Joseph Roman Winterhalt^[1]

1853 - 1920  (66 years)

• Name	Joseph Roman Winterhalt
  Born	13 Sep 1853	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Joseph Winterhalt Cigars, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada
  		Joe's Prime JOE'S PRIME Trimmed nailed wood box, of 1897, Joseph Winterhalt, Berlin, Ont. image from www.civilization.ca 2013
  Residence	1861	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Roman Catholic
  Residence	1876	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Occupation	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Cigar Manufacturer
  Residence	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Roman Catholic
  Elected Office	1908	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	City of Kitchener Alderman - councilor
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138794741
  Waterloo Region Museum Display or Artifact	Winterhalt, Joseph - 1. (2018). Waterloo.pastperfectonline.com. Retrieved 22 May 2018, from https://waterloo.pastperfectonline.com/byperson?keyword=Winterhalt%2C+Joseph
  Occupation	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Cigar Maker
  		Berllin-Winterhalt,JosephRoman-Cigar-Advert-1912.JPG
  Residence	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Roman Catholic
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-185699P
  Died	26 May 1920	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 7]
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Person ID	I185699	Generations
  Last Modified	3 Mar 2025

  
  

  Father	George Henry "Henry" Winterhalt,   b. 2 Feb 1815, , Alsace Lorraine, France ,   d. 22 Apr 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Gertrude Kloepfel,   b. 25 Mar 1822, , Alsace Lorraine, France ,   d. 16 Mar 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F9379	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Elizabeth Heiman,   b. 5 Dec 1852, , Prussia, Germany ,   d. 13 Aug 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Married	Jul 1876  [1, 4]
  Children	1. Anna Maria Winterhalt,   b. Sep 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Joseph Romanus Winterhalt,   b. 27 Apr 1879, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1956  (Age 76 years)   3. John Francis Winterhalt,   b. 22 Aug 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1925  (Age 40 years)
  Last Modified	4 Mar 2025
  Family ID	F245450	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos		Joseph Winterhalt 1906 Cigar manufacturer Kitchener, Ontario 1906 From Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir
  		Joseph Winterhalt From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood - Issued by Authority of the City. Berlin Ontario, Issued in Commemoration of its Celebration of Cityhood July 17th 1912.

  
  

• Notes

  License Inspector Winterhalt Dead at Kitchener License Inspector Joseph Winterhalt died suddenly at his home in Kitchener on Wednesday morning. For a number of years he conducted a cigar business in Kitchener and also spent many years on the road as a traveller. When the O. T. A. came into effect be was appointed license inspector and has held the position since 1916. During the winter he was taken seriously, ill, following a slight accident. He was confined to his home for a number of weeks, but recovered sufficiently to resume his duties. He is survived by his widow and several children. He was about 65 years of age. New Hamburg Independent, May 28, 1920 ____________ County License Inspector Appointed Joseph Winterhalt of This City the Man. WAS A SUCCESSFUL CIGAR MANUFACTURER After the new Prohibition Act goes into effect - 16 Sept. there will be but one license inspector in Waterloo County. Both Mr. F. Walter, the present inspector for North Waterloo. and Mr. Knowles, inspector for South Waterloo, will retire. The Ontario License Commission already has appointed a county license inspector to succeed them. The lucky applicant is Mr. Joseph Winterhalt of this city. It is understood that the salary attached at least is $1200 per annum and that he will assume the duties of the new position on Monday. 18th September. Mr. Winterhalt is a cigar manufacturer who came to this city twenty-five years ago or more from Hespeler and has been a successful business man. He is possessed of a genial disposition, is conseientious and honorable in all his dealings. He stands well among his fellow-citizens and for many years represented them in the city council. His appointment generally will be well-received throughout the County. "Rich Uncle" always was a winner. The News Record Fri, Sep 15, 1916 Page 1 _____________ MR. JOSEPH WINTERHALT The funeral of Mr. Joseph Winterhalt, who passed away suddenly at his home on Young street on May 27th was held on Saturday. Mr. Winterhalt was born in Preston in September 1853, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winterhalt. He received his early education in Preston and later moved to this city where he engaged in the cigar business in 1890 which he relinquished in 1916 when appointed License Inspector. He was married in 1876 at Waterloo to Miss Mary Heyman who survives him. Three children, Mrs. Frank Buchheit of Buffalo, Joseph R. and John F. of this city are also left to mourn his loss. Mr. Winterhalt was a devout member of St. Mary's Church and was connected with the various societies of the Church including the St. Boniface Society and the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the city council for a number of years. Mr. Winterhalt was a man of sterling qualities and kindly disposition. Devoted to home and to duty he was the type of citizen whose passing will be deeply regretted throughout the community. In addition to his bereaved widow and children he leaves two brothers, George of Preston and Henry of this city. The Ontario Journal 2 Jun 1920 pg 4

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 3 Aug 1876. 25 Jun 1876 By Rev. Dr. Funcken, C.R., Berlin, Joseph Winterhalt of Preston was married to Maria Heimann of Waterloo. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div 35 Page 7. [S1473] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1861, Div. 2 Page 29. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 2 Page 14. [S370] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope Roman Catholic CC#4517 Internet Link . South: Michael Heyman/ 1816-1892/ Anna Woeygka/ his wife / 1826-1894/ R.I.P./ (A) Mother (B) Father East: Milton/ Fries/ 1905-1979/ Mary/ Winterhalt/ 1908-1996/ North: Joseph Winterhalt/ 1853-1920/ Mary E. Heyman/ his wife/ 1853-1923/ R.I.P./ Winterhalt/ West: John F./ Winterhalt/ 1884-1925/ Florence C./ Winterhalt/ 1890-1978/ (A) John F. (B) Milton Fries/ 1905-1979/ wife/ Mary Winterhalt/ 1908-1996/ [S1775] Berlin: Celebration of Cityhood, pg 36. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 24 Page 14.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 13 Sep 1853 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - - Joseph Winterhalt Cigars, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1876 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Cigar Manufacturer - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - City of Kitchener Alderman - councilor - 1908 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Cigar Maker - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 26 May 1920 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth