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

Norman Edward Dotzenroth

Male 1915 - 2015  (99 years)


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  • Name Norman Edward Dotzenroth 
    Born 26 Sep 1915  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 - Royal Canadian Airforce 
    Residence 1921  78 Simeon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-322746 
    Died 12 Aug 2015  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I322746  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Henry John Dotzenroth,   b. 18 Aug 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 May 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Mother Ada Adelia Albert,   b. 17 Mar 1888, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 20 Aug 1913  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Family ID F243923  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Isabelle Norma Totzke,   b. 7 Feb 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jul 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F61900  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Norman Dotzenroth

      Peacefully ended his earthly journey on August 12, 2015, in his 100th year.

      Beloved husband of the late Isabel Dotzenroth (2007). Loving father of Anne Waterman and her husband Nairn, Jane Sullivan and her husband Roy, Karen Dotzenroth-Rickert and her husband Bill Rickert. He was dearly loved and will always be remembered by his grandchildren Stephanie Block and her husband Steve, Rebecca Sullivan, Andrew Sullivan and his wife Amy, Jessica Sullivan and her husband Andrew Snider; great-grandchildren Lincoln and Maclin Bolle, Eli, Eve and Ezra Sullivan, Bridget Snider and Daniel Block. He will be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Norman also had great affection for his extended family of friends and staff at The Village of Winston Park.

      Norman worked for B.F. Goodrich Canada for forty-four years, the last fifteen years as Director of Purchasing and Transportation. After his retirement he worked for Epton Industries for five years. Norman was also on special assignment to B.F. Goodrich Icollantas, in Bogata, Columbia, South America.

      During his working career Norman was an active member of the Purchasing Management Association, serving as President of the Central Ontario Group and as Director of the National Association.

      Norman served in the Royal Canadian Airforce during World War II.

      Norman was an active member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and was the initial Chairman of the Council when St. Stephen was established in 1949.

      He, with his wife Isabel and family travelled much of Canada and the United States, with a travel trailer, making frequent trips to Florida. The Dotzenroth family were members of LutherRanch Trailer Park since 1976. They enjoyed many happy family times there which continue today with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

      For many years Norman was a member of the K-W Retired Business and Professional Men's Club. He also was a member of a friendly Poker Club for over 40 years, as well as the Ribald Investment Club for a similar number of years.

      Friends are invited to share their memories of Norman with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Sunday, August 16, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be celebrated at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 248 Highland Rd. E., Kitchener on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Richard Schwass officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener.

      Condolences for the family and donations to the Heart &Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

      2022. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute-ajax/print-obituary.html?id=9788.

  • Sources 
    1. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 30 Page 21.

    2. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150795015.

    3. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name:Norman Dotzenroth
      Gender:Male
      Birth Date:26 Sep 1915
      Birth Place:Waterloo Town, Ontario, Canada
      Father:Henry John Dotzenroth - telegraph operator
      Mother:Ada Adella Albert
      Married: 20 Aug 1913 Berlin

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Sep 1915 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Aug 2015 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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