Maggie" "Margaret" Hahn was born 11 Jun 1870, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of John Hahn and Sophie); died 11 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maggie Hahn
    • Name: Margarethe "Maggie" "Margaret" Klem
    • Name: Margarethe Hehn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55599
    • Immigration: 1885, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MRS. ERNEST KLEM

    Mrs Margaret Klem, 70, of 52 Irvin street, died today at her home. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hahn, the deceased was born at Hesson, Germany, on June 11, 1870. She came to Canada 56 years ago. Mrs. Klem was a member of St Matthew's Lutheran church and Ladies' Aid Society.

    Surviving are her husband. Ernest Klem, three sons. Herbert, Walter and Carl, all of Kitchener, two daughters. Mrs. Albert Mielke and Mrs C C Hemmerick of Kitchener. two brothers, Valentine Hahn of Durham and Adam of Kitchener, 12 grandchildren and one great-grand. child.

    Funeral service will be held Thursday at 2.30 o'clock with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery Dr. John Schmieder will officiate. Remains will be at the funeral home.

    Children:
    1. Herbert Henry Klem was born 16 Sep 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mabel May Klem was born 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Eloise Klem was born 4 Apr 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Maggie Leona "Leona" Klem was born 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 1. Walter Klem was born 26 Sep 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary Klem was born Aug 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Carl Oscar "Charles" Klem was born 6 May 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1998; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Hartwick Klehn was born 16 Jun 1827, , Mecklenburg, Germany (son of Klehn); died 11 Feb 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Hartwig Klaehn
    • Name: Hartwig Klem
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40512
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    FUNERAL TO-MORROW.

    The funeral of the late Hartwig Klem will be held on Thursday at two o'clock from the family residence, Frederick street, to St. Matthew's Lutheran church and east end Lutheran Cemetery. It is expected that all of the sons and daughters of the deceased will be present at obsequies. They are:- Albert, has been on the Grand Trunk at ?landale; for twenty years;, E? Leender and Nelson, Berlin; ?Weller and Mrs. Itter, Berlin, ?Moyer, Waterloo and Mrs. Con. ?phen of St. John's, Mich.

    There are also two brothers surviving, Ludwig of Berlin and August at Doon.

    Berlin News Record 13 Feb 1907

    Hartwick — Maria Louisa "Mary" Kruse. Maria (daughter of Jacob Kruse) was born 28 Jul 1841, , Germany; died 10 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Louisa "Mary" Kruse was born 28 Jul 1841, , Germany (daughter of Jacob Kruse); died 10 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Louisa "Mary" Klehn
    • Name: Mary Kuse
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25548
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mary Kruse.

    The death occurred on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Stroh. Scott St.. of Mary Kruse, relict of the late Herdwick Klem, aged 69 years. 9 months and 10 days. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke. The deceased lady was born in Germany but had lived in Berlin for many years. Her husband predeceased her four years ago.

    A family of eight survive. They are: Ernst, Leander, Mrs. P. Itter and Mrs. Woeller of Berlin, Albert of Toronto. Nelson of Windsor. Mrs. C. Stephen of St. John. Mich. and Mrs. A. C. Moyer of Waterloo.

    The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 p. m. from the residence of Mr. P. Itter. 240 Frederick St.. to St. Mathews Lutheran Church. and Mount Hope cemetery.

    Berlin News Record 11 May 1911

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Klemm was born 11 Oct 1862, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 Dec 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Albert Klem was born 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1929; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Ernst Klem was born 15 Jul 1866, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Alvina Klem was born 15 Oct 1868, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Leander H. Klem was born 4 Aug 1872, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Matilda Helene Klem was born 5 Feb 1875, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1958; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elizabeth Klemm was born 1876, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Nelson Alexander Klem was born 2 Feb 1880, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1948; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John Hahn died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460514

    John — Sophie. Sophie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sophie died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Sophie Hahn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460515

    Children:
    1. 3. Margarethe "Maggie" "Margaret" Hahn was born 11 Jun 1870, , Hessen, Germany; died 11 Jun 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Klehn was born CA 1800; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9324

    Children:
    1. 4. Hartwick Klehn was born 16 Jun 1827, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 11 Feb 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. August F. Klaehn was born 10 Mar 1836, Lexow, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 1 Sep 1913, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ludwig Klehn was born 27 Apr 1841, Lexow, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 21 Aug 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 10.  Jacob Kruse was born Abt 1811, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55600

    Children:
    1. 5. Maria Louisa "Mary" Kruse was born 28 Jul 1841, , Germany; died 10 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.