Clarence Ritter

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222208476
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56010
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Albert. P. Ritter - By Record Staff Writer - Elmira - Albert P. Ritter of RR 1, Elmira, died Thursday at K-W Hospital in Kitchener following a lengthy illness. He was 84. Born in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Ritter, he farmed in the Floradale area. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale. He is survived by his wife, the former Eda Geisel; three sons, Lorne and Clarence of Floradale and Harold of Kitchener; a brother, Oscar of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Theothil (Melinda) Geisel, Mrs. Allan (Ella) Schmermund and Mrs. Leslie (Edith) Aberle, all of Elmira, and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother and one sister. The body will be at Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until noon Saturday when removal will be made to the church for service at 2: 30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Frank Malinsky. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

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Albert — Eda Elizabeth Geisel. Eda (daughter of Herman Geisel and Elizabeth Geisel) was born 3 Apr 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Jan 1973, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/222208566
• Name: Eda Elizabeth Ritter
• Name: Ida Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55844
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1955, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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RITTER, Mrs. Albert - On Tuesday, Jan. 2, at the K-W Hospital, Eda Geisel, widow of Albert Ritter of Floradale, age 79 years; beloved mother of Lorne and Clarence of Floradale, Harold of Kitchener; sister of Albert Geisel of Elmira; also surviving are five grandchildren. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, after 10 am Wednesday, until Thursday noon, when removal will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, for funeral service at 2 pm. Burial in the adjoining cemetery.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94136222
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114621
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Died At Floradale, on Monday, January 9th, 1922 William Ritter Aged 65 years, 4 months and 26 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Thursday, Jan. 12th, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. to Floradale Lutheran church and cemetery for burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

William married Elizabeth Korell 1 Nov 1885, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Ferdinand "Frederick" Korell and Mary Korman) was born 26 Jan 1862, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1954, RR1, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Name: Elisabetha Korell
• Name: Elise Korell
• Name: Elizabeth Ritter
• Name: Lizzie Conell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56009
• Immigration: 1881
• Immigration: 1881, , Canada
• Immigration: 1882, , Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Elizabeth Ritter
By Record Correspondent

FLORADALE The oldest resident of this vicinity, Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter, 92, died at the home of her son, Alfred Ritter, Elmira, RR 1, Thursday after a lengthy, illness. Mrs. Ritter was born in Wahlen, Germany, Jan. 2, 1862, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Korell. She was the only surviving member of a family of eight.

Coming to Canada at 19 years of age, along with her brother, the late Charles Korell, she resided with an aunt at Bridgeport. In 1885 she married William Ritter at St. Jacobs and then moved to the farm north of Floradale where she has resided for nearly 70 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale.

Surviving are three sons, Albert, Oscar and Alfred; three daughters, Mrs. Theophil (Melinda) Geisel, Mrs. Ella Schmermund and Mrs. Leslie (Edith) Aberle, all of Elmira; also 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband 32 years ago and also by one daughter.

The body will rest at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, until Sunday noon, when removal will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, for service at 2:30 p. m. DST with Rev. Frank Malinsky officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.

Frienda are requested to pay their respects prior to the service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Fri, Apr 23, 1954 Page 7

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In profound sorrow we announce the death of our Beloved Mother Mrs. Elizabeth Ritter at her home R.R.1, Elmira, Ontario on Thursday, April 22nd, 1954 In her 93rd year. The Funeral will be held from Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale, on Sunday, April 25 at 2:30 p.m. Interment in adjoining Cemetery.

Funeral Card

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• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55841
• Residence: 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1892
• Naturalization: 1894
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1934, James St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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ELMIRA-Herman Geisel, 91, died Sunday at the Elmira Private Hospital after ailing for several weeks. Born Aug. 12, 1863, in Germany, he was the last surviving member of his family. He came to Ontario from Germany at the age of 16 and lived in the Elmira district ever since. He retired from farming in 1919 and has lived in Elmira ever since. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. His wife, the former Elizabeth Geisel, predeceased him Dec. 31, 1934. Surviving are a son, Albert of Elmira, a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Eda) Ritter of RR 1, Elmira, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Wednesday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for the service at 2: 30 p.m. Rev. Frank Malinsky will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmira Cemetery.


Elmira Signet 10 Mar 1955

Herman married Elizabeth Geisel 1 Nov 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johannes "John" Geisel and Elisabeth F. Schweitzer) was born 18 Feb 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Dec 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., 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, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Name: Elizabeth Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115653
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1934, James St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MRS. HERMAN GEISEL

The death of Mrs. Herman Geisel occurred on Monday afternoon at her home on James street after a week's illness. The deceased who was in her 69^th year was born in Woolwich township where she resided until a few years ago when she with her husband retired in Elmira. Surviving are her husband, and daughter, Mrs. Albert Ritter, and one son Albert, of Elmira. The funeral will take place from her late residence on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock in St. Paul's Lutheran Church for service. Interment will be made in the Elmira cemetery.


Elmira Signet 3 Jan 1934

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114399
• Occupation: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Philip married Elizabeth Maria Knechtel 30 Sep 1849, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Philip "Philip" Knechtel and Anna Eva Jung) was born 7 Oct 1829, , Germany; died 11 Jun 1904; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Maria Ritter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114510
• Immigration: 1832, , Canada
• Residence: 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Frederick Korell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-444771

Ferdinand — Mary Korman. Mary was born CA 1837, of, Wahlen, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Korell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-444772

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• Name: John Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55561
• Immigration: 1854, , Canada
• Immigration: 1854
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1865
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1879
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD.

Another of the old Woolwich farmers passed away on Monday in the person of John Geisel, Sr. The deceased was born in Reimenrod, Germany, on Sept. 6^th, 1840. He came to Canada when 14 years old and lived in Woolwich ever since. On the 11^th of August 1863 he was married to Elizabeth Schweitzer. They took charge of the farm on which he died and they spent all their married life there. To them were born ten children, one of whom died in his third year. There remain, to mourn his departure, the sorrowing widow and the following children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Herman Geisel) George, John, Henry, Katie (Mrs. Wm. Witter), Lena (Mrs. Josia Bauman, of Michigan), Margaret (Mrs. Noah Reist), Mary (Mrs. Jacob Aberle), Lavina (Mrs. John Schmermund) 32 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral is being held this afternoon. Rev. R. A. Eifert of St. Paul's church officiating.

Elmira Signet 20 Dec 1917

Johannes married Elisabeth F. Schweitzer 11 Aug 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born 14 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1932, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth F. Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55562
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. John Geisel, Sr.

After a long life of nearly ninety years, there died on Saturday, September 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. Reist in Woolwich, Mrs. Elizabeth Geisel, Sr., of Woolwich Township. Mrs. Geisel was born on September 14, 1843, in Wellesley Township, the daughter of Philip Schweitzer and his wife, Magdalena Frey. She was married to John Geisel on August 11^th, 1863. This union was blessed with eleven children, two having died in infancy. There are left to mourn the loss of a faithful Christian mother, three sons and six daughters, namely, Mrs. Herman Geisel, George Geisel, John Geisel, Henry Geisel, Mrs. William Witter of Kitchener, Mrs. J. Baumann of Caledonia, Mich., Mrs. N. W. Reist, Mrs. Jacob Aberle and Mrs. John Schmermund, also twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-four great-children, one sister, Mrs. G. Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, and one brother, Conrad Schweitzer of Kitchener.

Since the death of her husband in 1917, Mrs. Geisel made her home with her daughters. She died on Saturday, September 17^th, surrounded by her children, aged eighty-nine years and two days.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the home to St. Paul's church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky, the family pastor officiated. The pall-bearers were grandson, Albert Geisel, Theophiel Geisel, Edward Geisel, Norman Geisel, Hilbert Reist and Leslie Aberle. Relatives from a distance included Mrs. J. Baumann and daughter of Caledonia, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Basinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Diller, Mrs. Gottlieb Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eisenbach and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eisenbach , also of Pandora, Ohio, and others from Kitchener, Waterloo and Lexington.