John R. Schilling^[1]

1870 - 1916  (45 years)

• Name	John R. Schilling
  Born	12 Nov 1870	Reichenwalde, Landkreis Oder-Spree, Brandenburg, Germany   [2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Immigration	1871	, Canada   [2]
  Occupation	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Button Maker
  Residence	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Lutheran
  Naturalization	1896  [2]
  Occupation	1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Pearl Button Maker
  Public Service	1906	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Berlin Public School Board
  		From: Berlin Today 1806-1906
  Elected Office	1909	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	City of Kitchener Alderman
  	1909, 1911-1912
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184981041
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-98461P
  Died	6 Feb 1916	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4, 6]
  	Cause: double pneumonia 7 heart failure
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I98461	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Johann S. "John" Schilling,   b. 13 Jun 1851, Riesenwater, Prussia, Germany ,   d. 24 Apr 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 52 years)
  Mother	Ernestine Raeth,   b. 22 Jan 1851, Klein Vieltz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany ,   d. 22 Nov 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 58 years)
  Married	19 Nov 1878	New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 7]
  Family ID	F25341	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ida Hopp,   b. 30 Jul 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Apr 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 69 years)
  Married	12 Nov 1895	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Children	1. Harry Gordon Schilling,   b. 3 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Jun 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 63 years)   2. Norman John Schilling,   b. 3 Jan 1903, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 60 years)   3. Ada Schilling,   b. 1909, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Alice Schilling,   b. 1913, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F51657	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  J. R. Schilling From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood - Issued by Authority of the City. Berlin Ontario, Issued in Commemoration of its Celebration of Cityhood July 17th 1912.

  
  

• Notes

  CARD OF THANKS We, the undersigned, wish to extend our most heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses shown us during our recent bereavement, also for the many beautiful floral tributes. Mrs John R. Schilling and Family. The Berlin News Record Fri, Feb 11, 1916 Page 7 _________________ Ex-Alderman John R. Shilling Laid To Rest The funeral of ex-Alderman John R. Schilling took place yesterday he afternoon at two o'clock, the service being held at the St. Matthew's of church, Rev. Tappert officiating. After the service the body was removed for interment to the Mount Hope cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest held in the city for sometime, a large number of mourners and friends of the deceased being present. The following gentlemen acted as pallbearers:, Henry K Girth, S. Gofton, W. O. Knechtel, Jacob Affholder, Allan Heldman and J. E. Vogt. The following is a list of the floral htributes: Pillow from family; wreath, High Court of Independent Order of Foresters of Ontario; cross, sisters and brothers; anchor, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Luft; anchor, Mr. and Mrs. William Hopp; anchor, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hopp: spray, Mr. and Mrs. A. Fromm and family: anchor, Berlin Button Works; broken wheel, Employees of Berlin Button Works; spray, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Knechtel; spray, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Redpath, Toronto; wreath, Mr. Alvin Riedel, Springfield, Mass.; wreath, I.O.F.; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pollokowsky and family; spray, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bastun; spray, Mr. and Mrs. A. Heldman; wreath. Mayor and City Council: spray, Mr. and Mrs. Muljoon; spray. Mr. and Mrs. Affholder; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Sehaus; spray, Mr. Hartleib; spray. Mr. and Mrs. W. H Meiner; spray.. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Vogt; spray, Mr. and Mrs H. Gorth; spray, Mr. S. Peffer: spray, Mr. F. Gofton; spray, Mrs. Henry Heldman, Henry Holts, Alex. Jacobs, Charles Klaehn, Carl Piellusch. The Berlin News Record Thu, Feb 10, 1916 Page 1 ____________ Berlin Loses A Good Citizen Ex-Ald. John R. Schilling Passes ILL BUT A FEW DAYS-END CAME QUICKLY The grim-reaper has, removed a citizen who enjoyed the respect of the public of Berlin to whom he had given faithful service in municipal life. Mr. John R. Schilling was called to Eternal Rest at 9.15 o'clock last evening. passing away at his home, 111 Edward street. The intelligence of Mr. Schilling's death was received with a shock by the citizens. Although it was generally known during the past few days that Mr. Schilling was seriously ill, there were strong hopes that he would reoverr. The illness which terminated fatally was of one week's duration. Up to a week ago Sunday Mr. Schulling was in his usund good health. An affliction of La Grippe was followed by pneumonia. On Friday afternoon his condition became grave. There was a rally for the better on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon, however, there was a turn for the worse and death occurred at 9.15 o'clock. Mr. Schilling was born in the old country in 1871, thus being 45 years 2 months and 25 days of age. The parents with the family emigrated to Canada, Mr. Schilling being one year of age At the time. Twenty years ago he was married to Ida Hopp, who with two daughters, Alice and Ada. and two sons, Norman and Harry, survive. His father, the late John Schilling of the city, died twelve years ago, and his mother six years ago. Three brothers and three sisters also survive him. They are: Charles, Berlin; Arthur. Weston: Alvin, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Conrad May, city: Miss Bertha Selulling, city: Mrs. John Van Egtan, Norwood. Ohio. Valuable public services were rendered Berlin by Mr. Schilling. For several years he served on the Public School Board; subsequeatly he was elected to the City Council, of which body he was a member for a number of years. He also served on the Board of Health for three years. In the passing away of Mr. Schilling the Independant Order of Foresters have lost their Chief Ranger. For twenty-five years he was a member of this lodge. During the time of his connection with the same he played no small part in advancing the interests of the society; his work was a creditable one. In religion he was of the Lutheran faith. being a prominent member of St. Matthew's Church. He was a member of the Building Committee which had charge of the erection of the new edifice. For several years he was on the Board of Trustees of St. Peter's Church. In the button trade Mr. Schilling was well known. For many years he was employed in the Dominion Button Works, formerly the Jacob Y. Shantz Co During the past few years he was shipper at the Berlin Button Company. The funeral will be held at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon from the residence and St. Matthew's Church. Interment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery. The Berlin News Record Mon, Feb 07, 1916 Page 2 ______________ THE LATE JOHN SCHILLING The report of Mr. John Schilling's death came as a shock to the community. Several days ago, he was in good health and pursuing his calling. He contrasted a heavy cold, followed by pneumonia and the extinguishment of the spark of life. Mr. Schilling was a good type of citizen. An intelligent, industrious mechanie, and a home-owner. One of the large group to whom Berlin owes much for its position as a business and residential centre. With others of his standing, he was ever ready to assist and promote its industrial, civic and educational undertakings. He had served Berlin for many years on the School Board, the City Council and Board of Health. Perhaps his first training to rise and express his thoughts was obtained in the lodge-room of the I.O.F., of which he was a devoted member. His was a practical mind-sturdy and, in a manly way, independent. He thought for himself and was unafraid to express his convictions. This may explain the hold he had upon the esteem of the majority of his fellow citizens His counrel and assistance will be missed by the Conservative party, of which he was a staunch and deveted member. John ran his race well. The sympathy of thousands of his admirers and friends will go out to his bereaved wife and family in their sudden and irreparable loss. The Berlin News Record Mon, Feb 07, 1916 Page 4

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 22 Oct 1896. 3 Oct 1896 The wife of John R. Schilling, in Berlin, a son. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-3 Page 7. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 4 Page 32. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, M., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, M. (1870). John R. Schilling (1870-1916) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 15 August 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/184981041/john-r_-schilling. [S1775] Berlin: Celebration of Cityhood, pg 36. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 20 Page 4. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. John Schilling Born: Riesenwater Prussia Germany Age: 27 Est. Birth: abt 1851 Father: Christian Schilling Mother: Minna Schilling married Ernestina Reth Age:: 27 Est. Birth: abt 1851 Born: Klein Vielitz Mecklenburg Schwerin Germany Father: Charles Reth Mother: Sophia Reth married 19 Nov 1878 Marriage Place: Waterloo, New Dundee

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 12 Nov 1870 - Reichenwalde, Landkreis Oder-Spree, Brandenburg, Germany Immigration - 1871 - , Canada Occupation - Button Maker - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 12 Nov 1895 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Pearl Button Maker - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Public Service - Berlin Public School Board - 1906 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - City of Kitchener Alderman - 1909 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: double pneumonia 7 heart failure - 6 Feb 1916 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth