Waterloo Region Generations
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Reid Robert Hofstetter

Male 1927 - 2020  (93 years)


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  • Name Reid Robert Hofstetter 
    Born 1927 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-352174 
    Died 2020  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I352174  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 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  [1
    Family ID F185828  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eva Mae Duncan,   b. 10 May 1933, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2008, Smithville, Lincoln Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 25 Jul 1952 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F60846  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HOFSTETTER: Reid Robert - passed away peacefully at his residence the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener. Reid Hofstetter formerly of Waterloo and Plattsville in his 93rd year.

      Beloved husband of Eva (Duncan) Hofstetter whom he married July 25, 1952. Dear father of Sharon & Brian Huber, Robert & Marilyn Hofstetter all of Kitchener, James Hofstetter of Waterloo and Debra Barrie of Cambridge. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Andrea & Andy, Chris & Jenn, Sarah, Allison, Alex & Caitlin, Adrian & Kass, Lisa & Kevin, Tyler, Shianna & Zach, Lance and by great grandchildren Ross, Claire, Larkyn, Travis and Jack (born June 3, 2020), Survived by his brother Layton Hofstetter of Plattsville.

      Predeceased by his parents Walter & Phoebe (Snyder) Hofstetter, by brothers Harold, Floyd, Harry, John, Glenn, Earl and sisters Ruby Ament, Marjorie Littejohns, Jean Ross and Helen Hofstetter.

      Reid farmed, ran his own business for 20 years as an Interior/Exterior Decorator before moving on to be a Foreman with Waterloo Metal Stamping until his retirement. Reid joined the Plattsville Masonic Lodge on April 9, 1965 where he served as Master of the Lodge and then was granted the Honour of "Life Member" in 2009. Reid was a past member of the Plattsville Curling Club and he loved to go camping with his family, to dance and spend time watching his grandchildren play hockey and baseball. He simply loved all of his family. Everyone also remembers his smile and the twinkle in his eye, oh and not to mention that he loved a good joke!

      A private family viewing took place at the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville

      In lieu of flowers, donations to the Peace United Church, the Village of Winston Park or the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Personal Condolences can be sent at www.gffh.ca.

  • Sources 
    1. [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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