Donald Robert George Geisel

Other Events:

• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-254081
• Business: 1955, Waterloo County Stock Yards, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

GEISEL, Donald R.-Age 72 years, formerly of RR 2, West Montrose, where he enjoyed the serenity and beauty of nature on the family farm, where he lived most of his childhood and adult life. He is survived by his only daughter, (Sandy) Sandra J. Geisel, of Waterloo. Don was the son of the late Edward J. Geisel (1977) and Mildred (nee Miller) Geisel (1993). Survived by one brother, Ken and his wife Janet and family of RR 1, Elmira and one sister, Elsie Klingspon and her husband Willi, of Waterloo. In 1955, Don was very active in building managing and owning the original "Waterloo County Stock Yards'. His public relation ability soon made his business a success. Donald enjoyed and liked to be around people. During this time, he served on the boards of many agricultural groups and also farmed. Don also served as an elder of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira, where he was a member. When Don retired and moved to Waterloo, he became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Willow St., Waterloo. My heart as his daughter, goes out to the Pastors of St. John's Lutheran Church for their optimism and support through his sickness. Also, thanks to our special friends. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church, on Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Doug Kranz officiating. Friends and relative are invited to the church hall following the service.


The Record Newspaper Jul 2001

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55557
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

GEISEL, Edward J. -- On Sunday, December 25, 1977, at his residence, 210 Arthur St. S., Elmira, in his 77th year. Beloved husband of Mildred Miller; dear father of Mrs.Willi (Elsie) Klingspon of Waterloo, Donald and Kenneth of Elmira; grandfather of Sandra, Steven, Kimberly, David, Paul and Sheyl; brother of Walter of Winterbourne, Mrs. Nettie Norris of Waterloo. One sister predeceased him. He was a lifetime resident of Elmira area, a well known auctioneer, real estate broker and farmer; former owner of the Waterloo County Stockyards; active in the Woolwich Agricultural Society; a member of the Progressive Conservative Association; a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and at the time of his death, was president of the Elmira Senior Citizens Association. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. S., Elmira, until Wednesday noon, when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. Interment in the Elmira cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Dec 1977

Edward married Mildred E. Miller 10 May 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mildred (daughter of George S. Miller and Catharine Peppler) was born 13 Feb 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1993; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mildred E. Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55740
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1926, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

Other Events:

• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Elected Office: Reeve of Woolwich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55553
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1955, 5 Centre St., Elmira, Ontario

Notes:

John S. Geisel - by Record Staff Writer

ELMIRA - John S. Geisel, 95, of Elmira died Thursday at his home after a short illness. Born in Woolwich Township Sept. 20 1867, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Geisel Sr. He was a lifelong resident of this district. He farmed near Elmira until he retired in 1945 and moved to Elmira. Mr. Geisel was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira and served on the church council over 20 years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Maryann Koch, whom he married in January 1895, three sons, Edward and Oscar of Elmira; Walter of Winterbourne, two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Nettie) Norris of Waterloo, Mrs. Lillie Ritter of St. Jacobs; one brother, Henry of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Reist of Winterbourne, Mrs. Lavina Schmermund of Elmira, Mrs. Catherine Witter of St. Jacobs; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters predeceased him.

The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Sunday at 1 pm when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for memorial service at 2: 30 pm. Rev. Frank Malinsky will officiate. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Dec 1962

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John S. Geisel Reminisces On Early Elmira District History

The Signet this week is paying tribute to one of the oldest couples still living, and in good health, of Elmira and district. With this issue, we present John S. Geisel, who was born on a farm close to Elmira, and who as a boy of 13 helped to make the logs and foundation blocks which went into the foundation of the West Montrose covered bridge which was started in 1880. Illness of the contractor led to a postponement, but the boy returned in 1882 to see the structure to its completion. It is one of the few covered bridges left in Ontario.

His son, Walter, now reeve in Woolwich Township, supervised the repairs to the old bridge earlier this year, and both Mr. and Mrs. Geisel were taken to the site to watch repairs.

John S. Geisel was born on a farm owned by his parents in 1867 in Woolwich Township, and here he grew to a youth of 17 before starting out to earn his own living.

For more than 51 years he can boast an unbroken record of having farmed in the district. And he retired a successful farmer, in the general sense of the term.

Mr. Geisel is a modest man, with an excellent memory. His only boast was that on the evening of marriage the bride and groom danced at a private home, and later, he smoked a last cigar, and decided to quit smoking. He left the burnt end on a window sill in order to make his resolution even more determined. For five days, he related, he restlessly passed that portion of cigar. But he was through with smoking. He then asked this reporter what he would assume a man could save by not spending 10 cents per day every day from the year 1895 when he was married to the present year, 1955. The reporter hazarded a wild guess - and he was solemnly assured, with his wife nodding confirmation, that with accumulated interest the amount saved ran to no less than $5000.

It was while doing day labor on a farm that he met his future wife in Elmira, where she was visiting a relative. The year was 1895. Mrs. Geisel is the former Mary Ann Koch of Clifford.

The young couple immediately planned to farm on the share-crop tenant basis of the old days. With his bride, who helped clean the house, which was quite old, they moved in. Their landlord by agreement provided cow pasture, wood, and $100 cash annually. They managed fairly well the first year, and in the second Mr. Geisel cleared some seven more acres, using horses to pull out the stumps.

When he embarked, in 1906, into his own stock and equipment, the prices he recalls, today, are a true reminder of what farming without the aid of self-propelled machinery could mean.

For a good milch cow, he reminisced, "I paid $17, and I think I got a bargain in two heifers, due to freshen in a few weeks, at $10 apiece. I also bought three horses for $100." He also added he bought one bob sleigh, at a sale for $7.

In the lie of farm implements, he bought, from his careful savings, a new Harris six-section harrow for $6.00. He considered this a bargain. A binder, also picked up through careful inquiries, was obtained for $3.

Mr. Geisel early learned the necessity of public service, and prior to his retirement from farming he had been a school trustee, as well as reeve. When he finally retired, and bought a dwelling in Elmira, he was also close to a church he had served for many years, the last 12 as an elder - St. Paul's Lutheran Church which he helped to build.

He could remember that, before his marriage, he would often accept a job cutting wood at 50 cents a day. Sometimes he would enter a wood-cutting contract. He remembers once having a very good partner, and cutting wood at 75 cents for 4 feet cord; and 50 cents for two-foot length cords. With the partners working daily, the average daily cut of the two men averaged four cords.

Elmira Signet

John married Maryann Koch Jan 1895. Maryann (daughter of Nicholas Koch and Barbara Ratz) was born 1867, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1966, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 May 1966, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Church Membership: St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Elmira, Waterloo Region Ontario
• Name: Maryann Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401284
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. John Geisel - by Record Correspondent - ELMIRA - Mrs. John Geisel, 97, of Elmira died Sunday at the Elmira Private Hospital after a short illness. Born in Howick Township, the former Maryann Koch, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Koch. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and an honorary member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was predeceased by her husband in 1962, a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Richards, in 1964, a brother and three sisters. Surviving are three sons, Edward and Oscar of Elmira and Walter of Winterbourne; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Nettie) Norris of Waterloo; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Wednesday when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for the funeral service at 3: 30 p.m. Rev. D. A. Fritz will conduct the service. Burial will be in Elmira cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

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GEISEL, John and Mary Mr. and Mrs. John Geisel Mark Sixtieth Year of Marriage

"We've had many hard times and we've had many pleasant times too," said John Geisel and his wife Mary agreed. His remark illustrated the theme which has run through their 60 years of married life, the anniversary of which they celebrated Sunday at their home, 5 Centre street.

Mr. Geisel, 87, has been a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church for 74 years. He and his 86-year old wife enjoy good health and take an active part in the church activities. Mr. Geisel, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Geisel, still works in his garden and shovels snow for exercise. For amusement he plays solo with retired fellow farmers.

His wife, the former Mary Ann Koch, can no longer sew or read. She is fond of house plants and cares for those that decorate the rooms in her home. She does her own housework and cooking. Ladies aid activities still interest her. The couple were married in St. Paul's Luther personage by Rev. John French. They were attended by Henry Geisel, the former Lena Geisel, Henry Koch and the former Christine Koch. The last two are now dead.

