Pam Ritz

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• Honoured: 2005; citizen of the year Wilmot Township - sports

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RITZ, Richard Carleton (Dick) - Passed away peacefully, in the presence of his family, on Saturday June 2, 2007 at Freeport Health Centre, of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. He resided in New Hamburg. Dick was born 84 years ago in Wilmot Township and was the son of the late Otto and Elena (Betzner) Ritz. Beloved husband of the late Christine (Murray) Ritz who predeceased him May 20, 2005. Loving father of Pam Ritz of Kitchener, Judy and Ted Seyler and Bonnie May all of New Hamburg, Richard (Rick) and Janice Ritz of Kitchener. Special grandfather of Jessica and Michael Schiedel, Meaghan (Maggie) Seyler and Sean Middleton, Nathan Seyler, Dan Ritz, Emily Ritz, Matthew May and Stephanie May and great-grandfather of Mike and James Schiedel. Dear brother of Ernst and Betty Ritz of New Hamburg. Also missed by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jim and Gywin Murray and Betty Murray all of New Hamburg. Fondly remembered by Shirley Unrau, Mark Meyer, Alicia McKeag, Dana O'Born, and Reyn O'Born and Steve May. Predeceased by brother-in-law, Robert Murray and sister-in-law Jean and husband Eugene Hofstetter. Dick was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg where he served as Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher for many years. Dick was also actively involved in service to his community with the Seniors' Games, the Wilmot Resource Center, the 39 Plus Club, the Board of Trade and Restless Seniors. Dick's lifelong passion was hockey and baseball as both a player and coach. He started his career at a very early age playing organized baseball for 70 years and he received the Wilmot Township Citizen of the Year award for sports in 2005. Dick chose to play his last game on his 83rd birthday. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday from 7-9, Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg with Pastors Andre Lavergne and Anne Anderson officiating. Cremation to follow with a family interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg at a later date. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or MURF (Wilmot Township Multi Use Recreation Facility).

The Record Newspaper - Jun. 4, 2007

Richard married Christine H. "Chris" Murray 30 Jun 1946. Christine (daughter of William Ewart Gladstone Murray and Dora Anna Marie Quehl) was born 13 Jun 1924; died 29 May 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Ritz, Christine H. (Chris) - Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Friday, May 20, 2005 at The Westmount Nursing Home, Kitchener. She resided in New Hamburg and was born 80 years ago, a daughter of the late William E.G. and Dora (Quehl) Murray. Chris was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg where she had served as financial secretary until recently. She had retired from the CIBC in New Hamburg after 45 years of service. Chris was a member of The 39 Plus Club and a charter member of the Restless Seniors, both of New Hamburg, and served on many charitable and volunteer organizations. Chris enjoyed being with her family, reading, card games and gardening as her hobbies. She also enjoyed the annual family migration to Algonquin Park. Beloved wife of Richard C. (Dick) Ritz whom she married July 30, 1946. Loving mother of Pam Ritz and Joey O'Born of Kitchener, Judy and Ted Seyler, Bonnie May all of New Hamburg, Richard (Rick) and Janice Ritz of Kitchener. Special grandmother of Jessica and Michael Schiedel, Meaghan (Maggie) Seyler and Sean Middleton, Nathan Seyler, Dan, Emily Ritz, and Matthew, Stephanie May. Adoring great-grandmother of Mike and James Schiedel . Dear sister of Betty and Ernst Ritz, Jim and Gywin Murray all of New Hamburg. Also missed by her sister-in-law, Betty Murray of New Hamburg, Steve May, Dana and her brother Reyn O'Born and Shirley Unrau. Predeceased by her sister, Jean and her husband Eugene Hofstetter; her brother, Robert (Bob) Murray, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Monday, May 23, 2005 from 7-9 p.m. and today (Tuesday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Transfer will be made to Trinity Lutheran Church at noon on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 for the service at 2 p.m. with Pastors Andre Lavergne and Nadine Nicholds officiating. Cremation to follow with burial in Riverside Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or The London Health Science Centre.

