George Racho

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244091406
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-359917
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Brewery
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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We regret to report that Mr. George Racho was suddenly stricken with paralysis at Riverside cemetery last Sunday, while attending the funeral of his father-in-law, the late Bernhard Eichler. He was immediately removed to his home and medical aid summoned. It was found that his left side was completely paralyzed and his condition is serious. So far no change for the better has occurred in his condition.

Waterloo Chronicle 10 Apr 1924, p. 8

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George Racho

The death occurred here early on Sunday morning, October 2nd, of Mr. George Racho, at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 29 days. The deceased was striken with paralysis over 14 years ago at the graveside at the funeral of his father-in-law, the late Bernard Eichler, and had since been disabled, though he could get about on crutches. Another stroke during the night caused his death.

The deceased was born in Perth County near Kinkora, a son of the late John Racho, and came to New Hamburg with his parents in his boyhood days. He had resided here ever since.

The deceased was of the Lutheran faith. He was married to Elizabeth Eichler, of this town, who survive him besides two sons, Kenneth and Walter, at home, besides two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Eichler, of New Hamburg, and Mrs. Sophia Merner, of Chicago.

The fnueral was held on Tuesday afternoon with a private service at the home and a 'public service in Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. H. R. Mosig was in charge of the services which were attended by many sympathizing relatives and friends. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent 7 Oct 1938

George married Elisabeth A. Eichler 24 Dec 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Bernhard "Barney" Eichler and Veronica "Fanny" Pogson) was born 14 Oct 1874, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Frances Racho died Bef 1998.
2. Kenneth Alexander Racho was born Oct 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1998, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Wallace "Wally" Racho was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244119592
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86451
• Immigration: 1853
• Occupation: 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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Died At New Hamburg, on Saturday, November 27th, 1909, John Racho Aged: 74 years, 9 months and 23 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Tuesday, the 30th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., to Riverside Cemetery.

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John — Margaret Kaiser. Margaret was born CA 1835; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Racho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73580

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-458104

John — Sophie. Sophie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophie Racho
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-458105