Anna Maria "Mary" Oswald

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• Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Stroh
• Name: Maria Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115897
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Zur Erinnerung an Anna Maria Stroh Holy Bible Gestorben den 3ten September 1894 im Alter von 74J., 4M., 1(4) T. [verse in German]

[Translation: In Memory of Anna Maria Stroh, Died the 3rd of September,1894, aged 74 years, 4 months and 1(4) days.]

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Anna married Conrad Stroh 9 Jul 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Conrad (son of Johann Yost "John" Stroh and Anna Catherine Hahn) was born 3 Oct 1811, Lehrbach, District Of Alsfeld, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 13 Oct 1899, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, Conestogo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Hermann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56800
• Birth: 30 Apr 1840, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

OBITUARY - Death has again entered our midst taking as its victim one of our most respected citizens namely Catherine, beloved wife of Mr Adam Herrmann, after an illness of a few months. The deceased was a daughter of the late Conrad Stroh, one of the first pioneers of this county, and was born in Berlin April 30th 1840, in 1863 she was joined in matrimony to Adam Adam Herrmann, to whom she proved a devoted helpmate till death called her up. higher on March 30th, 1900: she leaves a sorrowing. husband two sons Charles and George who reside on their father's homestead and four daughters, namely Mrs A Knarr, Conestogo Mrs Henry Eix, Woolwich and Amelia and Clara at home, to mourn her loss, Mrs Herrmann was always up to the past year, physically strong hardly ever in need of medicine. She was a devoted member of the Lutheran church. The interment took place on March the 31st in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives in Elmira cemetery, the Rev. A. Schultz conducted the services and delivered a very impressive sermon; the bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.

Catharine married John Adam "Adam" Hermann 6 Apr 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Adam Herman and Anna Maria Oswald) was born 6 Mar 1837, , Germany; died 19 Jun 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jost O. Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53784
• Residence: 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Yost O. Stroh.

On Wednesday evening death removed another of Elmira's oldest citizens in the person of Mr. Yost, O. Stroh. Deceased had been staying with his son, Mr. Geo. Stroh, near Glenallan, for a few weeks, where he was taken ill a short time ago. Mr. Stroh was born in Woolwich Township on October 1^st 1841. He was married to Dorothea Ries, who predeceased him. Four sons, George, of Glenallan, William, of Moorefield, and Charles and Louis, of North Dakota, survive him, and one daughter, died about thirty years ago.

Deceased lived on a farm near Conestogo until seventeen years ago, when he retired and moved to Elmira.

The funeral will be held from the home of his son at Glenallan, on Saturday, June 31^st [21^st?], at 1 p.m. to St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, for burial. There will be no service in the church.

Yost married Dorothea Ries 10 Apr 1866, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Dorothea (daughter of Eckhart Ries and Catherine Opperthaeuser) was born 29 Oct 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1904, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54455
• Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Jacob O. Stroh, aged 85 years, a native of Woolwich township, passed away on Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Holst, in Kitchener. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Service was held in the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church where Rev. Mr. Wittig preached the sermon. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

The late Mr. Stroh conducted a successful farm in Woolwich township, where he resided until four years ago, when he made his home with his daughter in Kitchener.


Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Dec 1928, p. 4

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Died At Kitchener, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1928, Jacob Stroh, aged 85 years, 3 months and 27 days. The Funeral Will be held from the residence of Mr. Geo. Holst, 246 Wellington St., Kitchener, at 2 o'clock P.M., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 1928, from there to the St. James Lutheran Church, St Jacobs, for service, thence to the Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs, for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Jacob married Maria "Mary" Steffler 19 Aug 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Lorenz Steffler and Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun) was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Jacob — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42595

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Scheifele
• Name: Mary Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53724
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Conestogo

The Grim Reaper. Death has once more made his appearance in our midst and cut short the life of one not yet old in years, but who was not yet in the prime of life. The call did not come sudden, but after a lingering illness of about 1 ½ years, during which time she had to endure much pain. Deceased was Mary Scheifele (nee Stroh) who was born on May 19^th 1850 in the township of Woolwich near Elmira and when yet a child her parents Mr and Mrs. Conrad Stroh moved to the old Stroh homestead about a mile east of Conestogo where she spend the remainder of her early life. On Dec 13^th, 1874 she was married to Wm Scheifele with whom she spend her married life on the farm on which she died. She died on Thursday morning, Aug 2, aged 56 years 2 mos and 14 days. She is survived by the bereaved husband and with him there is left to mourn the loss of a loving mother and sister, 3 children, 2 grandchildren, the children being Annie, wife of Emanuel Hemmerich of Elmira, Charlie at home, and Wm. of Berlin. There are also four brothers, Yost and Charles of Elmira, Jacob of St. Jacobs, and George of Conestogo and numerous other friends. She was predeceased by her mother who died about 12 years ago, her father about 7 and sister Mrs. Adam Herman about 3 years ago. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Lutheran church and cemetery for service and burial, the service being conducted by Rev. O. Liuke [?]. The large number of friends who came to pay a last tribute of respect would show that she was well and favorably known.


Elmira Advertiser, August 11, 1906

Maria married William Scheifele 13 Dec 1874. William (son of Christian Scheifele and Annie Gatschene) was born 20 Oct 1849, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53615P
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

George married Catherine Schierholtz 30 Mar 1875, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Henry Schierholtz and Elisabeth Winter) was born 16 Jan 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1930, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charles O. Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26566
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Charles Stroh
By Record Correspondent

ELMIRA, April 26. One of Elmira's oldest residents, Charles Stroh, 93, died at the Elmira Private Patients Hospital yesterday.

The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Stroh he was born at Conestogo in 1855. He spent his boyhood there and worked as a farmhand.

Following his marriage to the former Elizabeth Weidenhammer he moved to Erbsville where he took up farming. He resided there for 21 years.

In 1901 he took over a farm near Elmira, retiring about 30 years ago. He enjoyed good health up to a few years ago.

Surviving are two sons, Alfred, Elmira; and William, Red Deer, Alta., and four daughters, Mrs. George (Ida) Eisenbach, Miss Clara Stroh, Kitchener: Miss Olive Stroh, Elmira; and Mrs. William (Bertha) Eisenbach, near Elmira.

The body is resting at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor pending funeral arrangements.

Carl — Elizabeth Weidenhammer. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Christoph "Christopher" Weidenhammer and Anna Maria Brodbeck) was born 21 Nov 1858, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Knarr
• Name: Caroline Knarr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53697
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Caroline married Albert Knarr 1 Dec 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Albert (son of Johannes "John" Knarr and Elizabetha "Elizabeth" Pfaff) was born 5 Jul 1862, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1930, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Caroline — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Caroline — Albert Knarr. Albert was born 5 Jul 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117546
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1944, 26 Mill St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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CHARLES HERMAN
Charles Herman passed away in his 78^th year at noon, Tuesday, at the home of his niece, Mrs. Emil Grosz, 26 Mill Street. He had been ill for the past four years. For twenty four years he had been a resident of Elmira since his retirement from the farm. During his residence in Elmira he took an active interest in municipal affairs, being a member of the council for 12 or 15 years. For a number of years he was supervisor of road building in the municipality and it is due to his foresight Elmira has such excellent roads.
Born in Woolwich Township he farmed there until 24 years ago when he retired to Elmira and lived at 23 Park Ave. Several years ago he began to fail in health and during the past four years he gradually sank lower until the end on Tuesday. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church.
Survivors are one brother, George Herman, Elmira and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Eix, Miss Clara Herman and Mrs. William Becker. One sister, Mrs. Knarr predeceased him 17 years ago.
Funeral services will be held from Dreisinger's Funeral Chapel Friday at 2 p.m. thence to St James' Lutheran Church for service with burial in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch will officiate.

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• Name: Maria "Mary" Eix
• Name: Mary Herman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26601
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1946, 12 William St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Mary Eix

ELMIRA - Mrs. Mary Eix, 83, of Elmira, died yesterday following a lengthy illness.

The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herrmann she was born November 2, 1868. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Her husband, the late Henry Eix, died April 26, 1946.

Surviving are two sons, Milton, RR 1 Elmira; and Allan, RR 3 Elmira; two daughters, Hilda, Elmira; and Mrs. Alfred (Edan) Ritter, RR 1 Elmira; one brother, George Herrmann, Elmira; two sisters, Miss Clara Herrmann, Elmira, and Mrs. William Becker, RR 2 Elmira; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. One brother and one sister predeceased her.

The body will rest at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until 1 pm Sunday, when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for service at 2:30 Sunday. Interment will be in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. F. Malinsky will officiate. Friends are asked to pay their respects prior to the funeral.

Maria married Heinrich Adam Albert "Henry B." Eix 17 Jan 1900, , Ontario, Canada. Heinrich (son of Henry Eix and Catherine Bezler) was born 9 Jan 1862, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1946, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amelia Herman
• Name: Emelia Herman
• Name: Emilie Herrmann
• Name: Emilie Louise "Emily" Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117548
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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ELMIRA - Mrs. William Becker, 81, RR 2, Elmira, died suddenly at her late residence early this morning.

Born in Woolwich Township Dec. 5, 1871, she was Emily Louise Hermann, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herrmann. A resident of this district all her life, she was a member of St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Surviving, besides her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Erma) Grosz of Elmira and Cora, at home; a son, William, Jr. at home, one sister, Mrs. Clara Herrmann and one brother, George Herrmann, both of Elmira. Two sisters, Mrs. Albert Knarr and Mrs. Henry Eix and one brother, Charles, predeceased her.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2: 30 at St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira. Burial will take place in Elmira Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H.W. Baetz will officiate.

