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

Melvin "Shorty" Wismer

Male 1948 - 2012  (64 years)


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  • Name Melvin "Shorty" Wismer 
    Born 6 Apr 1948  Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-320239 
    Died 3 Dec 2012  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I320239  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Harold Wismer,   b. 10 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Mother Vera Nafziger,   b. 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 100 years) 
    Family ID F47640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • WISMER, Melvin (Shorty) Passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Melvin resided in Kitchener and was formerly of New Hamburg. He was born 64 years ago in Stratford, Ontario. Dear son of Vera (Nafziger) Wismer of New Hamburg and the late Harold Wismer. Missed by his daughter Kimberly Wismer and proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren. Also remembered by his brother Raymond and wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener, sister Eleanor and husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. Melvin was predeceased by a daughter Lisa in 2001 and brother-in-law Lyle. Mel retired from Lear Seating in Kitchener after over thirty years of service. He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and will be remembered for his sense of humour and ready smile. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Private family interment in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Steinmann Mennonite Church. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

      "Melvin Wismer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2022. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/melvin-wismer/4022268/.

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101733846/melvin-wismer.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Apr 1948 - Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 3 Dec 2012 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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