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

Emanuel Frederick Soehner

Male 1896 - 1987  (91 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emanuel Frederick Soehner was born 13 Nov 1896, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Philip "Philip" Soehner and Anna Barbara "Barbara" Weismiller); died 18 Nov 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98617578
    • Military: WW1
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56777
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1977, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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    SOEHNER, Emanuel

    On Wednesday, March 18, 1987, at his residence, Elmira Nursing Home, in his 91st year.

    Emanuel was born in Floradale and resided there and in Elmira all his life. He was a veteran of the First World War and served overseas with the Canadian Army. While in Floradale, he owned and operated the Floradale Garage and in later years he was employed by Silverwoods Dairies in Elmira. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

    Son of the late Philip Soehner and Barbara Weismueller. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Bessie Groh (1978). He was the last surviving member of his family, having been predeceased by five sisters and two brothers. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by nieces and nephews and their families.

    Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 p.m. today (Thursday), until Friday at noon, when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran church for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Mervin Huras officiating. Interment Elmira Union cemetery.

    For those who desire, donations to the Lutheran Hour, as expressions of sympathy, would be appreciated.

    Elmira Signet 19 Mar 1987

    Emanuel — Bessie Amanda Groh. Bessie (daughter of Albert Braun Groh and Rachel Joanna Albert) was born 23 Feb 1907, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Oct 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Philip "Philip" Soehner was born 12 Nov 1855, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Apr 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Soehner and Elisabeth Wohlfarth); died 4 Sep 1940, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Philip Soehner
    • Name: Philip Söhner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55465
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagonmaker
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woodworker
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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    PHILIP SOEHNER

    The death occurred early Wednesday morning Sept. 4, of Philip Soehner at his home in the village of Floradale after a short illness. Deceased was born in Kitchener on Nov. 11, 1855, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Soehner. At the age of 4 he moved with his parents to Floradale where he spent his entire He was predeceased by his wife 14 years ago.

    Surviving are two sons, Herman of Salem and Emma at home; five daughters, (Elizabeth), Mrs. Chris. Hartwig of Floradale, Mrs. Catharine Schmidt of Floradale, Mrs. Annie Stadelbaurer of Elmira, (Margaret), Mrs. Alvin Kaufman of Scotland, Ont., and Clara at home. Fourteen grandchildren and one great-grand-child also survive,

    The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence to Trinity Lutheran church for service. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky will officiate.

    John — Anna Barbara "Barbara" Weismiller. Anna (daughter of Weissmueller, daughter of Henry Georg Weismuller and Margaretha "Margaret" Wettlaufer) was born 2 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1929, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Anna Barbara "Barbara" Weismiller was born 2 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Weissmueller, daughter of Henry Georg Weismuller and Margaretha "Margaret" Wettlaufer); died 4 Mar 1929, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Barbara "Barbara" Soehner
    • Name: Barbara Weismiller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56770
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Philip Soehner Succumbs to Lingering Illness.

    FLORADALE, March 7-The death occurred at the family residence. on Monday morning of Mrs. Philip Soehner after an illness of over three months. The deceased lady who has been a life-long resident of the district, was in her 75th year. She is survived by her husband. five daughters and two sons: Mrs. Chris. Hartwig, Yatton; Mrs. Katherine Schmidt, Floradale; Mrs. Peter Stadelbauer, Balsam Grove; Mrs. A. J. Kaufman, Scotland, Clara at home; Herman Soehner, of Salem, and Emanuel at home. One brother, George Weismiller, of Elmira also survives. Two sisters predeceased her, within the last year. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Friday morning to Trinity Lutheran Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery.

    Children:
    1. Elisabeth Margaret Soehner was born 27 Feb 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Katherine Philipina Soehner was born 28 Oct 1883, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Herman K. Soehner was born 19 Oct 1887, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Mary Soehner was born 14 Sep 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Margaret Soehner was born 15 Aug 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Clara Soehner was born 12 Dec 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 1. Emanuel Frederick Soehner was born 13 Nov 1896, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich "Henry" Soehner was born 1830, , Baden, Germany; died 24 Nov 1900, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Henry Soehner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130055
    • Occupation: 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagon maker
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagonmaker
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waggon Maker
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    On the 24th November there died here Henry Soehner, who had gone a little past the 70th milestone. Deceased was born in 1830 in Baden, Germany, and came to this country at the age of 25 years. He worked in Berlin for some time and then came to this village, where he carried on a wagon-making business, 13 years ago he had a paralytic stroke which partially lamed him and deprived him of the power of speech which he recovered only to an imperfect degree. He patiently bore the cross thus laid upon him. Deceased always manifested a lively interest in church and school. He leaves behind a widow, four sons and two daughters, also a brother residing in Michigan, who came over to see the remains of his brother laid in the grave. The burial took place on Tuesday Nov. 27th in presence of a large number of friends. Funeral services were held by Rev. R. T. Vorberg in the Lutheran church. May the Lord comfort the bereaved family and may consolation come to them through the hope of a reunion with the departed in the realms of light where there shall be no more sorrow and tears shall cease to flow.

    1aElmira Advertiser 6 Dec 1900

    Heinrich married Elisabeth Wohlfarth 25 Oct 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth was born CALC 2 Jul 1829, , Germany; died 6 Sep 1915, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth Wohlfarth was born CALC 2 Jul 1829, , Germany; died 6 Sep 1915, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Soehner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55827
    • Immigration: 1838
    • Immigration: 1855, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 2. John Philip "Philip" Soehner was born 12 Nov 1855, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 13 Apr 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1940, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaretha Soehner was born 3 Oct 1857, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Nov 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elizabeth Margaret Soehner was born 6 Jan 1860, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Frederick Carl Soehner was born 5 Mar 1865, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Soehner was born 27 Jul 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Louis Soehner was born Jan 1871, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Weissmueller was born Abt 1825, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169942

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Weissmueller was born Aug 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Anna Barbara "Barbara" Weismiller was born 2 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1929, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.