Robert John "Bob" Mahn

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; M & M Music
• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88825
• Residence: 1940, 114 Mansion St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MAHN, Robert John (Bob) --Unexpectedly, at St. Mary's Hospital, on Saturday, Aug. 7, 1993, following a lengthy illness.

Bob Mahn, of Kitchener, age 76 years. Bob was a long time employee of Newtex Cleaners before retirement. He was a lifelong musician and was active in the local music scene. He was also a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Beloved husband of Marie (nee Hofstetter), loving father of Beverley and her husband Bob Fisher of Waterloo, Janice Psutka and friend Jim McIntyre, Kathy and her husband Kevin Thomson, Bob Jr. and his wife Elli, Tom and friend Sue Brown and Tim Mahn, all of Kitchener. Sadly missed by 10 grandchildren. Brother-in-law of Elaine Mahn and Millie Mahn, both of Kitchener.

Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Edna; his daughter Mary Anne; two brothers, Jack and Ken and a grandson, Jason Thomson.

Friends and relatives may call at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 137 Queen St. S., Kitchener, on Tuesday from 12:30 until time of funeral and committal services at 2 p.m., with Rev. Allan Scharlach officiating. Private interment at Woodland Cemetery.

Reception to follow in the church hall.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Arthritis Society or the building fund of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, would be gratefully acknowledged.

Donations may be placed by contacting the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, 745-9495.

There will be no visitation at the funeral home prior to the funeral service.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Aug 1993, pg A9

Robert — Violet Evelyn Woolner. Violet (daughter of Ephraim T. Woolner and Ida Willits) was born 1919; died 1986; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Mary Anne Mahn was born 8 Sep 1940, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Robert — Marie Katherine Hofstetter. Marie (daughter of Simon Edward "Edward" Hofstetter and Emilia "Amelia" Rueffer) was born 25 Dec 1925; died 10 Feb 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jack Mahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39531
• Sports: 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baseball "Alerts" twin city Champions
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Cutter, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Sports: 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Champions 1913 Berlin Tigers Baseball Team
• Occupation: 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Residence: 1937, 108 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

John married Edna Elizabeth Niergarth 14 Oct 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of Henry Niergarth and Maria "Mary" Brodrecht) was born 7 Feb 1890, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna Elizabeth Mahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44138
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; at Home
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, 108 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1981, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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MAHN, Mrs. Edna - On Wednesday, March 11, 1981, at her home, 247 Franklin St. N., Kitchener, the former Edna Niergarth, aged 91 years.

Dear mother of Robert and Jack, both of Kitchener. Twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by her husband, John in 1965 and her son, Kenneth in 1975 and her three sisters.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Saturday at 3 p.m. Rev. Roger Winger will conduct the service. Interment Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to the Forward in Remembrance Fund at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Mar 1981 Pg 35

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• Name: Johann Mahn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39520
• Immigration: 1869, , Canada
• Immigration: 1869, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1872
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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THE DEPARTED

JOHN MAHN The death occurred on Friday morning at ten o'clock at his home, 16 Dan street, of John Mahn caretaker for that past eight years of the Mount flops Cemetery. The late Mr. Mahn was born in Germany and came to Canada S5 years ago. He hnd been ill for for the past three months. His wife predeceased hime one year ago. The following family survive: Mary, Mrs Jahnke, Kossuth, Annie, Mrs. W. Bernhardt, Kitchener, Elizabeth, Mrs. A. S. Uttley Kitchener, Bertha, Mrs. G. Fischer, London, Wilhelmina, , Mrs, A. Musselman, Galt; Cora, Mrs. C. Crandal, Kitchener„ Miss Christina, at home; Harry, Louis, Jack and Ezra, of Kitchener and Fred of Galt.

The funeral Services were held on Sunday. at 2.30 and at 3 o'clock from St. Matthew's Church, interment being in Mount Hope Cemetery.

The Daily Record 5 Sep 1922 pg 15

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Visit To The Cemetery, Mt. Hope, City of The Dead

Efforts of Chairman Huehnergard of the Cemetery Committee to Keep It In Good Shape. Caretaker Mahn Always Busy.

"The boast of heraldry,the pomp of power,

And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave,

Await. alike, the inevitable hour \emdash

The paths of glory lead but to the grave."


Thus does the writer of that famous elegy, Thomas Gray, sum up the finality of human existence, while the Psalmist likens life unto a span or a vapor.

But since man must have a place to dwell in while living, it seems also perfectly proper that he have a suit-able resting place after his work of life is ended, and his breath leaves the body and the spirit returns to his Maker, who gave it.

A cemetery has been considered by some not the most desirable place to visit. One writer has said that he never cared to spend very much time in a cemetery while he was living, as he would be there a long time after he was dead. But a place for the dead, in this day and age, has become. an absolute necessity.

The day of the private burying ground attached to the meeting house of the forefathers (and this is said in all due respect to their memory) or the little burying ground at one end of a farm as the writer recalls where even his grandfather lies asleep, has passed away.

Progress has been made, and necessarily so. in the manner of securing and keeping in good order and appearance, a city for the dead for future generations.

Planning Necessary.

The need of city planning. even in a. place for the dead, becomes apparent. How much time could be saved in keeping, the grass in proper shape and nicely cut, if attention had been paid to the laying out of a •suitable place for the dead many years before it was needed?

The writer, therefore was pleased to accept the invitation of Chairman Huehnergard, of the Cemetery Committee to visit Mount Hope Cemetery with Mr. DeBus, a former chairman. First impressions are more apt to be correct. And they are given here, not in a spirit of criticism, but that an improvement might be made. Perhaps it is well that the care and management of cemeteries be placed in the hands of the Park Commissioners, if for no other benefit, than that of appearance.

Gate Would Improve Entrance.

It does not seem to he the proper thing to pass from the city of the living ,to that of the. dead without something to mark the dividing line. A gate or entrance would add to, the appearance of the place.

Arriving at the entrance, the quarters of Mr. John Mahn, the caretaker are noticed. Mr. Mahn has spent more than two years in looking after the care of the cemetery, and evidences of his work are seen upon every hand. The walks are all in good shape. The grass is nicely mowed in a number of instances: where he has received instructions from the lot owners to do so.

Some Not Mowed.

But there are still a number of lots, here and there, which have not been touched. The grass is quite a length. The fact that where upon one lot the grass is nicely trimmed, and cut, there may be a number of instances where there has been nothing done. and the evidence of neglect along this line becomes all the more noticeable.

To the right of the entrance at Willow street is the older portion of the cemetery. There are but a few more lots here that are not taken up. Along the driveway, are the evergreen trees, which were planted under the direction of Chairman Hett the present Mayor, and they are growing nicely. Here and there on various lots are maples, which look especially beautiful. At other spots, evergreens are found. Others have placed a lilac bush or a snowball bush both of which look especially beautiful at present. Some lots are enclosed with hedges of evergreen: others with chains and posts or with marble. The oldest tombstone found in this section was that of two daughters of Henry and Augusta Boedecker, who died September 2nd and 7th. 1857.

Here and there could be seen persons busy mowing grass, or placing flowers upon graves or sprinkling flowers or grass. Many of the lot holders have taken pains to put their lots in nice condition, but the number that have not yet received any attention whatever is all too large.

Have No Power

Approaching the chairman, the question was asked:\emdash "Why could not the caretaker cut the grass on those lots which has not yet been cut, and have the lot owners pay for it.'"

"We do not have the power to do it." he replied. "I believe that is the ease with the cemetery at Stratford, but in that case, the lots were sold with that condition as a part of the agreement. In our cemetery it was not thought of."

It was also noticed that preparations have been made for the placing of a flower bed at the right of the entrance, Seats have also been placed on various lots throughout this section, as well as the newer one.

The New Portion:

Quite an improvement is. noticed in the newer section of the cemetery on the left of the entrance. There are very few lots which have not been receiving some attention. Here was a lady sprinkling flowers. There was another trimming grass. Another place a man with a lawn mower was busy cutting grass. Farther on others could be seen planting flowers or fixing up in one way or another. There is more uniformity in the ground and it is being kept level so that the matter of mowing the grass is an easy matter. The absence of the old style of slab tombstone is noticed except, in the section along the south side.

An Old Tombstone.

Here were found three real old marks. The oldest of these was that of Charles Godbold, who died August 10, 1846. The next older one was that of John Sherington, who departed Jan. 21. 1850. while a third was that of a daughter of Peter Susand, who died Jan. 3, 1854.

Still Some Room.

Farther to the west, before reaching the Waterloo portion of the cemetery, among some tall, stately pines, there is still room for about 150 lots. It was noticed that pipe was ready to be put down for the addition of three , more faucets for water in this lower section. Quite a variety of trees are noticed. There is a wild cherry, a maple, English walnut then a pine.

Question of More Room.

The question of more room for a city of the dead, farther removed from property that will eventually be occupied by dwellings, is a subject which should engage the attention of some one. A look far into the future could be a wise one. Said one of our prominent business men one day:\emdash "Why not have the city purchase a tract of land far out on the line of the Galt. Preston and Hespeler Railway. Chicopee Heights would be an admirable place. A siding could be run in and a regular funeral car put on." This seems like an important subject. The present generation must provide, in a measure for the future one.

The Berlin News Record 1 Jun 1915 pg 1

John married Augusta Voelker 31 Jan 1871, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Augusta was born 4 Oct 1851, Kleinen, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 9 Jul 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Augusta Mahn
• Name: Augusta Ohloff
• Name: Augusta Voelker
• Name: Augusta Volter
• Name: Auguste Ohloff
• Name: Gusta Voelker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39521
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1857, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1871, Greenock Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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OBITUARY

Mrs. (Augusta Voelker) Mahn.

The death took place this morning about 2 o'clock of a highly respected resident of this city in the person of Augusta Voelker, beloved wife of Mr. John Mahn at the age of 69 years, 9 , months and 5 days. The deceased was born in Germany and came to this country when quite young. She resided in Hespeler and Hanover before taking up her residence here. To the sorrowing husband and family deepest sympathy is extended in this their hour of sorrow.

The funeral will be held on Monday afternoon.

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Laid to Rest

All that was mortal of Mrs. J. Mahn was laid away in Mount Hope cemetery yesterday afternoon. A service was held at the residence on Don street which was attended by many relatives and friends who paid tribute to the deceased.


The Daily Record 9 Jul 1921 Pg 9

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44134
• Occupation: 1873, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fireman
• Illness: 1911; Cant Work
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1933, 742 Sherring St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1933, 30 Troy St., Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

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HENRY NIERGARTH The death occurred shortly before noon today of Henry Niergarth, 30 Troy street, age 82 years. Mr. Niergarth had been ill since Monday. He had suffered a stroke. His wife survives with four daughters, Mrs. E. F. Braun, Preston, Mrs. W. U. Root, Midland, Mrs Arthur Nichol, Vancouver, Mrs. Jack Mahn, city, and one brother, Philip Niergarth, city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Kitchener Daily Record 21 Apr 1933 Pg 15

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HENRY NIERGARTH Funeral services for the late Henry Niergarth, who passed away yesterday, will be held at the Schreiter Funeral Home on Monday afternoon at three o'clock. Dr. J. Maurer will officiate and interment will take place in Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery. Remains will rest at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. Mahn, 30 Troy street, until Monday, when they will be brought to the funeral home for services.

Kitchener Daily Record 22 Apr 1933 Pg 13

Henry married Maria "Mary" Brodrecht 29 Apr 1873, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Jacob Brodrecht and Sybilla Rueffer) was born 7 Feb 1856, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Niergarth
• Name: Mary Brodrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44135
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1933, 30 Troy St., Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1937, 108 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

MRS. M. NIERGARTH Mrs. Mary Niergarth, 107 Simeon street, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jack Mahn, early this morning in her 82nd year after a brief illness. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Brodrecht, and was born at New Hamburg on February 7, 1856. She was a member of the First English Lutheran church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Emil Braun, Preston, Mrs. W. E. Rood[Root], Midland, Mrs. Arthur Nickol, Vancouver, and Mrs. Jack Mahn, Kitchener, one brother, Werner Brodrecht, Spokane, Wash., 22 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Her husband, Henry Niergarth, predeceased her four years ago.

Funeral services will be held from Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock to Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo, for interment. Rev. A. G. Jacobi will officiate.

The remains will rest at the home of Mrs. Jack Mahn, 107 Simeon street, until 11 a.m. Wednesday when they will be moved to the funeral home for the service.

Kitchener Daily Record 14 Jun 1937 Pg 15

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64709457
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94755

Jacob married Elisabetha Carolina "Carolina" Christman 4 Oct 1833, Obermiesau, Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany. Elisabetha was born 13 Mar 1813, Glan-Munchweiler, Landkreis Kusel, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 10 Nov 1875; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217934759
• Name: Caroline Christman
• Name: Elisabetha Carolina "Carolina" Niergarth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-94772

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99615
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster
• Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Jacob — Sybilla Rueffer. Sybilla was born 1818, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Reifer
• Name: Anna S.
• Name: Anna S. Riffer
• Name: Sybilla Brodrecht
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111470
• Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran