Andreas "Andrew" Rahn

1858 - 1930  (72 years)

• Name	Andreas "Andrew" Rahn
  Born	31 Jan 1858	, Germany   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86804759
  Immigration	1885	, Canada   [1]
  Immigration	1886	, Canada   [2]
  Name	Andrew Rahn
  Naturalization	1890	, Canada   [2]
  Occupation	1891	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Brewer
  Residence	1891	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1901	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	?
  Occupation	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Brewer, Brewery
  Residence	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Lutheran
  Residence	1930	Brown St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-88057
  Died	21 Apr 1930	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Buried	Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I88057	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family	Annie Otillie "Tillie" Gimbel,   b. 7 Jul 1872, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 6 Jun 1936, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 63 years)
  Married	24 Feb 1892	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Children	1. Adeline Rahn,   b. 29 Apr 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1954  (Age 61 years)   2. Andrew Rahn,   b. 1 Feb 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F7008	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Died On Monday, April 21st, 1930 Andreas Rahn In his 73rd year. The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, April 24th, from his late residence, Brown Street. Services will be held at the house at 2.30 p.m. Interment in Preston Cemetery. Funeral Card __________________ ANDREAS RAHN DIES, 73RD YEAR HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF PRESTON OVER 50 YEARS Andreas Rahn, a pioneer of Preston who came to this country from Germany over 50 years ago, passed away at 8 o'clock this morning after several days of serious illness. The deceased, who has been a resident of Preston for over 50 years, was a well-known figure in Preston life and the word of his passing this morning will come as a distinct surprise to his many friends locally and in the surrounding district. The deceased, who was in his 73rd year, was at one time employed at the Bernhardt brewery and in later years was an employee of Clare Bros. While not taking an active. part in the municipal life of Preston, the deceased was always interested in any movement beneficial to the town and many changes have been wrought since he first moved here.. He is survived by his wife. one son, Andrew. of Detroit; and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Blouse. of Preston. The funeral will be held at 2.30 Thursday, April 24, with services at the residence, Brown street, then to the Preston cemetery for interment. _______________________ Andrew Rahn Sr. Citizens of Preston were shocked to hear of the death this morning of Andrew Rahn, 73, at his home on Brown street. Death came very unexpectedly, as the deceased had been ill for only a few days. Pneumonia was the cause of death. Mr. Rahn was born in Germany, and has lived in town for many years, being a faithful employee of Clare Brothers. In religion, deceased was a devout member of St. Peter's Lutheran church. Besides his widow, the former Miss Otilla Gimbel, there survive one daughter, Mrs. Harry Blouse of Preston and one son Andrew of Detroit. The funeral will take place from his late residence on Thursday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Rev. W. H. Knauff will officiate at the service. Interment will follow later in Preston Cemetery. The Daily Record 21 Apr 1930 pg 3

  
  

• Sources

  [S204] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1901, Preston (Village) F-1 Page 3. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 23 Page 24. [S2441] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1891, Section 1 Page 55. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86804759.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 31 Jan 1858 - , Germany Immigration - 1885 - , Canada Immigration - 1886 - , Canada Naturalization - 1890 - , Canada Occupation - Brewer - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 24 Feb 1892 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - ? - 1901 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Brewer, Brewery - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1930 - Brown St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 21 Apr 1930 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth