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

Josephine Riebel

Female 1865 - 1927  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Josephine Riebel was born 14 May 1865, Port Elgin, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Josephine Schwindt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115314
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Mrs. C. Schwindt is Dead at Age 61

    Succumbs to Lingering Illness; Resident of Elmira For Past Ten Years

    Following a lingering illness the death occurred on Tuesday, of Josephine Riebel, wife of Conrad Schwindt, aged 61 years, 7 months and 21 days. The late Mrs. Schwindt was born in North Bruce, and spent her early life there. After her marriage in 1882 she resided in north Woolwich until ten years ago when with her husband she moved to Elmira. Possessed of a bright and genial disposition, she made many friends, among whom she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband and nine children, George, John and Edmund, of North Woolwich; Emma (Mrs. Norman Koch), of Kitchener; Andrew of Elmira; Edna (Mrs. Charles Hoffer) of Elmira, Florence (Mrs. Philip Sippel), of Detroit, and Grace and Luella at home.


    The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late residence on King Street. Following services at the Evangelical church the funeral will take place at the Union Cemetery.

    Josephine married Conrad Schwindt 1882. Conrad (son of Andreas "Andrew" Schwind and Catharine Miller) was born 26 Aug 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John R. Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Edmund Louis Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Emma S. Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1985; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Andrew R. Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1970, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. George Melvin Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Edna Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Luella Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Mar 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 9. Grace May Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1965, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 10. Florence Olive Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John R. Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312809
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    John married Clara Perschbacher 12 May 1913, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Clara was born 1890, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Arthur Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 12. Milton Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

  2. 3.  Edmund Louis Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 2 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jun 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lewis Edmund Schwindt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312766
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    SCHWINDT. Edmund L. - On Saturday, June 26, 1976, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, formerly of North Woolwich, age 91 years.

    Beloved husband of Mary Jane Bolender, dear father of Willard of Sauble Beach, Vernon of Kitchener, Maurice of Elmira, Kenneth of Oakville; brother of Mrs. Emma Koch of Kitchener, Mrs. Herbert (Luella) Feil, Mrs. Phillip (Florence) Sippel, both of Dearborne, Mich.; also surviving are 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters predeceased him.

    Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira. Funeral service was in the chapel on Tuesday, June 19, at 2 pm. Interment in the North Woolwich Evangelical Cemetery, Rev. J.W. Seibert officiating.

    Elmira Signet Jun 30 1976 pg 15

    Edmund married Mary Jane Bolender 16 Jun 1908, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Andreas "Andrew" Bolender and Catherine Wilhelm) was born 13 Oct 1878, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Dec 1976, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Ruth Josephine Schwindt, Twin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Ruby Katherine Schwindt, Twin  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 15. Willard Wallace Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jan 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Vernon Bolender Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Oct 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2006; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 17. Kenneth Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 18. Maurice Ray Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Mar 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 19. Wilson Dennis Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Emma S. Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 20 Jul 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1985; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma S. Koch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56354
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Emma — Norman R. Koch. Norman (son of David Koch and Elizabeth Reichert) was born 15 Nov 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1943; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Claude Elmer Koch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1914; died 23 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 21. Emma Elizabeth Koch  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916; died 2002; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Andrew R. Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 1 Mar 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1970, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elora Cemetery, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56355
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bricklayer
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1933, Elora, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Salem, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

    Andrew married Shirley M. Strome 23 Apr 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Shirley (daughter of Aaron R. Strome and Catharine Sand) was born 6 Jun 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  George Melvin Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 30 Jun 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1967, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56356
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Own Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mr. George M. Schwindt, age 77, of Elmira died on Monday, Sept. 25, at the Elmira Private Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Woolwich Twp., Jan. 30, 1890, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schwindt.

    He farmed in the N. Woolwich District until he retired in 1952 and moved to Elmira. He was a member of Zion E.U.B. Church, Elmira.

    Surviving are his wife the former Marion Miller, six sons, Homer, Arnold and Ward of Elmira; Rev. Floyd of High Prairie, Alberta; Rev. Bruce of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba; Howard of Grand Prairie, Alberta. Three daughters, Mrs. Lorne (Melba) Martin, Elmira; Mrs. Vernon (Eileen) Gingrich of Elmira and Mrs. Walter (Susan) Holst, Waterloo. Three sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Luella) Feil and Mrs. Philip (Florence) Sippel of Dearborn, Mich., and Mrs. Norman (Emma) Koch, Waterloo. Two brothers, Edmund of North Woolwich, Andrew of Salem also twenty-nine grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother predeceased her.

    The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlour. The service will be in the chapel today (Wednesday) at 2:30. Burial in N. Woolwich E.U.B. Cemetery. Rev. M.E. Reuber will officiate.

    Elmira Signet Sep 27 1967 pg 4

    George married Marian Miller 14 Nov 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marian (daughter of Benjamin Miller and Magdalena Margaret Bender) was born 11 Nov 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1986; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Homer Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Mar 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2013, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 23. Arnold Roy "Arnie" Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Aug 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 24. Rev. Floyd Glen Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1922.
    4. 25. Melba Audrey Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Oct 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 2009, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 26. Rev. Bruce Murray Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1926.
    6. 27. Ward Elvin Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1928; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 28. Howard Ernie Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 29. Susan Wilma Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jun 1932; died 8 Oct 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 30. Eileen Joyce Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point

    George married Susannah "Susie" Miller 4 Apr 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Benjamin Miller and Magdalena Margaret Bender) was born 10 Aug 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1918, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Edna Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 9 May 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Zion Evangelical United Brethern Church, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
    • Name: Edna Hoffer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56357
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Charles Hoffer, 73 of Elmira died Sunday at K-W Hospital after a long illness. The former Edna Schwindt, she was born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schwindt. She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira, and the Women's Society for World Service. Her husband died in 1957. Surviving are three sons, Hilbert, Eldon and Russell, all of Elmira; two daughters, Mrs. Lorne (Rita) Schaub of RR 1, Waterloo, and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Sumner of Elmira; three brothers, George of Elmira, Andrew of Salem and Edmund of North Woolwich; four sisters, Mrs. Harry Jarvis of Elmira, Mrs. Philip Sippel and Mrs. Herbert Feil, both of Dearborn, Mich.; Mrs. Norman Koch, of Kitchener; and 11 grandchildren. One brother predeceased her. The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Tuesday noon, when removal was made to Zion EUB Church for service at 3 p.m. Burial was in Elmira cemetery. Rev. M. E. Reuber officiated.


    Elmira Signet 3 Apr 1965

    Edna — Charles Hoffer. Charles (son of Jacob Hoffer and Barbara) was born 1881; died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Hilbert Harold Hoffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Jun 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 32. Reta Marie Hoffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 33. Russell Hoffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1969, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 34. Eldon George Hoffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1982, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 35. Grace Hoffer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922; died 2002; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Luella Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 31 Mar 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Luella Fell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56358
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Luella — Herbert Fell. Herbert died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 9.  Grace May Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born 16 Jan 1902, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Sep 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Sep 1965, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grace May Jarvis
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169696
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. J. Harry Jarvis, 63, of Elmira, died at the K-W Hospital, Saturday, September 4, following a brief illness. The former Grace Schwindt, she was born in Woolwich Township, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schwindt. She was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira, and the Women's Society for World Service of the church. She was also a member of the Waterloo chapter of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband and two daughters, Mrs. Douglas (Elaine) Schaefer of Elmira and Mrs. Clare (Shirley) Rather of Flint, Mich.; three brothers, Edmund of North Woolwich Township, Andrew of Salem and George of Elmira; three sisters, Mrs. Phillip (Florence) Sippel and Mrs. Herbert (Luella) Fell, both of Dearborn, Mich„ and Mrs. Norman (Emma) Koch of Kitchener and four grandchildren. One brother and one sister predeceased her. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Monday noon when removal will be made to the church for a service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. M. E. Reuber officiating. Members of the Eastern Star chapter held a service at the funeral parlor Sunday at 8: 15 p.m. Burial was In Elmira cemetery.