Mr. and Mrs. Geisel remember when Mr. Geisel worked on a 100-acre farm all winter for 27 cents a day and Mrs. Geisel was paid 75 cents a week for housework. When they set up their home they furnished it for $48 and bought two new stoves for $50. Mr. Geisel worked a year for a farmer for $100 and a rent-free house plus firewood and a cow in pasture. With the $100 they had to supply their own food for the year.

Mrs. Geisel recalls when she prepared and packaged butter for 12 cents a pound and sold eggs at eight cents a dozen. The couple started farming in Woolwich township 50 years ago in Balsam Grove school section No. 11. They were there for 51 years before selling the farm and moving to Elmira.

They have five children: Mrs. Herbert (Nettie) Norris, Waterloo; Mrs. Edward (Lillie) Ritter, St. Jacobs; Edward, Elmira; Walter, Winterbourne, and Oscar at home. They also have 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Jan 1955

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55735
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

West Montrose Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. George S. Miller Spent Honeymoon 50 years Ago at Niagara Falls and Buffalo

Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of West Montrose on Tuesday celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geisel. Before her marriage, Mrs. Miller was Miss Catherine Peppler, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Peppler, and she was married at the home of her parents in West Montrose, the same house in which she celebrated her golden wedding on Tuesday. Mr. Miller was born a mile east of Elmira, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Rev. A. R. Schultz, the pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, in that period, performed the wedding ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Miller were attended by the latter's sister, the late Mrs. David Lichty, and Mr. George Kuhl, who recently celebrated his 80^th birthday. Mr. Kuhl was among the guests of honor at the anniversary festivities. After the honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Miller took up residence at the home of the bridegroom's parents, where they resided for a number of years. Later they moved to Elmira. Three years later they moved to the homestead of the bride's parents, which they farmed until it was purchased by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Geisel, with whom they reside. Mr. Miller recalls that when he started farming the binder was not yet in use in this part of the country, the self-rake reaper being in use. He remembers the time when threshing was done by horsepower. Although he never used oxen himself he remembers seeing them used. Mrs. Miller also finds that many new devices, that make the household tasks easier, have come into use since she was a bride. She washed her clothes by using a wash board and lighted her house with lamps. When the doctor was needed a horse had to be harnessed and somebody had to drive to get him because there were no telephones in those days. Mr. Miller was 76 last April and Mrs. Miller was 75 in June and both are in excellent health, able to do the work of their apartment in their daughter's home and able to go visiting frequently to the homes of their other children, all of whom reside near the old home. In their family there are four children and 10 grandchildren. These children are: Mrs. Perry Woods, near Conestogo; Mrs. Herbert Reist near Elmira; Mrs. Edward Geisel at West Montrose, and Mr. Clayton Miller, near Elmira.


The Elmira Signet, December 14, 1939

George married Catharine Peppler Dec 1889, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Jacob S. Peppler and Catherine Kuhl) was born 17 Jun 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 1952; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55736
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Name: John Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55561
• Immigration: 1854, , Canada
• Immigration: 1854
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1865
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1879
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

WOOLWICH PIONEER DEAD.

Another of the old Woolwich farmers passed away on Monday in the person of John Geisel, Sr. The deceased was born in Reimenrod, Germany, on Sept. 6^th, 1840. He came to Canada when 14 years old and lived in Woolwich ever since. On the 11^th of August 1863 he was married to Elizabeth Schweitzer. They took charge of the farm on which he died and they spent all their married life there. To them were born ten children, one of whom died in his third year. There remain, to mourn his departure, the sorrowing widow and the following children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Herman Geisel) George, John, Henry, Katie (Mrs. Wm. Witter), Lena (Mrs. Josia Bauman, of Michigan), Margaret (Mrs. Noah Reist), Mary (Mrs. Jacob Aberle), Lavina (Mrs. John Schmermund) 32 grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive him. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral is being held this afternoon. Rev. R. A. Eifert of St. Paul's church officiating.

