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

Henry Allen "Harry" Germann

Male 1878 - 1936  (57 years)


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  • Name Henry Allen "Harry" Germann 
    Born 24 May 1878  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Business Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    H. A. Germann Dry Goods - Waterloo's Great Corner Store 
    Waterloo-H.A.GermannDryGoods-0001a-invoice1933.jpg
    Waterloo-H.A.GermannDryGoods-0001a-invoice1933.jpg
    Name Allan H. German 
    Name H. A. German 
    Name H. A. Germann 
    Name Harry A. Germann 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Salesman, Dry Goods Store 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-343189 
    Died 19 Jan 1936  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Person ID I343189  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Sep 2024 

    Father Julius Germann,   b. 13 Oct 1840, Atlantic Ocean Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Apr 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Gleiser,   b. 28 Dec 1847, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jun 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 15 Sep 1864  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F11743  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Leonora Laurette Heller,   b. 7 Apr 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Children 
     1. Louise Elizabeth Germann,   b. 19 Aug 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jul 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 89 years)
     2. Jean Isobel Germann,   b. 12 Nov 1920, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Feb 2015, Surrey, British Columbia Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years)
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2024 
    Family ID F61828  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Local Merchant Harry A. Germann Dies Suddenly

      One of Twin-City's Business Men Passes Away at Hospital

      WAS IN HIS 58th YEAR

      The sudden death of one Waterloo's best known merchants, Mr. Harry A. Germann, 33 Duke St., east occurred at the St. Mary's Hospital at Kitchener at five o'clock on Sunday morning and came as a stock to friends and relatives In the Twin City and throughout the county where he was well and favorably known.

      Mr. Germann had been in his usual health attending to business as usual until Friday afternoon whoa be complained of not feeling well. Saturday morning he went to the St. Mary's Hospital for treatment although his condition was not considered serious. However early Sunday turning be was taken seriously ill and passed away. Death was due to a blood clot. Mr. Germann had fully recovered from a critical illness a year ago. He was in his 58th year. Mr and Mrs. Germann oberved their silver wedding anniversary in 1930.

      The late Mr. Germann was born in Waterloo a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Germann. On June 6. 1905 he was married to Miss Lenora Heller, who survives with 2 daughters, Miss Louise, organist and choir director of the Knox Presbyterian Church and Miss Jean a student at K-W. Collegiate; also one brother Charles Germann of Kitchener and a sister Mrs. Hugh Rennie of London.

      Deceased had been Identified with the retail dry goods business for many years and prior to joining the late S. B. Bricker In business about 26 years ago was associated with G. B. Ryan & Co.. Guelph one of the largest dry goods stores in Western Ontario. After the passing of the late Mr. Bricker. Mr. Germann acquired the business which he conducted in the Bricker block. corner King and Erbs Ste. until June 1934, when he moved to new quarters opposite the post office.

      The late Mr. Germann was keenly interested in music and besides being an accomplished pianist was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church choir for many years. It is Interesting to note that the Germann family have been identified with St. John's choir including the late Julius Germann for over half a century. He was a charter member of the Young Men's club and Its popular piano accompanist. Lawn bowling was he Summers pastime. He was treasurer of the St. John's Parish Hall fund and a member of the Waterloo Masonic lodge.

      Many friends and business associates attended the funeral held from the family residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C. S. Roberts pastor of St. John's Church. conducted the service and paid tribute to the late Mr. Germann referring to his deep and active interest In church activities. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends and banked the casket and drawing room. Interment was made In Mount Hope cemetery. The pallbearers were Jacob Conrad. Maurice C. Sturm. Fred H. Moser, Wm. Henderson Sr., Henry Liphardt and Herman Haas.

      Waterloo Chronicle 23 Jan 1936 pg 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S302] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1881, Waterloo Village 1881 Div. 2 Page 1.

    2. [S366] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1911, Div. 44 Pg. 12.

    3. [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 4 Page 33.

    4. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237230690.

    5. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Julius Germann, 24 res. N. Hamburg, b. The Ocean, s/o Car and Susanna Germann married Eliz. Griser, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo d/o Geo. and Cath Gleiser Married 15 Sep [1864]

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 May 1878 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - H. A. Germann Dry Goods - Waterloo's Great Corner Store - - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Salesman, Dry Goods Store - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Jan 1936 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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