Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Carl Ernest Schafer

Male 1916 - 1997  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Carl Ernest Schafer was born 1916 (son of John Schafer and Louise Katharine Dickert); died 1997; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-450167

    Carl — Alma Viola Wileland. Alma was born 1 Mar 1918; died 9 Dec 2000, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Carl John Schafer was born 21 Nov 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Schafer was born 21 Aug 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Schafer and Elizabeth Koenig); died 3 Apr 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71246
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Button Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: Bef 1979, 35 Park St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    Schafer, John -- At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, April 3, 1979, following a brief illness, John Schafer, aged 94 years, formerly of 35 Park St. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Louise Dickert on June 6, 1978. dear father of Carl and Stuart, both of Kitchener, Mrs. Irene Slack of Cambridge (G). Also survived by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his family; a daughter, Edna (Mrs. James Cushing), in August, 1978, seven brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. Funeral and committal service in the chapel on Thursday at 1 p.m., with Mr. Herbert Katzmier officiating Interment Memory Gardens.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Apr 1979

    John — Louise Katharine Dickert. Louise (daughter of Valentine Dickert and Anna Wagner) was born 22 Mar 1889, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Louise Katharine Dickert was born 22 Mar 1889, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Valentine Dickert and Anna Wagner); died 6 Jun 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Louise Katharine Schafer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32948
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: Bef 1979, 35 Park St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    Schafer, Mrs. John (Louise) - On Tuesday, June 6, 1978, at Sunnyside Home, the former Louise Dickert, age 89 years. Born at Anton, Ont., and formerly a resident of Park Street, Kitchener. Dear wife of John Schafer; mother of Edna (Mrs. James Cushing) of Kitchener, Mrs. Irene Slack of Cambridge (G), Carl and Stuart, both of Kitchener; sister of Mrs. Tina Demerling of Vancouver, B.C.; also survived by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her father, Valentine Dickert; her mother, the former Anna Wagner and 12 brothers and sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Thursday at 3 p.m. Herbert Katzmier will conduct the service. Interment will be made in Memory Gardens.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record, 7 June, 1978

    Children:
    1. Edna Schafer was born Apr 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Carl Ernest Schafer was born 1916; died 1997; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich "Henry" Schafer was born 4 Jul 1842, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 10 Jul 1842, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany (son of Johann Adam "Adam" Schaefer and Gertrude Scharf); died 18 Oct 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113917866
    • Name: Henry Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71239
    • Immigration: 1852, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Died At Waterloo, Ont., on Wednesday, October 19th, 1932 Henry Schaefer Aged 89 years, 3 months and 7 days. The Funeral will take place from the residence of his son, Albert Schaefer 47 Menno St., Waterloo, on Saturday, October 22nd, 1932 at two o'clock, p.m., from the residence to St. John's Lutheran Church for service, thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Heinrich married Elizabeth Koenig 30 Jan 1872, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of George Conrad Koenig and Catherine Hett) was born 15 Sep 1851, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Koenig was born 15 Sep 1851, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Conrad Koenig and Catherine Hett); died 15 Apr 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113917953
    • Name: Elizabeth Schafer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71240
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1893, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1931, 24 Princess St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died In Waterloo, Ont., on Wednesday, April 15th, 1931 Elizabeth Koenig beloved wife of Mr. Henry Schaefer Aged 79 years and 7 months The funeral (Private at the Home) will take place from the residence of her son, Mr. Herman Schaefer, 24 Princess St., Waterloo, on Saturday, April 18th, 1931 at 2:30 o'clock, p.m. thence to St. John's Lutheran Church for service, and Mount Hope Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. George K. Schaefer was born 20 Dec 1872, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1928, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adam J. Schafer was born 19 Jul 1874, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Schafer was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Edward Schafer was born 31 Oct 1876, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1953, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schafer was born 21 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Schafer was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Susannah Schaefer was born 11 Jul 1882, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Joanna Schafer was born 1884, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. 2. John Schafer was born 21 Aug 1884, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Apr 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Heinrich K. "Henry" Schafer was born 23 Nov 1886, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Feb 1976, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Herman Schafer was born 6 Jan 1889, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. Albert George Schafer was born Sep 1890, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Clara Schafer was born 20 Jul 1894, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Valentine Dickert was born 25 Nov 1836, , Germany (son of Nicholas Dickert and Margaretha); died 10 Jul 1913, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136929
    • Residence: 1881, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1889, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; tailor

    Valentine married Anna Wagner 8 Mar 1874, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Justinus "Justus" Wagner and Anna Maria "Mary" Wagner) was born 24 Nov 1852, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1925, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Wagner was born 24 Nov 1852, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Justinus "Justus" Wagner and Anna Maria "Mary" Wagner); died 8 Aug 1925, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Dickert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-454563
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 3. Louise Katharine Dickert was born 22 Mar 1889, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Johann Adam "Adam" Schaefer was born 21 Jan 1812, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 24 Jan 1811, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 14 Nov 1890; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Adam Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55391

    Johann married Gertrude Scharf 19 Feb 1835, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany. Gertrude was born 19 May 1807, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 19 May 1807, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 2 Oct 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Gertrude Scharf was born 19 May 1807, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 19 May 1807, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 2 Oct 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Gertrude Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55392

    Children:
    1. Adam Schaefer was born 14 Oct 1836, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 23 Oct 1836, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth Schaefer was born 7 Nov 1839, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 10 Nov 1839, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 25 Nov 1901; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Heinrich "Henry" Schafer was born 4 Jul 1842, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 10 Jul 1842, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 18 Oct 1932, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Johannes "John" Schaefer was born 21 Oct 1848, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; was christened 29 Oct 1848, Grebenau Kreis Alsfeld, Hessen, Germany; died 31 May 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  George Conrad Koenig was born 1827, , Germany; died 16 Jan 1899; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60199432
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51258

    George — Catherine Hett. Catherine (daughter of Jost John Hett and Elizabeth Marie "Eliza" Groening) was born 2 Feb 1832, Alsfeld, , Hessen, Germany; died 3 Jul 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catherine Hett was born 2 Feb 1832, Alsfeld, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Jost John Hett and Elizabeth Marie "Eliza" Groening); died 3 Jul 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60188179
    • Name: Catherine Koenig
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51257
    • Immigration: 1844

    Children:
    1. 5. Elizabeth Koenig was born 15 Sep 1851, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George Koenig was born 2 Jun 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1933, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Conrad Koenig was born 10 May 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1932, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Koenig was born 13 Feb 1866, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1936, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Mar 1936, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Katherine Koenig was born 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Koenig was born Jul 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 1940, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Philip Koenig was born 15 Aug 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Nicholas Dickert died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-454564

    Nicholas — Margaretha. Margaretha died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Margaretha died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Margaretha Dickert
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-454565

    Children:
    1. 6. Valentine Dickert was born 25 Nov 1836, , Germany; died 10 Jul 1913, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Justinus "Justus" Wagner was born CALC 7 Jan 1794, , Sachsen, Germany; died 20 Feb 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Justus Wagner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-454566
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Basket Maker
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Basket Maker
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Justinus — Anna Maria "Mary" Wagner. Anna was born 1805, , Germany; died Bef 1881. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Anna Maria "Mary" Wagner was born 1805, , Germany; died Bef 1881.

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    • Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Wagner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-294740
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Casper Wagner was born 12 Dec 1835, , Germany; died 12 Jan 1914, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Wagner was born 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Anna Wagner was born 24 Nov 1852, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1925, Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.