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

Elmer Henry Bier

Male 1892 - 1970  (77 years)


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  • Name Elmer Henry Bier 
    Born 20 Feb 1892  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1911  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Farmer Son 
    Residence 1911  Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1944  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 1970  234 Waterloo St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-78468 
    Died 1 Jan 1970  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I78468  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Peter Bier,   b. 19 Dec 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1952, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years) 
    Mother Catherine Green,   b. 20 Nov 1865, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 21 Jan 1886  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F20438  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Laura Edna Seegmiller,   b. 23 Oct 1894, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1972  (Age 77 years) 
    Children 
     1. Glenn Bier
     2. Jean Bier
     3. Leila Bier
     4. Captain Nile Harold Bier,   b. 1918,   d. 28 Jun 1944  (Age 26 years)
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F23119  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Elmer H. Bier

      Elmer H. Bier of 234 Waterloo St., New Hamburg, died on Thursday of last week at his home at the age of 77.

      Born Feb. 20, 1892 in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bier and had lived in New Hamburg for 45 years. He had been retired for the past eight years and was a member of Zion United Church.

      Surviving besides his wife, the former Edna Seegmiller whom he married 52 years ago, are one son, Glenn, Waterloo; two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Jean) Morrison, Napanee, and Mrs. Charles (Leila) Sawyers, Tilbury; one sister, Mrs. Wesley (Alberta) Wolfe, RR 2, Baden, and five grandsons.

      He was predeceased by one son, Nyle, killed in action in The Second World War.

      Funeral services were held at Zion United church on Monday, Rev. J.B. Moore officiating.

      Temporary entombment took place in the Graff Memorial Chapel at Riverside cemetery.

      The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

      New Hamburg Independent, January 7, 1970

  • Sources 
    1. [S133] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1901, Wilmot H-4 Page 23.

    2. [S1507] Census - ON, Waterloo, Baden - 1911, Baden Div. 13 Page 9.

    3. [S183] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - Emmanuel Evangelical Petersburg CC#4556 Internet Link.
      BIER/ Elmer Henry/ BIER/ 1892-1970/ L. Edna / SEEGMILLER/ 1894-1972

    4. [S1886] Military - Canada - Second World War Service Files Canadian Armed Forces War Dead.
      Bier, Nile Harold 26 years Birthdate: 1918 Died: 1944 Jun 28 Rank: Captain Unit: Three Rivers Regiment, R.C.A.C. Force: Army Service Number: Additional Details son of Elmer & Edna Bier of New Hamburg, Ontario

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Feb 1892 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer Son - 1911 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1911 - Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1944 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1 Jan 1970 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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