Dorothy Caroline Ruppel

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• Name: Dorothy Caroline Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249625
• Residence: 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorothy — Florne William Weber. Florne (son of Clayton K. Weber and Lillian Marie "Lillie" Holtze) was born 5 Aug 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Gary Weber was born 7 Mar 1937, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA; died Jan 1999, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, California, United States.

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• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26557
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker

Notes:

Norman George Ruppel 20 South Street, Elmira died Tuesday, January 29 at K-W hospital following a short illness. He was 67 years old. Born in Elmira, October 26, 1895 he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Ruppel. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Elmira and a member of the Happy Cousins for over 25 years.

Surviving besides his wife, the former Bella Kinzie are one daughter, Mrs. Florne (Dorothy) Weber, Waterloo; two brothers Louis of Elmira and Art of Kitchener; four sisters Mrs. Max (Lillian) Herz, Waterloo, Mrs. Rosetta Lossner, New Jersey, Mrs. Alvin (Lauretta) Brubacher, Elmira and Mrs. Bernhard (Flora) Schultz, Decateur, Ind.; and one grandson.

One son predeceased him in 1957. He was also predeceased by three brothers and two sisters. Remains are at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor till Friday noon when removal will be made to St. Paul's Church for memorial service at 2: 30 pm. Burial will follow in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. Frank Malinsky will officiate.


Elmira Signet 1 Feb 1963

Norman married Bella Kinzie 28 Nov 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bella (daughter of Daniel H. Kinzie and Wilhelmina "Mena" "Minnie" Pfeifer) was born 28 Nov 1896, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Bella Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120703
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dish Washer, Hotel
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1918, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, 55 Melbourne Cres., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A funeral service was conduced at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul`s Lutheran Church, Elmira, for Mrs. Norman Ruppel, 67, of 55 Melbourne Cres., Waterloo, formerly of Elmira, who died Wednesday at K-W Hospital. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Saturday when removal was made to the church. The service was conducted by Rev. Dayton A. Fritz of St. Paul`s Church. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Mrs. Ruppel, the former Bella Kinzie of Preston, was a daughter of Mrs. Daniel Kinzie and the late Mr. Kinzie. She was a member of St. Paul`s Lutheran Church and of the Ladies`Aid. Her husband, to whom she was married in 1918, died in January, 1963. She was also predeceased by a son, John, in 1967 and by one sister. Surviving in addition to her mother, are a daughter, Mrs. Florne (Dorothy) Weber of Waterloo; four brothers, Gordon Sr., Alfred, Ernie and Nelson, all of Preston; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Ariss, Mrs. Louis (Minerva) Wilkins and Mrs. Monte (Mary) Kay, all of Preston; Mrs. Otto (Sarah) Weigel of Wateloo and Mrs. John (Mabel) Sapsworth of Doon, and one grandson.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Jul 1964

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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

Notes:

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]

Other Events:

• 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

Notes:

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.

Other Events:

• Name: Daniel H. Kinsey
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4064
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Smelter, Iron Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Daniel H. Kinsey, "was born April 17th, 1866. He is married to Millie Pfeiffer. They reside in Strasburg where he is engaged in farming. To them were born two children, namely: Barbara (dead), and Laura."


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.].

Daniel married Wilhelmina "Mena" "Minnie" Pfeifer 11 May 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of Johann Leonardt Pfeifer and Catharina Barbara Beichy) was born 28 Jul 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mena Pfeifer
• Name: Wilhelmina "Mena" "Minnie" Kinzie
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4064.1
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

PAYS FIRST TAX AT 99 By Record Staff Writer

PRESTON - Mrs. Daniel (Minnie) Kinzie, who was 99 Monday, experienced something new this year - the paying of income tax. Developers have paid more than $100,000 to Mrs. Kinzie for her home and 28 acre property on Limerick Road. Thus she filed her first income tax return this year based on the interest she has received from the money, Mrs. Kinzie and her husband, who died in 1920, purchased the property in 1912. Terms of the sale allow her to live the rest of her life in the home.

The Kitchener Waterloo Record 1969

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KINZIE, Mena (Pfeiffer) 1972
KINZIE, Mrs. Daniel-Of Limerick Rd., Route 1, Preston, passed away at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Saturday, Sept. 9, Mena Pfeiffer, beloved wife of the late Daniel Kinzie; dear mother of Nelson, Alfred, Ernest, Laura (Mrs. Hugh Ariss), Minerva (Mrs. Louis Wilkens), and Mary (Mrs. Monte Kay), all of Preston; Sarah (Mrs. Otto Weigel), Waterloo and Mabel (Mrs. John Sapsworth) of Kitchener, in her 103^rd year; also survived by 33 grandchildren, 86 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; predeceased by her husband in 1920; one son, Gordon of Preston; two daughters, Gertrude (Mrs. George Lonsbury), Preston; Della (Mrs. Norman Ruppel) Elmira.
Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Preston. Funeral and committal service Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Kinzie Bean cemetery, Doon.

