Waterloo Region Generations
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Melvin Edward Voegtle

Male 1927 - 2007  (80 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Melvin Edward Voegtle was born 19 May 1927, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Melvin Stanley Voegtle and Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas); died 16 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mel Voegtle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73351

    Notes:

    VOEGTLE, Melvin "Mel"- Peacefully surrounded by his family, at The Westmount on Monday, July 16, 2007, in his 81st year. Beloved husband for 55 wonderful years to the late Marjorie nee Martin (2005). Beloved dad of Sandy (1990), Brian (Sharon), Kathy (Liz) and Kim. Special grandpa to Tory (Curtis), Ian, Abi, Michelle and Brian Jeremy. Devoted grandpa to his greats, Mathew, Zachary, Noah and Sophie. Special friend to Harry and Kathy Holst. Sadly missed by his sister Kay Yoworski, brother-in-law Stan Wilfort and sister-in-law Pat Voegtle. Predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Katherine Voegtle, brothers, Don (Helen) and Bob and sister Norma. Relatives and friends will be received at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel (519-742-4481) 51 Benton St., Kitchener today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mel's funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Wilson Ave., Kitchener) at 11 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery.


    The Record Newspaper 17 Jul 2007

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    Mel writes: I am the second child in a family of five and I grew up in Kitchener. At the age of fifteen, I started working at B.F. Goodrich and spent nearly forty-one years there -- retiring when the company was sold. I spent eighteen months in Elliot Lake, in 1957-58 for B.F.G.

    I married Marj in 1949 and we started our family of four children. I became Baghiera in Brian's Cub Pack and stayed for thirteen years. The family, The church Board of Management and the M.S, Society kept me busy.

    After retiring from B. F. Goodrich, I worked for thirteen years as a Court service Office in Family Court. I am now coasting and enjoying family and friends.

    ____________________


    CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF MELVIN EDWARD VOEGTLE

    HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH JULY 19, 2007
    Written and delivered by Richard Martin

    I am deeply honoured to have been asked to be part of this celebration of the life of Melvin Edward Voegtle.
    I have known Mel for over 60 years, we are brothers-in-law, but more importantly, I have always thought of Mel as a close and much valued friend, who I enjoyed spending time with.

    As we celebrate Mel, and share our memories and thoughts of:
    " What made Mel Mel? And
    " What he meant to all of us.
    There will also be many references to Marj - As we all know it is virtually impossible to talk about one without the other.

    From Mel's perspective his greatest accomplishment by far was the partnership he formed with Marj, Starting as very different individuals, they meshed perfectly as a couple. They loved unconditionally, worked extremely well together and in the process accomplished many of their dreams and ambitions - and earned the love and respect of all of us. Worthy roll models for any couple, young or old.

    Mel's # 1 priority was family:
    " Sandy, Brian, Kathy and Kim
    " The grandchildren and great grandchildren, and
    " The extended family.

    Loving and always highly supportive, quick to express pride in their accomplishments and also quick to offer advice when he thought such was needed.
    I don't know of any parents who worked harder to keep the family together than Marj and Mel.

    Mel was justifiably of his employment record. Staring at age 15, he worked 41 years with B. F. Goodrich. In the late1950's Mel worked long hours at Elliot Lake - living apart from his family for 18 months - to accumulate the down payment for their home on Franklin St, - A home which they enjoyed for almost 50 years.

    After Elliot Lake, Mel was sent on short duration field trips from time to time. He enjoyed both the travel and visiting different customer operations.

    Mel retired from B. F. Goodrich when the company was sold. He then embarked on a 2nd career as a Court Service Officer in Family Court. He was uniquely suited for this work and thoroughly enjoyed assisting the families, judges and lawyers who attended the court. He continued in this work for 13 years.

    Mel was one of those rare individuals who enjoyed his work and found it thoroughly satisfying, by the way Brian - any time your dad discussed your next job, he always identified the court as offering you the prospect of a highly rewarding 2nd career.

