David Arthur Heller

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• Business: Heller's Jewelry Store
• Name: Ott Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187011
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1980, 27 Belleview Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HELLER, Ehrhardt (Ott) - At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday June 15, 1980, age 70 years, Ott Heller, of 27 Belleview Ave., Kitchener. A member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Former owner of Heller's Jewelry Store and an inspector of B&W Heat Treating Limited. He played professional hockey for the New York Rangers for 15 years and coached for more than 10 years for various semi-pro teams. An active player for the original Kitchener Old timers until illness forced his retirement. Son of the late Alfred Heller and Rose Berner. Husband of Kate Reeve; father of David Arthur of Stratford and brother of Lillian (Mrs. Frank McCormick) of Elmira and Mildred I(Mrs. Edgar Gimbel) of Kitchener. Predeceased by one brother, Wilfred. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener until noon today, when transfer will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, for funeral service at 2 pm, Rev. Harold Brill officiating Interment to follow in Memory Gardens.

Elmira Signet Jun 18 1980 pg 18

Ehrhardt — Kate Maud Reeve. Kate (daughter of Walter Henry "Harry" Reeve and Rose Edith Steed) was born 21 Sep 1909; died 1984; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kate Maud Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176816

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Heller Brothers - jewelers, opticians, marriage licenses
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179121007
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187007
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1919, 96 Alma St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A. C. Heller Dies After Brief Illness

A retired jeweler, Alfred C. Heller, 83, of 96 Charles St. E., died at K-W Hospital, yesterday, following a brief illness. Born in Kitchener, a son of the late Mr, and Mrs. John Heller, he started in the jewelry business with his brothers, at a King Street store, forty-one years ago. He started his own business on Queen Street South. He turned this business over to his sons on retirement, eight years ago. Mr Heller was a charter member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and served on the church council, from 1919 to 1921 He was one of the original members of the radio committee of the church. He was a member of the 1OOF and the Kitchener Lawn Bowling Club. Mr Heller played with the original Kitchener Ranger football team, more than 60 years ago. His marriage to the former Rose Berner, who survives, took place in Kitchener in 1904. Also surviving are two sons, Wilfred and Ott, both of Kitchener: two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Mildred) Gimbel of Kitchener and Mrs. Frank (Lillian) McCormick of Elmira: a brother, Adolph of Waterloo and six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters, predeceased him. The body is at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, until 12:30 p.m., Saturday, when removal will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, for service, at 2 p.m. Rev. Dr. John Schmieder will conduct the service. Interment will be in, Woodland Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Oct 1964 pg 25

Alfred — Rose Hannah Berner. Rose (daughter of Rev. Ulrich Johann Berner and Leah Zimmerman) was born 6 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rose Hannah Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187008
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Suspender Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Residence: , England
• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Islington, London, England
• Residence: Greenville Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170360
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 4th Essex V. B., Service #751062
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Sergeant, 118th Battalion

Walter married Rose Edith Steed 9 Apr 1898, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, England. Rose was born 1876, Peckham, Surrey, England; died 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Rose Edith Reeve
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170361

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• Interesting: business, politics
• Name: Frederick Heller
• Name: Henry Heller
• Name: J. H. Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36217
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Deputy Reeve - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death of City's Oldest Resident Occurred Today

Mr. J. H. Heller, sr., Passed away

A Pioneer in the Jewelry and Watch Making Business

The city's oldest resident has departed this life, Mr. John H. Heller, sr., who has resided in the town longer than any other citizen who came to this community and launched his or her ship of destiny.

The deceased as was generally known had been in ill health for some months following an accident in a fall at his home some months ago. Mr. Heller's condition gradually became such as to cause doubt about his chances for recovery. He sank continually although conversative up to almost the hour of his departing. At 11.25 a.m. today he slept peacefully away.

Mr. Heller's death means the loss of a pioneer citizen, who contributed worth to the community. Sterling character industry and thrift were his

By his demise a pioneer jeweler is gone.

Mr. Heller was born in Udenhausen, Hessen, Germany on March 1st., 1839 and came to this country and town when only five years of age. His wife Margarett Schwenn, born in Sinsheim, Germany, arrived here with fifteen years of age. Mrs. Heller by the way has reached the eightieth milestone of life. Mr. Heller's parents the late Mr. and Mrs. John Heller settled at the east end, on a property that is still the Heller home. The lad brought up under the guardianship of worthy parents and home instruction grew up to the young man of teens. After leaving school he became apprenticed to his father in the jewelry business at which he had been engaged ever since.

