Willard Henry Schaefer^[1]

1902 - 1977  (75 years)

• Name	Willard Henry Schaefer
  Born	1902	St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1977	132 Pandora Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-36502
  Died	19 Sep 1977	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3]
  Buried	Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I36502	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Edward Winkler Schaefer,   b. 30 Sep 1872, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 Feb 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Louisa D. Schmidt,   b. 29 Mar 1874, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1960  (Age 85 years)
  Married	8 Apr 1901	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Family ID	F14192	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Myrtle Brine,   b. Abt 1910,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F45548	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Mary Ethel Kaufman,   b. 1898, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1964  (Age 66 years)
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F45549	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  SCHAEFER, Willard -- At St. Mary's Hospital, on Monday, September 19, 1977, following a lengthy illness, Willard Henry Schaefer, aged 74 years, of 132 Pandora Ave. N. Born in St. Jacobs, he was a son of the late Edward Schaefer and the former Louisa Schmidt. Beloved husband of Myrtle Brine (Brethour); father of Glen of Bow Brickhill, England, Mrs. James (Jean) Hunter of Cambridge; stepfather of Mrs. Clare (Nancy) Bickell of St. Marys; brother of Henry E. of Waterloo. Four grandchildren also survive. Predeceased by his former wife, the former Ethel Kaufman and one sister, Ruth Merklinger. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Kitchener, where he was very active. He worked at O.W.Thompson Limited as a bookkeeper for 35 years. He was active with the Ontario Association for 27 years, and secretary for 18 years. He was a charter member the Chicopee Ski Club and a former director and treasurer. Mr. Schaefer was one of the best known naturalists in this area. Until earlier this year, he remained an active birdwatcher, continuing his annual studies of waterfowl at Puslinch Lake, which he had carried out for over 30 years. He was also well known for his keen interest in conservation, being one of the original opponents of the Elora Gorge Bridge, and also one of the early initiators of the K-W Audubon Wildlife Films. The acquisition of Dickson Wilderness and Bannister-Wrigley conservation areas was greatly aided by his efforts. He was a long time member of the K-W Field Naturalists, until 1971, and was a past president of that organization, as well as co-chairman of its Conservation Committee for a number of years. He was a founding member and one time chairman of Oikos Associates, a local environmental group. At the time of his death, Mr. Schaefer was working with a regional committee to complete a history of the birds of this area, which will be based, to a considerable extent, on his own records. Many young naturalists have been encouraged by his interest and knowledge. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today. 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m., with Mr. S.V. Townsend officiating. Interment Woodland cemetery. The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Sep 1977

  
  

• Sources

  [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Ruth Elnore Schaefer - Merklinger. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Willard Schaefer - 20 Sep 1977. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205063643. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 017137-1901. Edward Schaefer, 28, Occ. Carpenter, b. St Jacobs, Res. St Jacobs, son of Adam Schaefer and Magd Winkler married Louise Schmidt, 27, b. St Jacobs, Res. St Jacobs, daughter of Henry Schmidt and Julia Derbecker, Witness(es): Fred Herres and Ada Schmidt both of St Jacobs, 8 April 1901 in Waterloo.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 1902 - St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1977 - 132 Pandora Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 19 Sep 1977 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth