John Hamel

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191701
• Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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A well-known arid highly respected resident of Waterloo passed peacefully away on Thursday afternoon in the person of Mr. John Hamel at his home on Albert St. Deceased had been in poor health for several years, but was able to be up and around as usual until three weeks ago. He was in his 79th year.

The late John Hamel was born in Germany and when 7 years old came to Canada with his parents, settling in Waterloo. Sixteen years later he married Christina Oetzel at North Easthope. They moved onto a farm near Philipsburg, where they resided until 14 years ago, when he retired and moved to Waterloo.

A sorrowing wife and six children survive namely: Matilda, at home, Mrs. Trask, Waterloo; Andrew, Bridgeport; Mrs. William Wing, New Hamburg; Mrs. Andrew Doering, Wellesley; Gideon, Ashton, Ill. One son Ezra died when five years old. The funeral took place on Sunday to Mount Hope Cemetery.

New Hamburg Independent, July 16, 1920

John — Christina Oetzel. Christina was born Jan 1845, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1924, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Trask
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51814

Catherine — Josiah Trask. Josiah was born 11 May 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157322
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Andrew — Marie "Mary" Doering. Marie (daughter of Abel Doering and Catherine Schmidt) was born 15 Feb 1874, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1943, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87553

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• Name: Caroline C. "Carrie" Doering
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201171
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Carolina Doering

Mrs. Caroline Doering of Peel Street, New Hamburg, died at the K-W Hospital yesterday after an illness of two weeks.

She was born in North Easthope Township October 1, 1876 a daughter of the late John Hamel and his wife the former Christine Oetzel. She had lived near Wellesley for about 15 years and moved to New Hamburg about 15 years ago. Her husband, the late Andrew S. Doering, predeceased her in 1942. She was the last surviving member of her family.

The remains are resting at Futher-Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg until Saturday when a service will be held at 3 o'clock. Burial will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Phillipsburg. The Rev. Lloyd Wiseman will officiate.

New Hamburg Independent, April 12, 1962

Caroline — Andrew S. Doering. Andrew (son of Henry Andrew Doering and Ann Eva Schmidt) was born 19 May 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1942, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191724
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker. at Home
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Pearl Duella Rothaermel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157324
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Pearl — Earl Emanuel Rothaermel. Earl (son of Wilhelm Klein "William" Rothaermel and Catharina Becker) was born 6 Oct 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 11 Dec 1892, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157325
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157325

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-136415

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GERALD MAURICE ROTHAERMEL

Born November 20, 1924, Gerald Rothaermel, our beloved and respected father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2018.

Proud of, and devoted to, his family, Gerry is survived by son Mark and his daughter-in-law Jilean Bell, and his daughter, Janis Chevreau; grandchildren Owen and Marina Rotharmel, and Graham and Caitlin Chevreau (fiancé Stephen Edwards). Predeceased by his loving wife, Lorraine, parents, Pearl and Earl Rothaermel and brother Owen.

As a young man growing up in Bridgeport, ON., Gerry was a quick, fit and accomplished hockey player, playing for the Waterloo Siskins prior to serving in the Canadian Air Force in WWII. After the war, Gerry enjoyed a successful career, highlighted by meaningful, continuing friendships with colleagues and associates in the general insurance and marine business. Following many years of fishing and boating on Lake Huron, he developed a profound interest in professional powerboat racing, a sport that he passionately enjoyed with family. Near or far, Gerry was drawn to water and had many special moments on or around it \endash whether sailing in offshore seas, steadying a boat for the start of an F1 Grand Prix or relaxing with family and friends at his cottage on the Bruce Peninsula.

During his 93 years, Gerry led an active and balanced life, delighted by and appreciative of, warm friendships and adored pets. Traveling with wisdom and a caring heart, he put his best foot forward, fully engaged with those he was with. A consummate gentleman, Gerry's steadfast reliability and thoughtful advice was always sincere.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gerry's life at a Remembrance Service to be held at Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3K7 on Thursday, August 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Reception immediately following. A private interment service will take place later at Woodland Cemetery in Kitchener.

The family wishes to thank the Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, caregivers and staff of LGSE and K3E for their compassionate care. As expressions of sympathy, please consider donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation (416-480-4483 or www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation) recognizing cognitive support. Condolences, photographs and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymilesnewbigging.com.

Obituary of Gerald Maurice Rothaermel | Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel Limited. (2020). Retrieved 7 May 2020, from https://humphreymiles.com/tribute/details/5382/Gerald-Rothaermel/obituary.html

Gerald — Lorraine Pauline Borsje. Lorraine was born 1927; died 19 Jul 1990, North York, York Co., Ontario; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-206094

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Train, Auto Crash Fatal To Girl, Man

By Record Staff Writer

BADEN, May 25 Helen Schmidt, 18, of Baden, was instantly killed near here last night when the car in which she was a passenger was struck by a C.N.R. passenger train

Her companion, Owen Rothermel, Bridgeport, driver of the car, was critically hurt and died in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, at 1:45 pm. today.
Rotharrmel was the son Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rothaermel, Bridgeport. He has one brother, Gerald.

Going Toward St. Agatha

The fatality occurred about eight o'clock on a sideroad leading to St. Agatha, about a quarter of a mile off No. 7 highway. The Rothaermel car, a light coupe, was proceeding north towards St Agatha when struck by the Stratford-bound train. The train was scheduled to pass the crossing at 7:50 and was on time.

The vehicle was carried about 100 yards by the impact and lodged against a fence post after sliding down the railway embankment. The motor was ripped from the car and landed about 80 yards from the crossing. The car wa completely demolished.

The dead girl, an office employee at a Kitchener store, had spent the evening at a district home where she had taught regular Tuesday night Bible class of district children. It had been Rothaermal's custom to drive her home after the classes David Schmidt, the victim's father, said It was likely the young couple had decided to go for a drive which took them to the accident scene.

Witnessed a Crash

Morgen Witzel, whose land adjoins the crossing, saw the mishap. "I don't know whether they saw it (the train) or not," he said. "As I saw track, I thought there'll be a crash." Witzel sald that ran he reached the crash scene the dislodged motor was burning.

Provincial police reported A. W. Jantzi, Wellesley, who was driving south on the sideroad, also saw the accident. Jantri told police it appeared the driver of the auto did not see the train. The car did not change speed at the crossing.

Dr. T. B. Feick attended Rottaermel at the accident scene. The train crew Included J. Reid, engineer and H. C. Fournier, conductor. Provincial Constables Harold Scott and Joseph Thomas, investigated the accident.

Public funeral services for Miss Schmidt will be held at her home in Baden on Friday at 3 pm, followed by church services in the Geiger Mennonite Church at 2:20.

Rev. James Martin will officate. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery.

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FATALITY AT BADEN - Helen Schmidt, Baden, was instantly killed and Owen Rothaermel, Bridgeport, with whom she was driving, was fatally injured last night when their car was hit by a Stratford-bound train near Baden. The auto was thrown 100 yards down the tracks into a deep ditch and smashed into a fence.

KITCHENER-WATERLOO RECORD - MAY 25, 1949 pg 3