John Metz Schneider

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• Business: J. M. Schneider Ltd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Wikepedia Entry
• Business: J. M. Schneider and Sons Limited
• Honoured: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fountain erected his honour
• Interesting: story, business, politics, public service
• Land: 55 Courtland Avenue East., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: J. M. Schneider
• Name: Johannes Metz Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37580
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Packer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Butcher
• Elected Office: 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Meat Packer
• Residence: 1911, 159 Courtland Ave. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
• Residence: Aft 1912, 379 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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INDUSTRIALIST PASSES AWAY
J. M. Schneider Saw Future of Kitchener; Led a Busy Life

John Metz Schneider, founder of J. M. Schneider Limited, one of Kitchener's pioneer industrialist, died at his home, 379 Queen Street South, early last night. Mr. Schneider had been in failing health for more than a year.

He celebrated his 83rd birthday anniversary last Tuesday and was the recipient of congratulations and felicitations from his scores of friends in the city and throughout Ontario. He was able to be downstairs for the celebration.

BORN ON COLLEGE STREET

The life of J. M. Schneider goes back to the pioneer days of Kitchener industry. He was born on College Street, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Schneider, on February 17, 1859. The packing business he founded and headed for many years was started over 50 years ago and developed by him to its present outstanding place in the meat packing world.

He was one of the town builders who half a century ago saw a future ahead of the community and through membership with the Board of Trade and other community enterprises contributed to the growth and development of the city.

He worked In the button factory as a young man being an employee of the Jacob Y. Shantz Company. It was while he was recovering from a cut on the hand and was unable to return to his work that the late John R. Eden suggested to him that he start making sausages. Mr. Schneider acted on the suggestion. He bought a hog at the market and started making Schneider's sausages and selling them from house to house. That was the start of the big industry that is now known in many parts of the world.

INTERESTED IN WORKERS

In all his business relations, and particularly with his employees, he was not only a kindly man but one who took a deep interest in the affairs of the worker. He knew the men in his factory as "my boys," and very recently he made his daily trip through the plant chatting with the men and taking particular pleasure from his talks with those who were associated with him in the early days when J. M. Schneider, Limited was but a small concern.

His employees' problems were his problems and he went outside of plant many times to be of assistance to those who needed help. In the depression days, when jobless men trekked through the city daily looking for work, they found a meal ticket at Mr. Schneider's home. In addition there were many families tided over the depression by his kindliness. His benefactions were accomplished quietly so that only those who received them knew.

He started In the sausage business about 52 years ago, the plant being in his own house where he prepared the meat for delivery to his customers. Gradually the name of Schneider's sausage became well known in the town and the demand forced him to expand and he had watched the continued expansion of the business up to the time of his death.

CIVIC CAREER

For 44 years he continued an active membership in the Board of Trade and also an active interest in municipal affairs. He was an alderman in 1905, 1906 and 1907.

In church affairs he was the senior member of the Church of the Good Shepherd. He was married November 8, 1884 to Helena Ahrens by Reverend F. W. Tuerk, pastor of the New Jerusalem Church of that day. He was keenly interested in church work and in his active years promoted many of the progressive steps taken by the congregation. The erection of the new church on Queen Street North was a source of great satisfaction to him.

Deceased is survived by his wife and three sons, Charles A., Norman C. and Fred H., all associated with him in the business. A daughter, Mrs. Walter V. Siegner, two brothers, Henry M., and William, and a sister, Mrs. George Alles, all of Kitchener, also survive him. Nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. One son, Herbert J. predeceased him.

A private funeral service will be held from the residence, 379 Queen Street South, on Thursday at 2 p.m., followed, by public funeral service at the Church of the Good Shepherd at 2: 45 pm. Entombment will be in Woodland Mausoleum. Rev. Val Tilton will officiate. Remains are at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home until Thursday morning, where friends are asked to pay respects


KITCHENER DAILY RECORD Tuesday, February 24, 1942 P. 1 & 16

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A Loss to Kitchener

The death of J. M. Schneider causes sincere regret in this community where he has left a mark that will never be effaced. We can truthfully say that Kitchener is a better, more prosperous city for his manifold contributions as industrialist, civic servant, benefactor and exemplar citizen.

A native of Kitchener, where he spent a long and fruitful life, the late Mr. Schneider typified the pioneer industrialist who began business in a small way and saw his enterprise flourish until it reached considerable proportions. As founder of J. M. Schneider Limited, it is interesting to recall that this local packing plant had a humble origin at his home half a century ago. It is a far cry from the sausage grinder turned by hand to the modernly equipped plant serving both domestic and export trade. The Twin City can boast of many industrial enterprises which started similarly and expanded to sizable manufacturing units.

It can be said of Mr. Schneider that he was a considerate employer, always concerned about the welfare of those who worked for him. He mingled freely with his employees and in that way he got to know them personally and to understand their individual problems. He counted that day lost when he made or deepened no friendship.

A sterling citizen in every way, Mr. Schneider's passing is a distinct loss to Kitchener, which he benefited by many of his interests.


EDITORIAL THE KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Wednesday,February 25 1942

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Founder Of Packing Plant Dies

John M. Schneider, founder of the large packing plant which bears his name, died at his home in Kitchener on Monday. He was 83 years of age on Feb. 17.

The life of Mr. Schneider goes back to the pioneer days of Kitchener. Fifty years ago he started in a small way the meat-packing plant which he headed for many years and which was developed by him to its present outstanding place in the meat-packing world.

He is survived by his wife, three sons, Charles, Norman and Fred Schneider, all associated with him in the J. M. Schneider Ltd., Company, and a daughter Mrs. Walter V. Siegner, also of Kitchener.

New Hamburg Independent, February 27, 1942


Elected Office:
Years Served: 1905-07

John married Helena Ahrens 8 Nov 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helena (daughter of Charles Andrew Ahrens and Charlotte Henrietta Roth) was born 1 Nov 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Jan 1860, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Nov 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Charles Alexander Schneider was born 17 Nov 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 26 Apr 1885, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Herbert John Schneider was born 20 Oct 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Aug 1887, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Norman Christoph Schneider, MP was born 9 Dec 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Jul 1889, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Frederick Henry Schneider was born 1 Aug 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Sep 1891, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Emma Louise Schneider was born 21 Jul 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 6 Jan 1895, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Christopher Schneider
• Name: John Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38437
• Birth: 31 Aug 1831, Unterowisheim, Kraichatal, Baden, Germany
• Immigration: 1853, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Retired: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DEATH OF A PIONEER
Mr. Christoph Schneider Passes Away

The angel of death has claimed another of Waterloo County's pioneers in the person of Christoph Schneider who died Thursday at 8: 30 p.m. at his late home, the corner of John and Gaukel Streets. Death came as a result of heart disease. Deceased was in his 69th year. He was a native of Germany. Coming to Canada when a young man, and lived in this vicinity for about forty-five years. He was a carpenter by trade and had a hand in the erection of the court house, Breithaupt tanneries and other buildings. He also lived on a farm near town for some years.

Three years ago he retired from active work and has since lived in Berlin. He was a man of honor, highly respected throughout the county. He was a consistent member of the New Jerusalem Church, and in politics he was a staunch supporter of Reform principles. In his death Berlin lost a most valuable citizen. The funeral will be held on Sunday.

A wife and the following sons and daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father; J. M. Schneider, Henry M. Schneider, A. C. Schneider of Berlin; Wm. Schneider of Waterloo, Mrs. John White of Toronto and Miss Mary Schneider of Berlin E. D. A daughter Elizabeth (Mrs. Roger Gofton), predeceased him


THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Berlin, Friday, December 21, 1900 P. 3

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The Funeral Of The Late Christoph Schneider

The remains of the late Christoph Schneider were laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The service at the house was at 2 o'clock, after which the funeral sermon was preached at the New Jerusalem Church by Rev. F. W. Tuerk. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends E. D. Christoph's obituary stated that his name was Christopher. We are taking editorial privilege in changing the incorrect spelling used throughout the article


THE DAILY TELEGRAPHMonday December 24, 1900 P. 2

Johann married Anna Elizabeth Metz 26 Apr 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Metz and Elizabeth Nicholaus) was born 2 Aug 1832, Niederofleiden, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany; died 27 Oct 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Elizabeth Schneider
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-38438
• Immigration: 1853
• Residence: 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LIVED IN BERLIN HALF A CENTURY MRS. CHRISTOPHER SCHNEIDER DIED SUDDENLY OF HEART DISEASE ON THURSDAY EVENING.

Mrs .Christopher Schneider died suddenly of heart disease at her late residence on John Street about six o'clock on Thursday evening. Her death came entirely unexpected. She had apparently been in the best of health up to within five minutes before she died.

The funeral will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. from the house to the New Jerusalem Church and Mount Hope Cemetery for interment. Deceased was in her 73rd year. She was a native of Hessen-Darmstradt, Germany, and came to Berlin fifty years ago. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Metz. In 1858 [sic] she was married to Mr. Christopher Schneider. Mr. Schneider died four years ago. Four sons and two daughters survive. They are John, Henry, Albert, William and Miss Mary of Berlin and Mrs. John White, of Toronto


THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, Berlin, Friday October 28, 1904 P. 1

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-90765

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Norman Schneider (his great-grandson) told us that this Johann Christoph was the bell-ringer at the church and that he died while ringing the bells in his village church

Johann — Margaret Elizabeth Zoller. Margaret (daughter of Johann Adam Zoller and Susanne Margaret Balduf) was born 6 Sep 1788, , Germany; died 20 Jan 1848, , Germany. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Elizabeth Schneider
• Eby ID Number: dnf-90766

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110421

John — Elizabeth Nicholaus. Elizabeth was born Abt 1806, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Metz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-110441

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-91690

Philipp — Amalie Elizabeth Becker. Amalie (daughter of Johann Christopher Becker and Anna Magdelene Herdle) was born 5 May 1751, , Germany; died 2 Aug 1826, , Germany. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amalie Elizabeth Schneider
• Eby ID Number: dnf-91896

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• Eby ID Number: dnf-91990

Johann — Susanne Margaret Balduf. Susanne was born Abt 1750, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susanne Margaret Zoller
• Eby ID Number: dnf-92147