Gordon Engelbert Schmalz: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Gordon Engelbert Schmalz was born 11 Jun 1912, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario (son of Engelbert Schmaltz and Anna "Annie" Harnock); died 6 Jan 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Interesting: Boxing, Sports
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324371
Residence: 1921, 196 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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SCHAMLZ, Gordon - Of Kitchener, on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999, at Central Park Lodge, 86 years of age.

During his boxing career Gordon was the Welterweight Champion of Canada and is a member of the Hall of Fame.

He is survived by a sister, Edna Beneteau of Waterloo; brother, William and daughter-in-law, Marion Bickers, both of Kitchener.

Predeceased by a son, James Bickers; brothers, Edward, Alfred and Leo; sister, Minette Kindrat, Eleanor Bickers and Rose Diemert.

Visitation at the Schreiter- Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., 742-4481 on Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Cremation will follow.

Donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 911 Queen's Blvd., Kitchener as expressions of sympathy would be appreciated.

Schreiter Sandrock Memorial Grove

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Gordon Schmalz was a product of amateur boxing in Kitchener-Waterloo. For twenty-five years, he contributed to the sport as a fighter, trainer and promoter.

After first entering the ring at the age of fourteen, Schmalz went on to win the Ontario and New York State Golden Glove titles as well as the Canadian Championship. Following his active career, he continued to promote amateur boxing cards throughout Ontario. Schmalz' career reached a high point from 1936 to 1938 when he was the Canadian welterweight champion. After losing in the finals in 1934 and 1935 he won the title for the next three years. During the war, he won two army scrolls in 1940 and 1941, one in the 147 pound class and the other in the unlimited class. He had more than 300 fights in his career and lost only thirty-three.

Schmalz started promoting amateur cards in 1938 until 1955, while still boxing exhibitions himself until he retired in 1947. One of the highlights of his career was when he authored one of the quickest knockouts. At the nineteen-second mark of the first round, he disposed of Tony Russo to win his first Canadian title.

List of Hall of Fame inductees (2023). Available at: https://regionofwaterloomuseums.ca/en/visit/list-of-hall-of-fame-inductees.aspx#Gordon-Schmalz-b-1912 (Accessed: 13 June 2023).

Interesting:
Welterweight Chamption of Canada

Gordon married Mary Philomina Koebel 3 Oct 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Alexander John Koebel and Helen Forwell) was born 1918, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died May 2010; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

James Daniel Bickers was born 7 Feb 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Paul Schmalz
Dr. Peter Stanley Schmalz was born 22 Oct 1938; died 1 Oct 2021; was buried , Cremated.

Gordon — Agnes "Cissie" Beare. Agnes was born 2 Mar 1911, , Ireland; died 10 Apr 1997, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

Engelbert Schmaltz was born 29 Oct 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Schmaltz and Maria Ann Hausmann); died 10 Jul 1920, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427660
Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Occupation: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Keeper
Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Keeper

Notes:

Well Known County Citizen Passes Away Sunday

One of Waterloo County well known residents, Engelbert Schmalz. passed away on Sunday at his home 196 Victoria street, after an illness of fifteen months, nine months of which he was lying on his back in bed. He bore his sufferings patiently and his end came peacefully and without visible pain. He was born in New Germany and was in his 67th year. He lived on the farm at New Germany until 1908 when he bought the Breslau Hotel which he conducted for six years after which he bought the old Shoemaker Farm in that village where he lived for five years. He then retired and took up his residence in Kitchener. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and of the Canndian Order of Chosen Friends. He was known and held in high esteem throughout the county. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Annie Buhlmann. of Mildmay, and children were born in this union. Albert, Heisley, Alberta, Mrs. Jos. Brohman, Guelph. George, on the homestead, New Germany, Charles, of the Queen's Hotel, Preston., and John, real estate agent. Kitchener. The second marriage to Miss Annie Harnock, of this city, was blessed with nine children, all of whom also survive with the mother, viz. Edward, Alvie, Rose. Edna, Leo. William. Elinore, Gordon and Weyneta. The funeral was funeral was held on Tuesday July.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 15 Jul 1920, p. 3

Engelbert married Anna "Annie" Harnock 18 Oct 1893. Anna (daughter of Christian Harnack and Eva Kershnovski) was born 9 Oct 1872, , Prussia, Germany; died 12 Nov 1949; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Anna "Annie" Harnock was born 9 Oct 1872, , Prussia, Germany (daughter of Christian Harnack and Eva Kershnovski); died 12 Nov 1949; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Anna "Annie" Schmaltz
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-69144P
Immigration: 1876, , Canada
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Naturalization: 1893, , Canada
Residence: 1911, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1921, 196 Victoria St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Children:

Edward Joseph Schmalz was born 15 Mar 1897, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 25 Nov 1964; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Alvin Schmalz was born Feb 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Joseph Alfred "Alfred" "Alf" Schmalz was born 26 Feb 1899, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 19 May 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 May 1986, Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Rosa Mary Schmalz was born Jun 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died 1997, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
Edna Anna Schmaltz was born 31 Jul 1905, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2001, Kenora, Rainy River, Ontario.
Leo Henry Schmalz was born Dec 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
William Schmalz was born Nov 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Elenora Elizabeth "Eleanor" Schmalz was born 10 Nov 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1998, Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
1. Gordon Engelbert Schmalz was born 11 Jun 1912, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 6 Jan 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Minette Marie Schmalz was born 20 Dec 1914, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 20 Feb 1996, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

Jacob Schmaltz was born 25 Jul 1820, , Germany (son of George Schmaltz and Catharina Etmaler?); died 10 May 1882; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427657
Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Notes:

It is reported but not yet proven that Jacob was born in Fischerbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Jacob married Maria Ann Hausmann 25 Jan 1853, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario. Maria (daughter of Joseph Hantzmann and Catharina) was born 8 Dec 1829, , Germany; died 14 May 1908, West Branch, Dickinson, Michigan; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Maria Ann Hausmann was born 8 Dec 1829, , Germany (daughter of Joseph Hantzmann and Catharina); died 14 May 1908, West Branch, Dickinson, Michigan; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Maria Ann Schmaltz
Name: Mary A. Hausman
Name: Mary Ann Hantzmann
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-72053
Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

Notes:

It is reported be not yet proven that Maria was born in 10 Dc 1929 Weiler, Alb-Donau-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany

Children:

Theresia Schmalz was born 1847, , Germany; died , , Michigan, USA; was buried , West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States.
Genovefa "Eva" Schmaltz was born 1852, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Engelbert Schmaltz was born 29 Oct 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1920, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Maria Anna "Mary" Schmaltz was born 24 Jul 1858, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 20 Aug 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Catharina Schmalz was born 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Joseph Schmaltz was born 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Catherine Schmalz was born 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923, , Michigan, USA.
Carolina Paulina Schmaltz was born 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Louisa Schmaltz was born 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1935; was buried , St. Joseph R. C. Cemetery, West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States.
Otillia Schmaltz was born 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Hanna Schmaltz was born 1879, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Christian Harnack was born 6 Feb 1845, , Prussia, Germany; died 13 Jul 1926, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Nationality: , Germany
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144893P
Immigration: 1871, , Canada
Immigration: 1875
Immigration: 1877, , Canada
Naturalization: 1879
Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Railroad Laborer
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Grand Trunk Railroad
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1921, 18 Spring St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Retired: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Christian — Eva Kershnovski. Eva was born 5 Nov 1852, , Prussia, Germany; died 10 Feb 1938, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Eva Kershnovski was born 5 Nov 1852, , Prussia, Germany; died 10 Feb 1938, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Nationality: , Germany
Name: Eva Harnack
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144894P
Immigration: 1871, , Canada
Immigration: 1875
Immigration: 1877, , Canada
Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
Residence: 1921, 18 Spring St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Children:

3. Anna "Annie" Harnock was born 9 Oct 1872, , Prussia, Germany; died 12 Nov 1949; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Eva Harnack was born 4 Feb 1877, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1964; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Mary Harnack was born 21 May 1879, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Joseph George Henry Harnack was born 3 Oct 1881, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
John Harnack was born 17 Nov 1883, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Josephine Ann Harnack was born 15 Mar 1886, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Michael H. "Mike" Harnack was born 21 Oct 1888, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1976, , Livingston Co., Michigan; was buried , Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Pinckney, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
Martha Harnack was born 15 Apr 1891, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Matilda R. "Tila" Karges was born Nov 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
Christian Harnack was born 7 Mar 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 4

George Schmaltz was born Abt 1800; died , , Germany.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148053

Notes:

It is reported by no proven that George was born in Fischerbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

George — Catharina Etmaler?. Catharina was born Abt 1800; died , , Germany. [Group Sheet]

Catharina Etmaler? was born Abt 1800; died , , Germany.

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Name: Catharina Schmaltz
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148054

Children:

4. Jacob Schmaltz was born 25 Jul 1820, , Germany; died 10 May 1882; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

10.	Joseph Hantzmann was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148265 Joseph — Catharina. Catharina was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

11.

Catharina was born Abt 1800; died Yes, date unknown.

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Name: Catharina Hantzmann
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148283

Children:

5. Maria Ann Hausmann was born 8 Dec 1829, , Germany; died 14 May 1908, West Branch, Dickinson, Michigan; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.