John Pettie

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128209P

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Pettie, Wayne B. - It has pleased the Lord to take to Himself, the soul of Wayne Burdell Pettie, on Friday, January 20, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. A lifelong resident of Elmira, he married his high-school sweetheart, June Weichel, on June 24, 1945. The entire family joined with friends to celebrate sixty years of married love just this past year. He was blessed with two children, John and Linda, and his two children through marriage, Margaret Pettie and Steven Weber. He was also blessed with two cherished grandchildren, Chantelle and Matthew Love. Another blessing was his three special grandchildren, Nathanael, Alayna and Victoria Frey. He is survived by one niece, Charlene Pettie Kuepfer, and also many nieces and nephews through marriage. He was godfather to Colleen Hahn Blain and Ryan Weichel and Richard Wegener. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Hazel (Honsinger) Pettie and one brother, Arthur in 1960. He owned and operated M. Weichel & Son Hardware for many years and always took a keen interest in the town. Along with his wife, he was co-president of the Elmira Horticultural Society and was on the Board of Directors of the Waterloo County Hall of Fame. He did volunteer work for Chateau Gardens in many ways. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War and was an Amateur Radio Operator, VE3 CWV, since 1960. He was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and served his Lord in many capacities. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Sunday, January 22, from 1-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Monday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Accessibility Fund would be appreciated by his family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record, January 21, 2006

Wayne married June Weichel 24 Jun 1945. June (daughter of Hilbert Lewis Weichel and Gertrude E. Schedewitz) was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: June Pettie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128208

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128210

Arthur married Hazel Honsinger 1922. Hazel was born 5 Jul 1895, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1967, Winter Haven, Polk, Florida, USA; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hazel Hubbell
• Name: Hazel Pettie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128211

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• Military: WW1
• Name: H. L. Weichel
• Name: Lefty Weichel
• Name: Theodore Otto Louis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25958
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1947, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Elected Office: 1954, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Elmira Merchant H. L. Weichel dies
By Record Staff Writer
Elmira - H. L. (Lefty) Weichel of 84 Arthur St. S., a hardware merchant and former politician for 21 years, died Tuesday at the Elmira Nursing Home. He was 83. He was owner and president of Weichel Hardware in Elmira since 1945 and was the third generation of his family to operate the store which was founded in 1879. Weichel served Elmira as mayor, reeve and councillor for 21 years and was warden of Waterloo County in 1954. In 1973 he received a plaque from the Lutheran Laymen's League for being the first membership secretary in Canada. It was through his leadership that the roll call membership of the league rose to more than 1,000 in one decade. He also originated the Lutheran Hour Broadcast on Canadian radio stations and arranged for the programs to be carried over 35 Canadian stations. Among his many business positions before joining the hardware firm were bookkeeper and stenographer of the Elmira Interior Woodwork Co., clerk in a Sudbury hardware store, flour salesman in Calgary, stove and furnace salesman for 10 years and shoe merchant in Elmira for 17 years. And he operated the Elmira Regent Theatre for a few years. He was also chairman for 25 years of the Happy Cousins Concert Company which gave 1,200 performances in Canada and the United States. In 1962 he was elected president of the Ontario Good Roads Association. He had been vice-president of the association for three years. He was also a director and president of the Ontario Motor League and a former director of the Elmira and Woolwich Agricultural Society. Weichel received his high school and business college education in Kitchener. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two sons, one brother and one sister. The funeral will be conducted Friday in Elmira.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Wed., Nov. 21, 1979


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Lefty and Gertrude Weichel to mark 50^th jubilee
By Record Staff Writer

Elmira - One of the area's colorful personalities, H. L. (Lefty) Weichel, and his wife, Gertrude, will celebrate their 50^th wedding anniversary Sunday with a reception for 75 close relatives from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Galaxy Inn here. The couple were married June 29, 1921, at the little farm house of the bride's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Schedewitz, in the Village of Yatton, four miles west of here. They left on a honeymoon in a Baby Grand Chevrolet roadster for London, Ont., Hamilton and Niagara Falls, but between Baden and New Hamburg they were caught in a thunder storm. By the time they got the top up on the car they were drenched. Then a tire went flat and they sought refuge in a farmer's shed to change it. "I told my bride, with such a poor start, things are bound to get better," Mr. Weichel said. The couple lived in Yatton for four years and then moved to Elmira where they have remained. Mr. Weichel began his business career as a salesman for Robin Hood Flour Mills of Calgary, and later spent 10 years in sales with Hall-Zrd Foundry Co. of Hespeler and Gilson Co. of Guelph. Mr. Weichel purchased a shoe store in Elmira's business section from Martin Shoemaker and operated it for 17 years. After the death of his uncle, Henry (Big Mike) Weichel, in 1943 he sold the shoe store and went into the hardware business with M. Weichel and Son Ltd. He is president and treasurer of the firm and at 75 the oldest active merchant in Elmira. The Weichels have been life-long members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church here. Mr. Weichel was a member of the board of finance for 15 years as well as serving as treasurer of the congregation. For 14 years he was a member of the board of governors of the Lutheran Laymen's League and treasurer of the Lutheran Hour radio program for which he collected donations and looked after 35 stations in Ontario and Eastern Canada. Mr. Weichel was a member of Elmira town council for 21 years, reeve for six years, mayor for 3 ½ years and warden of Waterloo County in 1954. In 1955-56 he was president of the Ontario Motor League's North Waterloo Automobile Club, and in 1963 was president of the Ontario Good Roads Association. He also served as president for two years of the Canadian Arthritis Society's Elmira zone. Since 1950 he has been Elmira justice of the peace. Currently he is a member of the board of governors of the Waterloo County Hall of Fame. Lefty Weichel's name became widely known when he was chairman of the Happy Cousins Concert Company which in 25 years entertained at 1,200 dinners, socials and garden parties across Ontario and centres in the United States. The company included Lefty's brothers, the late O. W. (Mike) Weichel, the Elmira postmaster who became Waterloo North MP; and the late Harry Weichel; as well as nephews and cousins Ross Weichel, Percy and Norman Ruppel, Murray Ruppel, Otto Klinck and others. Mrs. Weichel has been a convener [sic] of dressings for the Elmira branch of the North Waterloo Cancer Unit for 18 years and for the same period of time has been active with the Elmira-Woolwich Agricultural [should be Horticultural?] Society. An avid gardener, the many flower beds that surround the Weichel home at 84 Arthur St. are her work, as are many crafts in the home. The couple are in good health and spend every summer weekend at their cottage in Port Elgin. Their children are Mrs. Wayne (June) Pettie of Elmira; Mrs. G. J. (Gloria) Wegener of Lake Charles, La.; and Michael, 60 Gilmour Cres., Kitchener. The couple's first-born, Arthur, died in infancy. There are six grandchildren. Anniversary celebrations will continue in August when Mrs. Wegener and her family can join the other children for a family dinner here.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Sat., June 26, 1971

Hilbert married Gertrude E. Schedewitz 29 Jun 1921, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario. Gertrude (daughter of Simon L. Schedewitz and Sophia Carolina Stumpf) was born 1900, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude E. Weichel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123411

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• Business: M. Weichel & Son Co., Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Elected Office: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Elmira
• Name: J. S. Weichel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25954
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hardware Merchant
• Club Membership: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elmira Musical Society - director
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mr. John S. Weichel, is one of the most energetic and enterprising business men of Elmira. He is partner and general manager of the constantly growing hardware business of M. Weichel & Son, Elmira and Waterloo. He attends strictly and promptly to business matters and may always be depended upon to do his part towards the welfare of the town. He has been a member of the Municipal Council, and is president of the Elmira Board of Trade.

Mr. Michael Weichel, has been a resident of Elmira since 1862. He came from Germany when 12 years of age. When 20 years of age he learned blacksmithing in Elmira. In 1868 he commenced a shop on his own account which he continued 12 years. In 1881 he bought the hardware business of Mr. Wachsmuth. He is a public spirited citizen and has done much towards the advancement of Elmira. He was the second Reeve of the Village of Elmira.

The Hardware Business of M. Weichel & Son has assumed large proportions. From a small beginning, it has grown to one of the largest enterprises of its kind in the County of Waterloo, comprising as it does, two large stores with immense stocks. From the beginning the firm has made it a practice to endeavor to please their customers and to supply them with anything they might want in hardware or kindred goods. They have constantly added new lines and are now handling apart from the ordinary class of hardware, coal, wood, binder twine, cement and other bulky goods. They have also a stove and tinware department in which they carry a heavy stock of stoves and furnaces of which they make a specialty. The tinsmithing department is under the management of a first-class experienced mechanic. In 1896 the firm started a store in Waterloo, on the same broad principles, which were responsible for their success in Elmira, with the result that they have now a very large and popular trade there.

Mr. Wm. G. Weichel is manager of the Waterloo store. Under his management the business, which comprises practically similar lines of goods as are kept in Elmira, is constantly increasing and gaining in favor. The large quantities of goods required by the firm, enables them to place their orders on the most advantageous terms.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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Weichel's Hdwe [hardware] those earlier days handled coal & wood. They had their sheds down by the C.N.R. and old Adam Weichel emptied many a coal car and also sang while doing it. The older Mike Weichel Sr was always the first one at the store at 7 a.m. and he was an elderly man then. John Weichel then took over with Oscar Ruppel. Then big (Mike Henry) came back from the west. After that Lefty took over as it stands today. Young Mike Oscar worked there awhile and then left for the first world war.


Memories of Bill Rudow, transcript of an original in the Elmira Branch, Waterloo Region Library by Marion Roes 2011

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John S. Weichel, one of Elmira's prominent and well-known citizens, died early on Tuesday morning at the home of his son, Charles J. Weichel, Park St. Mr. Weichel had observed his 81st birthday on May 10, and had been in failing health for a short time. As one of the leading and oldest business men in this community, and a staunch and active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, his passing will be keenly felt by all who knew him.

He was born in 1866 near Heidelberg, a son of the late Michael and Margaret Weichel, who moved to Elmira when he was about three months old. He received his education in this town, and after leaving school was employed as a bank clerk here. Later he became a partner in his father's hardware business, remaining with it for about 65 years. He retired from active work n the local store in December, 1945, and as president of the M. Weichel & Son Co. in April 1946.

His interests in activities in the town have covered a wide varied field, in business, and social and church life. Mr. Weichel was one of the leading promoters of the Great West Felt Company Limited, and remained a director until only a few years ago. He also played an active part in municipal affairs as a young man, and was a member of the town council in the years when the first sidewalks were built, and the waterworks were established. He was a former member and one time president of the Board of Trade.

Music was one of his favorite interests and he had been a loyal member of the Elmira Musical Society for more than fifty years, and played with the band for a long time. For twenty years the choir of the church to which he belonged benefited by the faithful and capable leadership of Mr. Weichel.

For the past twenty years, since the death of his wife, formerly Ida Ruppel, he had resided at the home of his son, Charles. He was popular with young and old, and an interesting talker, and enjoyed the visits made by his numerous friends, particularly during the past two years when he was unable to be out very much.

He leaves to mourn their loss, four sons, Charles, Oscar, Hilbert and Harry, and one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Marie) Forwell; all of Elmira: one brother William, Waterloo; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar (Clara) Ruppel and Mrs. Edith Heimbecker, both of Elmira; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. One brother, Henry, died four years ago.

The body will rest at the Dreisinger Funeral Home until this Thursday afternoon at 2: 30, when a brief service will be held there, followed by services at St. Paul's Lutheran church at 3 o'clock conducted by Rev. F. P. Malinsky. Interment will be made in Elmira Cemetery.


Elmira Signet 17 Jul 1947

John — Ida Elizabeth Ruppel. Ida (daughter of Deputy-Reeve Johann "John" Ruppel and Maria Annie "Mary" Huehn) was born 4 Dec 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Elizabeth Weichel
• Residence: 24 Park St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26395
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Promment Citizen Succumbs To Complications Following Pneumonia Attack

Offered Brave Struggle

Daughter Of Former Postmaster Here; Funeral To Be Held Sunday Afternoon

Fearlessly facing death with a true Christian heart, Ida E. Ruppel, beloved wife of John S. Weichel, prominent Elmira merchant, succumbed to complications following a severe attack of pneumonia two years ago, at her late home, 24 Park Street, this (Thursday) morning about 7 o'clock.

News of her death cast a pall of gloom over the community where she had lived all her life and to which she had endeared herself by her fine womanly qualities.

Death came peacefully. The heart which once had beaten so strongly in thoughtful consideration of others, fluttered, wavered and finally stopped as the spirit departed. Her passing ended an illness which started about eight years ago with an attack of influenza. She recovered somewhat but never regained her former strength and about two years ago was again forced to her bed by pneumonia. For the past year she had been very ill but about a month ago her condition became acute. Although fighting an unequal battle she bravely struggled, but gradually weakened.

Bids Family Farewell

Believing that death was near she summoned the members of her family to her bedside on Sunday, and there bade them a fond farewell. Her mind appeared exceptionally active, her facilities unimpaired and her words on this occasion, again revealed the kindliness and thoughtfulness which so inspired her during her active lifetime.

She rallied somewhat Sunday, but lapsed into periods of unconsciousness, apparently the result of extreme weakness. At times during the week she rallied and a faint smile or movement of the hand indicated that she recognized those grouped around her bedside. On Wednesday the family gathered close as death again seemed imminent. Throughout the day and night close vigil was kept and early this morning death came.

Daughter of Former P.M.

The late Mrs. Weichel who was in her 68^th year, was the daughter of the late John and Mary Ruppel, the former of whom was postmaster here for many years. About 1890 she became the bride of John S. Weichel. A faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran church, she formerly was actively identified with the various church organizations and her untimely death will mean a decided loss to the congregation.

In addition to her husband she is survived by one daughter, Marie; and four sons, Charles, Oscar, Hilbert and Harry, all of Elmira. One sister, Mrs. (Rev.) J. C. Borth, of Staten Island, N.Y., and six brothers also survive: Oscar, John H., and George, Elmira; Charles, Buffalo; Henry, Tavistock; and Otto, of Hamilton.
The funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, from her late residence to St. Paul's Lutheran church and thence to Elmira Cemetery for interment, with Rev. Messrs. Gallmeier and Rolph, officiating.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25846
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1895, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
• Residence: 1926, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario

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Simon L. Schedewitz - The death of Simon L. Schedewitz occurred on Saturday night at his home in Yatton following an illness of three months duration. The deceased who was in his 64th year was well known in Elmira and district. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schedewitz, he was born on the old homestead west of Elmira, and attended school in Yatton, later going to St. Clements for a short period. Thirty-five years ago he returned to Yatton, where he conducted a blacksmith shop until illness. In 1895 he was married to Sophia Stumpf who survives with four children, Clayton of Preston, Howard of Windsor, Mrs. H. L. Weichel of Elmira, and Reta at home. Three brothers, John, Henry, Albert and William of Elmira and one sister, Mrs. Oscar Christman of Elmira also survive. The body will be resting at Dreisinger's Funeral Parlor, whence the funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock to the St. Paul's Lutheran church for service. Burial will be made in the Elmira Cemetery.

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Simon married Sophia Carolina Stumpf 14 Jul 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Johann Heinrich (Henry) Stumpf and Maria Magdalena Gimber) was born 16 Mar 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Oct 1969, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sophia Carolina Schedewitz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25837
• Residence: 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Simon Schedewitz - Mrs. Simon Schedewitz, RR 3, Kitchener, died today at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness. She was 93. Mrs. Schedewitz, the former Sophia Stumpf was born in Elmira, March 16, 1876, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stumpf. She lived in the Twin City area for 34 years. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons, Clayton of Preston and Howard of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. H.L. (Gertrude) Weichel of Elmira and Mrs. Carl (Rita) Dunke of Kitchener; one brother, Conrad Stumpf, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Aljoe and Mrs. Gertrude Beilstein, all of Kitchener; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Simon, in 1935; four sisters and three brothers. The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home after 8 pm today where the service will be conducted by Rev. K.L. Zorn, pastor of Hope Church, Sunday at 2: 30 pm. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Elmira.

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