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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Helen M. Becker was born 1922 (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Becker and Juliana Catherine Koehler).

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    • Name: Helen M. Dodson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224413
    • Residence: 1948, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada

    Helen married Walter Harvey "Harvey" Dodson 17 Apr 1943, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Walter (son of Walter George Dodson and Eva A. Harvey) was born 1917, Barrie, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jun 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ingersoll Rural Cemetery, Ingersoll, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Jim Dodson died Bef 2009.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ludwig "Louis" Becker was born 15 Oct 1870, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes F. "John" Becker and Catharine "Katie" Schaeffer); died 31 Jul 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1948, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Louis Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380783
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Louis Becker

    PRESTON, Aug. 3 -- Louis Becker, a resident of Preston for 45 years, died suddenly Saturday evening, after being ill for only a day, following a serious heart seizure. Mr. Becker was in his 78th year. He died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Ross, 438 Hespeler St. Mr. Becker was employed by the Canadian Office and School Furniture Ltd., for a number of years. Later he was an employee of the Preston Furniture Co. He has been retired for the past, seven years. Mr. Becker was an adherent of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and at one time was a member of the Lutheran Council. He also had been a member of the Canadian Order of Foresters and at one time was on the Preston Fire Department. Mr. Becker was born in North Easthope and came to Preston, from Wiarton. His wife, the late Juliana Koehler, predeceased him in February of this year. He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. John Boundy (Hermina),Windsor, Mrs. Arthur Brusso (Reseda), Preston, Mrs. Cecil Franks (Lydia), Preston; Mrs. William Wright (Marguerite), Preston, Mrs. John Ross (Dorothy), Preston, Mrs. John Johns (Marion), Galt and Mrs. Harvey Dodson (Helen), of Ottawa. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. John Schmidt, Kitchener; Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Kitchener; Mrs. Ernest Tribick, Stratford and Mrs. John Broadrecht, of New Hamburg and three brothers, Theodore of Preston and Adam and William of Kitchener. Mr. Becker is also survived by 19 grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. The body is resting at the Stager-Pass, Ltd., Funeral Home, until Wednesday noon. It will then be taken to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, where the funeral will be held at 3.30 p.m. Interment will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Preston.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Aug 1948 pg 15

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    Louis Becker

    The death occurred at Preston last Saturday of Louis Becker after a day's illnes, aged 77 years. Deceased was a native of North Easthope, but had resided in Preston for the past 45 years. He was employed as a furniture factory worker until he retired seven years ago.

    He was an adherent of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and member of the Canadian Order of Foresters.

    Surviving are seven daughters, Mrs: J. Boundy, Windsor; Mrs. A. Brusso, Mrs. Cecil Franks, Mrs. Wm. Wright; Mrs. J. Ross, Preston; Mrs. John Johns, Galt, and Mrs. Harvey Dodson, Ottawa; four sisters, Mrs. John Schmidt and Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell, Kitchener; Mrs. E. Tribick, Stratford, and Mrs. John Brodrecht, R.R. 1, New Hamburg, and three brothers, Theodore, Preston, and Adam and William of Kitchener. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

    The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon with service at St. Peter's Lutheran Church and interment in Park Lawn Cemetery, Preston.

    New Hamburg Independent 8 Aug 1948

    Ludwig married Juliana Catherine Koehler 9 Jul 1895, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Juliana (daughter of Carl "Charles" Koehler and Maria "Mary" Ottmann) was born 12 Nov 1873, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1948, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Juliana Catherine Koehler was born 12 Nov 1873, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Carl "Charles" Koehler and Maria "Mary" Ottmann); died 9 Feb 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1948, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Juliana Catherine Becker
    • Name: Juliana Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380784

    Notes:

    Mrs. Louis Becker

    PRESTON, Feb. 10 - Failing to rally from a heart attack suffered at her home late last night, Juliana Koehler, wife of Louis Becker, well-known Preston resident for the past 44 years, died at 11: 15, at the age of 74. Word of her sudden passing came as a distinct shock to numerous friends and acquaintances formed through a long association in the community. Mrs. Becker had apparently been in good health. She was born in Wellesley village and lived there until two years after her marriage on July 9, 1898, They resided for three years each Tavistock and Wiarton and 44 years ago made their home in Preston. Mrs. Becker was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, an honorary member of the Ladies Aid and a member of the Missionary Society of that church. Surviving are her husband; seven daughters, Mrs. John tHermina) Boundy, Windsor; Mrs. Arthur (Reseda) Brusso, Mrs. Cecil (Lydia) Franks, Mrs. William (Marguerite) Wright, Mrs. John (Dorothy) Ross, all of Preston; Mrs, John (Marion) Johns, of Galt, Mrs. H. W. (Helen) Dodson, of Ottawa; two sisters, Mrs. Theodore Becker, Preston, Mrs. William Roberts, Kitchener and one brother, Edward Koehler, of Centreville. A brother, Charles Koehler of Wellesley, predeceased her four weeks ago and a sister, Mrs. John Weitz of Kitchener predeceased her six years ago. Nineteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. The body will rest at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, until noon on Thursday. Funeral service will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Thursday at 3: 30. Interment will be in Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Feb 1948 pg 15

    Children:
    1. Martha Hermine Catherine "Hermina" Becker was born 27 Jun 1897, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1950, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Reseda Mary Becker was born 8 Nov 1900, Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1989, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 5 Jun 1989, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lydia Priscilla Margaret Becker was born 27 Feb 1903, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Marguerite Martha Becker was born 7 Feb 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 1998, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Aug 1998, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Dorothy Elizabeth Becker was born 19 Mar 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jul 2003, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jul 2003, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Helen M. Becker was born 1922.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johannes F. "John" Becker was born 9 Mar 1830, , Germany; died 28 Jan 1882, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John F. Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230195

    Johannes — Catharine "Katie" Schaeffer. Catharine was born CA 1844, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharine "Katie" Schaeffer was born CA 1844, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catharine "Katie" Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68929

    Children:
    1. 2. Ludwig "Louis" Becker was born 15 Oct 1870, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Aug 1948, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William B. Becker was born Apr 1872, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Barbara Becker was born 7 Mar 1874, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Elizabeth A. "Eliza" Becker was born 16 Jul 1875, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1976, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Theo Becker was born Aug 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Carl "Charles" Koehler was born 18 Mar 1846, , Hessia, Germany (son of Conrad Koehler and Catherine Schaefer); died 5 Oct 1922, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62703756
    • Name: Charles Koehler
    • Name: Karl Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51537
    • Immigration: 1855
    • Immigration: 1867
    • Occupation: 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; woollen manufacturer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died In Preston, on Thursday, October 5th, 1922 Charles Koehler In his 77th year The Funeral Will take place from the residence of Mr. Theo Becker, 258 Waterloo street, on Monday, October 9th, at 11 a.m., to St. Paul's Lutheran Church cemetery at Wellesley. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Carl married Maria "Mary" Ottmann 30 Jan 1872, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Karl "Charles" Ottman and Elizabeth Rech) was born 28 Dec 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Maria "Mary" Ottmann was born 28 Dec 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Karl "Charles" Ottman and Elizabeth Rech); died 18 Jun 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62720797
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Koehler
    • Name: Mary Ottman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51538
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Koehler-At Wellesley, on June 18th, Maria Ottman, beloved wife of Charles Koehler, aged 69 years, 5 months and 21 days.

    New Hamburg Independent, June 25, 1920

    Children:
    1. Carl Daniel "Charles" "Charlie" Koehler was born 10 Feb 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1948, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Juliana Catherine Koehler was born 12 Nov 1873, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1948, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Feb 1948, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherina Elizabeth "Catherine" "Katie" Koehler was born 12 Sep 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Margaretha "Mary" Koehler was born CALC 10 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Martha Koehler was born Sep 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Martha H. Koehler was born 28 Sep 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Edward John Koehler was born 26 Jun 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Sylvia Koehler was born 11 Nov 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Conrad Koehler was born Abt 1817, Of, Hessia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87279

    Conrad — Catherine Schaefer. Catherine was born Abt 1817, Of, Hessia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Catherine Schaefer was born Abt 1817, Of, Hessia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catherine Koehler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87282

    Children:
    1. Valentine Koehler was born 1825, , Hessia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Daniel Koehler was born 6 Aug 1835, , Hessia, Germany; died 30 Dec 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Carl "Charles" Koehler was born 18 Mar 1846, , Hessia, Germany; died 5 Oct 1922, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Karl "Charles" Ottman was born 24 Feb 1821, , Germany; died 20 Nov 1892, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carl Ottman
    • Name: Charles Ottman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108277
    • Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wellesley Village
    • 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

    Karl — Elizabeth Rech. Elizabeth was born 18 Dec 1820, , Germany; died 23 Oct 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Elizabeth Rech was born 18 Dec 1820, , Germany; died 23 Oct 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Ottman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108279
    • Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Ottman was born 29 Mar 1847, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1927, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Katharine Ottman was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Maria Catharina "Catherine" Ottman was born 10 Dec 1849, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Maria "Mary" Ottmann was born 28 Dec 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elias Ottman was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Charles Frederick Ottmann was born 26 Sep 1855, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1943, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Johanna Ottman was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Julia Ottman was born 1 Jan 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1933, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    9. Peter Ottman was born 26 Apr 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Jacob Ottmann was born 26 Jun 1863, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Oct 1919, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    11. George I. Ottman was born 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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