The Record May 24 2005

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• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer - Printing office
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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So often called upon in the past to chronicle the death of others the publishers of the Independent this week have to announce the death of their brother and member of their staff, Mr. Otto A Ritz who passed away at his home last Saturday morning following a few days illness with pneumonia. He had been at his duties until a week ago last Saturday, and the following Monday he was taken ill with what was at first thought to by only a slight attack of pneumonia. His condition grew worse, but was not considered dangerous and his sudden and unexpected passing on Saturday morning was a great shock to his family and relatives. The deceased was the youngest son of Mr. Daniel Ritz and was born in New Hamburg on December 4, 1893 and had thus reached the age of 34 years 1 month and 3 days. He spent his whole lifetime here and with the exception of a few years was employed since 1910 in the office of this newspaper where he was a linotype operator. He was thoroughly familiar with all the work in a country printing office and his loss will be keenly felt by all. The late Otto Ritz was married on October 16, 1920, to Miss Elena Betzner of New Hamburg, who, with two sons, Dickie, aged 5, and Ernst, aged 3, are left to mourn his early departure. He is also deeply mourned by his father, four brothers and four sisters, namely; Walter and Erwin Ritz of Galt; Mrs. Albert Guetz, of Elmira; Mrs. Ed. Huehn of Heidelberg; Mrs. Wm. Seyler; Mrs. Louise Kischell and Daniel E. and Lorne Ritz of this town. His mother and one sister predeceased him. Deceased was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and took a prominent part in the affairs of the Order, being secretary of Nith Lodge here at the time of his death. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. Rev. H.R. Mosig, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, of which deceased had been a member, conducted the services at the house and graveside. The members of the local Odd Fellow Lodge, as well as a number from Mitchell and Stratford, attended the funeral in a body and followed the remains to Riverside Cemetery, where they rendered the last services of the order to their departed brother, Rev. E. Dale and Bro. Rev. E. L. Vivian officiating. The following brethren of Nith Lodge acted as pall bearers; E. Pfaff; Samuel Peacock; Geo. Morley; Norman Ament; L. Hostetler; Howard Culbert.

New Hamburg Independent Jan 13 1928 pg 5

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Died At New Hamburg, on Saturday, January 7th, 1928 Otto Albert Ritz Aged: 34 years, 1 month and 3 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Tuesday, January 10th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Riverside Cemetery. Deceased will be buried with I.O.O.F. honors. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Otto married Elena Ernst Betzner 21 Oct 1920. Elena (daughter of Isaac Betzner and Catharine Ernst) was born 8 Aug 1893, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jun 2000, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elena Ernst Ritz
• Eby ID Number: 00006-0958.999
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telephone operator - telephone office
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Obituary - Funeral Service Bulletin
Elena E. Ritz

Elena Ritz, one of Waterloo Region's oldest residents and a descendant of the Betzner family, pioneers who settled in Waterloo County in the spring of 1800 passed away June 19, 2000 at her residence, Nithview Home, 200 Boullee St., New Hamburg where here she had resided for the past four years She was 106 years of age.

She was born at Baden August 8, 1893 a daughter of the late Isaac Betzner and his wife, the former Catharine Ernst and came to New Hamburg with her parents at an early age. She was married October 21, 1920 to the late Otto A. Ritz who predeceased her in January, 1928. She was also predeceased by three sisters, Mrs. Loualice (Nicholas) Wenzel, Mrs. Lorena (Norman) Kropf and Miss Sophia Betzner, and two brothers, Ervin and William and a great-granddaughter Jean.

Elena was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg, where she had been organist for 57 years until her retirement in 1968. She was an accomplished pianist and a member of the New Hamburg Orchestra which provided music for programs and dances in the early decades of the century. She also played piano in the local theatres to provide musical accompaniment in the days of silent movies.

