Louis Edward Kuntz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143013
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Louis — Erma Mynetta Meyer. Erma (daughter of Henry Hass Meyer and Louisa Weis) was born 28 Aug 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Residence: 167 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43928
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; brewer
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Malter in Brewery
• Occupation: 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Malster
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; President, Brewing Co.
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

PROMINENT AND CITIZEN WIDLEY-KNOWN CITIZEN DIED SUNDAY NIGHT

David C. Kuntz, President of the Kuntz Brewing Co., Succumbs to Severe Attack of Typhoid Fever

Was in his 39th Year and Ex-Member of Town Council.

In the passing of David Charles Kuntz whose death occurred on Sunday night, a prominent and widely known citizen of Waterloo, has been removed. He succumbed to an attack of typhoid fever after a short illness. He was in his 39^th year.

The funeral took place from his late residence on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock to St. Louis R. C. Church for seivice thence to Mount Hope R.C. Cemetery for internment.

The late Mr. Kuntz took seriously ill on October 13th and had been in critical conditioin. Several days ago be suffered a hemorrhage, but rallied on Saturday and hopes were entertained for his recovery. About eleven o'clock Sunday night he had a relapse and gradually sank, passing peacefully away, shortly before midnight. He was conscious up to the last.

The deceased was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kuntz, being born in Waterloo Feb. 9th, 1877.

He had been identified with the Kuntz Brewing Company for years, being its president at the time of his death. He was a former member of the Town Council, serving the municipality in this capacity for two years, and also was a former member of the Waterloo Separate School Board.

He took an active and prominent interest is sports, being an enthusiastic and popular member of the Waterloo Lawn Bowling Club and the Waterloo Curling Club. He was also a member of the Waterloo Club and of the Canadian Order of Foresters.

In June 1900 be was married to Miss Frances Dietrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dietrich of St. Clements, who survives together with five children, namely: Florence, Louis, Oscar, Edward and Charles; also two brothers and two sisters, viz: Messrs William and Herbert; Mrs. (Dr.) W. J. Fischer and Miss Ida, all of Waterloo.

The late Mr. Kuntz was of a genial personality and was highly regarded by his friends. He will be mised particularly in the circles where be was most intimately known. Among his many acquaintances his early death will occasion deep feeling of regret.

His death in the prime of life, will come as a sore bereavement to his family and relatives who will have the deepest sympathy of the community in their hour of affliction.

The Chronicle Telegraph 28 Oct 1915

David married Frances Cecelia Dietrich 26 Jun 1901, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frances (daughter of Alphonse Edward Dietrich and Franciska Dietrich) was born 23 Apr 1874, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 1 Feb 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frances Cecelia Kuntz
• Residence: 167 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47282
• Residence: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1945, 48 Allan St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Louis Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43927
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1875, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; brewer
• Residence: 1875, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1877, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; brewer
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Beer Brewer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Business: CA 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; L. Kuntz Brewery

Ludwig married Theresia Bauer 26 Oct 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresia (daughter of Carl Joseph "Charles" Bauer and Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert) was born 27 Aug 1854, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 1 Oct 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: 59 King St. N., Waterloo, Ontario; Kuntz Brewery
• Name: Theresia Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43926
• Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Keeper
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Name: Edward Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47278
• Immigration: 1839
• Naturalization: 1849
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Alphonse — Franciska Dietrich. Franciska (daughter of Nikolaus Dietrich and Anna Maria Schmidt) was born 6 Feb 1836, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1925, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Frances Dietrich
• Name: Francisca Dietrich
• Name: Franciska Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47279
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roam Catholic

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• House: 81 Norman St., Waterloo, Ontario; moved "Nixon House"
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43324
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Historic Building: Abt 1880, 156 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Eckert House
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Historic Building: Abt 1885, 167 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Kuntz-Labatt
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

House:
David Kuntz founded the Spring Brewery (later renamed the L. Kuntz Park Brewery) in 1844. When he undertook one of the many expansions of his company's premises, on property to the south-west of King and William Streets, he moved this one-and-a-half-storey frame house westward by horse team to its present location.

Historic Building:
Built circa 1880 by Brewer David Kuntz on property acquired in 1856, from John Hoffman, it became the property of Anna Eckert in 1898 and it remained in her possession until her death. There have subsequently been three owners since 1977. The present owners are Krafa Consultants and Management Inc.
The house is a good example of a mid to late 19th century merchant's home. The two-storey yellow brick structure shows significant Italianate influences, emphasized in the elaborate roof brackets and the two storey projecting bay, with segmentally arched windows. The door is enhanced by its side-lights with a blind transom, which may be authentic or an early replacement for the glass that would normally be here. The porch retains its original detailing below the roof which is supported by chamfered porch posts. The house makes an interesting comparison to the Kuntz-Labatt house across the street.
The west facade and the north and south facades, ending at the one storey portion, of this historical Waterloo home received designation as a Heritage Landmark for its historic and architectural value<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

Historic Building:
The Kuntz-Labatt's House, which now holds offices and meeting rooms for the adjacent Edward R. Good Funeral Home, was built in the mid 1880s.
The brewery with which the home has long been associated was begun by David Kuntz in 1844. The oldest portions of the business date from 1864. By 1910, the Kuntz Brewery had grown to become Ontario's second largest brewery. Although the enterprise was sold to Carling's in 1929, the Kuntz name was retained until 1940. Colonel Hugh J. Heasley, Manager of Carling's lived in the home from 1944 until his death in 1978. The brewery was demolished in 1993.
Three impressive homes were built by Kuntz for family members on this site. The designated building is the only one remaining. All had similar important architectural features. Although early renovations have somewhat changed the structure, the home achieves a balanced design through the careful placement of windows, doors and Italianate features such as the paired brackets and round-headed windows in the gable. The verandahs, each supported by slender columns, are typical of late nineteenth century architecture.
The Kuntz-Labatt's house is both historically significant and architecturally attractive. For these reasons, the entire exterior was noted in the designation.<sup>1a

1a</sup>Designated Properties www. waterloo.ca

David married Magdalena Brandt 12 Jun 1848, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob? Brandt and Catharine Deiter) was born 1 Jan 1833, , Germany; died 7 Oct 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Kuntz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43323
• Immigration: 1845, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

DEATH OF MRS KUNTZ.

Mrs. Magdalena Kuntz, relict of the late David Kuntz, died at her home Wednesday afternoon in her 72nd year. The funeral will take place from the residence, King St., on Saturday, Oct. 10th, at 10 o'clock a.m. to the R. C. church for service thence in the R. C. cemetery for interment.

The Chronicle Telegraph 9 Oct 1903 pg 5

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• Name: Charles Bauer
• Name: Charles Joseph Bauer
• Name: Karl Joseph Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43933P
• Birth: 30 Jun 1824
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Elected Office: 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died Bauer - At the residence of his daughter Mrs. L. Kuntz, Waterloo, Carl Joseph Bauer Age 79 years. Funeral will take place from his home 10 a.m. Wednesday to R.C. Church thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Berlin Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Monday April 15, 1901

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Carl Joseph Bauer

Another member of the old guard, in the person of Mr. Carl Joseph Bauer of Waterloo Town has departed for the great army in the beyond, on Saturday. He was born June 30, 1824 in Weilbach, Bavaria; came to America in 1854; lived for one year in Buffalo, where he married Sophia Kolbert, a native of Hofgeismar. In 1855, he came to Canada and resided first in Waterloo Town, where he very successfully followed the trade of carpenter. In the early sixties, he settled down on a small property in the west ward of the corporation of Berlin and pursued agriculture, as well as his trade. Several years ago, he sold the place and since that time, resided along with his wife, together with his daughter, Mrs. Theresia Kuntz, in Waterloo, where he enjoyed the most affectionate care.

As a member of the Catholic congregation of Berlin, he was active for many years as a school and church director. He also served the West Ward for some time as a member of city council. He was a peace-loving, cheerful man, who never became discouraged in the worst circumstances. Especially, did he distinguish himself during his lengthy, very painful sickness by his great patience and endless trust in God, thereby setting an example worthy of imitation.

He is survived by two sons, six daughters, and 34 grandchildren. One son, two daughters and three grandchildren preceded him in death. His burial took place yesterday, on Wednesday, with a large number in attendance.

The survivors, together with his mourning wife, are: Mrs. Louis Kuntz, Mrs. Jakob Ball, and Aloys Bauer, Waterloo; Mrs. John Wintermeyer, Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Baumann, Walkerton; Mrs. Edward Winterhalt, Montreal; Charles Bauer, Montreal.

Berliner Journal 18 Apr 1901 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

Carl married Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert 3 Jan 1853, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Maria was born 21 Dec 1828, Hymmen, Cassel, Grossherzog, Thum Hesson, Germany; died 16 Nov 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Hofgeismar, , Hessen, Germany
• Name: Maria Sophia "Sophia" Bauer
• Name: Sophia Kolbert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43934
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

The death ocurred last night at the home of Mr. Jacob Ball, William St., of Mrs. Sophia Bauer, one of the towns oldest and most respected residents. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of eighty-three years. She had been sick but one week, though she had been ailing for some time, and died from paralysis and old age.

Mrs Bauer was born in Hymnencassel, Grossherzogthum, Hesson, Germany. She came to this country in 1853, landing in Buffalo and married Carl Bauer who predeceased her eleven years ago. No brothers or sisters are known to survive. Her youngest brother died years ago. The oldest daughter of the family, Mrs Louis Kuntz died six weeks ago, the other children are, Mrs Jacob Ball of Waterloo; Frank Bauer (died 1895); Aloyes Bauer, Waterloo: Mrs John Wintermeyer, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Bowman, Walkerton; Mrs. Ed Feherenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Ed Winterton of Waterloo and Charlie Bauer of Waterloo.

The funeral will take place Monday at 8: 30 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Jacob Ball, Willim St. to St. Louis R.C. Church thence to the cemetery.

Berlin News Record, Berlin, Ontario, Friday November 17, 1911

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Hymmen, Kassel,Grossherzog,Thum Hesson,Germany Sophia was born in 1828, in Hofgeismar, Hessen, which is a small community about fifteen kilometers north of Kassel, Hessen. Sophis'a obituary, which does not mention her parents, does indicate that her siblings had apparently predeceased her, and other information elsewhere suggests that they probably lived their lives in Germany. Sophia migrated to New York, aboard The Lessing and docked there on August 15, 1852. She was 23years old. She came to America to marry her fiance, Johann Heintz, who had preceeded her to the New World and was studying to become a lawyer. He was not there to meet her at the entrance port. She was befriended by a family whom she had met on the ship and stayed with them for a few days, still waiting for her fiance. Since she spoke no English, she went with them to Buffalo, heartbroken and lonely.

In Buffalo, she stayed in an Inn, and she helped with the cooking as she was a trained dietician. This Inn was operated or owned by Carl Bauer's sister, Catherine Able. Carl was staying there as well. After many nights of hearing her crying in her room, he knocked on her door to offer his assistance. He learned of her hardship and offered to assist her. He placed an ad in the New York paper inquiring of her fiance. Months passed and there was no reply. Meanwhile, Karl had fallen in love with Sophia. He asked her to marry him and she accepted.

The night before they were to be married, there was a knock on her door. Two orderlies were there and told her that her fiance was downstairs in a carriage, too weak to get out, but wanted to see her. Sophia saw her beloved fiance and learned that he was very sick with TB. He had been unable to meet her ship; so instead, he sent his friend to meet her with a large sum of money to take care of her needs. His friend nor the money were ever seen again. Apparently, he died within the next 6 months.

Sophia married Karl as planned, but perhaps with a heavy heart. Sophia's surname spelling is Kuhlebert, although it is spelled differently by priests etc.

Karl and Sophia first lived in an area which is located behind the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener -- it was known as Green Bush. They later built homes on King Street, close to Bauer Industries.

Sophia was known to be a small, fair, gentle, mild Saxon. She was a converted Catholic (was Evangelical). She spoke High German to her children. She was always prim and proper. In her later years, she would often be seen knitting stockings. She only spoke German


History provided by Marie Durrer-Voisin, 2010

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• Military: soldier under Napoleon
• Name: Nicholas Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-367641
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Nikolaus — Anna Maria Schmidt. Anna was born 1798, , , France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Maria Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27785
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic