Edward Wirsching

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112041
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason, Building
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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LIFE LONG CITIZEN DIED THIS MORNING
EDWARD WIRSCHING HAD BEEN IN POOR HEALTH FOR LONG TIME

A well known citizen of Preston, Edward Wirsching, died at his home, 635 Laurel street, at 9: 45 a.m. today. While he had been ailing for over two years, he had been confined to his bed only three weeks before his death. In his 59th year, Mr. Wirsching was born in Preston in January 1864, and had lived in town all his life, being actively egaged [sic] in the contracting business until his health failed. He married Miss Margaret White, of Galt, in April 1891. Left to mourn his loss are his wife, two daughters, Ida and Grace, at home: two brothers, John, of Florida, and Henry, of Preston; and four sisters, Mrs. Chris. Klankie, of Burlington, Mrs. Minnie Mast, of Hespeler, Mrs. Charles Merkel, of Hamilton, and Mrs. Emil Ewald, of Brantford. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday to St. Clements R.C. Church and thence to the R.C. cemetery.

Galt Evening Reporter - Wednesday December 6, 1922, page 4.

Edward married Margaret "Maggie" White Apr 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Patrick White and Jane Skelly) was born 5 May 1868, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1940; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: killed in industrial accident
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88611
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, ? Store

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Orville Wirsching

The funeral of the late Orville Wirsching, who died as a result of injuries received Friday night, at the Crown Furniture building, will be held tomorrow morning. Public service will be held in the Roman Catholic church at 9.30.

The Chronicle-Telegraph 6 May 1920 pg 8

Orval married Martina O. Gehl 18 Apr 1917, West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States. Martina was born 10 Nov 1894, , Ogemaw Co., Michigan; died 19 Nov 1974, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Querin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76544
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Ida — John C. Querin. John (son of John "Jack" Querin and Angeline Rothenbiller) was born 29 Sep 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Maria Pelz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-357315
• Birth: 1 Mar 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Death: 1931

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Grace Wirsching Pelz

Citizens of Preston, were greatly shocked this morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Grace Wirsching Pelz, wife of Ralph Pelz, which occurred at her home on Laurel street at 8 o'oclock. One week ago, Mrs. Pelz fell ill with influenza and complications followed, resulting in her death this morning. Deceased was born in Preston 28 years ago and during her residency here, made a host of friends. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Margaret Wirsching and one sister Ida, besides her husband. She was a faithful member of St. Clement's R.C. church, from which the funeral will be held. Arrangements have not yet been confirmed and will be announced later.

Kitchener Daily Record 27 Sep 1930 pg 3

Birth:
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Death:
Tombstone Reads.

Grace married Ralph Frederick Pelz 3 Mar 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ralph (son of Mayor Frederick Otto Pelz and Martha Maud Doyle) was born 19 Jan 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1955, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-357312