Rosa Matilda Bauer

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• Name: Matilda Bauer
• Name: Rosa Matilda Sehl
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43354
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Furniture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, 168 King St. S., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Rosa married Roman Ambrose Sehl 24 Nov 1915, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Roman (son of Joseph Francis "Francis" Sehl and Susannah "Anna" Hartman) was born 5 Aug 1888, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor
• Interesting: public service, business
• Name: Aloyes Bauer
• Name: Aloys Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43350P
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
• Residence: 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer, Button Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Aloyes Bauer prominent in business and municipal life for many years; died early this morning in his 65th year; Funeral Monday.

Waterloo citizens this morning were grieved to hear that Aloyes Bauer, prominent in Waterloo, municipal, industrial and financial circles for more than 30 years had passed away quietly at an early hour this morning after an illness of about 10 months duration at his home at the corner of King and George streets. The end came rather suddenly, although his death was not unexpected.

Mr. Bauer was in his 65th year, having been born in Waterloo, near the site of the company he founded, Bauer's Limited, on June 30 1861, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Bauer who emigrated from Germany to Canada in the 1850s. He was educated at St. Mary's Separate School, Berlin and was married on October 20th 1883 to Magdalena Kuntz, daughter of the late Louis Kuntz, who together with eight children mourn his death. The sorrowing family consists of five daughters and three sons, while two sons Wilfred and Harold predeceased their father by some years. The children are Antoinette, Edgar J., Mrs. R.H.Sehl, Joseph H., Harry, Anna and Lucia all of Waterloo and Sister Petronilla of St. Joseph's Hospital Chatham. Three sisters and one brother also survive, they being Mrs. Jacob Ball, Waterloo; Mrs. John Wintermeyer, Kitchener; Mrs. Joseph Bauman, Walkerton; and Charles B. Bauer of Waterloo.

In his younger days the late Mr. Bauer was a carpenter contractor, which occupation he followed for a number of years. In 1888 he started the factory which is now Bauer's Limited, and which was commonly known as The Waterloo Shoddy Mills. Under his guidance and management the firm, which was known as A. Bauer and Company until 1917, rapidly grew and expanded to its present position of importance as one of Waterloo's leading industrial establishments. Mr. Bauer's unusual business ability was largely responsible for the remarkable manner in which this company recovered from the two serious fire losses which it sustained in the past few years. In 1917 the company as at present constituted, was organized with the deceased as President, a position he held until his death.

In 1896 the late Mr. Bauer assumed the management of the Kuntz Brewery on the death of his brother Frank. He held that position until January of this year when he was forced to resign on account of ill health. The progress which the firm has made is also due in large to Mr. Bauer's careful management. During his busy industrial life Mr. Bauer found time to take an active part in the municipal affairs of the town. For more than 30 years he was a member of the Separate School Board. In addition he served four years on the Town Council, the Waterloo waterworks was established, Mr Bauer taking a prominent part in this step of municipal advancement.

On the organization of the Waterloo Water Commission, Mr. Bauer forsook his councillorship to associate himself with the Management of the Water Commission. As a result he was a member of the Waterloo Water and Light Commission for 25 years, from the time of its establishment in 1900 until the close of last year. For 15 years of this period, 1900-1924 he was chairman of the commission. Mr. Bauer's service to the town at large therefore extends over a period of 29 years a record any citizen might well be proud of.

In more recent years Mr. Bauer rose to considerable prominence in the Waterloo financial circles, being interested in many of Waterloo's foremost business establishments. He was vice-president of the Globe Furniture Company, and of the Ontario Equitable Life and Accident Insurance Company, and in addition he was on the Board of Directors of the PE Insurance Company, The Merchants Casualty Company, The Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Pilliner Products Company.

He was also a prominent member of St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, serving on the building committee of this congregation for many years and always taking a keen interest in all of the church activities and benevolences.

The funeral will be held monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Louis R.C. Church with interment in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Friday November 20, 1925

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ALOYES BAUER

Kitchener. Nov. 20. - Waterloo lost a leading citizen this morning when Aloyes Bauer, prominent in business and municipal life, passed away at his home at King and Georges Streets after an illness of 10 months. The late Mr. Bauer was born within a stones throw of here he died. and lived all his life in this community he was 64 years old. At the time of his death was President of Bauer's, Limited, and up to a few months ago he held the position of manager of the Kuntz Brewery Co., but owing, to his illness he had to relinquish, that post. He was Vice-President of the Globe Furniture Co. Vice-President of the Ontario Equitable Life Insurance Co. of Waterloo and was a director of the Re-Insurance Co., the Merchants' Casualty, the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance Co. and the Pilliner Products.

The late Mr. Bauer was keenly interested in civic affairs, and for the past 30 years. barring this year, had occupied some public position acting as School Trustee, Councilor and finally as Chairman of the Water and Light Commission, for 16 years. He is survived by his wife eight children. The funeral will be held Monday in St. Louis Roman Catholic Church, and thence to Mount Hope Cemetery.

Aloysius married Magdelena "Lena" Kuntz 20 Oct 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdelena (daughter of David C. Kuntz and Magdalena Brandt) was born 14 Feb 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1929, Coral Gables, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lena Kuntz
• Name: Magdelena "Lena" Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43351
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1885, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

Mrs. M. Bauer Succumbs at Coral Gables.

Widow of late Aloyes Bauer was wintering in Florida; Was lifelong resident there. One of Waterloo's lifelong residents in the person of Magdelena Bauer widow of Aloyes Bauer, passed away Saturday afternoon in Coral Gables after an illness of about two years duration.she was in her 65th year at the time of her death. Mrs. Bauer was wintering in Florida.

Born in Waterloo, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Kuntz, Mrs. Bauer was a lifelong resident here. She was the former President of the Christian Mother's Society at St. Louis Church, as well as a member of the Catholic Women's League. Her parents , together with her husband and two sons, Wilfred and Harold, predeceased her. Three sons, Edgar J., Joseph H., Henry A. Bauer of Waterloo; together with five daughters, Antoinette, Mrs. R,A. Sehl, and Lucille M. of Waterloo; together with Sister Petronilla of St. Joseph's Hospital Chatham and Anna of the Sacred Heart Convent London, survive. One sister Mrs. J. Smith of Chicago and Gustave Kuntz of Hamilton also survive.

The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the home of Edgar J. Bauer 116 South King St. to St. Louis R.C.Church thence to Mount Hope Cemetery. Father W.B. Moyer paster of St. Louis Church will be in charge of the service. The remains are on their way from Florida and will arrive at the home of Edgar J. Bauer tomorrow afternoon, where the body will be waked tomorrow night

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Monday Dec. 30, 1929

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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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• 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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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193411

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241606

Jacob? — Catharine Deiter. Catharine (daughter of Deiter) was born 1807, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Brandt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241605
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1885, House of Industry and Refuge, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada