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

Magdalena "Maggie" "Lena" Kummer[1]

Female 1884 - 1939  (54 years)


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  • Name Magdalena "Maggie" "Lena" Kummer 
    Born 8 Oct 1884  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Nationality , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Name Magdalena "Maggie" "Lena" Richber 
    Residence 1921  183 Louisa St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-59076 
    Died 5 Jun 1939  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I59076  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Heinrich "Henry" Kummer,   b. 10 Mar 1840, Hausen, Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 May 1911, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Ann Catharina "Catherine" "Katharina" Hoffman,   b. 9 Mar 1841, Baneschausen, Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Aug 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 11 Jan 1859  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F27741  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Julius Carl Richber,   b. 12 Dec 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1932  (Age 52 years) 
    Married 21 Jun 1909  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Children 
     1. Mathleen Richber,   b. 10 Feb 1910, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1911  (Age 1 years)
     2. Oren Henry Casper "Slim" Richber,   b. 14 Nov 1911, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1990  (Age 78 years)
     3. Claude Richber,   b. 1913, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F15329  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Mrs. Magdelena Richber, 54, nee Kummer, Glasgow Street, died at the K-W Hospital early today. Mrs. Richber attended St. Peter's Lutheran Church and was a member of the Dorcas Society and Ladies' Aid. She also belonged to the Independent Order of Foresters. Her husband, Julius Richber, predeceased her seven years ago. Surviving are two sons, Oren and Claude of Kitchener, two brothers, John Kummer, Smithville, Ontario and Peter Kummer, Monkton, Ontario and one aunt Mrs. Mengensdorf of Baden. The funeral will be private at the residence Thursday at two o'clock followed by service at St. Peter's Church at 2: 30 p.m. Dr. H.A. Sperling will officiate. The remains are resting at the Lippert Funeral Home until four o'clock tomorrow afternoon.

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      Mrs. Magdalina Richber - There passed away on Monday Mrs. Magdalina Richber, 54, nee Kummer, Glasgow Street, Kitchener, at KW Hospital. Mrs. Richber attended St. Peter's Lutheran church. Her husband, Julius Richber, predeceased her seven years. Surviving are two sons, Oren and Claude of Kitchener, two brothers, John Kummer, Smithville, and Peter Kummer, Monkton, and one aunt, Mrs. Mingenstorf of Baden.

      The Waterloo Chronicle Jun 9 1939 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020228-09.
      Julius C. Richber, 28, occ. Clerk, res. Berlin, son of Casper Richber and Katherine Beckner Married Magdalene Kummer, 24, res. Erbsville, daughter of Heinrich Kummer and Katherine Hoffman, Witn: Jacob Kriesel and Meda Oberlander Both of Berlin, 21 June 1909 in Berlin.

    2. [S499] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - St. Peters Lutheran CC#4509 Internet Link .

    3. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist 22 Page 17.

    4. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Henry Kummes Birth Place: Hausen in Kurr Hessia Residence: Wilmot Township Age: 21 Estimated birth year: abt 1838 Father Name: John Mother Name: Ann Cath Lendeman Spouse Name: Ann Catherine Hoffman Spouse's Age: 18 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1841 Spouse Birth Place: Baneschausen Kur Hessia Spouse residence: Wilmot Township Spouse Father Name: Peter Spouse Mother Name: Margaret Vogel Marriage Date: 11 Jan 1859 Marriage County: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Oct 1884 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsNationality - - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 21 Jun 1909 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Jun 1939 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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