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

Ruby Catherine Gingerich

Female 1920 - 2007  (87 years)


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  • Name Ruby Catherine Gingerich 
    Born 1920  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Church Membership Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Name Ruby Catherine Hammer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-246471 
    Died 30 Sep 2007  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Buried Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Person ID I246471  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Peter O. Gingerich,   b. 9 Oct 1889, Blake, Stanley Twp., Huron Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Barbara Gascho,   b. 27 Jan 1895, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1960  (Age 65 years) 
    Family ID F42017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Walter John George Hammer,   b. 12 Aug 1923, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Mar 2007, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 17 Nov 1956  [3
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F232923  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HAMMER, Ruby Catharine (Gingerich) - Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, September 30, 2007, at the Golden Years Nursing Home, Cambridge. Ruby was born in Baden 86 years ago, and was a daughter of the late Peter and Barbara (Gascho) Gingerich. Beloved wife of the late Walter Hammer who predeceased her March 15, 2007. Much loved mother of Cheryl and Murray Martin of Kitchener, and Sandra and Al Czernick of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Step-grandmother of Bryan Czernick, Jesse and Amanda Robins. Much loved sister of Ken and Edith Gingerich of Waterloo, Leona and Walter Steinman of Baden, Ray and Betty Gingerich of Tavistock, Jean Gingerich of Baden, Carl Oesch of Stratford, Elaine and Len Cressman of Baden, Richard and Dorothy Gingerich of Guelph; sister-in-law to Norma Hammer of Baden, and Norbert Quehl of St. Jacobs. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was a second mother to many. Ruby was predeceased by sister, Miriam Oesch; brother, Willard Gingerich, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Clarence Hammer and Eileen Quehl. Ruby was an active member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. Relatives and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Wednesday, October 3, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. and Thursday, October 4, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will take place from Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden on Friday, October 5, 2007 at 3 p.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to 100 Huntley Street or Mennonite Central Committee.

      The Record Newspaper 2 Oct 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Ruby Catherien (Gingerich) Hammer - 2 Oct 2007.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/64353148.

    3. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Walter John George Hammer - 17 Mar 2007.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1920 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - - Steinmann Mennonite Church, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 30 Sep 2007 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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