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

Henry K. Witzel

Male 1854 - 1913  (59 years)


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  • Name Henry K. Witzel 
    Born 21 Feb 1854  , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161052482 
    Immigration 1870  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Immigration 1870  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation 1875  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    cabinet maker 
    Naturalization 1876  [1
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Carpenter 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Manufacturing, Shop 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1913  30 Water St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-38092 
    Died 12 Aug 1913  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I38092  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family 1 Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Schaefer,   b. CALC 18 Aug 1857, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Aug 1894, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 37 years) 
    Married 27 Jun 1875  South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Theodore Adam "Ted" Witzel,   b. Nov 1875, , USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1948  (Age ~ 72 years)
     2. George Witzel,   b. Jul 1883, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Flora Catherine Elizabeth Witzel,   b. 8 Aug 1893, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Oct 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 21 years)
     4. Florence Witzel,   b. Jun 1895, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F9977  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Katharina "Catherine" "Kate" "Kathrine" Lippert,   b. 25 Jan 1857, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Dec 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 7 Apr 1896  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F28132  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DEATH CALLS HENRY WITZEL

      Well Known Manufacturer Passes Away in His 60th Year


      Death this morning at 3.30 o'clock removed a highly respected citizen in the person of Henry K. Witzel. 30 Water street south, after an illness covering about 2 years, the last six weeks of which were spent in bed. Death, though not unexpected, came as a shock to his many friends and relatives. His age was 59 years, 5 months and 19 days.

      Mr. Witzel was one of Berlin's most highly esteemed business men, and in his death a well known manufacturer is removed. He had been a resident of Berlin for the past twelve years. He was born in Germany, coming to Canada when a boy of 16 years. He went directly to Tavistock, where he resided for 30 years, being connected with the Kaulbfleisch Furniture Company factory, until he became foreman. On coming to Berlin. he was first interested in the Walker Bin and Store Fixture Company, but five years ago. became a member of the firm of the Onward Manufacturing Company, retaining this position until the time of his death. He was a faithful member of St. Peter's Lutheran church. About a year ago, in the hope of regaining his strength by a visit to his boyhood home, he crossed the ocean to Germany.

      He is survived by three sons, one daughter and one step daughter. In Tavistock he was married to Catherine Elizabeth Schaefer, who predeceased him 18 years ago, leaving Theodore A. of the Onward Manufacturing Company. Willia. A., and George, and Florence, all of Berlin. He was later married to Mrs. Meinke, who, with her daughter Mrs. Harry Wuest, of Berlin also survive.

      The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. to St. Peter's Lutheran church for service, and Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

      The Berlin News Record Tue, Aug 12, 1913 Page 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-11 page 1.

    2. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 24 Pg. 3.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 21 Feb 1854 - , Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1870 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1870 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - cabinet maker - 1875 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Jun 1875 - South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 7 Apr 1896 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carpenter - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Manufacturing, Shop - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1913 - 30 Water St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Aug 1913 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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