The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday at 1 p.m. when removal will be made to the church. Friends are asked to pay their respects prior to the services

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Feb 1953

Emilie married William S. Becker 18 Jan 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 22 May 1868, , Germany; died 27 Feb 1961, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Herman
• Name: Clara Hermann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-117549
• Residence: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: George Frederick Herman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55761
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1953, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

It has pleased our Heavenly Father in His wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of George Frederick Herrmann at the K-W Hospital on Thursday, September 13, 1956 In his 81st year. The Funeral was held from St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, on Saturday, September 15th at 3:00 p.m. Interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Elmira, Ont.

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GEORGE HERRMAN

George Herrman, 80, a life- long resident of Elmira and district died at the K-W Hos- pital Thursday. He was born in Woolwich Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Herrman. Retiring from farm- ing in 1915, he resided in El- mira. He was a member of St. James's Lutheran Church.

Surviving are one sister, Miss Clara Herrman of Elmira and several nieces and neph- ews. One brother and three sisters predeaced him.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until noon Saturday when removal was made to St. James's Lutheran Church for memorial service at 3 p.m. Interment was made in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira. Rev. H. W. Baetz officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125424
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53794
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

Personals: Mr. George Stroh, son of Yost O. Stroh, of Conestoga, left for Edmonton, Alberta Territory, last Tuesday.

Elmira Signet 23 Mar. 1893 p. 4, col. 4

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George R. Stroh

GLENALLAN. \emdash Followin a lengthy illness George R. Stroh, 74, died at the K-W Hospital Friday. He had been confined to the hospital for the past six weeks.

Born at Conestogo, the son of the late Mr .and Mrs. Yost O. Stroh, Mr. Stroh married Catharine Ries in 1895 and after residing near Conestogo for a short time took up residence at Glenallan.

Surviving are his wife; three doughters, Mrs. Jack (Edna) MacLean, Tampa, Fla.; Mrs. Henry (Ellen.) Vogl, Fort William; Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Jacob, Kitchener; one son, Clayton, Elmira; three brothers, Charles, California; Louis, North Dakota, and William of Peel. Five grandchildren also surrvive.

Waterloo Chronicle, 21 Jul 1944, p. 3

George married Catharine Ries 5 Feb 1895, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of John Ries and Anna Euler) was born 8 Jun 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116657
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53786
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
• Occupation: 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

William married Matilda Reist 18 May 1904, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John M. Reist and Mary Wanner) was born 18 Jun 1882, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louis R. Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-274353
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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• Name: Wilhelm Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115834
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Eliza Stroh
• Name: Elizabeth "Eliza" Schaefer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233059
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1914, 203 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth married David W. Schaefer 1 Nov 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Adam B. Schaefer and Magdalena Winkler) was born 5 Jun 1862, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55232
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1916, Factory St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died In Elmira, Saturday, April 20th, 1912 Albert Stroh Aged 39 years, 2 months, and 16 days. Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet! With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his venomed sting. The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Factory street, Elmira, on Wednesday afternoon, April 24th, at two o'clock to Elmira Union Cemetery. Service in St. Paul's Chuch [sic] after burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

Albert married Margaretha "Margaret" Schedewitz 29 Sep 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha (daughter of John Schedewitz and Barbara Lackenbauer) was born 24 Apr 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Melinda S. Ritter
• Name: Melinda Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115837P
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Melinda Ritter - by Record Staff Writer - ELMIRA - Mrs. Melinda Ritter, 86, of 35 Water St., Elmira, died at her home Monday after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stroh, she was born in Woolwich Township, Dec. 6, 1875. Her husband, Daniel, died in 1951. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving are four sons, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Harley (Mabel) Stahlbaum of Elmira; one brother, Henry of Elmira and one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, two brothers and two sisters also predeceased her. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James Church, for the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs. Rev. Harry Baetz will officiate.

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Melinda — Daniel K. Ritter. Daniel (son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel) was born 12 Dec 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Holst
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54457
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, 246 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clara — George Holst. George (son of J. Balthaser "Balthaser" Holst and Margaret Ebel) was born 17 Mar 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54458
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1908, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cutter, Shoe Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Henry Stroh - by Record Staff Writer - Elmira - Henry Stroh, 81, of 38 Riverside Drive W., Elmira, died Monday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Conestogo, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stroh. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church. He formerly owned and operated Stroh's Bakery and Grocery store in St. Jacobs. He retired in 1946 and had been a resident of St. Jacobs and Elmira for many years. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara E. Ritter, whom he married June 2, 1908, two sons, Harry E. of St. Jacobs and Russell H. of Galt; one daughter, Mrs. Harry O. (Florence) Huehn of Kitchener. There are six grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was the last surviving member of his family and was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor in Elmira until noon Thursday when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for funeral services at 3 pm. Interment will be in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery in St. Jacobs. Rev. H.W. Baetz, pastor of the church, will conduct the service.

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Henry married Clara Elizabeth Ritter 2 Jun 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Ritter and Philiphina Mattusch) was born 13 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194505
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private House
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Annie Hemmerich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53725P
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Annie married Emmanuel Hemmerich 5 Mar 1902, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emmanuel (son of Wilhelm "William" Hemmerich, Sr. and Susannah Schmidt) was born May 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1957; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Charles Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53726
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1905, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Charles Scheifele

CONESTOGO - Charles Scheifele, a life-long resident of this community, died early Saturday at the K.-W. Hospital following an operation last week. He was 60 years old. Mr. Scheifele was the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Scheifele. He spent all his life on the home farm near here until recently when he retired and moved into the village. Surviving are his wife, one sister, and one brother, William of California. Private funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday followed by public services at St. Matthew's Lutheran church. Interment was made in the adjoining cemetery.

Waterloo Chronicle Dec 22 1939 pg 3

Carl married Emma Christine Hemmerich 30 May 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Wilhelm "William" Hemmerich, Sr. and Susannah Schmidt) was born 12 Nov 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53727
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53617
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1939; secretary to the Board of Health

Notes:

Noah was Woolwich Township Clerk for many years and the Conestogo correspondent for the Kitchener Record and the Waterloo Chronicle.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53618
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman General Store
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

OSCAR also lived on the farm but operated a General Store in Conestogo until his death. He enjoyed music, playing the violin, piano and organ. He was also a gifted photographer, developing his own prints and making his own postcards of local scenes for sale in the store.

He was also a very talented woodworker, making and repairing furniture, picture frames and even some baseball bats for the Conestogo ball team. He ate his noon meals at the Schweitzer (later Trails End) Hotel, driving his car to and from the store and farm, but always polishing his car afterwards and keeping it covered to protect it from dust, even sometimes walking rather than getting the car wet or dirty.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115895
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant, at home
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Employer: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; The Kitchener-Waterloo Record
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53620
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Notes:

Walter Stroh Special to The Record

Conestogo - Walter M. Stroh of Conestogo died Saturday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 76. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Stroh, he was born near here March 25, 1894, and had been a life-long resident of the district. Mr. Stroh was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and a past member of the church council. He was a former member of Woolwich township council. He worked with The Record several years as district correspondent. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, the former Hilda Libutzke, whom he married in 1921; three sons, Russell and Lester, both of Conestogo and Rev. Donald of St. John's Nfld. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Tuesday at noon. The service will follow at 2: 30 p.m. in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Harold Brill will officiate. Donations to the Canadian Bible Society or missions will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, Dec 28, 1970, p. 25

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Walter worked the farm with Noah and also raised Purebred Yorkshire Pigs on his own. He was active in the Lutheran Church, serving for many years as Secretary of the Church Council and also keeping the Cemetery records. He served on Woolwich Township Council for several years and later as Deputy Reeve.

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Walter married Hilda Philippine Libutzke 30 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Herman Libutzke and Mary Catherine Hartwig) was born 2 Jul 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Beisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26565
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Clara married Addison Beisel 10 Feb 1904, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Addison (son of Louis Beisel and Adeline Elizabeth Wilhelmina Eix) was born 6 Mar 1878, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ida Marie Eisenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168114
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

EISENBACH, Mrs. George H.

On Monday, Oct. 28, 1974, at the Elmira Nursing Home, Ida Marie Stroh, widow of George Eisenbach; in her 93rd year. Beloved mother of Mrs. W. J. (Beatrice) Scherrer, Mrs. H. (Gertrude) Opperthauser and Emily, all of Kitchener; sister of Mrs. Olive Stroh and Mrs. W. J. Eisenbach, both of Kitchener; three grandchildren also survive; she was predeceased by two brothers and one sister. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, after 11 a.m. Tuesday, service in the chapel, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. Burial in the Elmira cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Oct 1974 pg 27

Ida married George Henry Eisenbach 6 Mar 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Johann Eisenbach and Catharine "Katie" Schneider) was born 15 Aug 1877, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1957, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55779
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Alfred married Wilhelmina Emma Koehler 21 Apr 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelmina (daughter of Reeve Ludwig "Louis" Koehler and Katherine "Catherine" Schaefer) was born 18 Feb 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-368439

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• Name: Willie Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55780
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Olive Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-141950

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• Name: Olive Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55781
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Alberta "Bertie Eisenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55782
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

EISENBACH, Alberta (Bertie) At Lanark Heights, on Monday, August 11. 1997, Alberta (Bertie) Eisenbach (nee Stroh), age 102 years, of 44 Lanark Cres., Kitchener, formerly of Stirling Ave., N.

Mrs. Eisenbach was a very faithful member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Beloved wife of the late William Eisenbach: dear aunt of Robert Eisenbach of Thunder Bay. Adeline Gildner of Waterloo, Marie Tilt. Beatrice Scherer, both of Kitchener, Earl Stroh of Elmira. Sadly missed by her good friends, Gall. Frank, Aunya, Matthew and Nathan Loschmann of Baden. Will be missed by her other relatives and friends.

Predeceased by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Stroh; her two daughters, Norma and Eileen; two brothers, Alfred and William and three sisters, lda. Clara and Olive.

Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Thursday from I p.m. until the service time in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Robert Bugbee officiating. Interment Emira Union Cemetery

Lutheran Church Children's Ministry memory of her children would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy

The Record 13 Aug 1997, Wed Page 16

Alberta — William John Eisenbach. William (son of George Johann Eisenbach and Catharine "Katie" Schneider) was born 10 Jan 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53698

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53699

Clayton married Kassilda Katherina Lorentz 4 Feb 1919, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kassilda (daughter of John Baptist Lorentz and Barbara Mosburger) was born 9 Apr 1894, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1970, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53700
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1926, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

William married Laura Susannah Schmitt 12 May 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of John H. Schmitt and Susannah C. Shantz) was born 12 May 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53701

Walter — Lydia Ann Letson. Lydia (daughter of Samuel Letson and Mary Ann Shoemaker) was born 5 Oct 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167124
• Occupation: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; at Home
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-170883
• Occupation: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
• Residence: 1911, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167126
• Residence: 1911, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26610
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Milton H. Eix, of 10 Weigel Ave. died Friday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 68.

Born in Woolwich Township in 1900, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Eix, he farmed in Woolwich Township for 39 years.

He retired and moved to Elmira four years ago.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife, the former Pearl Hilliard, whom he married in 1926 in Waterloo Township; two sons, Harry of RR 2, Elmira, and Carol of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. La Verne (Myrtle) Jantzi of Levittown, Pa., and Mrs. Roy (Lorraine) Fischer of Kitchener; a brother, Allan, RR 4, Elmira, two sisters, Mrs. Edna Ritter, RR 1, Elmira, and Hilda Eix, of Elmira; and eight grandchildren.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral parlor from noon Saturday. The funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Elmira cemetery. Rev. Dayton Fritz officiated.

Elmira Signet 8 Jan 1869 pg 2

Milton married Pearl Maud Hilliard 14 Oct 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Pearl (daughter of John Charles "Charles" Hilliard and Ida G. Scheifele) was born 5 Oct 1903, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Feb 1980, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26611
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

EIX, Allan H.-On Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre, Elmira, Allan H. Eix, in his 98^th year, of Elmira.

Uncle of Harry and his wife Doris Eix, Myrtle Jantzi, Lorraine and Roy Fischer, William Ritter, Paul and Rosemeri Ritter. Also remembered by his great-nieces and great-nephews and special friends, William and Audrey Van Breda. Godfather of Dianna and her husband Hugh Weltz.

Predeceased by his parents, Henry B. and Mary (Hermann) Eix; his first wife, Ivie (Main) Eix; his second wife, Marie (Rauckman) Eix; one brother, Milton Eix and two sisters, Edna Ritter and Hilda Eix; nephews, Carl Eix and Arthur Ritter and Laverne Jantzi.
Allan was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Friends and relatives may call at Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in Elmira Union Cemetery.

Allan — Ivie Helen Main. Ivie (daughter of Thomas Currie Main and Emma Stange) was born 14 Mar 1909, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1935, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Allan — Marie Rauckman. Marie (daughter of Daniel William Rauckman and Nellie Shoemaker) was born 1913; died 1995; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edna M. C. Ritter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26612
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

RITTER, Edna (Mrs. Alfred) - Peacefully, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001 at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo. Edna (Eix) Ritter, in her 95th year, of RR 1, Elmira.

Beloved wife of the late Alfred J. Ritter (1966). Loving mother of Arthur and William Ritter of RR 1, Elmira, Paul and Rosmeri Ritter of RR 2, Alma. Fondly remembered by her grandchildren, David (Jenny) Ritter of Salem, Kelly (Jeff) Atkinson of Fergus, Patricia Ritter and Allan Card of Guelph and one great-granddaughter, Jade Ritter. Sister of Allan Eix of Elmira.

Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Mary Eix; one brother Milton Eix and one sister, Hilda Eix.

Edna was a longtime faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Floradale.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. At 9 am Wednesday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 am with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

Edna — Alfred John Ritter. Alfred (son of William K. Ritter and Elizabeth Korell) was born 5 Jun 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1966, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Floradale, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26613
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

On Saturday, March 4, 1978, at the Elmira Nursing Home, age 67 years.

Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Eix; sister of Mrs. Alfred (Edna) Ritter of Route 1, Elmira and Allan of Elmira. Predeceased by one brother, Milton.

Friends called at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, 62 Arthur St. South, Elmira. Funeral service from the chapel on Monday, March 6, 1978, at 2: 30 p.m. Burial in the Elmira Union cemetery.

Elmira Signet 9 Mar 1978

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• Name: Erma Elizabeth Grosz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168195
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1944, 26 Mill St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1953, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Erma married Emil Grosz 10 Jun 1931, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emil (son of Henry William Grosz and Louisa Magdalena Samuel) was born 16 Jul 1905, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1960, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168196
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1953, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-140849
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Funeral service for William H. Becker of RR 2, Elmira who died Wednesday Jan. 22 at his home, was conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at St. James' Lutheran Church. Rev. H.W. Baetz officiated. Burial was in St. James' Lutheran Church cemetery.

Mr. Becker, who was 57, was born Aug. 2, 1911 in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Becker. He worked at the Brockville Chemical Industries Ltd. Plant in Elmira and was a member of St. James Lutheran Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Cora of RR 2, Elmira and Mrs. Erma Grosz of Elmira. He was predeceased by one brother.

Elmira Signet 29 Jan 1969 pg 12

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-169400

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53796

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• Name: Anna Ellen "Ellen" Vogel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53797
• Occupation: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher
• Residence: 1921, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1955, 26 Ahrens St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1972, 14 Irvin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Anna married Henry Vogel 8 Aug 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Henry Vogel and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Berkner) was born Jul 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Irene Grosz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165457
• Residence: 1963, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mary Grosz

Funeral service will be conducted at 2pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Chruch, Floradale, for the former Mary Stroh. Burial will follow in Floradale.

She died Tuesday at K-W hospital, at the age of 68. She was the wife of Ananias Grosz of Floradale.

She was the mother of Ruth (Mrs. William Aberle) of RR1 West Montrose and William of RR1 Fordwich; sister of Hilda (Mrs. Allen Dreisinger and Erma (Mrs. Oscar Hoffer) of Elmira, Milton Stroh of Waterloo and Clarence Stroh of RR2 Elmira; grandmother of ten. A sister and a brother predeceased her.

Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon.

Elmira Signet 22 Aug 1973 pg 12

Mary — Annanias Henry Grosz. Annanias was born Abt 1905; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hilda Catherine Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-6035
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Hilda — Allen Dreisinger. Allen (son of Jacob O. Dreisinger and Jane Shoemaker) was born 10 Oct 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-53264
• Residence: 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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STROH, Milton George Monday April 2, 1979, aged 71 years. Dearest husbandof Mildred Schmidt, born February 20, 1908, at Conestoga, Ont. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Stroh (nee Matilda Reist). Survived by one brother, Clarence of Route 2, Elmira; two sisters, Mrs. Allen (Hilda) Dreisinger and Mrs. Oscar (Erma) Hoffer, bothof Elmira. Predeceased by one brother and two sisters. Mr. Stroh was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Waterloo. A member of the United Commercial Travellers, the Germania Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Waterloo Horticultural Society. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after 7, this evening, until noon on Thursday, then to St. John's Lutheran Church for funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. A. L. Conrad officiating. Interment Memory Gardens, Breslau.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Apr 1979 pg 27

Milton — Mildred. Mildred was born CA 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173432

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• Name: Erma Sara Hoffer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168810
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1973, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HOFFER, Erma (Mrs. Oscar H.) - Peacefully, on Friday, October 20, 2006. At Chateau Gardens, Elmira. Erma (Stroh) Hoffer in her 95th year, of Elmira.Beloved wife of the late Oscar H. Hoffer (Oct. 16, 1974.) Dear mother of Paul Hoffer of Elmira, Joyce and Bruce Seip of Waterloo. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Tonya Karrow, Michelle Seip and Michael Seip, all of Waterloo. Erma was the last surviving member of her family, having been predeceased by her parents, William and Matilda (Reist) Stroh; three brothers, Milton, Irvin and Clarence and three sisters, Mary, Hilda and Florence. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Monday (today) from2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Tuesday transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 p.m. with Rev. Hans Borch officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.In her memory, donations to the Alzheimer Society or St. James Lutheran Church Building Fund, would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

The Record 23 Oct 2006

Erma — Oscar Hoffer. Oscar (son of George Jacob Hoffer and Auguste Christine Schneider) was born 8 Jun 1906, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1974; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173433

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153040
• Residence: 1963, RR2, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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STROH, Clarence William - Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 26, 2006 at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Clarence Stroh, in his 87th year, of RR 2, Elmira. Beloved husband of the late Lila (Lasch) Stroh (2002). Dear father of Stanley and Deb of Kitchener, William of RR 3, Listowel, Garry of Waterloo, Ross and Joanne of RR 4, Listowel, Mark of Waterloo, Michael and Sharon both of RR 2, Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Shawn, Shannon and Joshua Bowman, Joshua, Christina, Rebecca and Benjamin and his three great-grandsons, Austin and Taylor Bowman and Carter Dekleer. Brother of Erma Hoffer of Elmira and brother-in-law of Dorothy and John Wagner of RR 1, Elmira. Clarence is lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, William and Matilda (Reist) Stroh; two brothers, Milton and Irvin and three sisters, Mary, Hilda and Florence. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Friday, June 30th transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Hans Borch officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In his memory, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Grand River Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.

THE RECORD - Jun. 28, 2006

Clarence — Lila May Lasch. Lila (daughter of Milton Frederick Theodore Lasch and Olive Isabella Atkinson) was born 1 May 1931; died 20 Feb 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Arline R. Frank
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54903
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Machine, White Wear Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Arline — Wilhelm Jacob Herman “Herman” Frank. Wilhelm (son of Frederick Frank and Anna Pfeifer) was born 14 Dec 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54904P
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Viola Elizabeth Pollakowsky
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54905
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Viola — Victor A. Pollakowsky. Victor (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Pollakowski and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Reth) was born Feb 1894, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 21 Mar 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203663642
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138175P

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On the evening of January 11^th there died here, as noted in last issue, Nelda Letitia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Schaefer, at the age of 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. The interment took place on the afternoon of January 12^th, on the Lutheran cemetery, Rev. O. Liuke[?] officiating. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

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Zum Andenken an Nelda Letitia Schaefer, Tochter von David Schaefer und Frau, Gestorben am 11 Januar 1906 in St. Jacobs. Beerdigt 12 Januar. Leichenpredigt 28. Januar. Alter 4 Jahre, 7 Monate und 28 Tage. "Ich liege und schlafe ganz mit frieden; denn allein Du, Herr, hilfst mir, dass ich sicher wohne."

[Translation: In Memory of Nelda Letitia Schaefer daughter of David Schaefer and wife died the 11th of January 1906 in St. Jacobs. Funeral 12th of January. Interred the 28th of January Aged 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. "I lie and sleep completely in peace For Thou, alone, Lord, art my help, my safe home."

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202898009
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56246
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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It has pleased our Heavenly Father in His wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of our Beloved Son and Brother Lester W. Ritter at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Wednesday, August 25th, 1948 In his 52nd year The Funeral will take place from his late residence, 35 Water Street, Elmira, on Sunday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. to St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira, for service. Interment in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

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Lester Ritter
By Record Correspondent

ELMIRA, Aug. 28. - Funeral services for the late Lester W. Ritter, of Elmira, who died Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon.

Following a private service at Dreisinger Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m., a memorial service will be held at St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Burial will be made in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Aug 28, 1948 Page 19

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168562
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203193288
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168563
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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In Memory of Mr. Clayton Ritter Born April 2, 1903 Woolwich Township Date of Death September 27, 1963 Services from St. James Lutheran Church Monday Sept. 30th. Clergyman Officiating Rev. A.W. Baetz Final Resting Place St. James Lutheran Cemetery St. Jacobs.

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• Name: Percy Ritter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305545
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1972, 13 Park Ave. W., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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RITTER, Percy S.
Suddenly, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1991, while on his daily walk, Percy S. Ritter, of 13 Park Ave. W., Elmira.
Beloved husband of Norma (Schaefer) Ritter. Percy was born in Elmira, April 13, 1905, son of the late Daniel Ritter and Melinda Stroh.
He was the last surviving member of his family, having been predeceased by his parents; five brothers and one sister.
Percy was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira.
Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where funeral service was held today (Monday) in the chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating, followed by interment in Memory Gardens.

Percival married Enorma Matilda "Norma" Schaefer 29 Jun 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enorma (daughter of George K. Schaefer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jacobi) was born 27 May 1908, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1999, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Mar 1999, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168565
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Ritter, Harry H. - On Saturday, April 25, 1987, at K-W Hospital, in his 79th year, of 40 Riverside Drive West, Elmira. Beloved husband of Frieda Michael dear brother of Percy Ritter of Elmira. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Melinda Ritter; four brothers and one sister. Mr. Ritter was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 pm today (Monday), until Tuesday at noon when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 pm, with Rev. Mervin Huras officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs.

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Harry — Frieda Michael. Frieda was born CA 1909; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mabel Stahlbaum
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168566
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Mabel — Harley Alex Stahlbaum. Harley (son of John Frederick Stahlbaum and Amelia Hass) was born 3 Sep 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1984, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Feb 1984, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305548
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Edgar Ritter

By Record Correspondent

Elmira - Edgar Ritter, 44, of Elmira, died Monday after a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1912, in Woolwich Township. His parents were Mrs. Daniel Ritter, 34 Water St., Elmira, and the late Daniel Ritter. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving, besides his mother, are four brothers, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Harley Stahlbaum, of Elmira. His father predeceased him in 1951 and a brother, Lester, in 1948. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for memorial service at 2: 30 pm. Burial will be in St. Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

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It has pleased our Heavenly Father in his wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of our Beloved Son and Brother Edgar Clarence Ritter on February 4th, 1957 In his 45th year. The funeral will be held from St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Thursday, February 7th at 2:30 p.m. Interment in St. James Lutheran Church St. Jacobs

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309192
• Residence: 1921, 246 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372508

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372509

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195994
• Residence: 1972, 23 Oak St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Russell — Elizabeth Julia "Betty" Zarzycki. Elizabeth (daughter of Barney Zarzycki and Ida) was born 1917; died 2001; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Ruth Huehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197036

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HUEHN, Florence On July 23, 2010, Florence Ruth (nee Stroh), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry O. Huehn. Loving mother of Thomas and his wife Janet of Uxbridge, ON, Karyn and her husband Stephen Robb of Waterloo, ON, mother-in-law of Betsy Ann Huehn, of Toronto, ON. Dear Nana to Michael Huehn and his wife Jennifer, Heather and her husband Jeff Boettinger, John Huehn and his wife Holly, Stephanie Robb and David Huehn. Grand Nanny to Joshua and Abbygale Huehn, Carson and Adelaide Boettinger and Emily Huehn. Dear sister of Harry Stroh of Elmira. Predeceased by her son David and her brother Russell Stroh. Florence was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo and was employed for over thirty years at Fudges. Visiting will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1: 00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Harold Brill officiating. A private interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Memorial donations to the Grand River Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.

Waterloo Region Record 24 Jul 2010

Florence — Harry Oscar Huehn. Harry (son of Herbert Louis Huehn and Irene Eva Dreisinger) was born 1922; died 6 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168209
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Milton — Viola Lackner. Viola (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Lackner and Judith Sophia "Julia" Hilker) was born Dec 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude Susannah Soehner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168212
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1963, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Gertrude — Harold August Soehner. Harold (son of John Soehner and Barbara Hoffer) was born Mar 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168210
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1963, RR4, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Henry — Lorena Elizabeth Fries. Lorena (daughter of John F. Fries and Ellenora "Eleanor" "nora" Stroh) was born Dec 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1998, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Sep 1998, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Tavistock, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-402262
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1963, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1964, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

Charles — Alma Louise Dunham. Alma (daughter of Franklin "Frank" Dunham and Bertha Conrad) was born 25 Dec 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 May 1997. [Group Sheet]

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• Employer: John Forsyth Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160382
• Residence: 1970, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160385
• Residence: 1970, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168161
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1967, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168162
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Adeline Gildner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168163
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Adeline — Clayton Gildner. Clayton (son of Conrad Gildner and Maria "Mary" Schaefer) was born May 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168116
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Beatrice Scherrer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313826
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Beatrice — W. J. Scherrer. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude Elizabeth Oppertshauser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162722
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Gertrude — Homer Oppertshauser. Homer (son of Edward Oppertshauser and Abigail Leah Weber) was born 1906; died 1989; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emily Eisenbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313828
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Emily — W. J. Eisenbach. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313806
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313807
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55777

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163173

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STROH, Earl H. - Peacefully, on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. Earl H. Stroh in his 89th year, of St. Jacobs and formerly of RR 2, Elmira.Beloved husband of Eileen (Geisel) Stroh for 53 years. Loving father of Richard Stroh of Elmira, Ron Stroh and Raye McCall Stroh of Heidelberg, Marie Stroh of Walkerton and Miriam and Michael McElligott of Texas. Lovingly remembered by his two grandsons, Ryan and Reed McCall Stroh. Dear brother of Grace Carter of Arizona and Jean (Peter) Moyer of Waterloo.Predeceased by his parents, Alfred and Wilhelmina (Koehler) Stroh and one brother, Claude Stroh. Earl farmed at RR 2, Elmira his entire life and was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Wednesday, April 4 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At 9 a.m. on Thursday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery. In his memory, donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation (Cardiac Care) or St. Paul's Lutheran Church Accessibility Fund, would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy.


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Earl — Eileen Louise Geisel. Eileen (daughter of George Albert Geisel and Catherine Ries) was born 1926; died 20 Sep 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Grace Louise Atkinson
• Name: Grace Louise Carter
• Naturalization: , USA
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163174
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1950, Ecomonical Fire Insurance Company, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clerk - Economical Mutural Fire
• Residence: 1950, 44 Weber St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Grace — Albert Eric Atkinson. Albert (son of Robert A. Atkinson and Mary Ann Gross) was born 4 Apr 1921, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Oct 1944, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands; was buried , Bergen-Op-Zoom Canadian War Cemetery, , Netherlands. [Group Sheet]

Grace married Harry Kenneth Carter 19 Jul 1952, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harry was born 24 Aug 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-232876

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209130

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Died At Brantford, Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 1928 Norma Elizabeth Eisenbach beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Eisenbach aged 1 year, 6 months, 26 days. The Funeral Will take place from her parents residence, 60 Darling St., on Friday, September 28th, at 3:30 p.m. to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church for service, thence to the Mount Hope Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

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