    Elmira Signet - Sep 8, 1965, pg 5

    Grace married John Henry "Harry" Jarvis 23 Jun 1927, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Henry Jarvis and Edith Eagle) was born Oct 1901, , England; died 11 Jun 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 36. Shirley Jarvis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Elaine G. Jarvis  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 10.  Florence Olive Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (1.Josephine1) was born Jun 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Florence Olive Sippel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169697
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer

    Florence married Phillip Sippel 17 Aug 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Phillip (son of John Sippel and Marion Reichert) was born 1898, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Arthur Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Josephine1) was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312811
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  2. 12.  Milton Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Josephine1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312812
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  3. 13.  Ruth Josephine Schwindt, Twin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 21 Sep 1909, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Josephine Main
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169505
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelica,
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1961, 18 Carlin Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Ruth married Edward William Main 29 Aug 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edward (son of William Edward Main and Mary Elizabeth Spaetzel) was born 3 Dec 1909; died 23 May 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. David William Main  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 39. Donald Main  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 40. Mary Jane Main  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 14.  Ruby Katherine Schwindt, Twin Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 21 Sep 1909, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1932, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruby Katherine Main
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312769
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Ruby — Edward William Main. Edward (son of William Edward Main and Mary Elizabeth Spaetzel) was born 3 Dec 1909; died 23 May 1982; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 15.  Willard Wallace Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 4 Jan 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312770
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Willard — Orell Hannah Snyder. Orell (daughter of Deputy Reeve Norman S. Snyder and Lydia Anne Wideman) was born 5 Dec 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jul 2010, Mount Forest, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Forest Cemetery, Southgate, Grey, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 16.  Vernon Bolender Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 4 Oct 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2006; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123536
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    SCHWINDT - In Woolwich, Oct. 4th, to Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Schwindt, a son.

    Elmira Signet Oct 9 1913 pg 2

    Vernon — Ruth E.. Ruth was born 1920; died 2013; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 17.  Kenneth Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 23 Jan 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312772
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  8. 18.  Maurice Ray Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 14 Mar 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312773
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    SCHWINDT, Maurice Ray - After a brief illness, at St. Mary's Hospital, on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1993, in his 77th year, of RR 1, Elmira.

    Born in Woolwich township, he spent his lifetime in North Woolwich as a farmer and livestock dealer.

    He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Stoutenburg; son, Paul and his wife Lyn of RR 1, Elmira; daughter, Donna Carlaw of Conestogo; son, Ron of Freelton; two brothers, Vernon and Willard. Remembered also by his seven grandchildren, Eric, Miles and Marylou Schwindt, John and Shari Carlaw and Jaclyn and Mallory Schwindt; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

    Predeceased by his parents, Jane and Edmund Schwindt; two sisters, Ruby and Ruth; one brother, Ken and son-in-law, John Carlaw.

    There will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation has taken place.

    Maurice — Evelyn Stoutenburg. Evelyn (daughter of Ivo Russell Stoutenburg and Florence Irene Mahoney) was born 1921, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 19.  Wilson Dennis Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1) was born 13 Jun 1919, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1920, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47558


  10. 20.  Claude Elmer Koch Descendancy chart to this point (4.Emma2, 1.Josephine1) was born 18 Mar 1914; died 23 Jan 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181663

    Claude — Myrtle Jean Chalmers. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Carol Jean Koch  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 21.  Emma Elizabeth Koch Descendancy chart to this point (4.Emma2, 1.Josephine1) was born 1916; died 2002; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Betty Koch
    • Name: Emma Elizabeth Lang
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126691

    Emma — Anson Vernice Lang. Anson (son of Frederick Lang and Edna Zinn) was born 1915; died 4 Feb 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  12. 22.  Homer Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 4 Mar 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2013, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312899
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    Peacefully went home to be with his Lord at Heritage House, St. Jacobs on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at the age of 94 years. Homer was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia (Weber) Schwindt (November 26, 2011). Lovingly remembered by his son Larry Schwindt and his foster son Paul Quenneville both of Elmira. Brother of Bruce and Kay Schwindt of Courtney, B.C., Susan Holst of Waterloo, Eileen and Vern Gingrich of Elmira, and brother-in-law of Lorne Martin of Elmira and Marion Schwindt of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Also lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents George and Marion (Miller) Schwindt, his brothers Arnold, Floyd, Ward, and Howard, and sister Melba Martin. Homer was a very active member of the Floradale Mennonite Church, having been a deacon for a number of years. He was asked to ring the bell leading the procession from the old sanctuary into the new foyer. In 1985 he received the Elmira Citizen of the year award for providing a welcome and safe place for many of the town children to play. Homer also served on the board of directors for the Association for the Mentally Challenged. He was very involved in, and was instrumental in organizing. The family will receive their relatives and friends at Floradale Mennonite Church on Friday, October 25, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment to take place at Floradale Mennonite Cemetery at a later date. In his memory, donations to FIDA, MCC or the building fund of Floradale Mennonite Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Arrangements entrusted to the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

    Homer — Sylvia Grace Weber. Sylvia (daughter of Allen S. Weber and Laura Maude Schiedel) was born 21 Apr 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 2011, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Floradale Mennonite Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  13. 23.  Arnold Roy "Arnie" Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 30 Aug 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 2006, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312900
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Notes:

    SCHWINDT, Arnold "Arnie" - Peacefully, on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at his residence. Arnold "Arnie" Schwindt in his 86th year of Elmira. Beloved husband of the late Mildred (Stowe) Schwindt (2003). Dear father of Diann and Paul Jackson of Ancaster, Ronald and Trudy Schwindt of St. Thomas, Gloria Crosbie of Whitby and Barbara and Rob De Vryer of Penticton, B.C. Also lovingly remembered by his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Brother and brother-in-law of Homer and Sylvia Schwindt, Melba and Lorne Martin, Eileen and Vern Gingrich, Ruth Schwindt all of Elmira, Susan Holst of Waterloo, Bruce and Kay Schwindt of Courtney, B.C. and Marion Schwindt of Grand Prairie, Alberta. Predeceased by his parents, George and Mary Ann (Miller) Schwindt, three brothers, Floyd, Ward and Howard. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Monday, July 17, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, transfer will be made to the Elmira Pentecostal Assembly, 290 Arthur St. S., Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hansley Armoogan officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In his memory, donations to A Living Memorial would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

    THE RECORD - Jul. 15, 2006

    Arnold — Mildred N. Stowe. Mildred was born 1920; died 2003; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  14. 24.  Rev. Floyd Glen Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 26 Oct 1922.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203157
    • Residence: 1967, High Prairie, , Alberta, Canada


  15. 25.  Melba Audrey Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 9 Oct 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 2009, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Melba Audrey Martin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203158

    Notes:

    MARTIN, Melba (Mrs. Lorne) Peacefully on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Melba (Schwindt) Martin age 85 years of Elmira. Beloved wife and best friend of Lorne for over 60 years. Dear mother of Lois and LaMonte Jefferies of Elmira, Randy and Anne Martin of London. Loving grandma of Jason and Tarah Jefferies, Kathleen and Marianne Martin. Sister of Homer and Sylvia Schwindt of Elmira, Bruce and Kay Schwindt of Vancouver Island, Susan Holst of Waterloo, Eileen and Vern Gingrich of Elmira, and sister-in-law of Ruth Schwindt of Elmira, Marion Schwindt of Grand Prairie, Alberta. Melba and Lorne along with Arnold Schwindt owned and operated Central Cycle and Sports in Elmira since 1949. Pre- deceased by her parents George and Marion Schwindt, by her four brothers Arnold, Floyd, Ward and Howard, brother-in-law Walter Holst. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Wednesday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Trinity United Church, Elmira, on Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Jagger officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. In Melba's memory, donations to Trinity United Church Mission and Service Fund or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

    Melba — Lorne H. Martin. Lorne (son of Enos B. Martin and Wilhelmina Salome "Minnie" Heer) was born 10 Dec 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Lois Yvonne Martin  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Randall Dennis Martin  Descendancy chart to this point

  16. 26.  Rev. Bruce Murray Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 20 Aug 1926.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203159
    • Residence: 1967, Portage La Prairie Cemetery, , Manitoba, Canada


  17. 27.  Ward Elvin Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 22 Jul 1928; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193257

    Ward — Ruth Carrie Bitz. Ruth was born 21 Jun 1931, Box Elder, Cascade, Montana, United States; died 1 Feb 2012, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Brenda Louise Schwindt  Descendancy chart to this point

  18. 28.  Howard Ernie Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  19. 29.  Susan Wilma Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 15 Jun 1932; died 8 Oct 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susan Wilma Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161103
    • Residence: 1973, 19 Maple Court, Waterloo, Ontario

    Notes:

    HOLST, Susan Wilma (nee Schwindt)

    Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Innisfree House, Kitchener on Monday October 8, 2018, at the age of 86.

    Dear mother of Debbie (Henry), Fred (Carol), Doug (Lori) and Linda (Paul).

    Loving grandma of Brent and Andrea, John and Steven, Dustin, Tanner and Taylor, Laura and Jennifer. Survived by 5 great grandchildren.

    Also survived by a sister Eileen Gingrich, sister-in-law Marion Schwindt and brother-in-law Lorne Martin.

    Remembered by sisters-in-law Grace, Ellen and Mae Holst and Joanna Ropp.

    Predeceased by her husband Walter Holst in 1973, and daughter Gwendolyn in infancy, sister Melba and brothers Homer, Arnold, Floyd, Bruce, Ward and Howard.

    Susan was a member of W-K United Mennonite Church in Waterloo; a retired employee with Grand River Hospital for over 25 years.

    Friends and relatives are invited to share their memories of Susan with her family during visitation on Friday, October 12, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home 171 King St. S., Waterloo.

    The Memorial Service to celebrate her life and faith will take place in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 3p.m. with Pastor Ben Cassels officiating. Cremation has taken place.

    "Obituary Of Susan Wilma Holst | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home". 2021. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/14217/Susan-Holst/obituary.html.


    Reception to follow in the Historic Kuntz House.

    Susan — Walter Holst. Walter (son of Jacob Holst and Catherine Annie "Annie" Holtzworth) was born 12 May 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1973, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Debbie Holst  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 46. Fred Holst  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 47. Doug Holst  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 48. Linda Holst  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 49. Gwendolyn Marie Holst  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Aug 1956; died 7 Aug 1956.

  20. 30.  Eileen Joyce Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

    Eileen — Vernon Stanley Gingrich. (son of Ozias B. Gingrich and Naomi May Schmitt) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Karen Fay Gingrich  Descendancy chart to this point

  21. 31.  Hilbert Harold Hoffer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 17 Jun 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1992, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129214
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1992, 55 Queen St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HOFFER, Hilbert H.-On Saturday, Sept. 19, 1992, at his home, 55 Queen St., Elmira, Hilbert H. Hoffer, in his 79th year.

    Beloved husband of the late Ruby Mae Bricker, who predeceased him July 18, 1990. Dear father of Keith and his wife Theresa of Collingwood and Debbie Morewood of Harrow. Fondly remembered by his grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and their families. Brother of Reta (Mrs. Lorne Schaub) of Waterloo, Grace (Mrs. Jack Sumner) of Wasaga Beach.

    Predeceased by his parents, Charles and Edna Hoffer; two brothers, Eldon and Russell

    Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Tuesday, transfer will be made to Trinity United Church Elmira, for funeral service at 11 a.m. with The Rev. J. Douglas Kellough officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

    Hilbert — Ruby Mae Bricker. Ruby (daughter of John C. Bricker and Rebecca Snider) was born Nov 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1990; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  22. 32.  Reta Marie Hoffer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 8 Sep 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 2010, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Reta Marie Schaub
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114540
    • Residence: 1965, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Reta Marie Schaub Reta passed away peacefully at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, on Thursday, January 28, 2010, at the age of 94. Her children Janet Kuss (Jerry) of Innerkip and Kathy Caskenette (Gary) of Port Dover will miss her cheerful smile and positive outlook on life. Her grandchildren, Timothy Kuss (Michelle) of Burlington, Jeremy Kuss (Michelle Casolino) of Port Elgin and Tammy Caskenette (Kevin Sundberg) of Kitchener will miss her heartfelt chats and advice on life. Reta was born on September 8, 1915, in Elmira. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Lorne, who passed away in May 1995, her son, David, who passed away in 1948 and her grandson, Jamie Kuss, who passed away in August 2001. Reta was the last surviving member of her family having been predeceased by her three brothers, Eldon Hoffer, Hilbert Hoffer, Russell Hoffer, and one sister, Grace Sumner. Her parents, Charles and Edna Hoffer, ran Hoffer's Bakery on Church Street in Elmira for many years. Reta loved to knit, bake, sing and socialize with her many friends and family. She was happiest when she was kept busy and able to contribute. She thoroughly enjoyed the summer months at the family cottage on Georgian Bay. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010, at Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Mill Street, Elmira, at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2010, with Rev. Richard Frey officiating followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. Donations in Reta's memory can be made to any charity of your choice. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Heritage House in St. Jacobs. Reta received exceptional care from this compassionate group of people.

    Waterloo Region Record 29 Jan 2010

    Reta — Lorne G. Schaub. Lorne (son of Edgar William Schaub and Lena Elizabeth Leinberger) was born 13 Mar 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. Janet Schaub  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 52. Kathy Schaub  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 53. David Charles Schaub  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1942, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  23. 33.  Russell Hoffer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 30 Apr 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1969, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114539
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  24. 34.  Eldon George Hoffer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 14 Jun 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Feb 1982, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Evangelical United Brethren Church, Elmira, , Ontario, Canada
    • Elected Office: Elmira Town Councillor
    • Military: WW2 - Highland Light Infantry of Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55826P
    • Employer: 1945, Hoffer's Bakery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1982, 11 Brubacher St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HOFFER, Eldon G. - We are sad to announce the death of Eldon George Hoffer, on Monday, Feb. 15, 1982, at his residence, 11 Brubacher St., Elmira. Beloved husband of Louise Ruggle and most wonderful dad of Charles, Luke and Amy, all at home; brother of Hilbert of Elmira, Mrs. Lorne (Reta) Schaub of RR 1, Waterloo and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Sumner of Wasaga Beach. Predecease by one brother, Russell. He served his country overseas in the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. After his return from overseas he was associated with Hoffer's Bakery until 1961, when he became the Elmira Motor Vehicle Licence issuer; he was on the executive of the Ontario Motor Vehicle Licence Issuers Association; he served on town council for eight years and was secretary treasurer of Elmira Maple Syrup Festival for 17 years; he was Sunday school superintendent, teacher and choir member of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church of Elmira for many years. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Wednesday noon, when removal will be made to the Trinity United Church, for funeral service at 2 p.m. Rev. David Watson will officiate. Burial in Elmira Union cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 18 Feb 1982

    Eldon — Louise Ruggle. Louise (daughter of Edward William Ruggle and Emma Reist) was born Abt 1925. [Group Sheet]


  25. 35.  Grace Hoffer Descendancy chart to this point (7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 1922; died 2002; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grace Sumner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114542
    • Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Grace — John Thomas Sumner. John was born 1921; died 1996; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  26. 36.  Shirley Jarvis Descendancy chart to this point (9.Grace2, 1.Josephine1)

    Shirley — Clare Rather. [Group Sheet]


  27. 37.  Elaine G. Jarvis Descendancy chart to this point (9.Grace2, 1.Josephine1)

    Elaine — Douglas H. Schaefer. (son of Harold Schaefer and Florence Delphine "Del" Bierwagen) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 38.  David William Main Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ruth3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1)

    David — Nancy Lee Annetta Toman. (daughter of Earl K. Toman and Orkney Reta Martin) [Group Sheet]


  2. 39.  Donald Main Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ruth3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1)

  3. 40.  Mary Jane Main Descendancy chart to this point (13.Ruth3, 3.Edmund2, 1.Josephine1)

    Mary — Lorne Raymond "Ray" Shantz. (son of Lorne Rayburn Shantz and Lorraine Katharine Schneider) [Group Sheet]


  4. 41.  Carol Jean Koch Descendancy chart to this point (20.Claude3, 4.Emma2, 1.Josephine1)

    Carol married Gordon Alvin Bingeman (son of Gordon Washington Bingeman and Mary Edna Dickson) [Group Sheet]

    Carol married Frederick Richard Kuehn (son of Erich B. Kuehn and Florence Martha Heyer) [Group Sheet]

    Carol married Cameron Melville Elliot (son of Francis Walker "Frank" Elliot and Audrey Isabel Cain) [Group Sheet]


  5. 42.  Lois Yvonne Martin Descendancy chart to this point (25.Melba3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  6. 43.  Randall Dennis Martin Descendancy chart to this point (25.Melba3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  7. 44.  Brenda Louise Schwindt Descendancy chart to this point (27.Ward3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

    Brenda — Donald Bruce Buschert. (son of Arnold Clare "Clare" Buschert and Ida Snider) [Group Sheet]


  8. 45.  Debbie Holst Descendancy chart to this point (29.Susan3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  9. 46.  Fred Holst Descendancy chart to this point (29.Susan3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  10. 47.  Doug Holst Descendancy chart to this point (29.Susan3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  11. 48.  Linda Holst Descendancy chart to this point (29.Susan3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

  12. 49.  Gwendolyn Marie Holst Descendancy chart to this point (29.Susan3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1) was born 6 Aug 1956; died 7 Aug 1956.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-207339


  13. 50.  Karen Fay Gingrich Descendancy chart to this point (30.Eileen3, 6.George2, 1.Josephine1)

    Karen — John Frederick Ziegler. (son of William Herbert "Bill" Ziegler and Jean Ann Weber) [Group Sheet]


  14. 51.  Janet Schaub Descendancy chart to this point (32.Reta3, 7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1)

  15. 52.  Kathy Schaub Descendancy chart to this point (32.Reta3, 7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1)

    Kathy — Gary Caskenette. [Group Sheet]


  16. 53.  David Charles Schaub Descendancy chart to this point (32.Reta3, 7.Edna2, 1.Josephine1) was born 1942, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114545

    Notes:

    Service For David Schaub Held Wednesday

    Funeral services for David Charles Schaub, five-year-old son of Mr, and Mrs. Lorne Schaub, 67 William Street. were held Wednesday afternoon. private service in the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel at 2:30 was followed by a memorial service in St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Rev. F. Malinsky, pastor of the church, officiated. The pallbearers were four of David's play-mates, Bruce Soehner, Bobby Reichard, Kenny Heger and Ronald Schaub. Burial was made in the Elmira Cemetery.

    The boy died at the K-W, Hospital Sunday afternoon. He had been ill for three weeks.

    Besides his patents, he is survived by a baby sister Janette, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Schaub and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffer.