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

John Adolph Hofstetter

Male 1924 - 2013  (88 years)


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  • Name John Adolph Hofstetter 
    Born 23 Jan 1924  Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-352170 
    Died 8 Jan 2013  Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried 12 Jan 2013  Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I352170  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Walter Christian Hofstetter,   b. 18 Jan 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Phoebe Elsie Snyder,   b. 15 Aug 1889, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Aug 1981, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 15 Dec 1909  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F185828  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Reta Estelle Wanner,   b. 22 Dec 1924, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Nov 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F252016  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Margaret Ethel Kell,   b. 1922,   d. 23 Jun 2010, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 8 Jul 1989  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F252017  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HOFSTETTER, John A.

      Passed away peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock on Tuesday, January 8, 2013, John Hofstetter of Oxford Gardens, Woodstock and formerly of Plattsville, in his 89th year. He is the much loved father of Gerald and Jane Hofstetter, Mary Ella (late Bill 2010) Pettigrew, Ferne and Donald Woolcott, Richard and Sheila Hofstetter, Cecil and Cathy Hofstetter, Laurie and Clare Robinson and stepfather of Jim and Jane Bell, Ross and Kathy Bell, Pat and Gord Hall, and Bruce and Lynn Bell. Lovingly remembered by sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren, and ten step-great-grandchildren. Survived by his brothers, Harry, Layton (Helen), Reid (Eva), sister Jean Ross, and sisters-in-law Ivy Musselman and Dorothy Shantz. Predeceased by his wives Reta (Wanner) (1987) and Margaret (Bell) (2010) and by his brothers and sisters, Harold, Ruby, Floyd, Earl, Marjorie, Helen, and Glenn. John was born on the farm outside of Plattsville where he lived, farmed, and retired until he moved to Woodstock in 2010. His family, church and community were his greatest pleasures. Over the years, he served first as a director, then as an insurance agent for the North Blenheim Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. He was a member of Grace United Church, Roseville where he attended faithfully. His involvement in both the local and provincial plowing matches provided much pride and pleasure. He was an honorary director of the Ontario Plowmen's Association. The Plattsville Masonic Lodge No. 178 and the Thames Valley Chapter No. 199 Order of the Eastern Star played a vital role in John's life. He served his community through his involvement in many organizations and on municipal government with the Blenheim Township and Oxford County councils. Friends and family are invited to visit with John's family at the Glendinning Funeral Home, 40 William Street, Plattsville, on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 2: 00 p.m. - 4: 00 p.m. and 7: 00 p.m. - 9: 00 p.m. A Service of Celebration of John's life will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11: 00 a.m. at the Peace United Church, Plattsville. Interment in Plattsville Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be held under the auspices of the Plattsville Lodge #178 on Friday evening at 6: 15 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Grace United Church, Roseville, Sakura House, or a charity of your choice. On line condolences can be sent at www. Gffh.ca

      Waterloo Region Record 12 Jan 2013

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103307330.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:Walter G Hofstetter Age:22 Birth Date:abt 1887 Marriage Date:15 Dec 1909 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Adolph Hofstetter Mother:Catherine Gildner Spouse:Phoebe C Snyder Spouse's Age:20 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1887 Spouse Father:John B Snyder Spouse Mother:Isabella Cassel Snyder

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 23 Jan 1924 - Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 8 Jul 1989 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 8 Jan 2013 - Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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