The story of the Heller family in the first instance is one of a splendid example of citizenship, in the second place it is one that stands for industry, thrift and progressiveness. More particularly it brings to attention the watchmaking and jewellery trade. The grandfather that came across to this country laid the foundations of the business; the sons and grandsons have learned and learned thoroughly and are carrying n as successfully as the father and grandfather.

Looking over the decades Mr. Heller, the subject of this sketch could tell of many interesting facts and incidents. Possessing an affable nature and a conservative disposition his stories have always been interesting. Apply it to the jewellery and watch making line he told of the conditions primitive and the change that has taken place. For example the days when his father was in business were the time when the dealer sold his watches and clocks by making the rounds from houses to houses in this section of the country. For years the father used to travel with a little white pony, in order to reach customers. Satchel and clocks on this back he brought his stock before the people right at the homes and sales were made. They were the days when people from this district had to go to Hamilton or Dundas with their grain and bring back needed articles of clothing or furniture. Forty miles on the old Goderich to Dundas road had to be covered. And the pioneers did it gladly.

Eggs, by way of interest, sold at 5 cents a dozen when the grandfather was in business. Exchange of commodities was the precursor of buying for cash.

The present Mr. John Heller, sr., took over the business on the death of his father; he was only twenty-two years of age but he made good and has stuck to his stand through nearly sixty years, during which he enjoyed a lucrative business. Since a week before last Christmas, unfortunately he had been incapacitated.

So much for Mr. Heller's business connections.

Old timers have other reminiscences. They will tell you that Rev. Sam Bowman is the only one surviving with Mr. Heller out of the class which attended Bishop Eby's school at the east end, near where the East End Mennonite Church now stands. The period was the time when only swamp lands and a few houses at the east end were to be seen.

As the years passed, Mr. Heller's activities included serving his village and town, also he was Deputy Reeve and sat on the County Council. The years were 1884 to 1890. The School Board also had the benefit of his service.

In St. Peter's Church Mr. Heller had been an active member. For many years he was Sunday School treasurer. He was one of the organizers of the church.

Mr. Heller and his wife, it should be stated, were married by the late Rev. Mr. Hoelsche, Waterloo.

The subject frequently told of the interesting periods of the early village band of which he was a member for many years. One of the conductors was the late Mr. Glebe. Important engagements were filled even in those days. One, for example was playing at Guelph when the Prince of Wales at the time passed through that town.

The nuptial union was blessed with five sons and four daughters of whom all but three daughters survive.

They are John Henry Heller, city; Fred, city; Adolph, Waterloo; Albert, Frankford, Kentucky; Alfred, city; Mrs. A. Lorsch, of Detroit. There are nineteen grandchildren, there are six great-grandchildren.

Mr. Heller's only brother and sisters all predeceased him, namely: the late Casper Heller, the late Mrs. William Becking, the late Mrs. Philip Mogk and the late Mrs. John B. Hett.

It wil be noticed that Mr. Heller had resided here seventy-five years. In recalling the trip from the old country to this city with his parents and the other members of the family many interesting stories used to be told.

The trip across the Atlantic to New York required three months. From New York the family left for Canada, gong via Albany and the Erie Canal to Buffalo. From the latter place they went to Hamilton and finally arrived here.

Last April 25th, Mr. and Mrs. Heller observed the sixtieth anniversary of their wedding.

The funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence at 139 East King Street. Services will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Church after which interment will be made in Mt. Hope Cemetery.

In the days of the affliction the bereaved widow and family have the citizens sympathy, occasioned by the passing away of such a strong pillar in the community.

The News Record Aug 8 1918 pg 1

Elected Office:
Councillor 1884-85, 1887, 1889, 1890 (Deputy Reeve), 1893 (Deputy Reeve)

John married Margaret Schwenn 25 Apr 1858, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Johann Jacob "Jacob" Schwenn and Catherine Korber) was born 13 Oct 1837, Sinsheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany; died 12 Sep 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Heller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36218
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 13 Apr 1854, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweller
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Veteran Citizen Has Passed Away

Had Resided Here For 65 Years

Was a Worthy Citizen of the Community

The community has been deprived of another pioneer citizen who has been called from this life. Mrs. Margaret Heller, relict of the late J. H. Heller sr. answered the last beckoning at 5.10 o'clock this morning.

Up to eighteen weeks ago the veteran lady was in her usual good health and displayed that vigor and activity which was her characteristic. Bronchial pneumonia overcame her. She recovered from the affliction but did not regain her strength. The infirmity of advanced years of …?... more pronounced and her condition became weaker and weaker. While her recovery was not expected yet the end was rather sudden.

During the past seventeen weeks Mrs. Heller had resided with her son, Mr. Alfred Heller, 96 Alma street, where her death occurred.

The deceased lady, who was known by the name of Margaret Schwenn before her marriage, was born in Sinsheim Baden Germany, on October 18th, 1837 and was therefore nearly 82 years of age. When sixteen years of age she came to this country with her parents, settling in this town where she had reside ever since. Over sixty one years ago she was wedded to her late husband. Last year they celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage by a happy family reunion at the former home on East King street. Mr. Heller passed away on August 7th, 1918.

The passing away of Mrs. Heller recalls the growth of the town. But more than this it reminds one of those qualities and sacrifices of the pioneer people of the community who have left a valuable heritage to their children and to Canada. Their own years have been closed but their life has not. Their good influence is undying. Their memory will ever be green.

The deceased is survived by five sons and one daughter, namely, Alfred, Henry, Fred, Adolph all of this city, Albert of Frankfort, Ky., and Mrs. A. W. Lorch of Detroit. Three daughters predeceased her. Two sisters also survive, who are Mrs. Stephen Hauser, city and Mrs. Henry Alles, Hillsdale, Mich.

There are nineteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Heller was an asset to her church, namely, St. Peter's Lutheran, and also to the Ladies Aid Society of which she was a member and in her early years a useful worker in the same.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the residence of her son, 96 Alma Street to St. Peters' Church for service and thence to Mt. Hope Cemetery for interment. The services will be conducted by the Rev. M. Ardent city in the absence of the pastor of the church.

The News Record Sep 12 1919 pg 1

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69477007
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123374
• Occupation: 1880, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clergyman
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Pracher Lutheran

Ulrich married Leah Zimmerman 20 Jan 1880, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Leah (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Zimmerman and Rosina "Rosa" Kabel) was born 8 Oct 1855, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Leah Berner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123375
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1901, 53 Madison Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1924, Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. William Berner

Death removed a respected citizen, of Kitchener on Sunday morning in the person of Leah Zimmerman, widow of the late Rev. U. Berner. which occurred at the home on East Weber St. Deceased, who had been in failing health for the past five months, was born at Bamberg, Ont. In 1897 her husband died at Elmwood, where he was pastor of the Lutheran church.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Berner took place on Wednesday afternoon to St. Matthew's Lutheran church and Mount Hope cemetery for service and interment. Two sons and seven daughters survive, namely: Emmanuel, Mrs. Alfred Heller, Mrs. Roy Kleinschmidt, Mrs. Herbert Hollinger, all of Kitchener. Mrs. William Paschke of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. H. M. Sammetinger of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Rev. Theo of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; Bertha and Clara at home. There are also two step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Henning and Mrs. Martha Henning of Orchard Park, N.Y., Besides her children she is survived by the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Joseph Grosa of Waterloo, Mrs. Dan Knapp, Mrs. Rose Wunnenberg and David Zimmerman, all of Hanover, and Theo. of San Pedro, Calif. One sister, Mrs. G. Berner, of Toronto, passed away three weeks ago.

Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Nov 1924, p. 5

Residence:
Berner Leah Mrs. : [Current Address 2023] 53 Madison Ave N [Historical Address] 25 Albert N

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177171
• Immigration: 1904, , Ontario, Canada
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; inmate
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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son of Thomas Reeve (b. London, England) & Ann Wyatt (b. Wiltshire, England)

Henry married Ellen Susannah Hibberd 5 Feb 1877, Market Lavington, Wiltshire, England. Ellen was born 16 Feb 1853, West Lavington, Wiltshire, England; died 10 Oct 1901, Bethnal Green, London, England. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Susannah Reeve
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177173