Waterloo Region Generations
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Reuben S. Oberholtzer

Male 1904 - 1997  (92 years)


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  • Name Reuben S. Oberholtzer 
    Born 6 Mar 1904  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation J. M. Schneider Ltd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Wikepedia Entry Find all individuals with events at this location 
    worked - J. M. Schneider 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1971  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number 00086-5057.337 
    Died 14 Jan 1997  St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I23965  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Josiah Erb Oberholtzer,   b. 30 Dec 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1937  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Hannah Melinda "Melinda" Snyder,   b. 11 Jun 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jul 1957  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 7 Mar 1900  Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F5628  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marjorie S. Peck,   b. 16 Dec 1910, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1986  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 9 Jun 1934  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Robert W. Oberholtzer
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F5911  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • OBERHOLTZER, Rueben S.

      Of Heritage Nursing Home, St. Jacobs, on Wednesday, January 15, 1997, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Peck, dear father of Robert. Also survived by his grandsons; Robert Jr. and John. Remembered by his former daughter-in-law; Mary. Predeceased by his parents, 4 sisters, 3 brothers and his granddaughter, Nancy (1969). Mr. Oberholtzer was born in Waterloo Township and was very active in several community organizations. He was a former employee of J.M. Schnieder and was a member of Olivet United Church, Kitchener. The family will receive friends, at the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, on Saturday, January 18, 1997, one hour prior to the funeral service, at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Kyle Benger officiating. Spring interment in Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge.

      Cambridge Reporter 1997

  • Sources 
    1. [S146] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Hagey Mennonite CC#5431 Cemetery Internet Link .
      Oberholtzer / in loving memory of / Reuben S. Oberholtzer / 1904-1997 / his wife / Marjorie S. Peck / 1910-1986 / at rest

    2. [S33] Bible - Oberholtzer, Jacob.

    3. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 12.

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 016258-00.
      Josiah OBERHOLTZER, 27, farmer, Waterloo Twp, Preston, widower, s/o Abraham OBERHOLTZER & Sarah ERB married Hannah Melinda SNYDER, 19, farmer's daughter, Waterloo Twp, Preston, d/o Aaron SNYDER & Sarah E. EATON, witn: John H. WATKINS of Hespeler & Elizabeth GOULD of Walkerton, 7 March 1900 in Hespeler

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Mar 1904 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - worked - J. M. Schneider - - J. M. Schneider Ltd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Wikepedia Entry Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Jun 1934 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1971 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Jan 1997 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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