Elmira Signet 20 Dec 1917

Johannes married Elisabeth F. Schweitzer 11 Aug 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Johann Philip Schweitzer and Magdalena H. Frey) was born 14 Sep 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1932, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elisabeth F. Geisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55562
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Mrs. John Geisel, Sr.

After a long life of nearly ninety years, there died on Saturday, September 17, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noah W. Reist in Woolwich, Mrs. Elizabeth Geisel, Sr., of Woolwich Township. Mrs. Geisel was born on September 14, 1843, in Wellesley Township, the daughter of Philip Schweitzer and his wife, Magdalena Frey. She was married to John Geisel on August 11^th, 1863. This union was blessed with eleven children, two having died in infancy. There are left to mourn the loss of a faithful Christian mother, three sons and six daughters, namely, Mrs. Herman Geisel, George Geisel, John Geisel, Henry Geisel, Mrs. William Witter of Kitchener, Mrs. J. Baumann of Caledonia, Mich., Mrs. N. W. Reist, Mrs. Jacob Aberle and Mrs. John Schmermund, also twenty-nine grandchildren, twenty-four great-children, one sister, Mrs. G. Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, and one brother, Conrad Schweitzer of Kitchener.

Since the death of her husband in 1917, Mrs. Geisel made her home with her daughters. She died on Saturday, September 17^th, surrounded by her children, aged eighty-nine years and two days.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 2 o'clock p.m., from the home to St. Paul's church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky, the family pastor officiated. The pall-bearers were grandson, Albert Geisel, Theophiel Geisel, Edward Geisel, Norman Geisel, Hilbert Reist and Leslie Aberle. Relatives from a distance included Mrs. J. Baumann and daughter of Caledonia, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Basinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Diller, Mrs. Gottlieb Reichenbach of Pandora, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Eisenbach and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eisenbach , also of Pandora, Ohio, and others from Kitchener, Waterloo and Lexington.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216977
• Residence: 1868, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; R. Presbyterian

Nicholas married Barbara Ratz 2 Feb 1868, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 1850, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Koch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-216978
• Residence: 1868, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: John Z. Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55741
• Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tanner
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Johann married Elizabeth Schierholtz 6 Jul 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born CALC 7 Aug 1823, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 13 Jul 1916, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Mueller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56277
• Residence: 1845, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96748
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; General Laborer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

AGED WOOLWICH PIONEER DIES LIVED IN THIS DISTRICT ALL HIS LIFE - DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER

Another of the old pioneers of this district was laid to rest on Sunday afternoon in the person of Jacob S. Peppler, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E.S. Beisel, last Thursday evening after only about a week's illness. Deceased was born in Woolwich and lived all his life, nearly 86 years, in Woolwich and Elmira. In 1861 he was married to Catharine Kuhl and for many years they lived on the farm now owned by his son-in-law, Mr. George S. Miller, near West Montrose.

Later they lived in Elmira for about 18 years. Then when the infirmities of advancing age began to make themselves felt, they went to live with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Beisel, just west of Elmira, where Mrs. Peppler died about six years ago.

Of the five children, one died in infancy. The remaining ones are: Elizabeth (Mrs. Henry Heipel), Catharine (Mrs. George S Miller), Mary Ann (Mrs. David Lichty), and Ida (Mrs. Ervin Beisel), all of this neighborhood. Thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. There are also living, of a large family, two brothers and three sisters, namely, Charles Peppler in the West, Henry Peppler, Hanover, Annie (Mrs. Menno Strohm) and Minnie (Mrs. Wm. Oswald), both of Kitchener, and Louisa (Mrs. Martin Brubacher) of Woolwich.

The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon and was attended by a large number of old neighbors and friends. Besides many relatives from Kitchener, Waterloo, Heidelberg and Linwood, the following were present from a distance: Mr. Clarence Strohm, of Detroit; Mr. Henry Peppler and sons Milton and Norman also Mrs. Norman Peppler, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hahn and son Harold.


Elmira Signet 6 Dec 1923

Jacob married Catherine Kuhl 2 Apr 1861, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Henry Kuhl and Catherine Schurr) was born 23 Dec 1836, , Germany; died 10 Jun 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Catherine Peppler
• Name: Katie Kuhl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96749
• Immigration: 1856, , Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran