Jim Ruppel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369469

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RUPPEL, Murray J. - Peacefully, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, May 30, 2002, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Murray J. Ruppel, in his 87th year, of Elmira.

Beloved husband of Margaret (Young) Ruppel for 63 years. Dear father of Tom Ruppel of Ross and Gene Ruppel of St. Jacobs, Jim Ruppel of Kitchener, Linda and Dennis MacLeod of Stratford. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren. Adam and Sean Ruppel of Uxbridge, Chris (Krista) Ruppel of St. Jacobs, Kim (Derek) Doidge of Waterloo, Jeff (Kerri) MacLeod of Hamilton and Trevor MacLeod of Stratford and great-grandchildren, Gassy and Erik Ruppel, Julia and Reagan MacLeod. Brother of Roland Ruppel of British Columbia; brother-in-law of Lois Ruppel of Waterloo and Robert and Doris Young of Kitchener.

Predeceased by his parents, Louis and Ada Ruppel; one brother, Ken, sister-in-law, Marie and daughter-in-law. Karen.

Murray was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Elmira and was the organist there for over 50 years. He was the last surviving member of the Happy Cousins entertainment group and had belonged to a number of bands during his life. Murray was a printer by trade and had retired from Davis and Henderson in Waterloo.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Friday) 2-4 and 7.9 p.m. At 9 a.m. Saturday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard A. Frey officiating. followed by internment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira.

Murray — Margaret Marie Young. Margaret (daughter of Clarence Jung and Cora May Histand) was born 23 Dec 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 2007, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret M. Jung
• Name: Margaret Marie Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166728

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RUPPEL, Margaret M. (Mrs. Murray) - Peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Heritage House, St. Jacobs. Margaret (Young) Ruppel in her 90th year of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Murray J. Ruppel (2002). Loving mother of Tom Ruppel of Uxbridge, Ross and Gene Ruppel of St. Jacobs, Jim Ruppel of Kitchener, and Linda and Dennis MacLeod of Stratford. Dear grandmother of Adam Ruppel and Sean Ruppel of Uxbridge, Kim and Derek Doidge of Waterloo, Chris Ruppel of Kitchener, Jeff and Kerri MacLeod of Simcoe and Trevor MacLeod of Toronto, and great-grandmother of Cassy and Erik Ruppel, Julia, Reagan and Tate MacLeod. Sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Doris Young of Kitchener and Lois Ruppel of Waterloo. Predeceased by her parents, Cora and Clarence Young and daughter-in-law, Karen Ruppel. Margaret was a life-long resident of Elmira, moving to Heritage House in 2005. She was a faithful member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira. After raising her children, she worked for dentists Carbert and Shutsa until she retired. The family will received their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. today (Saturday), transfer will be made to St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by cremation. Interment of cremated remains will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira at a later date. In her memory, donations to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Accessibility Fund would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. The family appreciates the excellent and caring staff of Heritage House during her stay there.

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• Name: Louie Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26555P
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laster Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Louis married Ada Lucinda Schrank 10 Apr 1914, Adelaide Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Ada was born 29 Dec 1890, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 27 Oct 1977, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ada Lucinda Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120704

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Ruppel, Mrs. Louis - On Thursday, October 25, 1977, at K-W Hospital, Ada Schrank, beloved wife of the late Louis L. Ruppel, in her 87th year, of 247 Franklin St., Kitchener, formerly of Elmira. Dear mother of Murray and Roland of Elmira and Kenneth of Waterloo; sister of Evelyn Wright of Milton. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. Removal was made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for funeral service Oct. 27. Interment in the Elmira Cemetery, Rev. H.J. Kritsch officiated.

