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

Alfred Martin "Red" Kavelman

Male 1916 - 2002  (85 years)


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  • Name Alfred Martin "Red" Kavelman 
    Born 10 Nov 1916  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Business Kitchener Brak and Steering 
    Business Red's Sunoco 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93349388 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-197910 
    Died 19 Apr 2002  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I197910  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Wilhelm D. "William" Kavelmann,   b. 2 Dec 1883, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Emma Pauli,   b. Feb 1888, Fullarton Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 22 Feb 1911  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F30864  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marjorie Amos,   b. 15 Dec 1919,   d. 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Children 
     1. Bill Kavelman
     2. Mary Lou Kavelman
     3. Barb Kavelman
     4. Larry Kavelman
     5. Bob Kavelman
     6. Nancy Kavelman
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F49273  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • KAVELMAN, Alfred Martin Red\emdash Died, after a lengthy illness, yet unexpectedly, at the Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Friday April 19, 2002 at the age of 85 years.

      Red was born in Plattsville, Ontario.

      Beloved husband of 60 years to Marjorie (nee Amos) of Kitchener; dear father of Bill & Barbara Kavelman of Ayr, Mary Lou Gutscher of Toronto, Barb & Rodger Carey of Moorefield, Larry & April Kavelman of Bolton, Bob & Sue Kavelman of Amhertsburg, Ontario, and Nancy (Garth) Laycock of Baden; loving grandfather to Jason, Denise, Ryan, Chris, Tami, and Meghan Kavelman, Brenda Cline, Dave (Karin) Gutscher, Darryl (Marie) Gutscher, Rob Berg, Ron Carey, Rhonda (Billl) DeVries, Jodi (Larry) Marchuk, Marci (Rodney) Anderson, Phill, and Michelle Laycock; great-grandfather of Vincent Kavelman, Jamie, and Stevie McKeeman, Larissa, Shannon, and Matthias Gutscher, Rachel Rivers, Tristynn and Toni Marchuk. He will be sadly missed by his brother, Eldon Kavelman of Kitchener.
      Predeceased by his parents, William & Emma Kavelman; his grandson Adam Kavelman (2000) and his two sisters, Clara Gofton, and Edna Kavelman.

      Red was the Owner Operator of Kitchener Brake & Steering and Red's Sunoco. Before retiring, he was a driver and mechanic for United Trails. A member of Bridgeport United Church and Beaverdale Golf Club. He also was a veteran of the Second World War and a very talented, self taught musician and avid golfer.

      The Kavelman family will receive friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home,507 Frederick St. Kitchener (519-749-8467), Tuesday, April 23, 2002 from 9 a.m. till the time of the Funeral Service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m., Rev. Karl Sievert officiating. Interment Elmira Union Cemetery.

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      NameAlfred Martin Kavelman
      GenderMale
      Birth Date10 Nov 1916
      Birth PlaceWilmot, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      Father William D Kavelman
      Mother Emma M Pauli
      Married 22 Feb 1911 Wilmot

    2. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      Schmidt/ Killian Schmidt/ Born Aug. 17, 1840/ Died Feb. 11, 1906/ Aged 65 Yrs./ 5 Mos. 25 Dys./ Verse:/ Catherine Grube/ Beloved Wife Of/ Killian Schmidt/ Born Apr. 8,1852/ Died Mar. 21, 1933/
      [Back] Edward Amos/ 1889 - 1962/ His Wife/ Mary Schmidt/ 1893 - 1970/ Their Son/ Harry Amos/ 1921- / Amos
      [Right] Alfred/ Kavelman/ 1916 - 2002/ His Beloved Wife/ Of 60 Years/ Marjorie Amos/ 1919 - 2005/ Kavelman

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 10 Nov 1916 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Apr 2002 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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