Charles Leverne "Chuck" Brubacher

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• Name: Chuck Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-64241

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CHARLES (CHUCK) LEVERNE BRUBACHER Passed away peacefully at Mississauga Hospital on Monday, April 24, 2017. Lovingly remembered by Roberta Alene (Longfield), his wife of 54 years. Treasured father of Blair (Karen Ashforth), and Lisa (Jeff Cairns). Proud grandfather of Bennett, Cameron, Jacob and Madeline. Chuck was born in Kitchener, Ontario, March 5, 1937, son of the late Harry and Isabel (Wright). Predeceased by beloved sister Candace Harvey. A celebration of Chuck's life will take place this Saturday, April 29th at St. James United Church, 400 Burnhamthorpe Road, Etobicoke. The visitation 1: 00 p.m., service following at 2: 00 p.m. In honour of Chuck's memory, please donate to www.breathingasone.ca

Toronto Star on Apr. 27, 2017

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The roots of Ontario paramedics go back to St. Thomas, where in 1961 Charles "Chuck" Brubacher created the privately owned Golden Acres Ambulance Service.

Months after Brubacher's death the County of Elgin Council is considering renaming the ambulance headquarters on Edward Street after him.

Brubacher died in April, 2017. He was 80.

Dave Rock, a young employee of Brubacher's in the 1960s, is one of the people most invested in the possible name change.

"He was a very outstanding individual and was certainly determined to make something out of the ambulance profession," Rock said in a presentation to Elgin County. "He saw that it was a real injustice the way the system was."

Brubacher was from St. Thomas. He worked in Kitchener-Waterloo for a time as an orderly before returning to invest in ambulance care.

Back then it was a loose system with few regulations -- if any -- built by private companies turning very little profit.

"How is it we needed three weeks training to be an orderly inside the hospital but no training to attend to horrific scenes?" Brubacher is quoted as saying.

Brubacher worked for years reshaping the ambulance system in St. Thomas, first as the owner of the Golden Acres Ambulance Company in the early 1960s. He later began work on a provincial stage, taking over as the second director for the then-relatively new Ambulance Services Branch, a position he held until 1977.

The innovative St. Thomas native also helped found the Ontario Ambulance Operators Association (OAOA).

Past president and executive director of the OAOA Jim Price, from Rodney, spoke highly of the work Brubacher was able to accomplish under the provincial banner....

Ambulance station may get new name. (2017). St. Thomas Times-Journal. Retrieved 21 November 2017, from https://www.stthomastimesjournal.com/2017/11/20/late-chuck-brubacher-touted-as-ontario-ambulance-pioneer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178926
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Harry — Isabella M. "Isabel" Wright. Isabella (daughter of William Samuel Wright and Magdalena "Lena" Hilker) was born 8 Feb 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1986; was buried , Sparta Friends Burial Ground, Elgin Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella M. "Isabel" Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167118
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1953, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: 00018-1434
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Samuel Brubacher, "was born June 8th, 1876. He is following the agricultural pursuit of life and is at present engaged with Rev. Mr. N. Stauffer of Strasburg, Ontario."


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.].

Samuel — Rosetta Bricker. Rosetta (daughter of Noah B. Bricker and Catharine Kiefapper) was born 16 Aug 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rosetta Brubacher
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1285.2
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonitte

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25961
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Flour Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm

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William S. Wright a district farmer for many years and father of Mr. William J. Wright, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Groff in Waterloo following a brief illness after reaching the age of 85 years.

The late Mr. Wright had been married to Magdalena Hilker, who predeceased him several years ago and is survived by a family of two daughters and one son, Mrs. Howard (Florence) Groff of Waterloo, Mrs. Harry (Isabella) Brubacher, St. Thomas and Oliver on the home farm, Conestogo. A son died in early childhood.

The funeral was held Thursday afternoon with a brief service at Good's Funeral Home, followed by a service in the United Church here. Interment was made on the cemetery here.

Waterloo Chronicle 3 Jul 1953, p. 9

William — Magdalena "Lena" Hilker. Magdalena (daughter of Frederick W. Hilker and Barbara M. Dammeier) was born 28 Feb 1873, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1949, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Wright
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106602
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Mrs. Magdalena Wright, 74, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. L. Brubacher, in St. Thomas on Monday following an illness of three months.

A former resident of Kitchener, Elmira and Conestogo, she was the daughter of the late Frederick Hilker and Barbara Dammier. She was born in Wellesley Township, Feb. 28, 1874. Mrs. Wright took up residence in St. Thomas two years ago.

Surviving are her husband, William S. Wright; one son, Oliver, Con- estogo; two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Florence) Groff, Waterloo; Mrs. J. L. (Isabel) Brubacher, St. Thomas; six brothers, Fred Hilker, Chatham; John, Ribstone, Alta.; George and Milton, Kitchener; Charles, Elmira; Clayton, Waterloo; and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Lackner, Elmira; Mrs. Herman Sturm, Waterloo; and Mrs. O. Stauch, Kitchener.

Funeral service was held in the Conestogo United Church at 2:30 p.m. yesterday (Wednesday). Interment was made in the Conestogo Cemetery.

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• Honoured: Samuel St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Samuel Street in Kitchener is named for him.
• Eby ID Number: 00018-1425
• Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: 1867, 209 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Samuel Brubacher, "was born January 4th, 1829. On March 4th, 1862, he was married to Lydia, daughter of David and Esther (Martin) Musselman. She was born June 22nd, 1838. After his marriage he purchased his father's farm situated a little to the south-east of the Berlin Central School. Here he followed the agricultural life until his death which took place December 2nd, 1875. To them was born a family of nine 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.].