    Mel was a very social person who loved talking to people. He had a real facility for attracting - and keeping - friends, many of these friendships dated back decades to:

    " A.Y.P.A
    " Franklin St. and Holy Trinity
    " B. F. Goodrich and the Court House

    To name a few, and, many of these friends are here this morning. Anyone who came to the house was received warmly. Mel and Marg loved spending evenings with family and friends. Talking and playing cards - with Mel - ever the comedian - teasing someone to gain a reaction. Anytime Mel and I walked at the Rec Centre or went out for lunch, we invariably met old friends. Mel always enjoyed - and gained energy from these encounters.

    Holy Trinity was the faith community which represented the keystone in the solid foundation which anchored Mel's life. He had a deep and trusting faith, and he lived his faith. Mel served on the church Board of Managers for many years and, was always available to help around the church in any way he could. Mel cherished the friendships which he and Marj enjoyed with so many parishioners. The church dances and other social events provided many happy occasions.

    Mel and Marj shared a strong commitment to community service. In addition to his work at Holy Trinity, Mel became a leader of Brian's Cub Pack and continued for 13 years. He and Marj also worked for the MS Society for many years,

    Mel had a life long passion for cars. Early in their married life, a car became a necessity to accommodate Marj's frequent family visits to Peterborough. The need was satisfied by purchasing a 20 year old, Robin's egg blew Oldsmobile - Which Mel drove and maintained with great pride and affection. Later Mel, became a convert to Ford products. Careful thought was given to any car purchase, and similar care was directed to regular servicing. One of the truly enjoyable highlights of Mel's last few months was to go with Kim to have her vehicle serviced at the Ford dealership in New Hamburg. To quote Mel; "They remembered me." An earlier highlight was the weekend he, Kim and Brian delivered his car to it's new owner in Ottawa.

    Let me summarize a few other memories;

    " Mel was a life long baseball fan, starting as a Cleveland Indians supporter he quickly adopted the Blue Jays when they arrived on the scene. He loved watching ball games and attended the grandchildren's - and Kim's - games. A particular highlight for many years was the Labour Day Blue Jay Game with the guys - followed by a barbeque at The Coursey's.
    " Later in life, Mel discovered that his true athletic ability was as a Bocci Ball player. He enjoyed the fellowship of the sport, but as was to be expected was a fierce competitor.
    " Mel always looked forward to Sauble beach, he enjoyed miniature golf, cards and board games, and going to the beach. For thirty years the Martins vacationed at Southampton at the same time the Voegtles were at Sauble, for me the family visits back and forth were special.
    " Mel always enjoyed and was generally the centre of attention, at gatherings of the extended family for picnics and other events.
    " No description of Mel would be complete without mentioning his love of
    o Dancing
    o His video collection featuring such stars as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger and John Wayne, and
    o His collection of Gospel and vintage CD's, and the enjoyment he got from singing along with the music.
    That is the Mel Voegtle we all loved and respected.

    Before concluding

    On behalf of all of the family and friends, I would like to pay tribute, and extend a very special thank you to, Kim, Brian and Kathy for the exemplary way in which they have coped during the last 2 years with the loss of their parents.

    There is no course 101 Parent support and care. To prepare you. You learn as you go and do the best that you can, and, in the process, you find yourself doing things you never dreamed you were capable of. I give them the highest marks for the always considerate, devoted and compassionate way which they handled all aspects of their parents illnesses and passing. Kim, Brian and Kathy you have shown all of us what it means to really care.

    We all have our special memories of Mel which will endure into the future. He was a good person who lived his life in accordance with a deeply held code of beliefs and principles. He was a loving husband and parent, a cherished friend, and, an exceptionally likeable and unforgettable guy.

    I suspect Mel is now doing what he has wanted to do for the last 2 years, walking off into the sunset with his beloved Marj.
    Mel go in peace with our love.





    Melvin married Marjorie Lillian Martin 23 Apr 1949, St. John's Anglican Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marjorie (daughter of Richard Thomas Martin and Esther Raines) was born 16 May 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Sandra Elaine Voegtle was born 1950; was christened 2 Sep 1950, St. John's Anglican Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Melvin Stanley Voegtle was born Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Adolphe Oliver "Oliver" Voegtle and Priscilla "Ella" Freeman); died 30 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187375
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman

    Notes:

    Voegtle, Melvin S.-- At K-W Hospital, on Saturday, June 30, 1990, Melvin Voegtle, of Central Park Lodge. age 89 years. Father of Don and his wife Helen, Melvin and his wife Marg, Kay and her husband Rudy Yoworski, Norma and her husband Stan Wilfort, Bob and his wife Patricia all of Kitchener; brother of Violet Scriver of Kitchener. Also remembered by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife Catherine; three sisters, Florence, Mabel, and Nettie and one brother, Norman. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W. Kitchener, this evening (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m.. Funeral and committal services will be held in the chapel on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Karl Stevert officiating. Interment Mount Hope cemetery.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Jul 1990

    Melvin married Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas 1920, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Ira Cyrus Thomas and Catharine Kercher) was born 3 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas was born 3 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Ira Cyrus Thomas and Catharine Kercher); died 25 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Marietta "Katie" Voegtle
    • Name: Katherine Thomas
    • Name: Kathleen Marie Thomas
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192377
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Melvin S. Voegtle: 53 of 372 Queen Street South, died today at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Waterloo, her maiden name was Catherine Thomas, daughter of the late Ezra Thomas. Her mother Mrs. Katie Frey resides in Waterloo. Her marriage to Melvin Voegtle took place in 1920. Surviving besides her husband and mother are three sons, Donald, Melvin and Robert Voegtle all of Kitchener, two daughters Mrs. Rudolph (Kathleen) Yoworski and Mrs. Stanley (Norma) Wilfort both of Kitchener. One brother Arthur Thomas of Waterloo; two sisters Miss Lillian Thomas of Kitchener and Mrs. Eric Merkel of St Jocobs and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted Friday at Two pm with service at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Rev. J.H.Getz Paster of Calvary Evangelican UB Church will conduct the sevice. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.


    Kitchener Record 25 Sep 1957 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Sargeant Donald Arthur Voegtle was born 1922, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Melvin Edward Voegtle was born 19 May 1927, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Kathleen Voegtle
    4. Norma Mae Voegtle was born Abt 1930, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Oliver Voegtle was born 1931, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Adolphe Oliver "Oliver" Voegtle was born 17 Jul 1870, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Voegtle and Carolina "Carrie" Hilker); died 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183364181
    • Name: Oliver Voegtle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29562
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evan. Assoc.
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baker, Bakery
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Adolphe married Priscilla "Ella" Freeman 17 Jan 1891, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Priscilla (daughter of John B. Freeman and Elizabeth Ernst) was born 28 Dec 1872, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Priscilla "Ella" Freeman was born 28 Dec 1872, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John B. Freeman and Elizabeth Ernst); died 9 Jan 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183364359
    • Name: Ella Freeman
    • Name: Ellen Freeman
    • Name: Priscilla "Ella" Voegtle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86202
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    MRS. OLIVER VOEGTLE - There departed this life Thursday afternoon, Ella Freeman, wife of Mr. Oliver Voeglte 24 East Courtland Avenue. at the age of 74 years, she having passed her last birthday on December 28th. Her death followed an illness of seven months. Surviving her are the husband and four daughters and two sons who are; Mrs. Irvin Goetz of Preston, Mrs Abraham Otterbien city, Mrs. Clayton Dahlmer city, Norman, Melvin and Violet all at home. There are four grandchildren and also three brothers and one sister of the deceased. The brothers and sisters are Mr. William Freeman city; Andrew Conestoga, Joseph wellesly; and Mrs. George Putter of Brether City, Manitoba, who has been in the city on a six week visit. The late Mrs. Voeglte has resided in the city 13 years coming here from New Hamburg. She was born in Conestoga. The deceased was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. The funeral will be held at 2: 30 p.m. Sunday Afternoon from the home to Mount Hope Cemetery where interment will be made.

    Kitchener Daily Record 9 Jan 1920

    _______________________

    On Thursday afternoon last, Ella Freeman, wife of Oliver Voegtle, passed away at her home in Kitchener at the age of 47 years. Her death followed an illness of seven months.

    Surviving her are her husband and four daughters and two sons: Mrs. Irvin Goetz, of Preston; Mrs. Abram Otterbein, Mrs. Clayton Dahmer, Norman, Melvin and Violet, all of Kitchener. Besides she leaves four grandchildren and, also three brothers and one sister.

    The late Mrs. Voegtle resided in New Hamburg for a number of years and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friend. The family removed to Kitchener from here about 13 years ago.

    The deceased was born in Conestogo and in religion was a faithful Methodist. The funeral look place on Sunday afternoon to Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.

    New Hamburg Independent, January 16, 1920

    Children:
    1. Mabel May Voegtle was born 12 Jun 1892, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Florence Ethel Voegtle was born 19 May 1895, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Nettie Voegtle was born 14 May 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Norman Oliver Voegtle was born 2 Dec 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 2. Melvin Stanley Voegtle was born Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Violet Voegtle was born 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

  3. 6.  Ira Cyrus Thomas was born 3 Dec 1875, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Snyder Thomas and Catherine Fischer); died 22 Dec 1912.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00121-7507.2
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Telegram, Railroad
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Ira — Catharine Kercher. Catharine (daughter of Jacob Kercher and Maria "Mary" Feroch) was born 31 Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catharine Kercher was born 31 Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Kercher and Maria "Mary" Feroch); died 20 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Frey
    • Name: Catharine Hammacher
    • Name: Catharine Thomas
    • Name: Katie Kercher
    • Residence: 75 Avondale Ave. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104773
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Catherine Frey
    Mrs. Catherine Frey, 82, died Sunday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. She formerly lived at 75 Avondale Ave. South, Waterloo, but had been in nursing homes and hospitals for the past seven years.
    She was born Dec. 31, 1878, in Wellesley Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kercher, and was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church Waterloo, and the Ladies Aid Society. She was predeceased by three husbands, Ira Thomas, John Hamacher and Solomon Frey.
    Surviving are a son, Arthur J. Thomas of Waterloo; a daughter, Miss Lillian Thomas of Kitchener; a brother, Jacob Kercher of Kitchener; a sister, Mrs. Henry Diehl of Milverton; 10 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
    The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev. A. L. Conrad officiating. Burial will be in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira.

    Children:
    1. Arthur John Thomas was born 13 Oct 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1972, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas was born 3 Jan 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Lillie Thomas was born Sep 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rose Thomas was born 11 Sep 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Voegtle was born 1835, , Germany (son of John Voegtle and Henrietta); died 3 Sep 1887, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34099
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evan. Assoc.
    • Building: 1880, 5164 Ament Line, Linwood, Waterloo, Ontario; frame house
    • Occupation: 1881, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver
    • Occupation: 1886, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver

    Notes:

    Letters of Administration of John Voegtle

    No. 1967
    Letters Adm. Of the Real and Personal Estate of John Voegtle deceased.

    In her Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Waterloo

    Be it known that on the tenth day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty seven Letters of Administration of all and singular the real and personal estate effects rights and credits of John Voegtle late of the village of Linwood in the County of Waterloo, Weaver who died on or about the third day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and Eighty seven, in the village of Linwood aforesaid intestate, and who had at the time of his death a fixed place of abode at the village of Linwood in the said County of Waterloo were granted by Her Majesty's Surrogate Court of the County of Waterloo to Rachel Heinbuch of the Village of Linwood in the said County of Waterloo, Married Woman, the second eldest daughter of the said intestate, she having been first sworn faithfully to administer the same by paying his just debts and distributing the residue (if any) of the real and personal estate and affects according to law and to exhibit a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the said real and personal estate and affects, rights and credits and to render a just and true account thereof whenever required by law. The said intestate died leaving a Widow and three daughters and five infant sons ? surviving. The said Widow and eldest daughter of said deceased having Renounced all their right and title to Letters of Administration to said Estate.

    A. J. Peterson
    Registrar of the Surrogate Court
    Of the County of Waterloo.

    Building:
    Frame House built in 1880 according to email from John Calder 2011. Building stands 2011

    John married Carolina "Carrie" Hilker 8 Jul 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Henry Hilker and Sophia) was born 16 Feb 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Oct 1881, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Carolina "Carrie" Hilker was born 16 Feb 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Hilker and Sophia); died 7 Oct 1881, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carolina "Carrie" Voegtle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34100
    • Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evan. Assoc.

    Children:
    1. Ann Voegtle was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Amelia "Emilia" Voegtle was born 29 May 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1937; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rachel Voegtle was born 2 Aug 1862, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1914, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Paulina Voegtle was born 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Mary Voegtle was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Catharine "Katie" Voegtle was born 11 Aug 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 1937; was buried , Riverside Cem., Sterling, Logan, Colorado, United States.
    7. 4. Adolphe Oliver "Oliver" Voegtle was born 17 Jul 1870, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. William Voegtle was born 1872, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. John Voegtle was born 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Robert Voegtle was born 1877, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1928, Rocky Ford, Otero, Colorado, USA; was buried , Hill Crest Cemetery, , Otero Co., Colorado.
    11. Herbert Voegtle was born 23 Oct 1880, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1896; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  John B. Freeman was born 1796, , Ontario, Canada (son of Francis Murry Freeman and Jemima Stowbridge); died 20 Oct 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: War of 1812
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133717
    • Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Land: 1854, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 054W, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Residence: 1854, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 062, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; other methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Directory: 1864, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 062, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John married Elizabeth Ernst 15 Feb 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John D. Ernst and Caroline) was born 7 Dec 1841, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died 26 Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth ErnstElizabeth Ernst was born 7 Dec 1841, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany (daughter of John D. Ernst and Caroline); died 26 Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/245840595
    • Name: Elizabeth Freeman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-133719
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; other methodist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Misfortune: 26 Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Burned to death after oil lamp exploded on her. (12 hours)

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Freeman was born 19 Jul 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jun 1921, Chatham, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph Benjamin Freeman was born 5 Feb 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1944, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Walkerton Cemetery, Walkerton, Bruce Co., Ontario.
    3. Andrew Freeman was born 16 Nov 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1939; was buried , Martin Meeting House Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Samuel Blake Freeman was born 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1918.
    5. Emma Freeman was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Lavina Ellen Freeman was born 13 May 1866, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Aug 1929, Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, USA; was buried , Evergreen Cemetery, Brainerd, Crow Wing, Minnesota, United States.
    7. Jacob Alpheus Freeman was born 19 Dec 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. William Alfred Freeman was born 18 Dec 1870, , Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 5. Priscilla "Ella" Freeman was born 28 Dec 1872, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  John Snyder Thomas was born 21 May 1852, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William B. Thomas and Hannah Snyder); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00121-7507
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Occupation: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teacher
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher, School
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    John S. Thomas, "was born May 21st, 1852. In 1870 he commenced teaching school and has been engaged in the profession with marked success ever since. He resides about two miles north of the town of Waterloo where he is engaged as teacher in S. S. No. 25, Waterloo, and is married to Catherine Fischer. They have a family of two children, namely: Ira Cyrus and Lizzie Caroline."


    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.].

    John married Catherine Fischer 22 Dec 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Fischer and Elizabeth Hahn) was born 24 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Aug 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Oct 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherine Fischer was born 24 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Aug 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Fischer and Elizabeth Hahn); died 25 Oct 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Thomas
    • Name: Katie Fischer
    • Residence: Rosendale, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: 00121-7507.1
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 6. Ira Cyrus Thomas was born 3 Dec 1875, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1912.
    2. Elisabeth Katharina "Lizzie" Thomas was born 17 Jul 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Elizabeth Caroline Thomas was born 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Eva Thomas was born 26 Aug 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  7. 14.  Jacob Kercher was born 9 Jun 1846, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Kaercher and Anna Maria Gingerich); died 23 Jan 1915, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241161676
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68561
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Jacob married Maria "Mary" Feroch 14 Dec 1876, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Johannes "John" Feroch and Catherine) was born 16 Oct 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1937, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Maria "Mary" Feroch was born 16 Oct 1852, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes "John" Feroch and Catherine); died 30 Sep 1937, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241161803
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Kercher
    • Name: Mary Feroch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46598
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Kercher was born 15 Mar 1877, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1913, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Catharine Kercher was born 31 Dec 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Kercher was born 5 Apr 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Melinda Kercher was born 3 Oct 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Jacob Kercher was born 5 Sep 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Michael F. "Mike" Kerchner was born 14 Sep 1887, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jun 1961, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.