She will be remembered also as the pianist for the New Hamburg Club Swingers, a group which played many engagements over a wide area. They demonstrated school-learned calisthenics accompanied by the piano music, "En Route" march. One of her enjoyments over six decades was to play piano duets with her husband's cousin, the late Miss Louise (Babe) Ritz.

Loving mother of Dick & his wife Chris, Ernie & his wife Betty of New Hamburg, dear grandmother of Pam Ritz (Joey), Judy (Ted) Seyler, Bonnie (Stephen) May, Rick (Janice) Ritz, Bill (Kathryn) Ritz, John Ritz & his friend Betty. Ever missed by her great-grandchildren, Jessica (Mike), Maggie (Matt), Nathan, Daniel, Emily, Matt, Stephanie, Stacey (Scott), Marcia, Joe, Jake, and two it great-great grandsons Michael & James. Specially remembered by Shirley Unrau, Dianne Ritz, Pat (Emmett) Kropf, Kitchener, Gladys (Lorne) Kropf, Waterloo and nieces & nephews
Friends & relatives called at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg until noon Thursday, June 22, 2000 when transfer was made to Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg for the service at 2: 00 p.m. with Pastor André Lavergne & Pastor Judi Harris presiding. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

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The Mill Fire

Early on the warm August 8 evening in 1902, while local residents were enjoying a variety program staged by a Chautauqua group at the local school yard, cries of "fire" and the sounding of the town bell could be heard to signal for help to fight a blaze.

Little Elena Betzner, whose father, Isaac, had been head miller at the local flour mill, had been taken to the evening program to mark her ninth birthday day.

Soon a column of thick smoke arose over the downtown area. This was a spectacular fire, for it was at the local flour and grist mill in the heart of the village. The large three-storey frame building was soon engulfed in flames and in a short time was razed to the ground. This was the mill built by William Scott in 1848, a half century before. It had a colourful history, having passed through the hands of a succession of owners and operators, and had been extensively damaged in the 1889 boiler explosion.

The economic loss was to affect not only the owners and employees but also the community as well, for it drew farmers and their families for miles around who shopped and transacted business in town as well as at the mill.

Mrs. Edward Pfaff, bride of New Hamburg's newest barber, who had recently moved to town, stood at the window of the couple's temporary home in the Queen's Hotel, (now 73-77 Peel Street) just a hundred meters from the mill. She watched with a mixture of apprehension and awe at the scene as flames and smoke billowed into the air, carrying sparks and embers over the buildings nearby.

Embers and burning shingles settled on nearby roofs, some of which began to smoulder. Residents
and building occupants busily carried pails of water to douse flames. New Hamburg's steam-powered fire engine Chugged valiantly, but to little avail. The frame building was doomed, and it burned to the foundation. The loss of the mill would have a definite impact on its patrons and the economy of the village as well.

From: New Hamburg as it really was…. By Ernst E. Ritz

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• Honoured: 2002, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wilmot Citizen of the Year

William — Dora Anna Marie Quehl. Dora (daughter of Henry T. Quehl and Anna Sehrt) was born 20 Dec 1899, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Collector of Customs
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer & Publisher
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer - Printing office
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Daniel Ritz Called By Death

Was Former Publisher of This Paper and Collector of Customs

It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the death of Mr. Daniel Ritz, former publisher of this paper, who passed to his eternal rest shortly after three o'clock last Friday morning. He had been in failing health for the past three months, but was only confined to bed for one week and passed peacefully away at the age of 80 years, 8 months and 9 days.

The late Mr. Ritz was one of the prominent business men of the village for many years, and gave much of his time in promoting projects pertaining to the general welfare of the town. He was a member of the New Hamburg School Board for over twenty years and was keenly interested in educational matters.
In his business career he conducted the New Hamburg Independent and the Canadisches Valksblatt since 1885 until he received the appointment of Collector of Customs when this outport was opened in town in 1912. He retired from the service in 1921, and had since lived retired.

In politics the deceased was an able exponent of the Conservative cause and until his appointment as collector of customs served his party with unswerving fidelity. He was likewise interested in fraternal matters, being a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows and the Knights of the Maccabees. He was widely known and through his generous nature he won for himself a large circle of friends.
The late Mr. Ritz was born on July 12^th, 1849, in Bavaria, Germany, and came to Canada with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ritz, in the year 1855, when they settled in New Hamburg. He had since been a resident of this town. In 1871 the deceased was married to Christina Stuhlfaut, who predeceased him three years ago. One daughter, Tillie, and one son, Otto, also predeceased him. There are left to mourn his death four sons and four daughters, namely: Walter and Erwin of Galt; Daniel E. and Lorne of this town; Mrs. Louise Kischel, Kitchener; Mrs. Albert Gentz of Elmira; Mrs. Ed. Huehn of Heidelberg; and Mrs. Wm. L. P. Seyler of this town.

The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from his late residence to the family plot in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. H. R. Mosig, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted the services at the house. The last rites of the Masonic order were rendered to the deceased at the grave. The pall bearers were brethren of Nith Lodge I.O.O.F., namely, L. Hostetler, F. L. Peine, Ed. Pfaff, E. G. Hammer, G. H. Meyers and O. H. Becker.

Many beautiful floral tributes were sent by relatives and sympathizing friend, namely: Mr. and Mrs. George B. McKay, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. P.T. Wiggins, Galt; Galt Postmen; Jacob Ritz family; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Heiman, Kitchener; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Blankstein, Kitchener; Mrs. A. S. Claughton, Port Perry; Mrs. Jack Farr, Toronto; Mrs. Betzner and Miss Sophia Betzner; Dickie and Ernst Ritz; Bobby and Nancy Hamilton, Hamilton; Mr. Fred Gruhn, Kitchener; Grandchildren; Masonic Lodge, New Hamburg; Odd Fellows Lodge, New Hamburg; Chr. Rau family; Chas. Ritz family; Mrs. Emma Schaefer, Alfred Ruthig, New Hamburg, Mrs. Jos. Heiman, Kitchener; Mrs. Bannister, Brantford; M. Schwartzentruber, New Hamburg; and Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton, of Hamilton.

The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the neighbours and friends for their numerous expressions of sympathy and for the many acts of kindness bestowed upon them in rendering assistance in the hour of their bereavement.

Among the relatives and friends present at the funeral from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Franke, Mrs. L. Kischell, H. Grube, Mr. and Mrs. C. Blankstein, Mr. and Mrs. R. Ritz, Mrs. E. Ritz, Milton Ritz, Miss Camille Ritz, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Heiman, Kitchener, Christian Hamel, Stratford; Fred. Bucholtz, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Ritz, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ritz, A. M. Edwards, M.P., Mrs. Philipps and son Reginald, Galt; Mr. and Mrs. Otterbein, Mrs. Arthur Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. E. Huehn and daughters, Erla and Helen, Heidelberg; Mr. and Mrs. Gentz, Elmira; Peter Brill, William Brill, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. George McKay, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. D. Hamilton, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. William Black, Palermo; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Schmidt, Kitchener; Mr. Thos. F. Stahl, Galt; Mr. J. K. Sommer and Mr. Adam Junker, East Zorra.

New Hamburg Independent Mar 28 1930 pg 1

Daniel married Christina Stuhlfaut 1871. Christina (daughter of Nicholas Stuhlfaut and Cecilia Bodaman) was born 28 Oct 1852, Waterloo, Seneca, New York, United States; died 29 Dec 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller- Flour mill
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Isaac Betzner "was born December 2nd, 1848. He resides in Baden, Ontario, where he is foreman in Mr. Peter Shirk's flour mills. On March 11th, 1880, he was married to Catharine, daughter of John and Sophia (Reichard) Ernst. She was born October 3rd, 1852. Their family consists of six children,"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Death of Mr. Isaac Betzner

