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Frederick Henry Schneider

Frederick Henry Schneider

Male 1890 - 1967  (77 years)

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  • Name Frederick Henry Schneider 
    Born 1 Aug 1890  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Swedenborgian 
    Christened 6 Sep 1891  Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Bookkeeper, father's Meat Factory 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Swedenborgian 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-37586 
    Died 9 Nov 1967  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Person ID I37586  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father John Metz Schneider,   b. 17 Feb 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Feb 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Helena Ahrens,   b. 1 Nov 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 8 Nov 1883  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10, 11] 
    Family ID F9859  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Ella Eugenia Daniels,   b. Mar 1890, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Nov 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Married 12 May 1914  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Children 
     1. Jean May Schneider,   b. 18 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 2011, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     2. Frederick Paul "Paul" Schneider,   b. 14 Mar 1926,   d. 19 Sep 2011, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F18738  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    F. H. Schneider    		F. H. Schneider
    From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood 1912 - "Made in Berlin"

  • Notes 
    • 55 YEARS IN TRADE, PACKING EXECUTIVE F. H. SCHNEIDER DIES

      Frederick H. Schneider, Chairman of the Board of J. M. Schneider Ltd. and a company official for 55 years, died Thursday at his home at 3453 King St. E. He was 77.

      He was born Aug. 1, 1890, in Kitchener, a son of the late J. M. Schneider, the founder of the meat-packing company which has become internationally known. He entered his father's business in 1906 when he was 16. In 1907 he was appointed accountant for the company, in 1911, secretary- treasurer, in 1937, general manager, in 1943 president and in 1963, chairman of the board.

      For many years he drew a $12 weekly salary. He was a firm believer that an executive cannot earn his salary sitting at a desk, and he spent considerable time in the plant, discussing problems with foremen and workers. Until 1955 he served as a clerk and meat cutter in the retail store and was also a livestock buyer.

      He and his brother, Norman, were mainly responsible for the decision to abandon the plant their father had begun on upper Courtland Avenue (now Silverwoods Ltd.) and to construct an almost new and complete plant on Courtland Avenue East where the firm is now located. For the first time, the company borrowed $200,000 from a bank.

      The company was formed with $300 capital as a part-time business by J. M. Schneider who firmly refused to borrow a dollar. On Oct. 26, 1956, Mr. Schneider became the first man to be honored by the Meat Packers Council of Canada at a special 50th anniversary in the business party at the Kress Hotel, Preston.

      In addition to his business connections with the J. M. Schneider company, he was president of Stirling Realty Ltd. and a former director of the MacDonald Electric Co. Ltd., and the Equitable Life Insurance Co. of Canada. He served as a Kitchener alderman for three years and as a member and past chairman of the public school board for four years. He was a governor of Hamilton College. He was an active member of the Canada Association of the new Church (Swedenborgian) and was a former member of the local church board. He was past president of the Meat Packers Council of Canada. He was a member of the K-W Rotary Club, of Westmount Golf and Country Club, the K-W Granite Club and the Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. He was interested in golfing and fishing.

      Mrs. Schneider, the former Ella Daniels, predeceased him. Surviving are one son, Frederick P. Jr.; one daughter, Mrs. R. C. (Jean) Hawkings of Deep River, Ont.; one brother, Norman C. of RR 1, Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. W. V. (Emma) Siegner of Kitchener and eight grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Charles and Herbert.

      The body will be at the Sandrock Funeral Home from Saturday noon until 1 p.m. Monday when removal will be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd. The church service will be conducted by Rev. Paul Zacharias at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Donations to the Rotary Crippled Children Centre will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.


      KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD Friday, November 10, 1967 P.3 & 2

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-10 Page 5.

    2. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), November 10, 1967 - Obituary of Frederick H. Schneider.

    3. [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link .
      Schneider A. Fred H. Schneider/1890-1967; B. Ella Daniels/beloved wife of/Fred. H. Schneider/1890-1959

    4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Ella Eugenia Daniels Born: Indianapolis Indiana USA Age: 24 Est. Birth: abt 1890 Father: Eugene Davidson Daniels Mother: Ella Graves Daniels married Frederick Henry Schneider Age:: 24 Est. Birth: abt 1890 Born: Berlin Father: John M Schneider Mother: Helena Ahrens Schneider married 12 May 1914 Marriage Place: Waterloo

    5. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 22 Pg. 7.

    6. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      Friedr. Heinrich b. 31 Jul 1890, bapt. 6 Sep 1891 s/o John and Helena

    7. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 3 Page 25.

    8. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 12202-83.
      John SCHNEIDER, 24, shoemaker, Canada, Berlin, s/o Christopher SCHNEIDER & Anna Elizabeth METZ, married Helena AHRENS, 24, Canada, Berlin, d/o Charles A. AHRENS & Henrietta ROTH, witn: Henry ROTH of Preston & Henry AHRENS of Berlin, 8 Nov 1883 at Berlin

    9. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      John Schneider Age: 24 res: Berlin Place of Birth: Berlin Names of Parents: Christ. Schneider & Anna El. Metz Name: Hellena Ahrens Age: 24 res: Berlin Place of Birth: Berlin Names of Parents: Chas. A. Ahrens & Henrietta Roth Name: Henry Roth res: Preston Name: Henry J. Ahrens res: Berlin Date of Marriage: Nov. 8, 1883

    10. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 15 Nov 1883.
      Nov. 8, 1883 Helene Ahrens and John Schneider, both of Berlin, were married in Berlin by Pastor Türk

    11. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 3 Page 24.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Aug 1890 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Swedenborgian - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 6 Sep 1891 - Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Bookkeeper, father's Meat Factory - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Swedenborgian - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 May 1914 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Nov 1967 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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