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

Harold Wismer

Male 1908 - 1968  (60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harold Wismer was born 10 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66202268
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102302
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    WISMER, HAROLD W., son of Mrs. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan 10, 1908; died while at work in Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 27, 1968; aged 60 y. 1 m. 17 d. On July 1, 1938, he was married to Vera Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Eleanor--Mrs. Gerry Roth, Raymond, and Melvin) and 2 brothers (Norval and Melvin). Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich officiating.

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    HAROLD WISMER

    Harold Wismer, 10 Byron St., New Hamburg, died suddenly February 27 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 60.

    Mr. Wismer was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer.

    A resident of New Hamburg for the past 10 years, he was employed with B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd., Kitchener. He was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Nafziger; two sons, Raymond of Kitchener and Melvin at home; one daughter, Mrs. Gerry (Eleanor) Roth, New Hamburg; two brothers, Norval, Battle Creek, Mich., and Melvin, Kitchener, and two grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother predeceased him.

    The body was a Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until noon last Friday, when removal was made to Steinman Mennonite Church for the afternoon service. Bishop Orland Gingrich and Rev. Elmer Swartzentruber officiated.

    Temporary entombment was in Graff Memorial Chapel and Interment will follow later in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.

    Harold — Vera Nafziger. Vera (daughter of Daniel S. Nafziger and Nancy Erb) was born 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Raymond George Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Melvin "Shorty" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1948, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Raymond George Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1) was born 13 Jun 1942, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201202

    Notes:

    Wismer, Raymond George

    Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Wednesday April 9, 2014. Ray resided in Kitchener and was born 71 years ago in East Zorra Township. He was the son of the late Harold & Vera (Nafziger) Wismer.

    Beloved husband of Sharon (Taves) Wismer who he married July 23, 1966. Loving father of Michelle & husband Peter Lacrosse of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his step-grandson Declan. Dear brother of Eleanor Roth of New Hamburg. Remembered by his mother-in-law Verna Taves of Kitchener, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Finnigan of Perth, Jerry & Marilyn Taves of Kitchener, John & Sue Taves of Cambridge, Len Taves of Kitchener and also a number of nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his brother Melvin Wismer, father-in-law John Taves and brothers-in-law Gerald Roth and Don Finnigan.

    Ray was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. He enjoyed golfing with his good friends at Doon Valley and also many outdoor activities. Ray retired after 31 years of service with Lear Seating Ltd.

    Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Sunday April 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Lisaard House, Cambridge, Steinmann Mennonite Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
    Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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    Raymond married Sharon Taves (daughter of John Taves and Verna) [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Melvin "Shorty" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Harold1) was born 6 Apr 1948, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320239

    Notes:

    WISMER, Melvin (Shorty) Passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Melvin resided in Kitchener and was formerly of New Hamburg. He was born 64 years ago in Stratford, Ontario. Dear son of Vera (Nafziger) Wismer of New Hamburg and the late Harold Wismer. Missed by his daughter Kimberly Wismer and proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren. Also remembered by his brother Raymond and wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener, sister Eleanor and husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. Melvin was predeceased by a daughter Lisa in 2001 and brother-in-law Lyle. Mel retired from Lear Seating in Kitchener after over thirty years of service. He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and will be remembered for his sense of humour and ready smile. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Private family interment in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Steinmann Mennonite Church. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

    "Melvin Wismer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2022. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/melvin-wismer/4022268/.