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

Donald Edward Kraehling

Male 1934 - 2014  (80 years)


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  • Name Donald Edward Kraehling 
    Born 1 Sep 1934  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-216743 
    Died 2 Sep 2014  Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I216743  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Edward Kraehling,   b. Jun 1906, Josephburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Martina Laura Rau,   b. Apr 1906, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1982  (Age ~ 76 years) 
    Married 21 Jun 1926  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F12101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ruby Marie Dorscht,   b. 4 Sep 1935, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 2003, Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F31863  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Passed away peacefully at the Saugeen Memorial Hospital on Tuesday September 2, 2014 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the Late Ruby Marie Kraehling (2003).

      Loving father to Donna Bromley, Donald William (Shereen Hook), James Allen (Marina), and Ruby Ann Kolmer (Michael) . Devoted "Grandpa" to Donald, Harold, Jason, Krista, William, Douglas, David, and Alexander. Lovingly remembered by his 10 Great Grandchildren.

      Survived by his sister Bernice Hahn and his brother Garry (Janice) Kraehling. Also fondly remembered by his sister in law Helen Kraehling. Predeceased by his mother Martina (nee Rau) Kraehling, his brothers Albert, Joseph, Vincent, Douglas,and his sisters Gertrude, and Margaret.

      Family and friends may call on the Memory Gardens Funeral Home 2723 Victoria St. N. Breslau (Kitchener) 519 904 0400 on Saturday September 6, 2014 from 12 - 2 p.m. A Funeral service will be held at the funeral home chapel on Saturday September 6, 2014 at 2 p.m. Cremation to follow. Interment of cremated remains to take place at a later date. Memorial donations to the Canadian Alzheimers Society would be appreciated.

      "Gone Fishing"
      Memory Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/135736214/donald-edward-kraehling.

    2. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 046007-26.
      Edward Kraehling, 19, occ. Carpenter, b. Josephburg, res. Josephburg, son of Edward Kraehling and Catherine Salm married Martina Rau, 20, occ. Domestic, b. St. Clements, res. Elmira, daughter of Albert Rau and Catherine Fortney, Witnessed by: John Kraehling of Josephburg and Theresa Homeyer of Waterloo, 21 June 1926 in Elmira.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Sep 2014 - Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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