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

Harry Jacob Albrecht[1]

Male 1920 - 2017  (96 years)


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  • Name Harry Jacob Albrecht 
    Born 29 Sep 1920  Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1950  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    works - General Spring Products 
    Residence 1950  154 King St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence 1973  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1977  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Misfortune 2017  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    killed by car 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-137511 
    Died 15 Sep 2017  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I137511  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Jacob H. Albrecht,   b. 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1928  (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Magdalena Steinman,   b. 13 Jan 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1971, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Family ID F41077  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lucille Mary Barbara Jantzi,   b. 12 Nov 1926, Biggar, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 21 Aug 1948 
    Children 
     1. Bonnie Lucille Albrecht
     2. Jay Harry Albrecht
     3. Darlene Marie Albrecht
     4. George Timothy Albrecht,   b. 4 Apr 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Oct 1980, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 23 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F41217  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ALBRECHT, Harry Passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener as a result of being hit by a car. Harry resided in Kitchener. He was born 96 years ago in Mornington Township and was the son of the late Jacob and Magdalena (Steinman) Albrecht. Beloved husband of Lucille (Jantzi) Albrecht whom he married August 21, 1948. Loving father of Bonnie Gingrich of Waterloo, Jay Albrecht of Kitchener, Darlene and Dwight Gingrich of Waterloo, Roger Albrecht of Kitchener, Marilew Albrecht and Steve Martin of Clifford, Matthew Albrecht and Meagan Earle of Roseville. Sadly missed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren Tara and Jed and their children Jack and Isla, Jason, Jadyn, Jennifer, Cindy and Cam, Zoe and Nate, Cayla and Chris, Dustin and Adrielle and Tyler. Dear brother and brother-in-law of George Albrecht of Owen Sound, Ervin Albrecht of New Hamburg, Eileen Woolner of Kitchener and Doris Jantzi of Hensall. Remembered by Sylke Spiller and many nieces and nephews. Harry was predeceased by his son Timothy (1980), son-in-law James Gingrich (2004), sisters, brothers, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Selina and Enos Boshart, Clara and Alvin Schlegel, Verna and Carl Siemon, Lorne and Emma Albrecht, Emmanuel and Laurene Albrecht, Lena and Robert Shantz, Armand and Elenore Albrecht, Edith Albrecht, Marjorie Albrecht, Gordon Woolner, Irene and Rudy Jutzi, Ralph and Violet Jantzi, Iona and Walton Bowman, Orval Jantzi and 10 half brothers and sisters. Harry was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church, Kitchener where he had been an adult Sunday School teacher. He was active in volunteering at Mennonite Central Committee and Witness for Peace. He enjoyed fixing cars and gardening. Family and friends will be received at Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo tonight Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. and again on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 2: 00 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 800 King Street East, Kitchener. Pastor Nancy Brubaker to officiate. Interment to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to First Mennonite Church or the Mennonite Central Committee. Arrangements entrusted to Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, New Hamburg. Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

      Waterloo Region Record Apr 18, 2017

  • Sources 
    1. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of G. Timothy Albrecht - 1 Nov 1980.

    2. [S2657] Directory - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1950 - Vernon's Kitchener-Waterloo.

    3. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. Jacob Albrecht - 31 Dec 1971.

    4. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Mrs. Walter Ainsworth - 8 Apr 1977.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Sep 1920 - Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - works - General Spring Products - 1950 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1973 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1977 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMisfortune - killed by car - 2017 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 15 Sep 2017 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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