Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Catherine Emma "Cass" Nahrgang[1]

Female 1924 - 2003  (78 years)


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  • Name Catherine Emma "Cass" Nahrgang 
    Born 1 Sep 1924  Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242753377 
    Name Catherine Emma "Cass" Schmidt 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-111420 
    Died 13 Apr 2003  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I111420  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Isaac Alexander Nahrgang,   b. 8 Dec 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jan 1975  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Gertrude Salina Gow,   b. 21 Aug 1902, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Sep 1943, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 41 years) 
    Married 28 Nov 1923  Ratho, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F44494  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eric John Schmidt,   b. 6 Mar 1919, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Feb 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 11 Oct 1941  [1
    Children 
     1. Jean Schmidt
     2. Shirley Schmidt
     3. Sharon Schmidt
     4. Douglas John Schmidt,   b. 9 Jun 1943, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1968, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 25 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F60383  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Schmidt, Mrs. Catherine (Cass) - Suddenly, on Sunday, April 13, 2003, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Cass Schmidt, of New Hamburg.

      She was born in Blandford Township 78 years ago, a daughter of the late Isaac and Gertrude (Gow) Nahrgang. She was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg, a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 532, Ladies Auxiliary, New Hamburg where she had been corresponding secretary, a member of the Restless Seniors, New Hamburg and enjoyed bowling, knitting and playing cards and darts as her hobbies.

      Beloved wife of Eric Schmidt; who predeceased her February 10, 2002. Loving mother of Jean and Jack Davidson of Goderich, Shirley at home, Sharon and Tom Clements of New Hamburg, and Douglas who predeceased her in 1968. Ever missed and loved by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Bill and his wife Rose Nahrgang of Rostock, Joyce Schwoob of Kitchener, Jean Broda of New Hamburg, Donna and Randy Snelgrove of Toronto. Also remembered by a number of nieces and nephews. Cass was also predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Percy and two brothers-in-law, Don Schwoob and Fred Broda.

      Visitation at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg today (Monday) 7-9 pm, Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm and where the funeral service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, with Pastor Bob Thaler officiating. Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Eric John Schmidt - 2002.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/242753377.

    3. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 017898 (1923).
      Name:Gertrude Gow Gender:Female Age:21 Birth Year:abt 1902 Birth Place:Plattsville Marriage Date:28 Nov 1923 Marriage Place:Oxford, Ontario, Canada Father:William Gow Mother:Emma Wilye Spouse:Isaac Alexander Nahrgang

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Sep 1924 - Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 13 Apr 2003 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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