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Eldon George Hoffer

Male 1920 - 1982  (61 years)


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  1. 1.  Eldon George Hoffer was born 14 Jun 1920, , Ontario, Canada (son of Charles Hoffer and Edna Schwindt); died 15 Feb 1982, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
    • Elected Office: Elmira Town Councillor
    • Military: WW2 - Highland Light Infantry of Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55826P
    • Employer: 1945, Hoffer's Bakery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1982, 11 Brubacher St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HOFFER, Eldon G. - We are sad to announce the death of Eldon George Hoffer, on Monday, Feb. 15, 1982, at his residence, 11 Brubacher St., Elmira. Beloved husband of Louise Ruggle and most wonderful dad of Charles, Luke and Amy, all at home; brother of Hilbert of Elmira, Mrs. Lorne (Reta) Schaub of RR 1, Waterloo and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Sumner of Wasaga Beach. Predecease by one brother, Russell. He served his country overseas in the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. After his return from overseas he was associated with Hoffer's Bakery until 1961, when he became the Elmira Motor Vehicle Licence issuer; he was on the executive of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Licence Issuers Association; he served on town council for eight years and was secretary treasurer of Elmira Maple Syrup Festival for 17 years; he was Sunday school superintendent, teacher and choir member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church of Elmira for many years. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Wednesday noon, when removal will be made to the Trinity United Church, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. David Watson will officiate. Burial in Elmira Union cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 18 Feb 1982

    Eldon — Louise Ruggle. Louise (daughter of Edward William Ruggle and Emma Reist) was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Hoffer was born 1881 (son of Jacob Hoffer and Barbara); died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Hoffer's Bakery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129664

    Charles — Edna Schwindt. Edna (daughter of Conrad Schwindt and Josephine Riebel) was born 9 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edna Schwindt was born 9 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Conrad Schwindt and Josephine Riebel); died 30 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Edna Hoffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56357
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Charles Hoffer, 73 of Elmira died Sunday at K-W Hospital after a long illness. The former Edna Schwindt, she was born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schwindt. She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira, and the Women's Society for World Service. Her husband died in 1957. Surviving are three sons, Hilbert, Eldon and Russell, all of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Lorne (Rita) Schaub of RR 1, Waterloo, and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Sumner of Elmira; three brothers, George of Elmira, Andrew of Salem and Edmund of North Woolwich; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Jarvis of Elmira, Mrs. Philip Sippel and Mrs. Herbert Feil, both of Dearborn, Mich.; Mrs. Norman Koch, of Kitchener; and 11 grandchildren. One brother predeceased her. The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Tuesday noon, when removal was made to Zion EUB Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial was in Elmira cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber officiated.


    Elmira Signet 3 Apr 1965

    Children:
    1. Hilbert Harold Hoffer was born 17 Jun 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Reta Marie Hoffer was born 8 Sep 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Russell Hoffer was born 30 Apr 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1969, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Eldon George Hoffer was born 14 Jun 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1982, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Grace Hoffer was born 1922; died 2002; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jacob Hoffer was born 1797, , Germany (son of Hoffer and Magdalena); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272749
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Jacob — Barbara. Barbara was born Abt 1805, Of, France; died Bef 1861. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara was born Abt 1805, Of, France; died Bef 1861.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Hoffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122683

    Children:
    1. Christina Hoffer was born 23 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 24 May 1907, Grand Haven, Ottawa, Michigan, United States; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    2. Nicholas Hoffer was born 15 May 1829, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 May 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Adam Hoffer was born 1835, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 2. Charles Hoffer was born 1881; died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Conrad Schwindt was born 26 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andreas "Andrew" Schwind and Catharine Miller); died 22 Jan 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56351
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    The death occurred in Elmira on Sunday morning of Mr. Conrad Schwindt, after a lengthy illness at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Hoffer. The late Mr. Schwindt, who was born near Bridgeport, was 77 years of age. For a number of years he conducted a farm in North Woolwich, retiring some years ago when he came to Elmira. In the year 1882 he was united in marriage to Josephine Riebel who passed away six years ago. To them were born a family of nine children, namely: John, Mannheim; Edmund and George of North Woolwich; Andrew, Elora; Mrs. N. Koch, Kitchener; Mrs. C. Hoffer, Elmira; Mrs. Roy Shull, Buffalo; Mrs. H. Jarvis, Elmira; Mrs. P. Sippel, Dearborn, Mich. A brother, John, of Bridgeport, and three sisters, Mrs. John Bott, Mrs. J. W. Miller of North Woolwich and Mrs. David Bott of Kitchener also survive. The funeral which took place to Zion Evangelical Church yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon from the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Charles Hoffer, was very largely attended. The services were conducted by thepastor, Rev. C.H. Cornwell. The pall-beareres were six grandsons of the deceased man, namely, Willard, Kenneth, Ross and Arthur Schwindt, Hilbert Hoffer and Claude Koch.


    Elmira Signet 26 Jan 1933

    Conrad married Josephine Riebel 1882. Josephine (daughter of George Riebel and Theresa Seifert) was born 14 May 1865, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Josephine Riebel was born 14 May 1865, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Riebel and Theresa Seifert); died 4 Jan 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Josephine Schwindt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115314
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Mrs. C. Schwindt is Dead at Age 61

    Succumbs to Lingering Illness; Resident of Elmira For Past Ten Years

    Following a lingering illness the death occurred on Tuesday, of Josephine Riebel, wife of Conrad Schwindt, aged 61 years, 7 months and 21 days. The late Mrs. Schwindt was born in North Bruce, and spent her early life there. After her marriage in 1882 she resided in north Woolwich until ten years ago when with her husband she moved to Elmira. Possessed of a bright and genial disposition, she made many friends, among whom she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband and nine children, George, John and Edmund, of North Woolwich; Emma (Mrs. Norman Koch), of Kitchener; Andrew of Elmira; Edna (Mrs. Charles Hoffer) of Elmira, Florence (Mrs. Philip Sippel), of Detroit, and Grace and Luella at home.


    The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence on King Street. Following services at the Evangelical church the funeral will take place at the Union Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. John R. Schwindt was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Edmund Louis Schwindt was born 2 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emma S. Schwindt was born 20 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1985; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Andrew R. Schwindt was born 1 Mar 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1970, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Melvin Schwindt was born 30 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 3. Edna Schwindt was born 9 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Luella Schwindt was born 31 Mar 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Grace May Schwindt was born 16 Jan 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1965, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Florence Olive Schwindt was born Jun 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Hoffer was born Abt 1781; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272752

    — Magdalena. Magdalena was born 1781, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Magdalena was born 1781, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Magdalena Hoffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-272751
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 4. Jacob Hoffer was born 1797, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 12.  Andreas "Andrew" Schwind was born 17 Dec 1822, , Germany (son of Conrad Andreas Schwind and Anna Maria Maier); died 12 Feb 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Andrew Schwindt
    • Eby ID Number: 00120-7477.66
    • Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
    • Immigration: 1849, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mason
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Naturalization: 1862
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Retired: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Andreas married Catharine Miller 6 Jun 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Frederick Miller) was born CALC 27 Oct 1821, , Germany; died 27 May 1886; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Catharine Miller was born CALC 27 Oct 1821, , Germany (daughter of Frederick Miller); died 27 May 1886; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharina Müller
    • Name: Catharine Schwind
    • Eby ID Number: 00120-7477.67
    • Residence: 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist

    Children:
    1. Henry Neuert was born 18 Dec 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1928, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Schwindt was born 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Peter Schwindt was born 25 Apr 1848, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 20 Aug 1848, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1931, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Caroline Schwindt was born 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Catharina "Catherine" Schwind was born 24 Apr 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Mar 1932, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 6. Conrad Schwindt was born 26 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Lydia "Liddy" Schwindt was born 26 Feb 1858, Lexington (Waterloo City), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Catharine Schwindt was born 24 Dec 1859, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. ? Schwindt was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Margaret "Maggie" Schwindt was born 2 Jul 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1949, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Maryann Schwindt was born 1 Jan 1867, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  George Riebel was born 1822, Kehl, Baden, Germany; died 1872, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93490
    • Residence: 1858, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada

    George married Theresa Seifert 31 Jan 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Francois Joseph "Joseph" Siefert and Therese Trutmann) was born 1833, La Wantzenau, , Alsace, France; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Theresa Seifert was born 1833, La Wantzenau, , Alsace, France (daughter of Francois Joseph "Joseph" Siefert and Therese Trutmann); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Theresa Riebel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84873
    • Residence: 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Theresa is reported to have died in Tomahawk, Lincoln, Wisconsin, documentation needed.

    Children:
    1. 7. Josephine Riebel was born 14 May 1865, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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