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Leah Zimmerman

Female 1855 - 1924  (69 years)


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  1. 1.  Leah Zimmerman was born 8 Oct 1855, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69477105
    • Name: Leah Berner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123375
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, 53 Madison Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1924, Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. William Berner

    Death removed a respected citizen, of Kitchener on Sunday morning in the person of Leah Zimmerman, widow of the late Rev. U. Berner. which occurred at the home on East Weber St. Deceased, who had been in failing health for the past five months, was born at Bamberg, Ont. In 1897 her husband died at Elmwood, where he was pastor of the Lutheran church.

    The funeral of the late Mrs. Berner took place on Wednesday afternoon to St. Matthew's Lutheran church and Mount Hope cemetery for service and interment. Two sons and seven daughters survive, namely: Emmanuel, Mrs. Alfred Heller, Mrs. Roy Kleinschmidt, Mrs. Herbert Hollinger, all of Kitchener. Mrs. William Paschke of Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. H. M. Sammetinger of Fort Wayne, Ind.; Rev. Theo of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; Bertha and Clara at home. There are also two step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Henning and Mrs. Martha Henning of Orchard Park, N.Y., Besides her children she is survived by the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Joseph Grosa of Waterloo, Mrs. Dan Knapp, Mrs. Rose Wunnenberg and David Zimmerman, all of Hanover, and Theo. of San Pedro, Calif. One sister, Mrs. G. Berner, of Toronto, passed away three weeks ago.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Nov 1924, p. 5

    Residence:
    Berner Leah Mrs. : [Current Address 2023] 53 Madison Ave N [Historical Address] 25 Albert N

    Leah married Rev. Ulrich Johann Berner 20 Jan 1880, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ulrich was born 2 Jan 1836, , Switzerland; died 11 Oct 1897, Elmwood, Brant Township, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Immanuel "Emanuel" Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Nov 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Rose Hannah Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Lydia Alberta Susanna Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Nov 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1966, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Saint Matthews Cemetery, West Seneca, Erie, New York, United States.
    4. 5. Rev. Theophilus Herman "Theo" Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Sep 1885, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1961, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States; was buried , White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, Erie, New York, United States.
    5. 6. Edna Dora Sophia "Dora" Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Sep 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1960, Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Bertha Anna Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1891, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 12 Sep 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Clara Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1893, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 9. Emma Hildagarde Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Oct 1895, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1991, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Immanuel "Emanuel" Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 6 Nov 1880, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Emanuel Berner
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123378
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Finisher
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; glover maker
    • Residence: 1901, 53 Madison Ave. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Glove Maker, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1944, 143 Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    Berner Emanuel : Glovemaker [Current Address 2023] 53 Madison Ave N [Historical Address] 25 Albert N

    Residence:
    Berner Emanuel : Glovemaker [Current Address 2023] 53 Madison Ave N [Historical Address] 25 Albert N

    John married Paulina Schmidt 29 Jun 1904, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Paulina was born May 1882, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Carl Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jul 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 11. Harold Berner  Descendancy chart to this point was born May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    John married Alberta Salome "Bertha" Scharman 28 Apr 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alberta (daughter of Adam Scharman and Rebecca Hertel) was born 1 Jan 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 May 1989; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Rose Hannah Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 6 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179121188
    • Name: Rose Hannah Heller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187008
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Suspender Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Rose — Alfred Conrad Heller. Alfred (son of Deputy Reeve John Henry Heller and Margaret Schwenn) was born 22 Oct 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Mildred Rose Heller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Nov 1980, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 13. Clarence Alfred "Wilf" Heller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Jan 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1971, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 14. Ehrhardt Henry "Ott" Heller  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jun 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Lydia Alberta Susanna Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 3 Nov 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1966, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Saint Matthews Cemetery, West Seneca, Erie, New York, United States.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107953909
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36585
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Factory
    • Residence: 1924, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

    Lydia married Wilhelm Carl Paschka 26 Oct 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wilhelm was born 15 Feb 1884, , Germany; died 9 Nov 1960, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; was buried , Saint Matthews Cemetery, West Seneca, Erie, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Rev. Theophilus Herman "Theo" BernerRev. Theophilus Herman "Theo" Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 16 Sep 1885, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Dec 1961, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States; was buried , White Chapel Memorial Park, Amherst, Erie, New York, United States.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189679293
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102057
    • Residence: 1924, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States

    Notes:

    The Rev. Theophilus Berner

    In June of 1907 the church board petitioned the Buffalo Synod President, John N. Grabau, to supply a pastor with the necessary qualifications. The Synod President sent the Rev. Theophilus Berner as a candidate. He had recently graduated from the Buffalo Seminary in December, 1906 and was fluent in both the German and English languages. He had served as a Parochial School teacher from January to June of 1907. On June 16, 1907 he preached his first sermon in St. Martini Lutheran Church. At the time the church had 88 members.


  5. 6.  Edna Dora Sophia "Dora" Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 13 Sep 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1960, Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218809062
    • Misfortune: killed by falling down stairs
    • Name: Dora Berner
    • Name: Edna Dora Sophia "Dora" Kleinschmidt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36596
    • Residence: 1945, 252 Lydia St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Edna — Oscar Roy "Roy" Kleinschmidt. Oscar was born 24 Sep 1887, Humberstone Township, Welland Co., Ontario; died 3 Oct 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Bertha Anna Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 1 Sep 1891, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 12 Sep 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/85639960
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36607
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1924, Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1946, 89 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  7. 8.  Clara Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 18 Jun 1893, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36618
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Making Suspenders, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1924, Weber St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  8. 9.  Emma Hildagarde Berner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Leah1) was born 18 Oct 1895, Elmwood, Bentinck Township, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1991, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186659909
    • Name: Emma Hildagarde Hollinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36630
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Making Suspenders, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1945, 89 David St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Emma — Herbert Valentine Hollinger. Herbert (son of John Frederick Hollinger and Annie Selina Rebelski) was born 13 Jun 1895, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Carl Berner Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Leah1) was born Jul 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178369
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  2. 11.  Harold Berner Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Leah1) was born May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178370
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  3. 12.  Mildred Rose Heller Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rose2, 1.Leah1) was born 5 Oct 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Nov 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 4 Nov 1980, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mildred Rose Gimbel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-380148
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    GIMBLE, Mrs. Edgar (Mildred)

    At St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 1980, following a lengthy illness, age 75 years, the former Mildred Heller of 48 Archer Place, Kitchener. A member of the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. Daughter of the late Alfred Heller and Rose Berner. Wife of Edgar Gimble; mother of Thomas of Kitchener and sister of Lillian (Mrs. Frank McCormick) of Elmira; grandmother of Wendy (Mrs. Jesper Jorgensen), Brian and Jennifer. Predeceased by two brothers, Wilfred and Erhardt (Ott). Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton Si, Kitchener. Funeral and committal services will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m., Rev. Andrew Paulsen officiating. Interment to follow in Woodland cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Nov 1980 pg 19

    Mildred — Edgar Roy Gimbel. Edgar (son of Abraham Gimbel and Martha Becker) was born 31 Jul 1905, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jul 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jul 1981, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Clarence Alfred "Wilf" Heller Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rose2, 1.Leah1) was born 16 Jan 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Jul 1971, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilf Heller
    • Name: Wilfred Heller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187010
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Wilf Heller dies; former sportsman

    Clarence (Wilf) Heller of 126 Third Ave., former Kitchener jeweller and sportsman, died Saturday, at St. Mary's Hospital, suddenly of a heart attack. He was 64. Born in Kitchener, he was a son of Mrs. Rosa Heller and the late Alfred Heller. He owned and operated Heller Jewelry Store, until his retirement, 10 years ago. As a young man he played hockey, with the Kitchener Greenshirts and then as a professional, with the Newark, Montreal Canadiens and Syracuse, teams. An eye injury ended his hockey career. He also coached the K-W Dutchmen, for a short period. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, the K-W Press Club and was a past president of Rockway Golf Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Florence Saunders; one son, Jon of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Nan) Fischer of Kitchener; one brother, Erhard (Ott) of Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Lillian) McCormick of Elmira and Mrs. Edgar (Mildred) Gimble of Kitchener; and five grandchildren. The body will be at the Schreiter Sandrock Funeral Home, until noon on Tuesday, when removal will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, for service, at 2 p.m. Rev. Theodore Schaffer will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jul 1971 pg 21

    Clarence — Florence Matilda "Sally" Saunders. Florence was born 2 Jan 1913, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Nov 1976, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 14.  Ehrhardt Henry "Ott" HellerEhrhardt Henry "Ott" Heller Descendancy chart to this point (3.Rose2, 1.Leah1) was born 2 Jun 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Heller's Jewelry Store
    • Name: Ott Heller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-187011
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1980, 27 Belleview Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HELLER, Ehrhardt (Ott) - At the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Sunday June 15, 1980, age 70 years, Ott Heller, of 27 Belleview Ave., Kitchener. A member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Former owner of Heller's Jewelry Store and an inspector of B&W Heat Treating Limited. He played professional hockey for the New York Rangers for 15 years and coached for more than 10 years for various semi-pro teams. An active player for the original Kitchener Old timers until illness forced his retirement. Son of the late Alfred Heller and Rose Berner. Husband of Kate Reeve; father of David Arthur of Stratford and brother of Lillian (Mrs. Frank McCormick) of Elmira and Mildred I(Mrs. Edgar Gimbel) of Kitchener. Predeceased by one brother, Wilfred. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home, 51 Benton St., Kitchener until noon today, when transfer will be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, for funeral service at 2 pm, Rev. Harold Brill officiating Interment to follow in Memory Gardens.

    Elmira Signet Jun 18 1980 pg 18

    Ehrhardt — Kate Maud Reeve. Kate (daughter of Walter Henry "Harry" Reeve and Rose Edith Steed) was born 21 Sep 1909; died 1984; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. David Arthur Heller  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  David Arthur Heller Descendancy chart to this point (14.Ehrhardt3, 3.Rose2, 1.Leah1)


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