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• Business: Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario; Elmira House
• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67275775
• Name: John Ruppel
• Occupation: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; town clerk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26387
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: Aft 1875, 70 Arthur St. S., Elmira, Ontario
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store keeper
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

POSTMASTER RUPPEL, DEAD

Last Saturday death claimed the oldest citizen of Elmira in the person of Mr. John Ruppel, Postmaster, who up to about a year since was actively engaged in his work although he had, at the time of his death reached the age of 83 years and 17 days. He was a native of Hessen, Germany and came to Elmira from that country in 1852 when 25 years of age.

Here he spent the remainder of his life. During his early manhood he was engaged in the manufacture of potash, later in making brick just west of Elmira on the farm now owned by Mr. Philip Beisel. He manufactured the brick of which St. Pauls Lutheran parsonage, the residences of Mr. Conrad Hahn that of Mrs. Koerber and the Ontario House were built. Soon he engaged as clerk in Mr. Isaac Wenger's Store and became a partner in the business. Later this partnership was dissolved and each of the partners continued business on his own account. Mr. Wenger in the store now occupied by the Otto Estate and Mr. Ruppel in a frame building where now stand the stores of Messrs A. Werner and Jury & Amy. Here he conducted an extensive trade for many years and later removed to Dunke's block where he ended his mercantile career. After the death of Mr. Peter Winger he was appointed Post Master and held the office up to the time of his demise although the infirmities of old age during the last year asserted themselves so strongly that he was unable to give the business his personal attention. During his 60 years' residence here he made many friends. Being of a cheerful native and an obliging disposition he was very popular. He was generous to a fault. Several terms he was a representative in the Woolwich Township Council. He also held other honorary positions. He was one of the original members of St. Pauls Lutheran Congregation which was organized in 1860, and of which he has been a consistent member since. He was married to Maria Huehn, of Heidelberg who survives him. His union was blessed with 11 children, 3 of whom have departed this life. The remaining ones are: Mr. J. H., Elmira Village Clerk, Mrs. (Rev. Borth), of Staten Island, N. Y., Henry of Tavistock, George of Elmira, Charles of Buffalo, N.Y., Otto, of Hamilton, Oscar and Mrs. J. S. Weichel, of Elmira.

Sixty years of residence in the same village, closely connected with the growth of the place and in the years of his prime always identified with the every forward movement; he had made for himself a place in the community which only such privileges would admit one to occupy. He was one of the land marks of the community and will be missed, not only by hi family but also by many others who have been accustomed to associate him with the history of the Village.

He leaves a widow, 8 children, 32 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday and was attended by a large number of friends who had come from far and near to pay their last tribute to his memory.

Elmira Signet 19 Dec 1912

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JOHN RUPPEL, P M.

In the person of the above named gentleman we have a good representative of that type of men who came over from the Fatherland, and from a humble beginning became citizens of honorable and prominent character, in Canada and especially in Waterloo county. He was born in Eifa, Hesse- Darmstadt, Germany, Nov. 27th 1827, being now in the seventy-first year of his age. He emigrated from his native land to Canada and arrived at Berlin on June 22, 1852, where he found employment in Messrs. Schneider & Schafer's brickyard. Here he worked for several summers, and in the winter time when the brickyard was closed he worked for the farmers in the vicinity, receiving at the rate of five dollars per month for services. On Sept. 7th, 1853, he came to Elmira and secured employment in the old potash factory then operated by Werger & Weaver. While engaged in this capacity he won the confidence of his employers and he was finally promoted to the position of clerk in their general store, a position he held forteen years. In 1862 we find him a partner of Mr. Isaac Wenger in the general mercantile business in the place at present occupied by Henry Dunke & Co. This partnership existed four years when Mr. Ruppel withdrew from the firm and opened out a stock of general merchandise in an old frame building that stood upon the site of the fine brick block that at present contains the post-office, Werner's drug store and his brother Charles's furniture store. He owned and conducted this business until 1886, when he retired from active mercantile life. On Sept. 11 th, 1889, he was appointed Postmaster here, of which office he is still the incumbent, and it can here be truthfully said that no more efficient or accommodating official in this capacity has ever been appointed in the town. Mr. Ruppel was for many years an auctioneer and his services were always in demand in a radius of many miles. He sold the town lots when Isaac Wenger and Joel Good divided up the old Jonas Wenger farm, and made it part of the village. The proceeds of that sale were $8,000. Mr. Ruppel was Deputy-Reeve of the Township of Woolwich one term, and was for three years a member of the village council. He has since declined to run for any municipal office. In 1856 he was married to Miss Maria, daughter of George Huehn, formerly of Wellesley. Eleven children have been born to them. They are as follows: John H, now clerk of the village; Henry, Margaret, Mary Ann, George, Charles, Louis, Willian and Ida. All are living except Louis and William. The former died from small pox in 1872. Those living are all married and prospering. Mr Ruppel has been a life long Conservative, but is liberal in his views and not so selfish minded as to be entirely bind to everything good that the opposite party may accomplish. His long and splendid record as Postmaster is a sufficient guarantee that he will continue to retain his office under the present Administration. He is a member of the Lutheran church and is a public spirited citizen, being always ready to extend liberal aid to anything that he believes will prove beneficial to the village.

