Rev. Karl John Julius Knauff

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71839

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KNAUFF, Rev. Karl J.

Peacefully, at Trinity Village Care Centre, on Sunday, June 30, 1996, after reaching the age of 86 years on June 29. Rev. Knauff was born in Port Colborne and was a son of the late Alberta Ritzer and Rev. Helmuth Knauff. During all of his working years, Rev. Knauff faithfully served the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was ordained in 1937 and then served at St. Matthew's, in Kitchener, St. Peter's and St. Paul's in Heidelberg and Erbsville, Zion in Stratford, St. Luke's in Kitchener, where at the same time he also helped to establish St. Phillip's and then St. Matthew's, in Hanover. He served as secretary of the Eastern Canada Synod for 17 years and assisted various Lutheran congregations in his retirement. Beloved husband of Merle Krueger, who faithfully supported him during his years in the ministry. Together, they were members of St. James Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs. He is also fondly remembered by many cousins and their families. Rev. Knauffs family, will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 7-9 p.m., this evening (Tuesday) and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday. The funeral service will be held in St. James Lutheran Church in St. Jacobs, on Thursday, at 1: 30 p.m., with Rev. Frank Haggarty officiating. Reception for relatives and friends will be held immediately after the service, at St. James Church, followed by the committal service at Mount Hope Cemetery, in Waterloo, at 4 p.m., Thursday.

The Record Newspaper -2 Jul 1996

Karl — Merle Irene Krueger. Merle (daughter of Orlando Alexander "Orn" Krueger and Maud Angeline Hagey) was born 3 Aug 1914, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jun 2000, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: religion
• Name: Helmuth Knauff
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97934
• Occupation: 1907, Port Colbourne, , Ontario; clergy man
• Occupation: 1909, Port Colborne, Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman

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Rev. Knauff was born in Berlin, Ontario, now Kitchener, and received his education in the Berlin public school and the Berlin Collegiate. He attended the Martin Luther Seminary in Buffalo and upon graduation was ordained into the ministry in 1906. His first parish was in Lyndonville, New York where he remained for two and one half years before accepting a call to the pastorship of the First English Evangelical Lutheran church in Port Colborne, Ontario. He served that church for eleven years before accepting a call to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Preston where he was installed as pastor on November 2, 1919. He remained at the church for thirty-three years until his death on April 21, 1953. He is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Waterloo.

Cambridge Mosaic, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge

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Rev. W. H. Knauff

Dies Was At St. Peter's 33 Years

The Reverend W. H. Knauff, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, Preston, for more than 33 continuous years, died at 6 o'clock this morning in the Kitchener-Waterloo hospital. His death followed an illness of several months and word of his passing was received with sincere measure of regret in the community which he had faithfully served and had been actively interested over the long period of years. The late Mr. Knauff was in his 67th year. Born in Kitchener the deceased received his education in the Kitchener public school and collegiate. He then attended the Martin
Lutheran Seminar in Buffalo, N. Y., graduating and being ordained into the ministry in 1906 in Buffalo.

FIRST PARISH

His first parish was in Lyndonville. New York and he remained in charge there for two and a half years, accepting a call to the pastorship of the First English Evangelical Lutheran church in Port Colborne, where he served for 11 years. Called from Port Colborne to Preston, he was installed by Rev. J. Schmieder, of Kitchener, as pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church on November 2, 1919 being the 13th pastor of Preston's oldest congregation, organized in 1834. His passing this morning, concluded 47 years of service to the ministry. Under his leadership St. Peter's Lutheran church flourished, with congregational membership increase, active organizations, while over the passing years progressive improvements were made to the church proper and to its accoutrements.

ACTIVE IN SYNOD

A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Canada the late Rev. Knuaff was president of the Lutheran conference on many occasions, while he actively served on various boards of the Lutheran conference. He was president of the Preston Ministerial Association at the time of his death and held the office on many occasions over the past years. Keenly interested in affairs of the municipality he served in many respects. He was also a valued member of the Preston-Hespeler Rotary club. Surviving are his wife, Alberta Ritzer; a son, the Rev. Karl J. Knauff, pastor of Zion Lutheran church, Stratford: a sister, Mrs. Julius Nilsson, Kitchener; three brothers, August of Toronto, Adolph and Bruno of Buffalo. The late Mr. Knauff is resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd., funeral home until Thursday at noon, then at St. Peter's Lutheran church, Preston, for service at 2.30. The casket will be open in the church until the time of the service. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo.

Galt Reporter 1953

William married Alberta Elizabeth Josephine Ritzer 16 Jun 1909, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of John Ritzer and M. Sophia "Sophia" Lotz) was born 9 Jun 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alberta Elizabeth Josephine Knauff
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45275
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1907, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177813647
• Residence: 61 Dorset St., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97931
• Immigration: 1866, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1886, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1888
• Naturalization: 1890, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Accountant, Funiture Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Julius Knauff
Passes Away in His 65th Year

The death occurred Sunday at the family residence, 61 Water street, of Julius Knauff, a well-known resident of this town.

The deceased was born in Germany on July 18th, 1856. At an early age, he emigrated from Germany, soon af ter settling in Waterloo. He was a member of the local, Masonic lodge and of the Grand Union lodge I. O O. F., Kitchener. In religion he was a devout member of St. John's Lutheran church of this town.

The late Mr. Khauff is survived be sides his wife, by one daughter, Miss Hilda, at home, and four sons, Rev. W. H. of Preston, C. A. of Buffalo, W. B. of Hamilton, and August of Kitchener.

Although Mr. Knauff had been ailing for some time his death came suddenly and the news of it will be a great shock to his many friends in the twin-city. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathly of the community.

The funeral was held from his late residence, 61 Water street, Wednesday, May 25th, at 2 o'clock, new time. Interment will be made in Mt. Hope cemetery

The Chronicle Telegraph 26 May 1921, p. 5

Julius — Louisa Grimme. Louisa was born 12 May 1863, , Germany; died 8 Oct 1936; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177813914
• Residence: 61 Dorset St., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-328915
• Immigration: 1887, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Business: Ritzer and Slater
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177814359
• Name: Johannes Ritzer
• Residence: 62 Dorset St., Waterloo, Ontario
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45272
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Tailor
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1932, 10 Princess St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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JOHN RITZER.

One of the establishments of our town which is noted for the high standard of excellence at which it is maintained, is the magnificently equiped tailoring establishment of the enterprising gentleman above named. Mr. Ritzer is one of our substantial merchants. He has been established for a number of years and the business has a phenomenally successful record. and commands a large trade. The establishment is known far and wide for the superiority of the work turned out. Another feature is the large and varied selection offered to customers, embracing all the leading lines of foreign and domestic tailoring cloths. Of Mr. Ritzer's abilities as a cutter it is unnecessary for us to speak as his work shows for itself. Suffice it to say the finest class of merchant tailoring is done.

Waterloo County Chronicle 8 Nov 1894, p. 1

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JOHN RITZER

Death removed one of Waterloo's citizens, well known throughout this district, at 2.15 this morning, in the person of John Ritzer, who died at his home, 10 Princess street, in his 71st year. Mr. Ritzer has been ill for the past year and death was due to heart failure.

He was born in Waterloo. Dec. 28, 1861, the son of the late Joseph Ritzer of Conestogo. During his earlier years, he lived in Conestogo and later became a tailor with the firm of Snider and Schuh, in Waterloo. Later he became a partner in the tailoring concern of Ritzer and Slater, also in Waterloo. For 30 years he carried on business himself on the premises now occupied by the Hehn Gents' Furnishings.

Mr. Ritzer was active in town affairs, having served on the town council for a number of years. He was also chairman of the Public Utilities Commission. In 1886, he was married to Sophia Lotz. He was a member of the local order I.O.O.F., and in politics was staunch Liberal. a
He is survived by his wife, one son, Clayton of Hamilton, three daughters, Mrs. (Rev.) W. H. Knauff (Alberta), Preston, Mrs. Wellington Smith (Olive), Kitchener, Mrs. August Jansen (Lor raine), Hamilton, one brother, Emmanuel, Sturgis, Mich., and three. sisters, Mrs. Bertha Dinkel, Hamil- ton, Mrs. Fred Boehmer, Scott, Ind.. Mrs. B. Marchese, Los Angeles, Cal., also six grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from his late residence. 10 Princess street, Sunday at 3 o'clock. Interment will be made at Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery, Rev. C. S. Roberts officiating.

Waterloo Obituary May 20 1932

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FORMER BUSINESS MAN PASSES AWAY AT WATERLOO

John Ritzer, well known retired tailor and gents furnishing business man, slept peacefully away at his home, 10 Princess St., Waterloo, at an early hour on Friday morning. He had been ill for sometime from heart trouble.

Many friends and relatives attend- ed the funeral which was held on Sunday afternoon with service at the family home. Services at the house and bedside were conducted by Rev. C. S. Roberts, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church of which deceased was a member. Numerous floral tributes were sent by friends.

The late John Ritser was born in Waterloo, December 28, 1861. and was therefore in his 71st year. He was a son of Joseph Ritzer of Cones- togo. As he reached manhood he learned the tailoring business in the employ of Snider and Shuh. Later he went into business for himself and the firm was known as Ritzer and Slater. His tailoring shop and gents store was in the building now occupied by Hehn's Men's store, on King St. N.

Mr. Ritzer was quite active in municipal work and served as a member of the town council and Water and Light Commission for many years. He was a lifelong liberal in politics and took an active part in the furthering the interest of his party. He was also one of the oldest members of the I.O.O.F. Germania lodge.

There survive a sorrowing widow, Sophia whom he married in 1886, one son Clayton of Hamilton, three daughters, Alberta, Mrs. (Rev.) W. H. Knauff, Preston, Olive, Mrs. Wellington Smith, Kitchener, Lorraine, Mrs. August Jansen, Hamilton, one brother, Emmmanuel, Sturgis, Mich., three sisters, Mrs. Bertha and three Dinkel, Hamilton, Mrs. Fred Boehmer, Scott, Ind., Mrs. B. Marchese, Los Angeles, Cal, also six grandchildren.

Waterloo Chronicle 26 May 1932, p. 4

John married M. Sophia "Sophia" Lotz 9 Feb 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. M. (daughter of Werner Lotz and Elizabeth Lippert) was born 4 Mar 1863, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Oct 1950; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: M. Sophia "Sophia" Ritzer
• Name: Sophia Lotz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45273
• Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1932, 10 Princess St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48388
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
• Residence: 1900, Van Buren, Lagrange, Indiana

Joseph — Josephine Geiger. Josephine was born 1833, , Germany; died 22 Dec 1911; was buried , Scott Cemetery, Shipshewana, LaGrange, Indiana, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Josephine Ritzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48389
• Residence: 1900, Van Buren, Lagrange, Indiana

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48144
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Werner married Elizabeth Lippert 25 Dec 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann George "George" Lippert and Anna Marie "Mary" Hammel) was born 18 May 1844, Rainrod, , Hessen, Germany; died 5 Mar 1932. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Lotz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48145
• Immigration: 25 May 1855, New York City, New York, USA.
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran