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Peter B. Geiger

Male 1850 - 1928  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Peter B. Geiger was born 25 Jan 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Aug 1928; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not given
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Peter Geiger, "resides south of Manheim where he is engaged in farming. He is married to Sophia Reier and has a family of several children."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Peter — Sophia Reier. Sophia (daughter of Fred Reier and Louisa) was born 9 Jul 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1920, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nettie Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Sylvanus Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1955; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Ralph Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Dec 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1904; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Elmina Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Peter married Sophia Schmidt 5 Jan 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Henry Schmidt and Louisa Fosh) was born 1854, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Addison Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1962, RR2, Kitchener, Waterloo Region , Ontario; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Jeannette R. "Nettie" Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1922; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Sylvanus Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1955; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 4. Ralph Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Dec 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1904; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Peter — Sophia Rein. Sophia died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Addison Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1962, RR2, Kitchener, Waterloo Region , Ontario; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nettie Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 5 Nov 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76003


  2. 3.  Sylvanus Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 23 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Nov 1955; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0002
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  3. 4.  Ralph Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 26 Dec 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1904; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0003


  4. 5.  Elmina Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 11 Feb 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0004
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  5. 6.  Addison Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 22 Jul 1875, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Aug 1962, RR2, Kitchener, Waterloo Region , Ontario; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Bethel United Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28454P
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Addison Geiger, 87, RR 2, Kitchener, died today at his home after a lengthy illness.

    Born in Wilmot Township July 22, 1875, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Geiger, he farmed all his life in Wilmot. He was a member of Bethel United Missionary Church, New Dundee.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Barbara Ann Myers, whom he married in Baden in 1904; two daughters, Mrs. Ezra (Vera) Schwass, RR 4, Stratford, and Ada Geiger, at home; one sister, Mrs. Henry Wettlaufer of Tavistock, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

    The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, until 10 am, Thursday, when removal will be made to Bethel United Missionary Church, New Dundee, for service at 3 pm. Rev. J. E. Montgomery will officiate and burial will be in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. Donations to the Women's Missionary Society Memorial fund will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

    Addison married Barbara Ann Myers 21 Dec 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Abraham "Abram" Myers and Catharine Thaler) was born 26 Nov 1876, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Vera Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jun 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1968, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 9. Ada Geiger  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1992, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Jeannette R. "Nettie" Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (1.Peter1) was born 5 Nov 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1922; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Genetta Geiger
    • Name: Jeannette R. "Nettie" Knechtel
    • Name: Nettie Geiger
    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0001
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Jeannette — Jacob Toman Knechtel. Jacob (son of Daniel L. Knechtel and Susannah Tohman) was born 6 Oct 1879, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Dec 1962, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Richard Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 11. Joseph Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 12. Myra Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 13. Clarence G. Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 14. Sophia May Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jul 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1907, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 15. Richard Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 16. Joseph Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 17. Olivia G. Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Nov 1911, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 18. Irene Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jan 1914; died 23 Jun 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jun 1994, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Vera Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (6.Addison2, 1.Peter1) was born 11 Jun 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1968, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Vera Schwass
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199693P
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    MRS. EZRA SCHWASS

    Mrs. Ezra Schwass. 62. of RR 4. Stratford, died August 1 at Stratford General Hospital.

    The former Vera Geiger, she was born in Wilmot Township, June 11. 1906, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Addison Geiger. She was a member of the South Easthope United Church.

    In Nov. 1937. she married Ezra Schwass. The couple lived near New Dundee until 1947 when they moved to South Easthope Township.

    Surviving are her husband, Ezra John; two sons, Howard and Vernon, both of Tavistock; two daughters. Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Hatch. 28 Frederick St.. Stratford; Jean, at home: one sister. Miss Ida Geiger, Tavistock, seven grandchildren.

    The service was held at the Francis Funeral Home. Tavistock August 3 and burial was in Union Cemetery, New Dundee.

    New Hamburg Independent

    Vera married Ezra John Schwass Nov 1937. Ezra was born 14 May 1903, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1998, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Willard Laverne Schwass  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1940; died 23 May 1940.
    2. 20. Gordon Howard Schwass  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1938; died 25 Sep 2020, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

  2. 9.  Ada Geiger Descendancy chart to this point (6.Addison2, 1.Peter1) was born Aug 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1992, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199694P
    • Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    GEIGER, Ada - In People Care Centre, Tavistock, on Friday, March 13, 1992, Ada Geiger, of Tavistock, in her 82nd year.

    Daughter of the late Addison Geiger and the former Barbara Myers of Wilmot Township. Also predeceased by sister, Vera Schwass (1968) and nephew, Willard Laverne Schwass (1940).

    Survived by her brother-in-law, Ezra Schwass of Tavistock and nieces and nephews, Howard and Esther Schwass of Tavistock, Vernon and Linda Schwass of RR 2, Tavistock, Margaret and Bill Tugwood of London, Ont. and Jean and Vincent Rumig of Stratford.

    Friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N., Tavistock, Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm, where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16 at 1: 30 pm. The Rev. Paul Field of Grace United Church, Tavistock, will officiate. Interment in New Dundee Union Cemetery.

    Donations to the Elevator fund of Grace United Church, Tavistock, would be appreciated.


    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Mar 1992


  3. 10.  Richard Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372647


  4. 11.  Joseph Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372643


  5. 12.  Myra Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Myra Motherall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372645

    Myra — James Motherall. James died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Clarence G. Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 28 Feb 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jul 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200252
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1924, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    KNETCHEL- Clarence, At Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, July 9, 1988, Clarence Knetchel, in his 86th year.

    Loving husband of the late Goldie May Knetchel. Dearest father of Rufus and his wife Audrey Knetchel and Joe and his wife Barbara Knetchel, all of Ayr; loving grandfather of Barbara Gillespie and Pauline Mitchell, Steven and Terry Knetchel; six great-grandchildren; dear brother of Olivia Cober, Irene Tschumi and Myra Motherall, Richard and Joseph Knetchel; step-brother of Esther, Ruth and Ella and William, Jacob and Albert Knetchel. Predeceased by one step-sister, Agnes.

    Mr. Knetchel farmed and custom butchered at R.R. 2, Petersburg, until retiring when he moved to Ayr in 1968.

    The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Otawa St. S. (at Westmount Road), Kitchener, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Monday), where service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. Interment Mannheim cemetery, Rev. Robert Gates of United Brethren in Christ Church, New Dundee officiating.

    Clarence married Goldie May Mueller 10 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Goldie (daughter of John Jacob "Jacob" Mueller and Priscilla Wanner) was born 10 Sep 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1981, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Rufus Calvan "PeeWee" Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1928; died 4 Oct 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

  7. 14.  Sophia May Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 16 Jul 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jan 1907, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00038-3079.0008

    Notes:

    WHOLE FAMILY STRICKEN - WITH DIPHTHERIA - ONE DEATH - Mannheim, Jan. 15. - The 7 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J. Knechtel died on Saturday afternoon of diphtheria, after being ill only about 24 hours. The rest of the family are also down with the same sickness. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary


  8. 15.  Richard Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 16 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401878
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Richard
    Peacefully, at Central Park Lodge, Kitchener, on Wednesday, March 24, 1993, Richard Knechtel, in his 86th year.
    Beloved husband of Nellie (Wolfe) Knechtel, dear father of Mrs. Ralph (Grace) Wettlaufer of Tavistock. Mrs. Bill (Dawn) Ralston of Waterloo; Richard and his wife Nancy Knechtel of Tavistock, Mrs. James (Virginia) Darriggan of Cornerbrook, Newfoundland.; cherished grandfather of 13 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 16 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Olivia Cober of New Hamburg, Myra Motheral of Brantford, Irene Tschumi of Kitchener and Joseph Knechtel of Breslau. Also survived by step-brothers, Jacob Knechtel of Kitchener and step-sisters, Ester Burkhardt of Kitchener, Ella Fleming of Kitchener and Ruth Glasford of Kitchener. Predeceased by brothers, Clarence and Bill and a sister, Agnes Knechtel.
    The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S., (at Westmount Road). Kitchener, (743-8900) today (Friday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Complete funeral services will be held in the funeral home on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Bill Pipke of Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly officiating. A private family interment at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery will take place next week.

    Richard — Nellie Caroline Magdalena Wolfe. Nellie was born 24 Nov 1909, Lakelet, Howick Twp., Huron County, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jul 1998, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jul 1998, Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Dawn Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Virginia Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Grace Goldie Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 May 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 2017, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Municipal (Brickyard) Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford, Ontario.
    4. 25. Richard Earl Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 16.  Joseph Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born Feb 1910, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Aug 2009, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200254
    • Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Joseph - Peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, in his 100th year. Joseph Knechtel of Breslau, loving husband of the late Dorothy Knechtel (nee Erb), 2006. Loving father of Joan Knechtel of Breslau and Glen (Janet) of Manitoulin Island. Cherished grandfather of Douglas (Raffina), Kim (Jeff) Brenner, Tim (Tammy), Lisa (Tim) Koch; great-grandfather of Amy and Shereen Knechtel, Drew Rees, Nicole Brenner, Thomas, Katelyn and Kalea Knechtel, Dean and Erin Koch. Predeceased by a grandson, Gary, who died tragically in an accident in 1976. Joseph is predeceased by his brothers, Clarence, Richard, and a sister, Olivia Cober. Joseph's family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Monday, August 24, 2009 (time to be announced). Interment Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, remembrances to Bethany United Missionary Church or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Joseph's memorial.


    Waterloo Region Record 20 Aug 2009

    Joseph — Dorothy Valtina Erb. Dorothy (daughter of Lloyd Wesley Bock Erb and Elizabeth Bock) was born 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 2006, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 17.  Olivia G. Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 17 Nov 1911, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 2008, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Olivia G. Cober
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70393

    Notes:

    COBER, Olivia - Passed away, on Sunday, May 11, 2008, at her residence, Nithview Home, New Hamburg. Olivia was born 96 years ago in Mannheim and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Jeanette (Geiger) Knechtel. Beloved wife of the late Irvine Cober who predeceased her October 6, 1983. Loving mother of Wilbert and Anna Mae Cober of RR 2, Petersburg, Edward and Kathleen Cober of Kitchener, Russell and Mae Cober of Baden, Donald and Ellen Cober of RR 1, Wellesley, Roger and Miriam Cober of Baden, Joyce DeGasparro of Sault Ste. Marie, Rev. James and Doris Cober of Kitchener, Bruce and Pauline Cober of Wellesley, Ardys and Richard Brenneman of New Hamburg, Catherine and James Winger of Fort Erie, Dorothy and Andrew Fraser of Tavistock and mother-in-law of Audrey Huber of RR 2, Petersburg. Sadly missed by 37 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Also remembered by a brother, Joseph Knechtel of Breslau; half-brothers and half-sisters, Esther and Eric Burkhardt, Jake Knechtel, Ella Fleming and Ruth Glasgow all of Kitchener. Olivia was predeceased by a son, Peter C. Cober; a number of grandchildren and siblings. Olivia was a member of Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church, RR 2, Petersburg where she served 40 plus years as a deacon's wife. She entertained many ministers, evangelists and missionaries from around the world in her home and acted as a second mother to many others as well as her own twelve children. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, May 13, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Transfer will be made on Wednesday, May 14, 2008, to Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church for visitation from 9: 30 a.m. until the time of the service at 10: 30 a.m. Interment to follow in Rosebank Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Tim and Sandi Memorial Scholarship Fund at Niagara Christian Collegiate.


    The Waterloo Region Record 12 May 2008

    Olivia married Irvine H. Cober 4 Jun 1930. Irvine (son of Simon Cober and Mary Hesse, son of Simon Cober) was born 2 Sep 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1983, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Joyce Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 27. Ardys Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 28. Catherine Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 29. Wilbert Stanley Cober  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 May 1927; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 30. Peter Clarence Cober  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1931; died 15 Mar 1974; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 31. Donald Murray Cober  Descendancy chart to this point

  11. 18.  Irene Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 30 Jan 1914; died 23 Jun 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Jun 1994, Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Irene Tschumi
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372637

    Notes:

    Tschumi, Irene - Peacefully, at Freeport Hospital Health Care village on Thursday, June 23, 1994, Irene Tschumi, in her 81st year. Beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Jenette Knechtel. Dear mother of Miriam (Mrs. Kenneth Drury) of Orangeville and Morris and Nora Tschumi of Aurora; dear sister of Joseph and Dorothy Knechtel of Breslau, Olivia Cober of New Hamburg, Myra Motherall of Brantford. Survived also by step-brothers, Jacob and Albert and step-sisters, Esther Burkhardt, Ruth Glassford and Ella Fleming and sister-in-law, Nellie Knechtel, all of Kitchener. Mrs. Tschumi is also survived by five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by brothers, Clarence and Richard; step-brother, William and step-sister, Agnes. The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa St. S. (at Westmount Road), 743-8900, Kitchener, today (Friday), 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services will be held in the chapel on Saturday morning at 10 am, Rev. Jim Cober officiating. Interment Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Irene — Frederick Tschumi. Frederick was born CA 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Miriam Tschumi  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Morris Tschumi  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Willard Laverne Schwass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vera3, 6.Addison2, 1.Peter1) was born 2 Feb 1940; died 23 May 1940.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165979


  2. 20.  Gordon Howard Schwass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Vera3, 6.Addison2, 1.Peter1) was born 18 Nov 1938; died 25 Sep 2020, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-267517

    Notes:

    SCHWASS: Gordon Howard , 81, of Tavistock passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, September 25, 2020.

    He was born in Port Elgin on November 18, 1938 a son of the late Ezra and Vera (Geiger) Schwass.

    Howard worked at the J.G. Field Woollen Mill from 1955-1986 and at Martin Mills and New Life Mills from 1986-2003.

    He was predeceased by his wife, the former Esther Jutzi, on January 9, 2020. Howard is survived by four son, James and wife Cathy Schwass, Richard and wife Jo-Anne Schwass, Bruce Schwass and husband Matt Peck, Greg and wife Donna Schwass; three grandchildren, Daniel Schwass, Matthew Schwass and Meg Kau, and Olivia Schwass; his sister, Margaret Tugwood; his brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Linda Schwass; sisters-in-law and brothers-in law, Hilda and Elmer L. Wagler, Mary Ellen and husband Emanuel Brubacher, Nelson and Barbara Zehr along with several nieces, nephews and their families.

    He was predeceased by sister and brothers-in-law, Jean and Vincent Rumig and William Tugwood; his brother-in-law, Lloyd Jutzi in infancy; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alice and husbands Elmer B. Wagler and Robert Schiedel, Ruby and Vernon Roth, Velma and David Gerber, Laurene Roth and Catherine Zehr.

    Due to Covid19 safety measures a private funeral service will be held at Tavistock Mennonite Church. Pastor Jim Brown will officiate. Interment in East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, 16th line.

    "Gordon SCHWASS Obituary - Tavistock, Ontario , Glendinning Funeral Home | Tribute Arcive". 2020. Tributearchive.Com. https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/18444110/Gordon-SCHWASS/Tavistock/Ontario/Glendinning-Funeral-Home.

    Gordon married Esther Marjorie Jutzi 1 Jun 1857. Esther (daughter of Michael R. Jutzi and Sarah Hannah Baechler) was born 25 Oct 1938; died 9 Jan 2020, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 21.  Rufus Calvan "PeeWee" Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (13.Clarence3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 11 Nov 1928; died 4 Oct 2015, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62440

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Rufus Calvan "PeeWee" of Ayr, passed away at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at the age of 86 years. Cherished husband of Audrey (nee Armstrong). Loving father of Brenda Gillespie (Barry) and Pauline Shearer (Adrian). Beloved grandfather of Laura (Terry), Sarah (Anthony), Alison (Jonathan), Ashley (Dave), Russell (Kiela), Hayden (Jade) and Cole. Great-grandfather of Piper, Liam, Ophelia, Ronin, and Blake. Sadly missed by his brother Joe and his nephews Steve and Terry. Pre-deceased by his parents Clarence and Goldie Knechtel (nee Meuller). PeeWee began his lifelong career in trucking first for Elmer Poll. He then became a long time employee of McDonald Trucking which became Drumbo Transport, for whom he trucked for until retirement. Friends will be received at the Ayr Chapel of Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 183 Northumberland Street, Ayr, on Wednesday, October 7th, for memorial visitation from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family service will be held. Donations to Heart & Stroke or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Online condolences may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp (519) 442-3061.

    Waterloo Region Record 5 Oct 2015

    Rufus — Audrey Armstrong. (daughter of Robert W. Armstrong and May Violet "Violet" Sault) [Group Sheet]


  4. 22.  Dawn Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (15.Richard3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Dawn — William Paterson "Bill" Ralston. [Group Sheet]


  5. 23.  Virginia Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (15.Richard3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Virginia — Jim Darrigan. [Group Sheet]


  6. 24.  Grace Goldie Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (15.Richard3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 11 May 1932, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Aug 2017, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Municipal (Brickyard) Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Grace Goldie Wettlaufer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-401879

    Grace — Ralph John Wettlaufer. Ralph was born 14 Feb 1933, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 2004, Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States; was buried , East Zorra Municipal (Brickyard) Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  7. 25.  Richard Earl Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (15.Richard3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Richard — Nancy Rose Lorbetskie. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 34. Robin Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 26.  Joyce Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

  9. 27.  Ardys Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Ardys — R. Brenneman. [Group Sheet]


  10. 28.  Catherine Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

  11. 29.  Wilbert Stanley Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 30 May 1927; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70354

    Wilbert married Annie Mae Sallans 3 Jun 1950. Annie (daughter of James Henry Sallans and Lucy Rosenblath) was born 13 Aug 1931; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 35. Pauline Fay Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 36. Betty Lucille Cober  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1952; died 4 May 2011, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. 37. Susan Paulette Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 38. Lester Wilbert Cober  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Dec 1957; died 31 Oct 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 39. Lyndon Lewis Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 40. Roland Cober  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 30.  Peter Clarence Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1) was born 6 May 1931; died 15 Mar 1974; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194675
    • Residence: 1974, RR2, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    COBER, Peter Clarence
    As the result of an accident, on Friday, March 15, 1974, Peter Cober, husband of Audrey Sallans, RR 2, Petersburg; father of John, Peter and Philip all at home, Mrs. Calvin (Peggy) Sallans of Princeton, Ont., Mary and Wanda both at home. Mr. Cober is also survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Cober of Kitchener; brother of Wilbert, Russell and Roger, all of Petersburg, Edward of Kitchener, Donald and Bruce of Wellesley and James in India, Mrs. L. (Joyce) Fulcher of Sault Ste. Marie, Mrs. R. (Ardys) Brennemen of New Hamburg, and Cath of Kitchener; also survived by one granddaughter (sic).
    Resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 521 King St. West, Kitchener, until 12 o'clock Monday. Funeral service from the Rosebank Brethren in Christ Church at 3 p.m. followed by interment in the Rosebank cemetery. Rev. H. B. Stickley officiating.

    Peter — Jane Audrey "Audrey Sallans. (daughter of James Henry Sallans and Lucy Rosenblath) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. John Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 42. Peter Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 43. Philip Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 44. Peggy Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 45. Mary Cober  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 46. Wanda Cober  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 31.  Donald Murray Cober Descendancy chart to this point (17.Olivia3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Donald — Ellen Mae Erb. (daughter of David L. Erb and Nancy Lebold) [Group Sheet]


  14. 32.  Miriam Tschumi Descendancy chart to this point (18.Irene3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)

    Miriam — Kenneth Drury. [Group Sheet]


  15. 33.  Morris Tschumi Descendancy chart to this point (18.Irene3, 7.Jeannette2, 1.Peter1)


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