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

Gilbert Knarr

Male 1921 - 2014  (92 years)


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  • Name Gilbert Knarr 
    Born 15 May 1921  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-41606 
    Died 23 Mar 2014  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I41606  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Edwin Knarr,   b. 1 Jul 1884, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Oct 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Mother Clara Emma "Emma" Koch,   b. 16 Mar 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Apr 1972, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 12 Feb 1908  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F188303  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Murial Reta "Reta" Uhrig,   b. 1922, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Nov 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F62636  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • KNARR, Gilbert 1921 - 2014 Passed away peacefully at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, March 23, 2014, at the age of 92. Gilbert is survived by his dear wife Murial "Reta" (Uhrig), with whom he shared 71 years of marriage that demonstrated mutual support and love for each other. Cherished father of Wayne Knarr and Kathy (Kelly) Mulligan. Will be lovingly missed by his grandchildren Andrew Mulligan (Kelly), Bradley Mulligan (Lauren) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edwin and Emma (Koch); brother Melvin Knarr and sister Dorothy Wey. Friends are invited to share their memories of Gilbert with his family during the memorial visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Saturday, April 5, 2014 from 2 - 2:45 p.m. The memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. A reception will be held immediately following the service in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Condolences for the family and donations to Alzheimer Society or the Lung Association and may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. Gilbert had a generous heart and a warm smile for everyone. His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall, He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all Some day we hope to meet him Some day, we know not when To clasp his hand in the better land Never to part again.

      Obituary of Gilbert Knarr | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2022). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/9013/Gilbert-Knarr/obituary.html (Accessed: 25 December 2022).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127079720.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 May 1921 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Mar 2014 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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