Waterloo County Chronicle 27 Jan 1898, p. 1, 2, 3

Business:
Image from Enterprising Elmira, An historical, discriptive, and illustrated book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, published by George Klinck 1903

John Ruppel, Dealer and Importer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware. Produce taken in exchange at Highest Market Prices. 1877-1878 Directory

Johann married Maria Annie "Mary" Huehn 27 Apr 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Johann Georg "George" Huehn and Anna Maria "Maria" Heimbacher) was born 29 Apr 1837, , Hesse, Germany; died 17 Feb 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67275841
• Name: Annie Huehn
• Name: Maria Annie "Mary" Ruppel
• Name: Mary Ann Huehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26388
• Immigration: 1850, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1864, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

MRS. JOHN RUPPEL

On Saturday morning there passed away, Mrs. Mary Ruppel, relict of the late Postmaster Ruppel.

Deceased was born in Hessen, Germany, and came to this country in her girlhood. For over sixty years she had made Elmira her home and in those long years she made a wide acquaintanceship and many friends. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and of its Ladies Aid.

For several years she had been in poor health and a stroke of paralysis brought about her end in a few days. Her husband died about four years ago, and of a dozen children four also predeceased her. The surviving ones are John, George, Oscar, and Mrs. J. S. Weichel in Elmira; Mrs. (Rev.) Borth, of New York; Henry, of Tavistock; Charles, of Buffalo; and Otto of Hamilton. Thirty-seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren also survive her.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.

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Golden Wedding

One of those rather rare family gatherings commonly called golden weddings was held at the home of postmaster Rupple yesterday it being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. Mr. Ruppel was married on the 27th of April, 1956 [sic], to Mary Huehn, daughter of Geo. Huehn, of the neighborhood of Heidelberg. Rev. Wundelich, of Waterloo performed the ceremony, Mr. Ruppel came to Elmira in 1853, and on the 29 April 1856, the birthday of Mrs. Ruppel, he brought the latter to Elmira, where they have resided ever since and where they experienced good days and bad days, sunshine and shadow, in short the many changes that fifty years of life in this work are likely to bring. Through all changes, however, they could feel the wise guidance and merciful providence of God, in whom they put their trust. To Mr. and Mrs. Ruppel was born a family of 11 children, two of whom died young and a third, Mrs. Eix, a few months ago. The children living in the village, also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruppel, of Tavistock, and their son-in-law, Rev. S. B. Eix, of Fisherville, met at the old home and had dinner with the aged couple.

Mr. Ruppel is in his 79th year and Mrs. Ruppel will be 69 next Sunday. Both are quite smart, the former doing a hard day's work at the post office daily and the latter performing her household duties. The many fiends of Mr. and Mrs. Ruppel will join with us in wishing them many more years together in good health. - Elmira Advertiser

Wellesley Maple Leaf May 3 1906 pg 1

Other Events:

• Name: Anthon Kress
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33885
• Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

Anthony — Eva Catherine Hartman. Eva was born CALC 24 Oct 1819, , Baden, Germany; died 24 May 1883, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Hartman
• Name: Eva Catherine Cress
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-33886
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

Notes:

Eva Catherine is reported to have been born in Neuenburg, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, no proof yet.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00065-4061
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob L. Kinzie, "was born June 15th, 1828. On October 17th, 1854, he was married to Anna, daughter of Rev. Daniel Hoch of the Twenty, Lincoln County, Ontario. She as born May 15th, 1828. They reside on his father's and grandfather's old place near Doon. To them was born a family of three children"


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.].

Jacob married Anna High 17 Oct 1854. Anna (daughter of Daniel Hoch and Margaret Kraatz) was born 15 May 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Nov 1907, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kinzie-Bean Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region. Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Kinsey
• Name: Annie Hoch
• Eby ID Number: 00065-4061.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Other Events:

• Name: Leonhard Pfeifer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145061
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johann — Catharina Barbara Beichy. Catharina was born CALC 9 Oct 1827, , Germany; died 14 Mar 1891, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catharina Barbara Pfeifer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-240684
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran