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James Oscar "Jim" Kaufman

Male 1924 - 2012  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Oscar "Jim" Kaufman was born 23 Jul 1924, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Oscar William Kaufman and Paula Josephine Huras); died 12 Oct 2012, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - Royal Canadian Navy as Chief Petty Officer on H.M.C.S. Prince David during W.W. II
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232272

    Notes:

    KAUFMAN, James Oscar In his 89th year, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2012. Jim was the beloved husband of Elsie (nee Machel) for 63 years. Cherished father of Jim and his wife Maureen of Niagara-on- the-Lake, Jon and his wife Judy of Waterloo, Janice and her husband David Henshaw of Charlotte, North Carolina and Susan and her husband John Dickson of St. Catharines. Loving and caring Poppa to Jimmy, Kristian (Sheri), Jennifer (Alex), Kristin (Paul), Kaitlin (Ryan), Alexandra, Russell (Jackie), David and Ben. Beloved Great-Poppa to Carson, Victoria, Josh, Aaliyah, Kalayla, Evan and Kaia. Predeceased by his parents Oscar and Paula (nee Huras); Elsie's parents Amelia (nee Schroeder) and Gustav Machel; his sister-in-law Jean Kaufman, and his brothers-in-law Wilf Butler and Art Machel. Jim will be missed by his brothers Ken and his wife Elsie of Kitchener, Doug and his wife Lorry of Brampton, and sisters Catherine Butler of Toronto, Joan and her husband John Douglas of Stratford and Sandra Kaufman of Toronto. Jim will be fondly remembered by in-laws Norm and Bonnie Machel, Hilda and Bob Fisher of Kitchener and Heather Machel of Cambridge, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and colleagues. Jim dedicated his life to the betterment of his family, church and community. He proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy as Chief Petty Officer on H.M.C.S. Prince David during W.W. II and participated in D-Day. After the war, he worked as a tool and die maker in Kitchener. Jim enjoyed a successful career with Kenmore Construction, which he founded in 1955. He was a past president of the Niagara Home Builders' Association and a long standing member of Christ Lutheran Church. He received an honourary Doctorate of Laws degree from Brock University in 1997 in recognition of his dedication to the University, to Concordia Lutheran Seminary and to the Niagara community. Jim served on the boards of Lutherwood Village for Youth (Waterloo) and Luther Manor for Seniors. He enjoyed countless summer days on the shores of Red Bay, watching sunsets, fishing, golfing and sailing to his heart's content. Jim lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered by the many lives he touched with his kindness, generosity and sense of humour. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who cared for Jim over the years. Special thanks to Dr. Roger Rose for his tireless dedication and kindness, Levi Hearn, Sandra and staff at Sandra's Home Health Care, and to the staff of Royal Henley Retirement Residence and Pioneer Elder Care. Family will receive friends at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton Street on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 between 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Avenue on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery. In kindness, donations may be made in Jim's memory to Christ Lutheran Church, Concordia Lutheran Seminary or the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Til we meet again

    The Record Oct 17 2012

    James married Elsie Machel 18 Jun 1949. Elsie (daughter of Gustav Machel and Amalia "Amelia" Schroeder) was born 17 Nov 1929; died 7 Nov 2023, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Oscar William Kaufman was born 14 Aug 1898, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Herman Kaufman and Ernestina Wilke); died 1 Oct 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111463
    • Occupation: 1923, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; Tinsmith

    Oscar married Paula Josephine Huras 18 Oct 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Paula (daughter of Wilhelm M. "William" Huras and Catherine Wagner) was born 10 Dec 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Paula Josephine HurasPaula Josephine Huras was born 10 Dec 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Wilhelm M. "William" Huras and Catherine Wagner); died 20 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Josephina Huras
    • Name: Paula Josephine Kaufman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49891
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1923, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; Operator

    Children:
    1. 1. James Oscar "Jim" Kaufman was born 23 Jul 1924, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 2012, St. Catharines, Welland, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Lincoln Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Herman Kaufman was born CA 1868, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-468173

    Herman — Ernestina Wilke. Ernestina was born CA 1868; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Ernestina Wilke was born CA 1868; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-468174

    Children:
    1. 2. Oscar William Kaufman was born 14 Aug 1898, Ottawa, Carleton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Wilhelm M. "William" Huras was born 7 Apr 1863, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Valentine Charles "Charles" Huras and Ann Margaret "Magaret" Wettlaufer); died 8 Jan 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William M. Huras
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49883
    • Residence: 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman, Road
    • Residence: 1921, 22 Ellen St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Wilhelm married Catherine Wagner 3 Feb 1885. Catherine (daughter of Johannes "John" Wagner and Catherina "Catherine" Zulauf) was born 8 Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Wagner was born 8 Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Wagner and Catherina "Catherine" Zulauf); died 1955; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Huras
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49884
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1885, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 22 Ellen St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Margaret "Maggie" Huras was born 5 Nov 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Eckhardt John Huras was born 22 May 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Feb 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Adam Huras was born 2 Aug 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Clara Emma Huras was born 27 Jun 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Herman Valentine Huras was born 19 Mar 1895, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1960, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Forest Lawn Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    6. Edwin Daniel Huras was born 25 Mar 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1986, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Paula J. Huras was born 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 3. Paula Josephine Huras was born 10 Dec 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emilia Huras was born Jun 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1986.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Valentine Charles "Charles" Huras was born 2 Mar 1837, Cleba, District of Hersfeld, , Hessen, Germany (son of John Huras and Ann Barbara Schurman); died 8 Oct 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carl Huras
    • Name: Charles Huras
    • Name: Charley Huras
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80173
    • Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1859
    • Residence: 1859, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Naturalization: 1860, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Valentine married Ann Margaret "Magaret" Wettlaufer 11 Sep 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ann (daughter of Louis Wettlaufer and Margaret Hederich) was born 16 Oct 1833, Brutenbach, Kur Hessia, Germany; died 8 Oct 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Ann Margaret "Magaret" Wettlaufer was born 16 Oct 1833, Brutenbach, Kur Hessia, Germany (daughter of Louis Wettlaufer and Margaret Hederich); died 8 Oct 1924, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ann Margaret "Magaret" Huras
    • Name: Maggy Wettlaufer
    • Name: Margaret Wettlaufer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80174
    • Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. Wilhelm M. "William" Huras was born 7 Apr 1863, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Huras was born 26 Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Carl "Charles" Huras was born 14 Mar 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. George Huras was born 29 Sep 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Catherine Huras was born 16 May 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1923; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Adam Huras was born 1 Nov 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Johannes "John" Wagner was born 14 Mar 1830, , Hessen, Germany (son of Jonas Wagner and Anna Barbara "Barbara" Heipel); died 20 Aug 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Wagner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80621P
    • Immigration: 1841, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Berlet's Corner
    The death, on Aug. 20th, of Mr. John Wagner, sr., removed one of our oldest and most highly respected residents [illegible] in his 77th year. The funeral occurred on the following Wednesday and was very largely attended, by friends of the deceased and his highly esteemed family.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, September 6, 1906

    Johannes — Catherina "Catherine" Zulauf. Catherina (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Zulauf and Anna Kunegunda Enders) was born 26 Jun 1834, Obergleen, , Hessen, Germany; was christened 29 Jun 1834, Obergleen, , Hessen, Germany; died 19 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Catherina "Catherine" Zulauf was born 26 Jun 1834, Obergleen, , Hessen, Germany; was christened 29 Jun 1834, Obergleen, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Zulauf and Anna Kunegunda Enders); died 19 May 1916, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherina "Catherine" Wagner
    • Name: Catherine Zulauf
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123284P
    • Immigration: 1844, , Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Wagner
    2. Jonas Wagner was born CALC 29 Aug 1853, Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Valentine Z. Wagner was born 5 Dec 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Barbara Wagner was born 1 Aug 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1942; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. Catherine Wagner was born 8 Jun 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Z. Wagner was born 30 Jun 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1948, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Karoline Wagner was born 28 Aug 1863; died 19 Sep 1864; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Z. Wagner was born 30 Mar 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Reham Wagner was born 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Adam Wagner was born 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Wilhelm Wagner was born CALC 5 Aug 1871; died 6 Jan 1872; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Christian Wagner was born CALC 6 May 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Berlet's Corners Cemetery, Berlet's Corners, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Daniel Z. Wagner was born 1 Jan 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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