Isaac Devitt

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2334
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer - Postmaster
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• 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; Methodist
• Residence: 1901, Nelson Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada

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Isaac Devitt, "was born January 22nd, 1837. He is a farmer by occupation and resides at Floradale, Woolwich Township, Waterloo County. He is married to Mary Ann Quickfall. They have had a family of five children, namely:... Ella, married to George Klink of Elmira."

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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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.].

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THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

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Passed Away Near Burlington This Morning.--Well Known in This County.

The sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Isaac Devitt, brother of Mr. Menno and Mr. Benj. Devitt of this town was received this morning. Deceased on Wednesday last suffered a paralytic stroke since which time he has been in a critical condition, never regaining consciousness, passing away at 10 o'clock this morning.

The late Mr. Devitt was born on Jan. 22, 1837, and followed the occupaison of a farmer, first residing at Floradale where is owned a farm and also held the position of postmaster until his removal to Freeman about twelve years ago where he purchased a line large farm and had since resided The day previous to being taken ill he had disposed of his farm and intended and moving to Waterloo.

He was well known and highly respected in this county.

A widow and three children survive viz, Mary. (Mrs Klinck) Elmira, Ella (Mrs A Jansen) Berlin, and Irvine, at home. Another son Milton died last spring. Four brothers and two sisters and his aged mother, Mrs Barnabas Devitt also survive

The Daily Telegraph 16 Sep 1907, Mon Page 4

Isaac married Mary Ann Quickfall 18 Mar 1862, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Quickfall and Hannah Martinson) was born 17 Jan 1838, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 23 Oct 1842, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1912, Nelson Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23564

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2334.2
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Misfortune: 1907; suffocated

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A SAD OCCURANCE

Milton Devitt, of Freeman, Formerly of Floradale, Suffocated Under a Straw Stack

Last Monday, about 11 o'clock am, Mr. Milton Devitt, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Devitt, formerly of Floradale, but since eleven years ago, resident at Freeman, Halton County, while engaged in loading straw off a stack, was covered by a falling mass of straw weighting several tons, and suffered death by suffocation before he could be released from his perilous position. Deceased and his only brother were engaged in helping the young son of a neighbor who had called for a load of straw to load his wagon when the portion of the stack which had been left standing after the larger portion had been cut off and remove, became top heavy and fell. Milton did not notice the danger but following a shout of warning given by his brother he made a spring for safety but failed to get out of the way in time. The falling mass which consisted of straw that had lain on the stack for several years struck him on the head and straight cut edge, crushing him to the ground with his face buried in the loose straw. He spoke only a few words but showed signs of life for some time. Although his brother and his young companion lost no time but worked frantically and intelligently they were unable to release him before life had flown. They had reached his hands but were unable to extricate him on account of the heavy weight above him. No one else was in sight or within earshot, his parents being in Elmira visiting friends at the time. Their feelings, when the sad news came to them may be better imagined than ? (Image smudged, unreadable for next few lines.) … the age of 42 years and 8 months, was highly respected by all who knew him in his old home and equally so in his new home. He was a young man of high principles, kind disposition and intelligent above the average. He was unmarried and leaves to mourn the departure of a dutiful son and a kind brother, his parents, two sisters, Mrs. Geo. Klink of Elmira and Mrs. A. K. Jansen of Berlin and his brother Irvine. The remains will be brought to Elmira today (Thursday) where they will be interred in the Union Cemetery, after a short service at the residence of Mr. Geo. Klink, at 2: 30 pm. The service proper will be held in the Elmira Presbyterian church after the burial.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130313
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant

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• Name: Ella Devitt
• Name: Mary Elizabeth Devitt
• Name: Mary Ella Klinck
• Eby ID Number: 00030-2334.4
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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PROMINENT ELMIRA LADY PASSES AWAY

Mrs. George Klinck, Resident of Town 35 Years, Succumbs to Long Illness

After a lingering illness, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Klinck, wife of George Klinck, and one of Elmira's most respected citizens, died yesterday at her home on Church Street, east, aged 59 years and 11 months.

The late Mrs. Klinck had been ailing for the past two years, but was taken acutely ill about Easter. Since that time she had been confined almost entirely to her home. A few days ago she took a sudden turn for the worse and despite careful medical attention and nursing she succumbed.

Mrs. Klinck, who was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Devitt, was born near Floradale on the farm now occupied by Jesse B. Snider. On her marriage to Mr. Klinck about 35 years ago she removed to Elmira and resided here until her death.

Of a living and generous disposition, the late Mrs. Klinck was held decidedly high in the regard of the community and her passing will leave a gap that will not be easily filled. Her work in connection with St. Paul's Lutheran Church of which she was a faithful member during her residence in Elmira, was most notable. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid society and the church since its inception and was regarded as one of the most valuable and painstaking workers.

The mother of nine children, seven of whom remain to mourn their loss, Mrs. Klinck was a sterling example of the home-loving type of woman and her residence on Church Street with its beautiful grounds remains a monument to her domestic labors.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, Edmund of Elmira; Arthur of North Plate, Neb.; George and Harold of Hamilton; and three daughters, Luella, Flora and Laurina, all at home; and two grandchildren. One brother Irvin Devitt of Freeman, Ont., and a sister, Mrs. Arnold Jansen of Kitchener also survive.

The funeral will be held from her late residence Saturday afternoon at 2: 30 o'clock to St. Paul's Church where services will be held in English and thence to Elmira Cemetery for interment.

Mary married George Klinck 30 Sep 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of Karl "Charles" Klinck and Elizabeth Hollinger) was born 7 Jul 1862, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1944, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ella Devitt
• Name: Martha Ella Jansen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189430
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1908, 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1932, 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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M. ELLA JANSEN

Following a stroke sustained five months ago, death today claimed M. Ella Jansen, wife of Arnold Jansen, at her home, 158 Queen street north. Deceased was in her 65^th year, being born at Floradale on November 2, 1867, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Devitt, both of whom have predeceased her. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran church. Apart from her husband, Arnold Jansen, she is survived by one son, Harry, at home, and one brother Irvine Devitt, of Burlington. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock with private services at the house, followed by public service at St. Paul's Lutheran church, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Woodland cemetery. Rev. A. Orsen is to officiate.

Kitchener Daily Record 24 Sep 1932 pg 13

Martha — Arnold K. Jansen. Arnold (son of Peter Jansen and Katherine Klinck) was born 18 Mar 1868, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-287185
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2334.6

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• Eby ID Number: 00030-2334.7
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23566
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Miss Luella Klinck

Miss Luella Klinck, Church St. E., Elmira, died, last Wednesday Oct. 19, after a short illness.

Born in Elmira in 1892, Miss Klinck was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Klinck. She was a lifelong resident of the town, and a familiar figure in its business life.
She was associated with her father and her brother Edmund in the publishing of "The Elmira Signet" for some years, and was also secretary-treasurer and a director of the feed business, Klinck's Ltd., which after the death of her brother in 1943 was sold to Klinck Co. Ltd. She then took the position of bookkeeper at the hardware store M. Weichel and Son. Ltd., which position she held until illness forced her retirement last July.

Surviving are two sisters, Flora and Laurina, of Elmira, and two brothers, Dr. George A. of Toronto, and Harold A. of Oldcastle.

Two brothers, Edmund, and Dr. W. Arthur, of St. Louis, Mo., predeceased her.
A memorial service was held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Oct. 22. Interment was in the Elmira Union Cemetery, Rev. F. Malinsky officiating.

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October 19. Miss Luella Klinck, 68, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Klinck, spent her entire life in Elmira. She was a Sunday-school teacher at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was associated with her father and brother Edmund in publishing "The Elmira Signet". Later she was secretary-treasurer of Klinck's Ltd. feed business and then book-keeper at M. Weichel & Sons Ltd. For many years Miss Luella Klinck served on the council of W.H.S.D.H.

Forty-Eighth Annual Volume of the Waterloo Historical Society Mar 1961

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23567
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1965, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Flora C. Klinck
Funeral service was held on Monday at St. Paul's Lutheran church, Elmira, for Flora Catherine Klinck. She died Friday at the Elmira nursing home, at the age of 76.
Rev. Dayton Fritz officiated. Burial was in the Elmira cemetery.
Born August 13, 1894, in Elmira, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Klinck and a life-long resident of the town.
Surviving is one brother, George of Toronto. She was predeceased by four brothers and three sisters.

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• Name: Edmund Klinck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197305
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Employer: 1943, Klinck's Ltd., Elmira, , Ontario, Canada

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Edmund Klinck Passes Suddenly on Saturday

DIED SUDDENLY FROM HEART ATTACK EARLY ON SATURDAY MORNING

Elmira, and district were shocked on Saturday to learn of the untimely death of a highly respected citizen and prominent business man, Edmund Klinck, who passed away at the comparatively early age of 47 years. A lifelong resident of Elmira, Mr. Klinck enjoyed a very wide circle of friends in the community and district and a wide business connection throughout the province. While not prominent in municipal offices, he nevertheless was keenly interested and a strong supporter of community enterprises for the welfare of the community and citizens in general. There he did without much show but with sincerity of purpose.

Vice-President of Klinck's Ltd he was noted for his firm and just dealings with the patrons winning for himself an ever increasing and patronage among the district farmers with whom he was in close touch. The late Charles Edmund Klinck was the oldest son of Mr. George Klinck and the late Mrs. Klinck, nee Mary Devitt, was born at Elmira on August 2^nd, 1895.

Educated at Elmira Public and High Schools and a business course at Reler's? Business College, Kitchener. After receiving his education he had always been closely connected with his father throughout his life. For the past eleven years, he had been vice-president of Klinck's Ltd. and manager of the firm for like period of time. In 1918, he married Hilda Strome, daughter of Mrs. Frank Strome and the late Mr. Strome of Elmira. The widow, one son and two daughters survive. Sgt. Franklin Klinck of Stratford and Helena and Ruth at home. Also one granddaughter, Frances Lynne.

He leaves to mourn his loss his father, George Klinck; three brothers, Arthur of River Forest, Ill., George of Toronto, and Harold of Windsor. There are also three sisters, Luella, Flora and Laurina, all of Elmira. An adherent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a faithful member. Services were held from the church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Rev. F. Malinsky officiating at the services. The pallbearers were Ed Campbell, Henry Eisenbach, Leslie Aberle, W. G. Logan, F. C. Forwell, Walter Klinck. Burial took place in Elmira cemetery. Friends from the district and outside points were present at the funeral as well as a number of representatives from Ontario business firms.


Elmira Signet 21 Jan 1943

Charles married Hilda Edna Strome 1918. Hilda (daughter of Franklin M. Strome and Helena Elizabeth Battenberg) was born 22 Jan 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23568

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23571

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The Grim Harvester has been busily plying his sickle among us this week taking his victims in all stages of their pilgrimage the infant, just started on life's journey; the young man in the prime of life; aged and weary pilgrims tired of the long journey and glad to lay down their burden and enter into rest. The youngest victim taken, if not quite so suddenly, yet unexpectedly, was the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Klinck. She was always such a healthy looking, rosy-cheeked little girl that none thought that she would so soon be laid in the silent grave. Last week she did not seem quite so well and Saturday night she took convulsions and died on Sunday about noon. The convulsions are thought to have been the effect of teething. She was buried yesterday (Wednesday) forenoon in the Elmira Union Cemetery.


THE ELMIRA ADVERTISER, Nov. 10, 1898

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23569
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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LAURINA M. KLINCK

Laurina M. Klinck, 66, of Elmira died suddenly at her home Saturday.

The youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Klinck, she was born in Elmira July 4, 1898. She attended public and high school in Elmira and Kitchener. After graduating from the Hamilton normal school, she taught school at Floradale, Balsam Grove and Rummelhart. Because of ill health, she retired from teaching and spent the rest of her life at the family home in Elmira.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was active in the Women's Institute.

Surviving are one sister, Flora, of Elmira; two brothers, George of Toronto and Harold of Windsor. One sister and two brothers predeceased her.

The body rested at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Tuesday noon when removal was made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for the funeral at 2 pm. Burial was in the Elmira Cemetery. Rev. Dayton A. Fritz officiated.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23570

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197307
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197308
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1965, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Occupation: Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; school teacher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197309
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26646

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189431
• Residence: 1908, 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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HARRY A. JANSEN

A wellknown young Kilchener business man, Harry A. Jansen, died at his home, 158 Queen Street North, early this morning of a heart attack He was 35 years of age.

Mr Jansen has been associated with his father, Arnold Jansen, In the Jansen Optical Company for the past 12 years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was the church treasurer. He was also active in the young people's work of the church.

Surviving are his father, his wife. nee Florence G Banner, and an aunt, Miss Louise Jansen of Kitchener. His mother, who before her marriage was Ella Devitt, died ten years ago.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon with private service at the residence at 2 o'clock followed by public service at St. Paul's Church at 2 30. Entombment will take place at Woodland Mausoleum Rov Albert Orzen, pastor of St Paul's Church, will conduct the services. The remains will rest at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 9 o'clock Thursday morning when removal will be made to the residence.

Kitchener Daily Record Feb 2 1943 pg 11

Harry married Florence Gertrude Banner 24 Jun 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence was born 5 Nov 1910, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1954, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Farringdon Burial Ground, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Name: Frank Klinck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-258694P
• Residence: 1953, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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KLINCK, Franklin (Frank) George
Sudden Passing Of Frank Klinck Shocks Residents
A useful young life was brought to a close early Monday morning, August 6, when Franklin George Klinck, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Klinck and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Klinck, died in the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after several week's illness, at the age of 36 years.
Born in Elmira, he attended St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial School, the Elmira Public and High Schools, and later the Ontario Agricultural College, at Guelph, where he graduated from the four year course with the degree of B. Sc. A. in 1941.
Entering the army in September 1941, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant, he served his country in Canada and England until 1946, when he was discharged.
Having been connected with the firm of Klinck Ltd., he was well and favorably known in this community. Several years ago, he was engaged by the Waterloo County Co-operative Feeds Ltd., Kitchener, of which he had been manager for the past few years.
A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, here he always had the interest of the church at heart, and has been a Sunday school teacher, treasurer of the congregation, and a member of the Church Council.
On Jan. 1, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Hoffer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hoffer, Elmira, who is left to mourn his loss along with one daughter, Lynne, and one son Stephen. Also surviving are his two sisters, Helena (Mrs. Ivan Letson) of Elmira and Ruth (Mrs. Albert Lorch) of Chesley.
The funeral was held on Wednesday at 3 o'clock p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, thence to the Elmira Cemetery for burial. In the absence of the Reverend F. Malinsky, the Reverend A. Eissfeldt of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, conducted the service.

Franklin married Gertrude Grace "Trudy" Hoffer 1 Jan 1942. Gertrude (daughter of Warden - Reeve Aaron W. Hoffer and Edith Urana "Rene" Esch) was born 6 Oct 1919; died 10 Oct 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helena Letson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259426
• Residence: 1953, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Helena — Ivan Letson. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Elaine Lorch
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-259428
• Residence: 1953, Petawawa, Renfrew County, Ontario

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LORCH, Ruth Elaine - Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Saturday August 2, 2003, in her 77th year.

Beloved wife of the Rev. Ab Lorch; loving mother of Brian and his wife Rhonda (Winnipeg), Susan McDermott and her husband Bud (Toronto) and Nancy Robson and her husband Craig (Ayr). Special Grandma to Andrew, Jenn, Ryan, Kate, Matthew, Meaghan, Kelsey and Kevin.

Predeceased by her parents, Edmond and Hilda (Strome) Klink; brother, Frank; sister, Helena and daughter-in-law, Lois (Haak) Lorch.

Together with her husband, she served congregations in Petawawa/ Alice, Chesley/Bentinck Township, Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie and Kitchener. Always concerned for her family, Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Cardiac Fitness Association, and served as secretary for several years.

Ruth's family will receive friends Tuesday, August 5th at Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church Street, Kitchener (742-4481) from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Ruth's life at Reformation Lutheran Church, 456 Krug St. Kitchener, Wednesday, August 6th at 2 p.m.

Ruth married Rev. Albert Alvin "Ab" Lorch 5 Sep 1949. Albert (son of Walter J. Lorch and Sylvia Matilda Snyder) was born 13 Sep 1925, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]