Historic Building:
Built in 1867 it was a one story frame house. In 1978 it was listed in very good condition and was demolished about 2004. It was a example of the Regency style with a low hipped roof, verandah along the facade with some attempt at some trelliage. A style rarely used in Kitchener.

Samuel married Lydia Musselman 4 Mar 1862, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of David Musselman and Esther Z. Martin) was born 22 Jun 1838, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1918, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Honoured: Lydia St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lydia Street in Kitchener is named for her.
• Name: Lydia Brubacher
• Name: Lydia Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00083-4949
• Residence: 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennoite
• Residence: 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Lydia Musselman, "was born in July, 1838. On March 4th, 1862, she was married to Samuel Brubacher who was born January 4th, 1829. They resided in Berlin where he died December 2nd, 1875, leaving a family of nine children. After Mr. Brubacher's decease she was married to Rev. Daniel Wismer."

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: Wismer.-Lydia (Musselman) Wismer was born July 22, 1838, near Conestoga, Ont. In March 1862 was married to Samuel Brubacher, living in matrimony 14 years when he died. After living in widowhood 14 years she was again married to Bishop Daniel Wismer of Kitchener, Ont., living in matrimony 19 years when he died, living in widowhood again for 10 years. She was a faithful member of the Mennonite Church from her youth. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ben Eby, near Waterloo, Ont., Nov. 1, after being bedfast for nearly 11 months, aged 80 y. 3 m. 9 d., leaving to mourn her departure, 2 sons, 3 daughters, 22 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. Only brief services were conducted at the home on account of influenza epidemic, by Bishop Jonas Snider. Buried at First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Ont.

Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 34 - November 21, 1918 - pages 620 and 621

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Death of an Aged Citizen

The death took place yesterday of a highly respected resident of the county in the person of Mrs. Lydia Wismer at the ripe old age of 80 years, 3 month and 9 days, the deceased passing away at the home of Mr. Benjamin Eby one mile north west of Waterloo.

Funeral on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 from home of Mr. B. Eby where a private service will be held. Interment will take place at East End Cemetery Kitchener where friends will have a chance to view the remains.

Berlin News Record, November 1, 1918

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• Eby ID Number: 00016-1285
• Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1874, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 105 Chestnut Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Retired: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Noah Bricker," is married to Catharine Kiefapper and resides between Roseville and Blair where he is engaged in farming. To them are born five 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.].}

Noah married Catharine Kiefapper 10 Mar 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Adam Kiefapper and Maria, daughter of Adam Kiefhaber and Mary Kaufman) was born Dec 1856, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Bricker
• Name: Kate Kiefapper
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1285.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1874, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, 105 Chestnut Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53630
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• 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; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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GEORGE WRIGHT. On a rising plateau, overlooking the Grand River bottoms and in plain view of the Village of Conestogo, is the beautiful home of the above-named gentleman. Here is one of the most splendidly improved farms I have visited in my travels. It is aptly called the "Bend Farm," the Grand River bordering on almoet the entire northern portion, and winding around the eastern end takes a straight course along the front or southern edge to the Conestogo bridge. It is a natural feature seldom met with in rural landscape. The farm is a gradual alope from the picturesque bottoms or level of the river, ending in an elevation of some thirty or forty feet above the level of the stream at the north. While standing at the edge of this elevation in the vicinity of the noted Glennie's Cove, where in days gone by wagon loads of the finny tribe have been caught, we saw beyond the beautiful river bottoms a magnificent and vast stretch of farming country. At our feet calmly flowed the river through a stretch of woodland of exquisite beauty, reminding us of "Parliament Hill" on the Ottawa, which in many respects it resembles. This farm has a tasteful and homelike appearance, and everything wears an air of rural thrift and energy. Dilapidated fences and other eyesores, no common upon many farms, are conspicuously absent with Mr. Wright. When this farm was yet a portion of the "wilderness and the solitary place" it was evidently a favorite abode of the Indians, for many articles used in the chase and in the wigwam have from time to time been found on the premises. It's natural location must have afforded them abundance of fish and wild game, having the river in the rear and front of their habitations. The farm contains two hundred and nine acres and is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Wright produces from thirty to forty acres of wheat per annum, and has fattened about thirty head of export cattle during the past winter.

Mr. Wright and family are comfortably situated in a cozy brick residence furnished with all modern conveniences, and have abundance of the good things of this life. He is of English descent, and was born in the historic Paisley Block, Guelph, Ont, in 1834 His father and mother were natives of Suffolk County, England, and who came to Canada in 1832. In 1860, Mr. Wright was joined in marriage to Miss Sarah Knowles, She was also born at Guelph, of English parentage, her father and mother being natives of the County of Kent, England, and the former, for a number of years, was an employee of the British Government in Canada Mr. and Mrs. Wright settled on their present farm in 1860, and also experienced the ups and downs of life ere they had paved the way that they might live in ease and comfort during the declining years of their lives. Both are devout Christians, and take an active part in church and Sabbath

Waterloo County Chronicle 5 May 1898 pg 8

George — Sarah Sainsbury Knowles. Sarah was born 6 Jan 1833, Guelph Township, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Sainsbury Wright
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53631
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106599
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Frederick married Barbara M. Dammeier 15 Sep 1873, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of August Dammeier and Judith Greybiehl) was born 1 Aug 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara M. Hilker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106601
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran