Mary Anne Fleischauer

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• Name: Mary Anne Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164542
• Residence: 1878, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Silver Wedding - Gadshill, Nov. 12th, 1903

The home of Mr. John E. Ratz, in Gadshill, was the scene of a brilliant and happy gathering yesterday the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of that respected couple. The assemblage was in the nature of a surprise and most admirably it succeeded. Mr. and Mrs. Ratz were lured away from home for an hour or two and on their return they drove up to the house to find nearly one hundred of their relatives gathered on their porch to greet them. On entering they found the dinner tables spread and the magnificent display of presents neatly arranged. Among the visitors were all of Mr. Ratz' brothers and sisters, except one, while Mrs. Ratz' family were as also fully represented. Messrs. and Mesdames Ed. E. Ratz, John Hill, Otto, Louis and John Fleischhauer, of Wellesley village were among the number present. The silver wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Edy. The wedding march being played by Miss Alma Kalbfleisch of Tavistock and then the large company gathered around the loaded tables, eight or ten nieces, dressed in white, acting as waitresses Then came the address of congratulation and affection, accompanied by the presentation of a splendid Berlin piano, a magnificent silver service, a marble clock, etc. Mr. Ratz replied to the address in a touching manner. An enjoyable program of vocal and instrumental music followed which was taken part in by the Misses McDougall, of Berlin, Messrs. Wettlaufer, of Stratford, and others. The day was most enjoyably spent and the gathering broke up at dusk, although some of the brothers and sisters who had come from Michigan and distant points in Ontario remained over for a day or two to continue their visit.

Wellesley Maple Leaf Nov 19 1903 pg 1

Mary married John E. Ratz 11 Nov 1878, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of Henry Ratz and Christina Eidt) was born 22 Jan 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1934; was buried , Oetzel Evangelical Cemetery, Ratzburg, North Easthope Twp, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138956278
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123131
• Immigration: 1883, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rubber Worker, Rubber Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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EDWARD RATZ

Edward H. Ratz of Kitchener, brother of Mrs. Anderson (Florence) Dewar of Wellesley, died last Tuesday at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital at the age of 89.

Mr. Ratz was born in Reed City Mich., a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ratz and was a resident of Kitchener for the past 41 years. He was a member of Zion United Church, the men's Bible class and a member of the churchmen's group for many years.

He was employed by Kaufman Lumber Co. and Kaufman Footwear for more than 50 years.

Surviving are his wife, the former Sarah Schwalm, whom he married in Chesley Dec. 25, 1906; a son. Dr. Charles, Peterborough; two daughters. Mrs. Stanley (Lu) Higgins. Kitchener, and Mrs. Charles (Betty) Gottfried. Waterloo; two brothers, Nathaniel. Kitchener. and Lincoln. St. Thomas; three sisters, Mrs. F.B. (Adeline) Meyer, Kitchener, Mrs. Hubert (Emma) Hoffman. Milverton and Mrs. Dewar; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a daughter, Mildred, and three brothers.

Funeral services were held in the chapel of Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Friday.

New Hamburg, Independent Newspaper

Edward married Sarah "Sadie" Schwalm 25 Dec 1906, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of John K. Schwalm and Veronica "Fannie" Eby) was born 17 Jun 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died 1977; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nathan Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164543
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Saw Mill
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1934, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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RATZ, Nathaniel - At the K-W Hospital on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1981, following a lengthy illness, aged 95 years, Nathaniel Ratz, born in Gadshill, and a resident of 66 Sandra Ave., Kitchener. A member of the Evangel Missionary Church. Son of the late John E. Ratz and Mary Fleischauer; husband of the former Margaret Paff who predeceased him in 1977. Brother of Mrs. Addie Meyer of Cambridge (H), and Florence (Mrs. Anderson Dewar) of Wellesley; brother-in-law of Olive Paff of Kitchener. Also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home. Kitchener, the service and committal was held at the funeral home on Friday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Rev. Melvin Otterbein of the Evangel Missionary Church officiated.

New Hamburg Independnent - Feb 18, 1981, pg 24

Nathaniel married Margaret "Maggie" Paff 21 Mar 1917, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Paff and Annie Eva Schmidt) was born 25 Dec 1885, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 1977. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Addie Ratz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164545
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress Knitting Mill
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic at home
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1934, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Emma Clara Hoffman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164546
• Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milner
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1934, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario

Emma married Herbert Hoffman 29 Oct 1919, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Herbert was born 1890, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Florence Dewar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164547
• Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Florence — Archibald Anderson "Anderson" Dewar. Archibald (son of Duncan Dewar and Catherine "Kit" McGillawee) was born 3 Jul 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Feb 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Freeborn Zion Presbyterian Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181999
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182000
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Lulu Elvira Higgins
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181997

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HIGGINS, Lulu Elvira (Ratz) - A resident of Winston Park Village, went to be with her Lord and Saviour on December 28, 2007 in her 95th year. There she will be greeted by her loving and gentle husband, Stanley Gordon Higgins; her infant son, Willard; her grandson, Darryl; her loving parents, Edward John Ratz and Sadie Ratz; her childhood sister, Mildred and younger sister, Betty Gottfried who went home to glory several years before her. Bidding her adieu, until they meet her again are her two sons, Donald Edward (Miriam) of Kitchener, and Stanley Keith (Allona) of Strathroy. She will be missed by her 5 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She has one surviving brother, Dr. Charles A. Ratz of Toronto who celebrated his 100th birthday on November 10th, 2007. Lulu was born February 12, 1913, in Kitchener, ON. She was a life-long resident in Kitchener except for a brief period of time in Trout Creek. She was a life-long member of Kitchener Gospel Temple. Relatives and friends will be received at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home (519-745-9495) 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Monday, December 31, 2007 (today) from 11:30 a.m. to the time of the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lulu's memory to The Gideons. Online condolences may be sent through www.mem.com

Lulu — Stanley Gordon Higgins. Stanley (son of Simon Higgins and Wilhelmina "Mina" Weller) was born 20 Nov 1907, Parry Sound, Parry Sound District, Ontario; died 13 Feb 1991; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Gottfried
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215764

Mary — Charles Victor Gottfried. Charles (son of David John Gottfried and Adeline Rebecca Gimble) was born 1915, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1996; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215753