Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Forler

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• Name: Patricia Elizabeth "Pat" Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188464
• Residence: 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Obituary of Patricia Elizabeth Kropf

Mom passed away peacefully on Friday morning, September 7, 2018 at Nithview Home, New Hamburg in her 97th year.

Dear mother of Jamie and his wife Shelley; loved grandmother of Matthew (Alysha), Meghan (Chris) and Jillian; great-grandmother of grandsons, Aidan, Quentin, Liam, Emmett and Wyatt.

She was predeceased by her husband Emmett in 1996 who she married May 29, 1951 in New Hamburg. Also predeceased by four sisters Gertrude, Martha (Clayton) Wagner, Shirley (Leonard) Lorentz and Helene. She will be lovingly remembered by her five brothers: Claude (Elaine), George (Shirley), Al (Marilyn), Gerald (Judy), and Tim (Sue); and 3 sisters, Margie, Connie and Paula Povey (Bob); and 25 nieces and nephews

Pat will be sadly missed by Gladys Kropf and Ernie Ritz.

Pat was the daughter of the late Alvin Forler and Esther Pauli, and was born April 29, 1922 near Haysville, Ontario. She was the eldest in a family of 13 children, and was often viewed by her younger siblings as their second mother. Pat was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church for almost 60 years.

A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mom always seem to have unlimited energy for her family. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing and other crafts, and made wonderful themed birthday cakes and Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. Her positive outlook on life and her can-do attitude have been an inspiration to her family.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Cowing and the wonderful, caring staff at Nithview Home who took such good care of her in recent years.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Pat with her family during memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, Monday Sept. 10 from 6-9 p.m. A celebration of Pat's life and faith will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 a.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Reception will immediately follow the service. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg at a later date.

Donations in Pat's memory may be made to Nithview Home, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener or the Alzheimer Society of Canada and may be arranged through the funeral home.

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Patricia married James Emmett "Emmett" Kropf 29 May 1951, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. James (son of Norman Kropf and Lorena Estella Betzner) was born 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Jamie Kropf

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52305
• Residence: 1975, 196 Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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FORLER, Lavin V (Butch)

Of 196 Peel St. New Hamburg, passed away at his residence, on Saturday, March 29, 1975, aged 86 years.

He was born in Wellesley; resided most of his life in the New Hamburg area, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg and an honorary member of the Board of Trade, he had been active in hockey.

Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Forler; he is survived by his wife, the former Esther Pauli; five sons, Dr. Claude Forler of Elmira, George of Barrie, Alvin of Kitchener, Gerald of Elmira and Tim of New Hamburg; eight daughters, Mrs. Emmett (Patricia) Kropf of Kitchener, Gertrude Forler of Kitchener, Mrs. Martha Vickers of Dundas, Mrs. Leonard (Shirley) Lorentz of New Hamburg, Helen of Kitchener, Margaret of Payne Bay, Quebec, Mrs. Robert (Paula) Povey of New Hamburg, Connie of New Hamburg; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Bingeman of New Hamburg; also 26 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters.

New Hamburg Independent Apr 2 1975

Alvin married Esther Elizabeth Pauli 29 Nov 1921, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Michael Pauli and Anna M. Dietze) was born 19 Nov 1902, Sebringville, Ellice Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1994, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Esther Elizabeth Forler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202527
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1975, 196 Peel St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47318
• Occupation: 1887, Fullarton Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Died/ In Wilmot, on Wednesday, April 6^th,/ 1927/ Michael Pauli/ Aged:/ 71 years, 5 months and 25 days/ The Funeral/ Will take place from his late residence, Bleam's Road,/ on Saturday, April 9^th, at 1.30 o'clock p. m., to / Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg,/ thence to Riverside Cemetery./ Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card of Michael Pauli

Michael married Anna M. Dietze 17 Mar 1887, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Anna was born Jul 1863, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1934; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna M. Pauli
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47630
• Residence: 1887, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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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