There passed away at his home here on Wednesday evening, April 7th, Mr. Isaac Betzner, a well-known and esteemed resident of this town, at the age of 77 years. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Betzner was born at Breslau and was a direct descendant of one of the first settlers of Waterloo County, who came over here from Pennsylvania around the year 1800. He followed the calling of miller, in which he showed exceptional ability, and was employed in the local flour mills for many years, as well as in Baden, Preston and other places. Several years ago he was forced to relinquish his work owing to failing eyesight. He was married to Miss Catharine Ernst, of this town. He leaves his sorrowing widow and three daughters to mourn his demise, namely, Mrs. Norman Kropf, Mrs. Otto A. Ritz, and Miss Sophia, all of New Hamburg. Two sons and one daughter predeceased him. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon from his late home to Riverside Cemetery.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, April 9, 1926

Isaac married Catharine Ernst 11 Mar 1880. Catharine (daughter of John Ernst, Jr. and Sophia Reichart) was born 3 Oct 1852, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katharina Ernst
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• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Catharine Betzner Passes

A highly esteemed resident of New Hamburg has passed away in the person of Catharine Ernst, widow of the late Isaac Betzner. Her death occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Ritz, with whom she made her home for the past few years. The deceased had been in failing health for sometime and was confined to bed for the past six weeks, and passed peacefully away a half hour before her 79th birthday. The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ernst and was born at Petersburg on October 3rd, 1852. She came with her parents to New Hamburg almost sixty years ago. During her long residence in New Hamburg she was a devout adherent of Trinity Lutheran Church and an active member of the Ladies' Aid. She was married in 1880 to Isaac Betzner and their union was blessed with six children Her husband, two sons and one daughter predeceased her. There are left in bereavement three daughters Mrs. Norman Kropf and Miss Sophia Betzner of Kitchener, and Mrs. Otto Ritz, New Hamburg, besides five sisters and one brother namely, Mrs. Ammon Merner of Waterloo, Mrs. Agnes Rebelski of this town, and Misses Minnie and Marion Ernst, Mrs. Alice Urquhart and Mr. Wm. Ernst, of Toronto. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Mr. Mosig, of Trinity Lutheran Church The service was held at the house followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery. The pallbearers were Wm. Knell, Norman Kropf and J. W. Fraser, of Kitchener, Daniel Ritz, Lorne Ritz and Wm. Ritz, of this town. Many beautiful floral tributes were sent by sympathizing friends. Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were Mrs. Ammon Merner, Miss Minnie Merner, Waterloo, the Misses Ernst, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Knell, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fraser, Mr. and Mrs. Sass, Kitchener, Miss Clara Fowler, Miss Alpha Howell, Baden, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Huehn, Heidelberg, Mr. Mose Betzner, Baden, Mrs. Schaefer and daughter, of Elmira, and others.


Obituary - New Hamburg Independent, October 9, 1931

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Henry — Anna Sehrt. Anna was born 9 Oct 1861, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Apr 1949, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. Henry Quehl
By Record Correspondent

TAVISTOCK, April 19. - A resident of Tavistock for many years, Mrs. Henry T. Quehl died yesterday at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Thomas Kaufman. and Mr. Kaufman, at the age of 87 years. She had been in failing health for some time.

Mrs. Quehl was born in South Easthope Oct. 9, 1861, the former Annie Sehrt, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Sehrt. Her husband predeceased her many years ago. Mrs. Quehl was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Sebastopol.

Surviving are four sons. John, Hamilton; Fred and Henry, Kitchener; Charles, Tavistock; five daughters, Mrs. Arthur Liebler and Mrs. Thomas Kaufman, Tavistock; Mrs. George Steiner and Mrs. William Murray, New Hamburg, and Mrs, Fred Wagner, Stratford; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, Fergus; 27 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. One sister and one son predeceased her.

The funeral will be held tomorrow with a private service at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kaufman, Hope St. West, at two o'clock, followed by a public service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sebastopol, and interment in the adjoining cemetery. The services will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. O. T. C. Stockmann.