Elmira Signet Nov 2 1977 pg 27

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95976
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clarence married Cora May Histand 28 Jun 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Cora (daughter of John M. Histand and Leah Fried) was born May 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Cora May Jung
• Eby ID Number: 00054-3751.3
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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• Interesting: music, story, pioneer, public service
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26548P
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Agent
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Agency
• Elected Office: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk - Elmira
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Village Clerk, Office
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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John H. Ruppel

A gentleman to whom much credit is due as an instructor in music and as a furtherer of its interests in Elmira, is Mr. John H. Ruppel, who was the director of the Elmira Band and leader of the "Maennerchor" and St. Paul's Choir for many years. His many other duties as Village Clerk and Conveyancer forced him to resign some of these charges. However, he still holds the position of organist at St. Paul's Church. Mr. Ruppel has been clerk of Elmira ever since incorporation. He has discharged his duties with great ability and a good deal of tact, and has been a very decided help to the council, throughout his term of office. He is the oldest son of Post Master Ruppel, was born and educated in Elmira and has lived here all his life.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Mr. Simon Ratz who has had a severe attack of typhoid fever is on the fair way of convalescence. Mr. Peter Mattusch is also recovering from the results of his fall from the roof of the Catholic church and will soon be able to be around again. - Mr. John H Ruppel, our village Clerk, is also confined to his bed with indisposition. - Mr. Chr. Spaeth was stricken with paralysis last week and it is feart that he will not revive.


The Elmira Advertizer 15 Nov 1888

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Half-Century of Wedded Bliss Nears For Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruppel

Old Town Official and His Helpmate Receiving Felicitations of Friends and Relatives Upon Occasion of Golden Wedding Anniversary; Career of Mr. Ruppel Indelibly Linked With Progress of Elmira; Lover of Flowers and Music

Throngs of friends, relatives and business associates tomorrow will join Mr. John R. Ruppel and his loving helpmate in observing their 50th year of married life. Truly, this is an anniversary that it is not every couple's good fortune to stage, but when it is linked up with the other records or near records that can be justly claimed deserves more than a casual comment.

In addition to having been married a half-century and boasting a family of 11 children of whom then are still living, Mr. Ruppel has been Elmira's only municipal clerk, filling the post for 40 years without a break. In the last few years he has had added to his responsibilities the duties of town treasurer. Probably no one in Elmira has a more extensive and valuable knowledge of the town and its people than Mr. Ruppel. That he will retain his good health and be able to carry on for many years to come is the sincere trust of his many good friends.

Father a Pioneer

Mr. Ruppel has lived practically every minute of his life in Elmira and he has seen it grow from a struggling little hamlet to the important place it now occupies. He was born here on May 31, 1857, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ruppel. The former came here from the old country when Elmira boasted but a few scattered homes and was known as West Woolwich P.O. The father built up a splendid mercantile business and later became postmaster. The son following in the parental footsteps, spent 15 years at the counter, but later was attracted to municipal work and when Elmira was incorporated as a village in 1877 he was appointed to the clerkship.

Lover of Flowers and Music

Mr. Ruppel finds relaxation in gardening and music. A boyhood chum of the late Dr. Vogt of Mendelsohn Choir fame, Mr. Ruppel still remembers when he was four years old. The Vogt youngster was a year younger and Mr. Ruppel recalls he played the mouth organ while young Vogt danced on the street.

Four 30 years a member of the E. M. S. Band, Mr. Ruppel could play practically any brass instrument, although he majored on the cornet and handled the baton for 19 years. For 38 years he was organist and choirmaster of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

In addition to his municipal duties, Mr. Ruppel has acted as notary public, conveyance and insurance agent for 40 years.

Wedded in 1877

Elmira Signet

John married Caroline Cress 26 Aug 1877, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Anthony Cress and Eva Catherine Hartman) was born 24 Feb 1859, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carolina Kress
• Name: Caroline Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26549P
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1947, 72 Arthur St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. JOHN H. RUPPEL
One of the older residents of the community, Mrs. John H. Ruppel, passed away on Saturday at the home of her son C. P. Ruppel, 72 Arthur St., after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ruppel was 88 years of age.

A native of St. Jacobs, the deceased woman was the former Caroline Kress, daughter of the late Anthony and Eva Kress of that village.

