John Hesse

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123137P
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Hand
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

John — Mary Ann Amacher. Mary (daughter of John Amacher and Mary Thaler) was born 1 Sep 1864, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1926; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280544
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1924, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Woodworker

Wilfred married Elmina Salome "Peggy" Dahmer 3 Sep 1924, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elmina (daughter of John Dahmer and Annie Wilhelm) was born 9 Feb 1896, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1945, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alberta May "Bertie" Schildroth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101940P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1980, 94 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHILDROTH, Mrs. William C. (Alberta) - On Wednesday, March 5, 1980 at the K-W Hospital after a brief illness, the former Alberta Hesse, in her 91sdt year, of 94 Scott St., Kitchener.

Mother of Winnifred (Mrs. William Kropp), Eileen (Mrs. Lorne J. Schweitzer), Lester and Donald, all of Kitchener. Also survived by nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Wilfred and victor; her father John Hesse and her mother, the former Maryann Amacher.

She was a member of Zion United Church, Kitchener, and at one time served as organist at Evangelical Churches in New Hamburg and Lingelbach.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 pm this evening. Funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel on Saturday at 2 pm. Rev. F.J. Roberts will conduct the service. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Mar 6 1980 pg 27

Alberta married William Christian Schildroth 15 Feb 1910, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. William (son of George William "William" Schildroth and Annie Gertrude Thiel) was born 8 Jul 1888; died 1956; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-280546P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Victor married Pearl Idella Schlemmer 31 Jan 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Pearl was born 1893, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1934; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Victor — Adora Matilda Wolfe. Adora (daughter of William Henry Wolfe and Susannah Geiger) was born Nov 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 8 Sep 1964; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82503

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HESSE, Robert Webster - Suddenly at Owen Sound Hospital on Friday November 18, 2016 in his 86th year.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife Lucy of Brussels, children Linda VanKooten of Stratford, Beverly Hearn of Calgary, AB, Barbara (Dave Wahl) of Medicine Hat, AB, Norman Welsh of Kitchener, his grandchildren Jacob and Lucas VanKooten, Travis and Jessica Wahl, Kayla and Laura Hearn, Eric (Cynthia) and Shane Welsh, as well as five great-grandchildren.

Remembered by Laura Illingworth (John) and sister-in-law Charlotte Hesse. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Elmina (Dahmer) Hesse, daughter Cheryl Hesse, brothers John Stanley (Myrtle) Hesse and Calvin Hesse.

Robert was born and raised at 601 Ontario Street, Stratford and lived and worked as an auto body mechanic at his shop on Downie Street. He moved to Kitchener in 1971 where he met and married Lucy in 1978. He then worked in industry selling steel barrels. He retired at the age of 55, against his wishes, due to health reasons. In 1991 he moved to Brussels where he became active in the community, joining the Lion's Club, where he held the office of president, Masonic Temple, Mother Lodge Preston # 297, where he became Master in Brussels and joined the Shrine in 1995. He held many offices in various Shrine Clubs and joined the Fire Brigade, Hillbillies, Desert Rats and Blue Water Clubs. Robert enjoyed many interests, including the 'coffee club in Brussels', had great vision for renovating homes, loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed travelling in his Mercedes (his mafia car) to various destinations. He and Lucy also travelled to Alaska, England, Spain, Portugal, Madiera, as well as all over the U.S. and Canada, LIVING THE DREAM. Because of declining health he was not able to get about on his own for the last year of his life.

Family and friends will be received at Melville Presbyterian Church, 55 Dunedin Drive, Brussels on Wednesday November 23, 2016 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the church on Thursday November 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Gordon Williams and Rev. Elwin Garland officiating. Private family interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg.

As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Mocha Shrine Centre, London for the Canadian Shrine Hospital.

A Masonic service will take place Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.

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• Name: Winnifred Marie Kropp
• Name: Winnifred Marie Powell
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157477
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Winnifred — Alexander R. Powell. Alexander was born 1904; died 1962; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Winnifred — Wilhelm "William" Kropp. Wilhelm was born 14 Feb 1910, Bremen, , Germany; died 20 May 1986; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157456P
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHILDROTH, Lester John - November 1, 1915 to November 7, 2006. Died peacefully, at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 91. Lester was a popular, outgoing and generous person. He was noted for his sense of humour, his loyalty to people and his commitment to his family, church and community. Lester married Margaret Mae Binkle in 1941, and they were devoted to one another for 65 years, until the time of his death. He is also survived by his sister. Eileen (Lorne) Schweitzer; brother. Donald (Collette) of Victoria, B. C. ; daughter, Leslie (Brian) Gould; son, Stephen and daughter-in-law, Lynn Rubinstein, as well as sisters-in-law, Lea Binkle (nee Charleston) and Evelyn Brown (nee Schweitzer). Lester is the beloved grandfather of David (Melissa) Gould, Jennifer (David) Stubbs (nee Gould) and Deborah, Andrew and Eric Schildroth. He is predeceased by his father, William Christian Schildroth; mother, Alberta May (nee Hesse); sister, Winnifred Kropp and son, John William Schildroth, partner of Carolyn Epp. Born in 1915 on a farm in North Easthope Township in Perth County, Lester spent his early years on the farm and had his primary education in New Hamburg. His family moved to Kitchener when he was twelve. Lester attended Kitchener and Waterloo Collegiate Institute where he graduated with a Diploma in Accountancy in 1932. In 1934, Lester took a position at Brodey-Draimin Furriers in downtown Kitchener. He started his employment delivering fur coats on a bicycle, and over the course of time became a senior salesman. He continued working for Brodey-Draimin for 55 years, until his retirement in 1989. During the Second World War, Lester served as a member of the 24th Field Ambulance Reserve based in Kitchener. A lifetime active member of Zion United Church, Lester served in many capacities. Lester acted as an Elder, served on the Presbytery Council and was a member of the Finance Committee, as well as many other volunteer capacities. For over 40 years, Lester was an enthusiastic member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Sales and Advertising Club. He served on many committees and was a director of the Club in the 1960s. Long before anyone used the term "environment", Lester taught his children and grandchildren to care for the planet Earth. He loved camping, hiking and fishing throughout Southern Ontario. He always had deep sympathy and compassion for those who were less fortunate and was a generous contributor of his time and financial resources for the benefit of others in need. Lester participated in numerous charitable activities including fund-raising for the K-W Federated Appeal (now the United Way). Lester was an exceptional husband, father and grandfather. He will be sorely missed by his family as well as many others in the community. Lester's family will receive relatives and friends from 12: 30 - 1: 15 p. m. on Saturday, November 11, 2006 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St. , Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Memorial service will take place at 1: 30 p. m. in the chapel of the funeral home. The Rev. D. Kellough and The Rev. Joan Berge officiating. Cremation has taken place. As an expression of sympathy, a contribution to The United Way or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www. henrywalser. com for Lester's memorial.

The Record Newspaper 8 Nov 2006

Lester married Margaret Mae Binkle 1941. Margaret (daughter of Charles Binkle and Christine Elizabeth Glasser) was born 21 Aug 1919, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jun 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eileen Schweitzer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157472
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1982, 250 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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EILEEN SCHWEITZER (nee: Schildroth) 1918 - 2007 Passed away peacefully at Sunnyside Home on Thursday, November 15, 2007 in her 90th year. She was born on August 10, 1918 on a farm outside of New Hamburg to William and Alberta Schildroth (Hesse) and had many fond memories of going to public school and Sunday school in New Hamburg. Her family later moved to Kitchener where she eventually worked at Smiles? n Chuckles.

Eileen married Lorne Schweitzer in 1940 (predeceased March 25, 1982) and has two daughters, Paula (Bruce) Scheifele and Wendy Payne. She always put others first in her life and was always there to help anyone who needed her. She is especially remembered with great affection by her three grandsons, Steven, Scott, and Mark Scheifele with whom she developed a wonderful rapport. She will also be missed by her adopted daughter Joy Becker, her brother Donald and his wife Collette of Vancouver, sister-in-law Mae Schildroth and great grandchildren Brooke and Eric (Charlotte Bruder), Jacob, Sarah and Joseph (Stephanie Wunder) and Ella, Jack and Tessa (Kelly Schroeder).

Predeceased by her sister Winnifred Kropp (Powell/Schildroth) and her brother Lester Schildroth. She was a member of Zion United Church and for many years a volunteer with the Grand River Hospital follow-up Cancer Clinic and the Red Cross Blood Donor Clinic. She also worked at the Nurses Residence of K-W Hospital as receptionist and house mother for the nurses.

The family wishes to thank Judy and the wonderful staff of Castle Kilbride at Sunnyside Home where she received the very best care for the past five years.

Friends are invited to share their memories of Eileen with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Monday, November 19 at 2:00 pm with Rene Alexander, Chaplain of Sunnyside Home officiating, followed by a reception in the Fireside Reception Room of the funeral home. Cremation will follow and a private family interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo.

Condolences for the family and donations to The Sunnyside Foundation may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com.

In living memory of Eileen, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.

The Record 17 Nov 2007

Eileen married Lorne Jacob Schweitzer 1940. Lorne (son of John Conrad Schweitzer and Anna Wittig) was born 23 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Mar 1982, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157475P
• Residence: 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHILDROTH, Donald 1927 - 2013 Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Victoria General Hospital in Victoria, BC, after a brief illness. Loving father of Vicky Schildroth and Lisa (David) Stacey. Grandfather of Andrew Stacey and William Stacey. Predeceased by his beloved wife Collette (2008), a loss from which he never fully recovered. He also greatly missed his lifelong friend, Lloyd Totzke. Predeceased by his parents Alberta and William Schildroth, sisters Winnifred Kropp and Eileen Schweitzer, brother Lester Schildroth, and nephew John Schildroth. Survived by many other relatives and good friends who will mourn his passing. Don was a lifelong lover of the arts. He was happiest when he was painting, reading, gardening, listening to CBC Radio 2, or sharing his love of history in a good conversation. Cherish your memories of Don because that is how he will live on in all of us. As expressions of sympathy, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A gathering to celebrate Don's life will be held at a later date.

The Record Aug 29 2013

Donald — Collette Vaillant. Collette was born 1938; died 22 Dec 2008, Victoria, British Columbia; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168218

Howard — Verna Miller. Verna (daughter of David Miller and Lydia Bast) was born 19 Mar 1920; died 21 Apr 1993; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carol Jean Holland
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82548

Carol — Douglas Holland. Douglas was born 18 Mar 1931; died 15 May 2012, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Paula Ann Scheifele
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214259

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SCHEIFELE, Paula Ann (nee Schweitzer) After a two year courageous battle with cancer and other related illnesses, Paula peacefully released her beautiful soul from her equally beautiful body to her heavenly Saviour on December 5, 2016, 12 days short of her 74th birthday. She was surrounded by the four men in her life as well as many members of her extended family. Paula is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years Bruce, her children Steven (Angela Starkes-Hutchings) of Kitchener, Scott (Stephanie Wunder) of Conestogo, and Mark (Kelly Schroeder) of Waterloo. Forever remembered affectionately as "Nanny" to her cherished grandchildren Brooke, Eric, Jacob, Sarah, Joseph, Ella, Jack, and Tessa. Paula is also survived by her sister Wendy Payne and her adopted sister, Joy Becker. She is predeceased by her parents, Lorne and Eileen (nee Schildroth) Schweitzer. Paula was born and raised in Kitchener and attended Sheppard Avenue and Margaret Avenue public schools. She graduated in 1960 with First Class Honours from KCI where she was also a member of the "Big 10". Paula started her career in the accounting business with Davis, Dunn, and Broughton/ Clarskson Gordon, retiring in 1971 to raise her three beloved boys. Paula spent many summers with her boys at their treasured cottage "Windrock" on Channel Island in Georgian Bay, returning to work in 1981 with Roth Bauer and later, the Pinnacle Group. She was a chartered member of Messiah Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for many years. Paula had a keen interest in the Royal Family and like them, loved to have things prim and proper. She took great care of her home, her cottage, her family, and herself. She will be sadly missed by so many. Paula spent her last weeks at Sunnyside Evergreen, cared for by their excellent staff. To all the nurses, especially her personal Angel, who could make her smile even at the end, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Friends are invited to share their memories of Paula with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service, followed by reception will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, 700 Glen Forrest Blvd., Waterloo on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation will follow and interment will take place at Parkview Cemetery at a later date. Condolences for the family and donations to Sunnyside Foundation or Messiah Lutheran Church may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Obituary of Paula Ann Scheifele | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/13206/Paula-Scheifele/obituary.html (Accessed: 14 August 2023).

Paula — Bruce G. Scheifele. Bruce (son of Walter G. Scheifele and Georgina Victoria Miller) was born 26 Dec 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 2021; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lorraine Marie Roth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-183280

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Passed away peacefully at the Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Lorraine resided in New Hamburg and was born 68 years ago in Kitchener. Beloved wife of Wayne Roth whom she married August 19, 1967. Loving mother of Brent Roth of Toronto and the late Corey Roth. Dear sister-in-law of Larry & Faye Roth of Kitchener, Charles Kerr of Baden. She was the daughter of the late Howard & Verna (Miller) Hesse and sister of John Hesse of New Hamburg, David Hesse and Janet Van Ee of Kitchener. Missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Lorraine was predeceased by her sister-in-law Mary Kerr. Lorraine was a member of the Christian Centre Singers, and a volunteer with the Wilmot Horticultural Society, Wilmot Agricultural Society and The Community Players. She was an accredited floral designer and a talented toy and card maker. She enjoyed interior and exterior designing. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday March 20, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. and again on Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The service to celebrate Lorraine's life will take place on Friday March 22, 2013 at 2: 00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre, Kitchener. On line condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca "A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam and for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world. But then it flies on again, and though we wish it could have stayed, we feel so lucky to have seen it!"

Lorraine — Wayne Noah Roth. (son of Noah Z. Roth and Elnora Olive "Nora" Roi) [Group Sheet]