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Edward Yaeck

Male 1888 - 1932  (44 years)


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  • Name Edward Yaeck 
    Born 22 Feb 1888  Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
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    Name Edward Jaeck 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Carver 
    Residence 1911  143 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1921  Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    ?, Carver 
    Residence 1921  Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-157237 
    Died 24 Feb 1932  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I157237  Generations
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 

    Father George Friedrich "Frederick" Yaeck,   b. 18 Jan 1850, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jun 1934, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Katharine "Catherine" Diegel,   b. 22 Jun 1858, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Married 22 Oct 1876  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5] 
    Family ID F18343  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Delila Christina Boettinger,   b. 16 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1924, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 35 years) 
    Married 1908  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Nelson Carl Yaeck,   b. 28 Sep 1908, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1959  (Age 50 years)
     2. Gladys Marie Yaeck,   b. 4 Oct 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jun 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     3. Eileen Beatrice Carrie Yaeck,   b. 18 Jul 1915, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 2003, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     4. Norma Elizabeth Yaeck,   b. 21 Oct 1917, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 May 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
     5. Florence Emma Yaeck,   b. 1921, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Oct 2001, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     6. Bernice Yeck,   b. 6 Sep 1922, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1922, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     7. Audrey Delphine Boettinger,   b. 12 Oct 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Nov 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F39403  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mr. EDWARD YAECK

      With several hundred friends in attendance together with members of his immediate family and relatives. Edward Yasck, of Bridgeport. who dropped dead while working at The plant of Malcolm and Hill last Wedneday, where he was employed as a machine hand, was buried yesterday afternoon in Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery. The First English Lutheran Church, city, where church services were held for the deceased was crowded. Dr. C. H. Little, of Waterloo Seminary. sand Dr. J. Maurer officiated.

      Mr. Yaeck is survived by his parents, one son, Nelson at home, five daughter, Gladys, Eileen, Norma, Florence and Audrey, all at home. five brothers, George, Oscar and Clarence, all of Bridgeport, Albert of Ridgeway, Edgar, California, and four sisters, Mrs. J. Harnock, Carstairs. Alta., Mrs. S. Gamble, Toronto, Mrs. H. Schade and Mrs. H. Stahl, both of Kitchener, survive. His wife predeceased him in 1924.
      One daughter also predeceased him.

      The casket was borne by O. Gastneier. W. Lasso, E. Schaefer, R. Reid, H. Geisel and H. Sullivan.

      Among the relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. S. Gamble and family, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. A. Yaeck and family, Ridgeway. Mr. H. Dunsmore, Owen Sound, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schmidt, Mr. Berdux and family, Mr. A. Doering. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Doering, all of Phillipsburg. Miss E. Beatty, Toronto, Mrs. G. Steffler, Elmira, Mr. and Mrs. T. Letson. London, and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hahn, Durham.

      Kitchener Daily Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Mon, Feb 29, 1932 Page 13

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      MACHINIST DROPS DEAD AT FACTORY

      Edward Yaeck Of Bridgeport Collapses After Getting Drink Of Water
      (By Record Correspondent.)

      Two days after he had celebrated his 44th birthday, Edward' Yaeck, Bridgeport, died yesterday afternoon at his work from a sudden spell. He was employed as a machinist at the Malcolm and Hill furniture factory and had just returned to his work from getting drink of water, when he fell over dead.

      Dr. A. T. Campbell, who was summoned immediately, told The Record that Mr. Yaeck had been a victim of heart disease for some time. There will be no inquest.

      He was a resident of Bridgeport all his life, being born there Feb. 22, 1888, a son of Frederick Yaeck and Kathrin Diegel, who survive him with one son, Nelson, at home, five daughters, Gladys, Elelen, Norma, Florence, Audrey, all at home. His wife, Delilah Christina Boettinger predeceased him in 1814 [sic 1924]. He was also predeceased by one daughter. Five brothers George, Bridge port, Albert, Ridgway, Edgar, Cal., Oscar and Clarence, also of Bridgeport. and four sisters, Mrs, Harnock, Carstairs, Alta., Mrs. H. Schade, Kitchener, Mrs. S. Gamble, Toronto, and Mrs. H. Stoll, city, also survive.

      The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon with services from his late residence at 2.80 o'clock and then to First English Lutheran Church, Kitchener, at 3 o'clock. Burial will be made in Waterloo Mount Hope Cemetery. Dr. C. H Little, of Waterloo Seminary, and Rev. J. Maurer, will officiate. Mr. Faeck was a member of St. Paul's Church, Bridgeport.

      Remains will be at the Schreiter Funeral Home until Friday morning.

      Kitchener Daily Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Thursday, February 25, 1932

  • Sources 
    1. [S214] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1911, Div. 3 Page 17.

    2. [S2088] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1921, Sud District 3 - Lexington 1921 Page 2.

    3. [S2545] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Township North 1891, Waterloo Township, Sect. 1 Page 6.

    4. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 26 Oct 1876.
      22 Oct 1876 By Pastor Schneider in Waterloo, Catharina Diegel was married to Friedrich Jeck, both of Bridgeport.

    5. [S2545] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Township North 1891, Waterloo Township, Sect. 1 Page 5.

    6. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      NameNorma Elizabeth Yaeck
      GenderFemale
      Birth Date21 Oct 1917
      Birth PlaceWaterloo Twp., Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      LegitimacyY
      Father Edward Yaeck - bridgeport labourer
      MotherDelila Boettinger
      Married 1908 Conestogo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Feb 1888 - Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1908 - Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carver - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - ?, Carver - 1921 - Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 24 Feb 1932 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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