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

Robert Rooke

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert Rooke

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herbert John Rooke was born 16 May 1885, Aylsham, , Norfolk, England; died 14 Jan 1946, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231471955
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-348869

    Herbert — Bertha Pauline Rosenka. Bertha (daughter of Herman Fritz Schmidt and Bertha Amelia Jammeskowske, daughter of Herman F. Resenka and Bertha Jammeskowske) was born 13 Mar 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Bertha Pauline Rosenka was born 13 Mar 1890, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Herman Fritz Schmidt and Bertha Amelia Jammeskowske, daughter of Herman F. Resenka and Bertha Jammeskowske); died 11 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231472749
    • Name: Bertha P. Schmidt
    • Name: Bertha Pauline Berges
    • Name: Bertha Pauline Rooke
    • Name: Bertha Pauline Schmidt-Resenka
    • Name: Bertha Pauline Weber
    • Name: Bertha Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45377
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 99 Willow St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1973, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    ROOKE, Mrs. Bertha

    At her late residence, 247 Franklin St., Kitchener, on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1973, after a lengthy illness, age 83 years, Bertha Rooke; a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church; wife of the late Herbert John Rooke; mother of Howard, Mrs. Bernice Prensler, Lorraine (Mrs. Henry Pryse) all of Kitchener, Adele (Mrs. Alvin Kurt), Margaret (Mrs. Gilbert Shantz), all of Waterloo, Eugene, Robert, both of Cambridge (Preston), Douglas of Cambridge (Galt), Clayton of Sussex, N.B., and Llewellyn of England; sister of Clarence Schmidt, Mrs. Laura Miller and Mrs. Martha Schmalz, all of Kitchener and Albert of Pittsburgh; also survived by 33 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; predeceased by two daughters, one son, two brothers and one sister. Resting at the Schreiter. Sandrock Funeral Home, Benton at Church Streets, for funeral service and committal on Friday, at 2 p.m. Dr. Henry Opperman officiating. Interment to follow in Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Dec 1973 pg 41

    Children:
    1. Howard Rooke
    2. Bernice Rooke
    3. Lorraine Rooke
    4. Margaret Rooke
    5. Eugene Rooke
    6. 1. Robert Rooke
    7. Douglas Rooke
    8. Clayton Rooke
    9. Llewellyn Rooke
    10. Adell Matilda Weber was born 4 Jun 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Audrey Rooke was born 20 May 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1930, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Herman Fritz Schmidt was born 7 Sep 1862, , Germany; died 19 May 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Herman F. Rosenka
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45375
    • Immigration: 1869, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1884, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer, Brewery
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 99 Willow St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HERMAN SCHMIDT

    The funeral of the late Herman Schmidt, who died on Thursday last, at his home, Willow street, Waterloo, was held at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. A. Sperling, pastor of St. Peter's Church, Kitchener. There was a large number of friends present to pay a, last tribute to this well-known, man. Interment was made in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 26 May 1921, p. 4

    Herman — Bertha Amelia Jammeskowske. Bertha was born 6 Oct 1869, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1919, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Bertha Amelia Jammeskowske was born 6 Oct 1869, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1919, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: death
    • Name: Bertha Amelia Schmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45376
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1887, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    PASSED AWAY AT FUNERAL OF HER SON-IN-LAW

    The extremely sad and sudden death of Bertha Schmidt, wife of Mr. Herman Schmidt. Willow street, took place on Monday afternoon about three o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Weber, Cedar street. Her demise took place while the remains of her deceased son-in law were being carried from the house to be conveyed to their last resting place. Mrs. Schmidt suffered

    an attack of heart failure shortly before the service was commenced by Rey. E. Bocke'mann, but it was not considered serious. The deceased, however, failed to recover and passed away as the pall-bearers were carrying the casket containing the body of Mr. John Weber out of the house. She was in her 50th year, and is survived by her bereaved husband, four daughters and four sons, namely, Bertha, (Mrs. J. Weber) Annie, Martha and Laura (Mrs. Fred Miller) Baden, Jacob, Henry, Albert and Clarence, all of Waterloo. The funeral will take place from the residence, Willow street, to Mount Hope cemetery.

    The sympathy of the community will be extended to the bereaved fam ily in their double affliction.

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 16 Jan 1919, p. 4

    Children:
    1. 3. Bertha Pauline Rosenka was born 13 Mar 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Schmidt was born 5 Feb 1891, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Ann Wilhelmine "Annie" Schmidt was born 12 Aug 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Laura Schmidt was born 30 Sep 1895, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Martha Elfrieda Schmidt was born 10 Sep 1897, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1989; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Emil Schmidt was born 15 Apr 1900, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Alfred Schmidt was born Jul 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Clarence John Schmidt was born Oct 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.