She was married in 1877, and with her husband took up residence in Elmira, where they lived to celebrate their diamond anniversary in 1937. Mr. Ruppel died in 1940. The marriage was blessed with 11 children, ten of whom survive.

Mrs. Ruppel was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of the Ladies' Aid Society.

Five sons, C. Percy, Louis J. and Norman of Elmira, Walter of Preston and Arthur of Waterloo; and five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Nettie) Klinck and Mrs. Alvin (Lauretta) Brubacher of Elmira, Mrs. Max (Lilian) Herz of Waterloo, Mrs. Otto (Rosetta) Lossner, Bunceton, Miss., and Mrs. Ben. (Florence) Schultz, Decatur, Ill., are the survivors. There are also 31 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Stella, died at the age of 20. One brother, Dr. Daniel Kress, of Orlando, Fla., also survives.

The funeral was held from the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel to St. Paul's Church on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m. and the service was public. Rev. F. Malinsky officiated and interment was made in Elmira Union Cemetery.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/89166506
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95973
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Furniture Factory

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Heimbecher & Jung - Manufacturers of Furniture, Builders' Material and Lumber Dealers

This firm has one of the busiest places in Elmira. They manufacture furniture, such as chair and sofa frames, in large quantities and provide contractors and builders with anything they require in woodwork and lumber. Both are practical men of experience. Mr. Heimbecher has been in Elmira over a quarter century, and has been closely connected with this business during all of this time. Mr. Jung has also been in this business since he is able to work. They are constantly employing many hands and have, in this way, done much for the village.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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IHS In Loving Memory Died At Elmira, Ontario, May 27th, 1918 George Jung aged 49 years, 9 months, and 7 days The Funeral will take place on Wednesday, May 29th, at 2 o'clock p.m., from his late home on King Street, to St. James Lutheran Church for service, thence to the Elmira Cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation

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Demise of Prominent Elmira Business man.

Elmira citizens and community were greatly shocked when they heard of the death of one of Elmira's most respected citizens and businessmen in the person of George Jung who died on Monday morning after a lingering illness. The late Geo Jung was one of our most successful manufactures being partner of the Heinbecher & Jung furniture manufrs. for many years. He was also a very active worker in the St. James Lutheran Church and did much also in the Sunday School work in the church. In the welfare of the town he always took an active interest being a member of the B. of T. for many years. Deceased was over 49 years 9 months and 7 days old and leaves to mourn a sorrowing widow and two children Clarence Jung and Mrs. F. Rudow. The bereaved have the sympathy of the whole community in this heavy loss. The funeral will take place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from late residence to the St. James Lutheran church thence to the Elmira cemetery for interment Rev. J. Strempfer will officiate.

The News Record 29 May 1918, Wed Page 3

George — Caroline S. Battenberg. Caroline (daughter of Jakob "Jacob" Battenberg and Anna Kunigunda Schmidt) was born 2 Oct 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline S. Jung
• Name: Carrie Battenberg
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95974
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. CAROLINE JUNG

Following a brief illness, Mrs. Caroline Jung, 85, of 55 King St., Elmira, died early Thursday morning, March 26, at the K-W Hospital. She was the former Caroline Battenburg, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Battenburg and was the last surviving member of the family. She was born October 2, 1867 at Elmira.

A member of St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira, she was also a member of the Ladies Aid and the Women's Missionary Society. Her hus- band, George Jung, predeceased her 35 years ago.

Surviving are one son, Clarence of Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Rudow of Elmira; five grandchildren and six great-grand- children.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira, and burial was in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz officiated. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until 1 p.m. Saturday when removal was made to the church.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Mar 1953, Thu Page 7

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• Eby ID Number: 00054-3751
• Occupation: 1890, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Trimer, Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

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John M. Histand, "was born November 11th, 1866. He resides in Blenheim Township, near his father's homestead, where he is engaged in farming. His wife was Leah Fried, and to them are born two children named"


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 — Leah Fried. Leah (daughter of John Fried and Fannie Groff) was born 1869, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Histand
• Eby ID Number: 00054-3751.1
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran
• Residence: 1921, 31 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren