Terry Lynn Hoffer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-281462

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HOFFER, Terry Lynn Peacefully passed away with her daughters by her side on Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Lisaard House, Cambridge, at the age of 56 years. Dear mother of Christina Hahn and Jeffrey Myers, and Ashley Hahn. Loving Nanna to Tyseer, Maisan, and Madison. Beloved daughter of Don and Estelle Hoffer. Terry Lynn is remembered by "the best brother in the world" Larry and Barb Hoffer, and by her nieces and their families. Predeceased by her mother Ruth (Fach) Hoffer (2014) and her brother Randy (1980). Terry Lynn was a longtime faithful employee at the LCBO stores. The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Thursday, January 21, 2016 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In her memory, donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Centre or Lisaard House would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com

(2023) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Terry-Lynn-Hoffer?obId=24745326 (Accessed: 3 January 2023).

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144617

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Donald Lavern Hoffer

Passed away peacefully at his home in Elmira on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the age of 93.

Donnie was the beloved husband of Estelle (Noel) Hoffer. Dear father of Larry and Barb Hoffer. Loving grandfather of Leah (Wayne) Miller, Tanya (Jeremy) Bott, Shanna Hoffer (Frank Schuster), Christina Hahn (Jeff Myers), and Ashley Hahn.

Also lovingly remembered by Estelle's family, children Linda (Stephen) Crew and William (Shari) Holdam, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by his son Randy, daughter Terry-Lynn Hoffer, and brothers Murray (Leota) Hoffer and Raymond Hoffer.

Donnie operated Ervin S. Hoffer Sand and Gravel for most of his life and enjoyed flying his plane in his spare time.

(2023) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donald-Lavern-Donnie-Hoffer?obId=24745451 (Accessed: 3 January 2023).

Donald — Ruth Fach. Ruth (daughter of Reuben Walter "Walter" Fach and Florence Anna Borth) was born 28 Jan 1930; died 30 Mar 2014; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Hoffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136569

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Ruth HOFFER (Fach)

HOFFER, Ruth (Fach) January 28, 1930 - March 30, 2014 Ruth has fulfilled her final wish - to "Meet her Maker" but in doing so she has left to mourn the loves of her life, her son Larry (Barb) and her daughter Terry, her granddaughters Tonia (Jeremy Bott), Christina, Shanna (Frank Schuster), Leah (Wayne Miller) and Ashley Hahn, and her great-grandchildren Coleton, Gage, Tyseer, Maisen, Danielle and Cassie. She is survived by her brothers Bill (Pearl), David, George, Walter and Bob (Josie) Fach. Predeceased by her parents Florence and Walter Fach, her brother Jim, and her loving son Randy (1980). The family will receive their relatives and friends at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service in the chapel at 11 a.m., with Rev. Richard Frey officiating. Interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Ruth's memory, donations to Grand River Hospital Foundation - Regional Cancer Centre or Mental Health Association - Schizophrenia would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

(2023) Dreisingerfuneralhome.com. Available at: https://www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Ruth-Hoffer?obId=24745938 (Accessed: 3 January 2023).

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• Business: E. S. Hoffer Sand and Gravel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56744
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1968, 22 Church St. E., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Ervin S. Hoffer, 22 Church St. E., Elmira, died Sunday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 74.

Born Nov. 18, 1893 in Woolwich Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hoffer. He had owned and operated the E.S. Hoffer sand and gravel business since 1928 and was a former road foreman for Elmira. Mr. Hoffer was a member of Zion United Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge.

His wife, the former Nora Riffer predeceased him in 1953. Surviving are two sons, Murray and Donald, both of Elmira; one brother Arthur of Elora; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Angeline) Fulton of Toronto and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by one son Raymond, one brother and one sister.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor where Rev. M.E. Reuber conducted the service in the chapel on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Burial was in Elmira cemetery.

Elmira Signet 20 Nov 1968 pg 2

Ervin — Eleanora "Nora" Riffer. Eleanora (daughter of Adam Riffer and Catherine Simmermacher) was born 19 Dec 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Mar 1953, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eleanora "Nora" Hoffer
• Name: Nora Riffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95935
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Ervin Hoffer

ELMIRA - Mrs. Ervin Hoffer, 63, of 22 Church St., Elmira, died Sunday at her home after a short illness. Born in Elmira, she lived here all her life. She was the former Eleanora Riffer, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Riffer.

Mrs. Hoffer was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church and the Women's Society of World Service at the church. She was a past noble grand of Trillium Rebekah Lodge, Elmira.

Surviving are her husband, two sons, Murray and Donald of Elmira, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Carnegie of Niagara Falls, N.Y. One son, Raymond, died in 1941 and three brothers and one sister also predeceased her.

The funeral will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel, Elmira, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. C.B. Heckendorn of Zion Church officiating. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery. The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor

Kitchener Waterloo Record 10 Mar 1953

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• Name: Walter Fach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204245
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1964, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

Reuben married Florence Anna Borth 7 Jul 1928, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of Charles Borth and Maria Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reist) was born 29 Nov 1908, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Sep 2003, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Anna Fach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170029
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1964, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

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FACH, Florence A. (Mrs. Walter) - Peacefully, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Chateau Gardens, Elmira, Florence (Borth) Fach, in her 95th year, of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Walter R. Fach (1984). Loving mother of Ruth Hoffer of Elmira, Walter and Kathy Faugh of West Lorne, William and Pearl Fach of RR 4, Arthur, George Fach of St. Clements, David Fach of Bayfield, Robert Fach and Jose of St. Clements. Fondly remembered by her 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Harry Borth of Kitchener. Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Reist) Borth; one son, James; one daughter, Mary Ann; three brothers, Hilbert, Julius and Carl; two sisters, Mabell and Betty and two grandsons, Randy Hoffer and Brian Fach. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Monday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. Tuesday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, for funeral service at 11 a.m. followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In her memory, donations to St. James Lutheran Church or Chateau Gardens Auxiliary would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

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• Name: Nicklaus B. Hoffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56742
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Maker
• Residence: 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pump Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mr. Nicholas B. Hoffer, a well-known resident of Upper Pilkington, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 6^th at his home there, following a lingering illness.

Mr. Hoffer was born in Woolwich Township and lived in Elmira several years before moving to the farm about twenty years ago. He was in his 71st year.

Surviving are his widow (nee Julia Shondelmayer), two daughters, Angie (Mrs. Walter Fulton) of Toronto, Alice (Mrs. Murray Marshall) of Middlebrook; three sons, Ervin S. of Elmira, Harold of Jordan, Arthur of Elora and four grandsons. Also surviving are three brothers, Jacob of Petoskey, Mich., Adam of Kitchener, David of Elmira and two sisters, Mrs. Martin Sherrer and Mrs. Bradley, both of Kitchener.

The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon with a service at his late home in Upper Pilkington at 2: 30 pm followed by a short service at the Elmira Cemetery where interment will be made.


Elmira Signet 8 Oct 1936

Nicholas married Juliana Schondelmayer 24 Jan 1893, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Juliana (daughter of Jacob Schondelmeyer and Amelia "Emma" Stortz) was born 20 Mar 1874, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jul 1963, Salem, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Julia Schondelmayer
• Name: Juliana Hoffer
• Residence: Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-18446
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-387333
• Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1861, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
• Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Passing of Adam Riffer Mourned
Well know Elmira Resident Succumbed Following Stroke; Was Born in Germany

Adam Riffer was called by death August 1, at the age of 75 years 8 months and 9 days. At the time of his death and for almost six years previously he resided with his son-in-law Mr. Ervin Hoffer.

The late Adam Riffer was born in Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany on November 23, 1853 and as a youth immigrated to Canada settling in Waterloo County. He resided in Philipsburg, New Hamburg and finally located in Elmira where his wife predeceased him about six years ago. Two children also predeceased him. Two sons and two daughters survive; Norman of Kitchener; Edward of St. Catharines; Nora, (Mrs. Ervin Hoffer of Elmira) and Salome (Mrs. Garnegie) of Niagara Falls; also ten grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Riffer suffered a paralytic stroke several years ago and another a few days previous to his death. Mr. Riffer was beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was actively interested in church work and had served as a Sunday School worker some years ago.

His funeral which was largely attended was held from his home to St. James's Lutheran Church where a service was conducted by Rev. S. J. Wittig of Conestogo, following which interment was made in St. James's Cemetery.

The numerous floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held by the community and friends. The pallbearers were William Rahn, John Klinck, Henry Cress, Fred Hecktus, Albert Lorch, Fred Siegner.

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Adam Riffer Dead

Death claimed another of Elmira's pioneers in the person of Adam Riffer, aged 75 years. who died on Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Hoffer. Born in Greis Seld, Hesson, Germany, the late Mr. Hoffer came to this country with his parents when only nine years of age. He has resided in Elmira during the past 45 years. He married Catherine Zimmerman, who predeceased him six years. He is survived by two sons and two daughters, E. J. Riffer, St. Catharines; Salome, (Mrs. H. M. Carnegie), Niagara Falls, N. Y.; Norman Riffer, Kitchener, and Eleanor, (Mrs. E. A. Hoffer), Elmira.

Although the late Mr. Riffer had been ill for the passed several years. his death on Thursday was unexpected.

the funeral was held on Saturday afternoon from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. E. S. Hoffer, to St. James Lutheran Church for services, thence to the Elmira cemetery for burial. Rev. L. Kalbfleisch conducted the, services.

Waterloo Chronicle, 8 Aug 1929, p. 7

Adam married Catherine Simmermacher 3 Oct 1875, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of John Simmermacher and Magdalena Haus) was born 3 Oct 1856, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• alt. marriage: Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Catherine Riffer
• Name: Katharine Simmermacher
• Name: Katie Simmermacher
• Name: Katie Simmermacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95934
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1875, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-204240
• Birth: 5 Jan 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; day labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Line Man, Telephone Line
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Birth:
Tombstone Reads.

Christian married Ventalina "Lena" Ludwig 11 Apr 1899, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ventalina (daughter of John Ludwig and Margareth "Margaret" Albrecht) was born 19 May 1878, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helena Ludwig
• Name: Lena Ludwig
• Name: Ventalina "Lena" Fach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-147013
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170026
• Occupation: 1904, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1904, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Family Party Honors Couple On Anniversary

By Record Correspondent

MOOREFIELD A family get-together was held Sunday on the farm of Harry Allendorf, concession 8, Maryborough, a mile west, of Moorefield, for the golden wed- ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Borth of Moorefield.

Mr. Borth was born 75 years ago on concession 12 of McKillop, north of Dublin. At three, his family moved to Logan township, and Mr. Borth grew up near Brodhagen. While learning the carpenry trade he received 50c a day.

MET IN FLORADALE

He met his wife in Floradale. They were married in his father- in-law's home. For a honeymoon, The couple went to Stratford to visit relatives, and thence to Mitchell, where Mr. Borth's people were then living. They were married by Rev, Emil
Reuchter of Floradale who now lives in the United States. Mr. Borth farmed for 29 years a mile south of Moorefield and
Carried on his trade.

HAVE 23 DESCENDANTS

They have seven children, Mrs. Harry Allendorf of the eighth of Maryborough, Mrs. Walter Fach of Elmira, Julius and Hilbert of Moorefield and Harry, Mrs. Betty Heidrich and Carl, all of Kitchener. They also have 14 grandchilden and two great-grandchildren.

Charles married Maria Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Reist 21 Dec 1904, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of George Wanner Reist and Elizabeth Margaret Soehner) was born 24 Jan 1883, Maryborough Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bethesda Community Cemetery, Moorefield, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Reist
• Name: Maria Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Borth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56235
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1904, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1904, Moorefield, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Charles Borth, 82, of Moorefield, died Friday at Sc. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener.

She was the former Maria Elizabeth heist, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Reist of Maryborough Township.

She moved to Floradale in 1904 after her marriage and lived there until 1920 when she and her husband moved to Moorefield.


Mrs. Borth was a member of Moorefield Presbyterian Church, St. Andrew's Womens' Missionary Society and the Ladles Aid.

Surviving are her husband; four sons, Julius and Gilbert of Moorefield and Harry and Carl of Kitchener, three daughters, Mrs. Harry
(Mabel) Allendorf of Moorefield, Mrs. Walter (Florence) Fach of Hanover and Mrs. William (Betty) Hedrech of Kitchener' two brothers,
Addison and Irvine Reist of Peel Township; three sisters, Mrs. Emery (Florence) Ruby of Kitchener Mrs. Edward (Emma) Ruggle of
Floradale and Mrs. A. (Martha) Eby of Elmira and 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The body rested at the Miller Funeral Home, Palmerston until 2 p.m. Monday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Alex Clements. Burial
was in Bethesda Cemetery.


The Elmira Signet 27 May 1964 pg 20