William Edward Slumski

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169480714
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182880
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Grand Trunk
• Residence: 1921, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1954, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William E. Slumski

Following a lengthy illness, Wil liam E. Slumski, 77, of 136 Edward St., died Sunday at K-W Hospital.

Born at Shantz Station, Aug. 12, 1880, Mr. Slumski lived in Kitchener for the past. 60 years: He was an employee of Burns and Company (Eastern). Ltd., until he retired in 1952, and an adherent of the Lutheran Church. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Slumski.

Predeceased by his wife, the former Clara Schultz, Nov. 13, 1954, he is survived by five sons, Edward of Toronto, Carl of Barrie, Roy, Earl and Kenneth, all of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Nelson (Gertrude) Yaeck, Miss Jean Slumski; Mrs. Kenneth (Audrey) Pritchard, all of Kitchener; three sisters,. Mrs. Charles Stauffer of Bell, Calif.; Mrs. Aiberty Rellinger and Mrs. William Rieck, both of Kitchener.

Six grandchildren also survive. Mr. Slumski was predeceased by a son in 1935, one brother and one sister.

The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be conducted Wednesday at 3:30 p. m. Rev. Roy E. Knoll, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. will officiate and interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 14 Apr 1958, Mon Page 5

William married Clara Salome Schultz 28 Dec 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Gottfried Schultz and Anna Elisabeth Schmidt) was born 21 Sep 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 1954, 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-315003
• Residence: 1921, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Misfortune: 1935; killed in auto accident

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ACCIDENT VICTIM DIES OF INJURIES

Harold Slumski Passes Away At K-W Hospital; Inquest Ordered Monday

Unconscious since an automobile accident on Saturday night, Harold Slumski, 22, of 136 Edward street, passed away early today at the K-W hospital. Last night, his condition appeared to be somewhat Improved, but death came at 2.15 o'clock this morning

An inquest has been ordered by Coroner Dr. J. F. Honsberger. It will be held Monday afternoon, at the Kitchener police court room, at two o'clock.

Meanwhile, Walter Deeton, R.R. 2. Waterloo, said to have been the driver of the car is facing a charge of criminal negligence. This charge was not amended after Slumski's death.

Police say that Deeton was driving toward New Hamburg on the Stratford highway when his car failed to straighten out after rounding the last curve leading into the village. The heavy sedan plunged over the shoulder of the road. bounced off a tree and rolled over to crash into another tree. The body of the machine was shorn from the chassis.

Stan Bremner, wellknown Kitchener amateur boxer, who was also a passenger in the car, escaped with slight injuries,

Deceased was born in this city and resided here all his life. He was employed at Canadian Goodrich and attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

The parents, William Edward Slumski and Clara Schultz, survive with five brothers and three sisters.

The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home at 3 o'clock with Rev. A. Orzen officiating. Remains will be resting at Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Thursday evening when they will be taken to the home.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Mar 1935, Wed Page 1

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ACCUSED DISCHARGED

Walter Deeton, of Waterloo, was discharged last Friday by Magistrate J. J. A. Weir at a preliminary hearing on a charge of manslaughter. The charge was laid following an automobile accident in which Harold Slumski, a passenger in Deeton's car, was fatally injured near New Hamburg.

New Hamburg Independent 5 Apr 1935

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One Seriously Injured In Auto Accident

Two Others Slightly Hurt

Early Saturday evening a car driven by Walter Deeton, of Waterloo, crashed into two trees on the highway about one mile east of New Hamlburg. As a result Harold Slumski, of Kitchener, was seriously injured and was still unconscious at the K.-W. hospital on Monday afternoon. It is believed he suffered internal injuries and had his arm broken in several places. The driver and the other passenger, Stan Brenner, well known Kitchener amateur boxer, miraculously escaped with minor injuries. The three men were brought to local doctors and Slumski was later transferred to the hospital by ambulance.

It appears that the driver failed to negotiate a slight turn in the road after crossing a small culvert and the heavy car an Oldsmobile, plunged over the shoulder, careened off a tree and crashed into a second tree. Slumski was thrown onto the hard pavement.

The car was practically completely wrecked and was possibly the worst piece of wreckage ever towed into town. The car was taken to Hammer's garage.

A charge of criminal negligence was laid against Deeton and he his out on $2,000 bail. His case will come up in county police court next Monday.

New Hamburg Indendent 15 Mar 1935

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• Military: WW2 - Highland Light Infantry
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315004
• Residence: 1921, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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SLUMSK1, Edward Adam

At Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, on Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, following a lengthy illness, Edward Slumski, age 80 years. Edward was a member of the Highland Light Infantry and served over-seas during the Second World War from 1939 to 1948. Following his discharge he resided and was self employed in Toronto. Brother of Carl and his wife Una, Mrs.: Gertrude Yaeck, Audrey Pritchard and her husband Kenneth, Earl and his wife June and Ken, all of Kitchener. Survived by six nieces, Marlene, Sandra, Joan, Tina, Marilyn and Shirley and three nephews, Lance, William and Stephen and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Clara Slumski; his sister, Jean and two brothers, Harold and Roy. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Thursday at 2: 30 p.m. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre.

The Record Newspaper 25 Jan 1995 pg A7

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• Name: Gertrude Ann Yaeck
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315006
• Residence: 1921, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Gertrude — Nelson Carl Yaeck. Nelson (son of Edward Yaeck and Delela Christina) was born 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315005
• Residence: 1921, 136 Edward St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190004

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190003

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• Name: Audrey May Pritchard
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-482962

Audrey — Kenneth Arden Pritchard. Kenneth (son of Albert Edward Pritchard and Illa Thompson) was born 1930; died 1998; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]