Catharine Marietta "Katie" Thomas

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• Name: Catharine Marietta "Katie" Voegtle
• Name: Katherine Thomas
• Name: Kathleen Marie Thomas
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192377
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Melvin S. Voegtle: 53 of 372 Queen Street South, died today at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Waterloo, her maiden name was Catherine Thomas, daughter of the late Ezra Thomas. Her mother Mrs. Katie Frey resides in Waterloo. Her marriage to Melvin Voegtle took place in 1920. Surviving besides her husband and mother are three sons, Donald, Melvin and Robert Voegtle all of Kitchener, two daughters Mrs. Rudolph (Kathleen) Yoworski and Mrs. Stanley (Norma) Wilfort both of Kitchener. One brother Arthur Thomas of Waterloo; two sisters Miss Lillian Thomas of Kitchener and Mrs. Eric Merkel of St Jocobs and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted Friday at Two pm with service at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Rev. J.H.Getz Paster of Calvary Evangelican UB Church will conduct the sevice. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.


Kitchener Record 25 Sep 1957 pg 5

Catharine married Melvin Stanley Voegtle 1920, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Melvin (son of Adolphe Oliver "Oliver" Voegtle and Priscilla "Ella" Freeman) was born Jun 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73349P

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VOEGTLE, Donald A. -- At Sunnyside Home, on Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, after a lengthy illness, Donald Arthur Voegtle, of Acacia St., Kitchener, aged 75 years. Donald was employed with JM Schneiders Ltd., for 41 years, retiring in 1987. He had served during the Second World War overseas with the Lincoln and Wellington Regiment as a sargeant. He was a member of the Waterloo Legion Branch No. 530 and a member of Schneiders Employees Cribbage Club and the Concordia Club. Husband of the former Helen Foell; father to Shirley Wall of Kitchener, Nancy of Waterloo and Dale and her husband Robert Landry of London; brother to Melvin and his wife Marjorie, Oliver (Bob) and his wife Pat, Norma and her husband Stan Wilfort and Kay Yoworski, all of Kitchener, Six grandchildren, Dana and Craig Albrecht, Trevor, Judy and Amy Wall, Gabrielle and Adam Landry. Predeceased by his parents, Melvin Voegtle and Kathleen Thomas. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Hone, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, this evening (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2: 30 p.m. with Mrs. Nancy Wetselaar officiating. Interment Memory Gardens.


The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Jan 1998

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• Name: Mel Voegtle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73351

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VOEGTLE, Melvin "Mel"- Peacefully surrounded by his family, at The Westmount on Monday, July 16, 2007, in his 81st year. Beloved husband for 55 wonderful years to the late Marjorie nee Martin (2005). Beloved dad of Sandy (1990), Brian (Sharon), Kathy (Liz) and Kim. Special grandpa to Tory (Curtis), Ian, Abi, Michelle and Brian Jeremy. Devoted grandpa to his greats, Mathew, Zachary, Noah and Sophie. Special friend to Harry and Kathy Holst. Sadly missed by his sister Kay Yoworski, brother-in-law Stan Wilfort and sister-in-law Pat Voegtle. Predeceased by his parents, Melvin and Katherine Voegtle, brothers, Don (Helen) and Bob and sister Norma. Relatives and friends will be received at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel (519-742-4481) 51 Benton St., Kitchener today (Tuesday) from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mel's funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 19, 2007 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Wilson Ave., Kitchener) at 11 a.m. Interment Woodland Cemetery.


The Record Newspaper 17 Jul 2007

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Mel writes: I am the second child in a family of five and I grew up in Kitchener. At the age of fifteen, I started working at B.F. Goodrich and spent nearly forty-one years there -- retiring when the company was sold. I spent eighteen months in Elliot Lake, in 1957-58 for B.F.G.

I married Marj in 1949 and we started our family of four children. I became Baghiera in Brian's Cub Pack and stayed for thirteen years. The family, The church Board of Management and the M.S, Society kept me busy.

After retiring from B. F. Goodrich, I worked for thirteen years as a Court service Office in Family Court. I am now coasting and enjoying family and friends.

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CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF MELVIN EDWARD VOEGTLE

HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH JULY 19, 2007
Written and delivered by Richard Martin

I am deeply honoured to have been asked to be part of this celebration of the life of Melvin Edward Voegtle.
I have known Mel for over 60 years, we are brothers-in-law, but more importantly, I have always thought of Mel as a close and much valued friend, who I enjoyed spending time with.

As we celebrate Mel, and share our memories and thoughts of:
" What made Mel Mel? And
" What he meant to all of us.
There will also be many references to Marj - As we all know it is virtually impossible to talk about one without the other.

From Mel's perspective his greatest accomplishment by far was the partnership he formed with Marj, Starting as very different individuals, they meshed perfectly as a couple. They loved unconditionally, worked extremely well together and in the process accomplished many of their dreams and ambitions - and earned the love and respect of all of us. Worthy roll models for any couple, young or old.

Mel's # 1 priority was family:
" Sandy, Brian, Kathy and Kim
" The grandchildren and great grandchildren, and
" The extended family.

Loving and always highly supportive, quick to express pride in their accomplishments and also quick to offer advice when he thought such was needed.
I don't know of any parents who worked harder to keep the family together than Marj and Mel.

Mel was justifiably of his employment record. Staring at age 15, he worked 41 years with B. F. Goodrich. In the late1950's Mel worked long hours at Elliot Lake - living apart from his family for 18 months - to accumulate the down payment for their home on Franklin St, - A home which they enjoyed for almost 50 years.

After Elliot Lake, Mel was sent on short duration field trips from time to time. He enjoyed both the travel and visiting different customer operations.

Mel retired from B. F. Goodrich when the company was sold. He then embarked on a 2nd career as a Court Service Officer in Family Court. He was uniquely suited for this work and thoroughly enjoyed assisting the families, judges and lawyers who attended the court. He continued in this work for 13 years.

Mel was one of those rare individuals who enjoyed his work and found it thoroughly satisfying, by the way Brian - any time your dad discussed your next job, he always identified the court as offering you the prospect of a highly rewarding 2nd career.

Mel was a very social person who loved talking to people. He had a real facility for attracting - and keeping - friends, many of these friendships dated back decades to:

" A.Y.P.A
" Franklin St. and Holy Trinity
" B. F. Goodrich and the Court House

To name a few, and, many of these friends are here this morning. Anyone who came to the house was received warmly. Mel and Marg loved spending evenings with family and friends. Talking and playing cards - with Mel - ever the comedian - teasing someone to gain a reaction. Anytime Mel and I walked at the Rec Centre or went out for lunch, we invariably met old friends. Mel always enjoyed - and gained energy from these encounters.

Holy Trinity was the faith community which represented the keystone in the solid foundation which anchored Mel's life. He had a deep and trusting faith, and he lived his faith. Mel served on the church Board of Managers for many years and, was always available to help around the church in any way he could. Mel cherished the friendships which he and Marj enjoyed with so many parishioners. The church dances and other social events provided many happy occasions.

Mel and Marj shared a strong commitment to community service. In addition to his work at Holy Trinity, Mel became a leader of Brian's Cub Pack and continued for 13 years. He and Marj also worked for the MS Society for many years,

Mel had a life long passion for cars. Early in their married life, a car became a necessity to accommodate Marj's frequent family visits to Peterborough. The need was satisfied by purchasing a 20 year old, Robin's egg blew Oldsmobile - Which Mel drove and maintained with great pride and affection. Later Mel, became a convert to Ford products. Careful thought was given to any car purchase, and similar care was directed to regular servicing. One of the truly enjoyable highlights of Mel's last few months was to go with Kim to have her vehicle serviced at the Ford dealership in New Hamburg. To quote Mel; "They remembered me." An earlier highlight was the weekend he, Kim and Brian delivered his car to it's new owner in Ottawa.

Let me summarize a few other memories;

" Mel was a life long baseball fan, starting as a Cleveland Indians supporter he quickly adopted the Blue Jays when they arrived on the scene. He loved watching ball games and attended the grandchildren's - and Kim's - games. A particular highlight for many years was the Labour Day Blue Jay Game with the guys - followed by a barbeque at The Coursey's.
" Later in life, Mel discovered that his true athletic ability was as a Bocci Ball player. He enjoyed the fellowship of the sport, but as was to be expected was a fierce competitor.
" Mel always looked forward to Sauble beach, he enjoyed miniature golf, cards and board games, and going to the beach. For thirty years the Martins vacationed at Southampton at the same time the Voegtles were at Sauble, for me the family visits back and forth were special.
" Mel always enjoyed and was generally the centre of attention, at gatherings of the extended family for picnics and other events.
" No description of Mel would be complete without mentioning his love of
o Dancing
o His video collection featuring such stars as Hopalong Cassidy, The Lone Ranger and John Wayne, and
o His collection of Gospel and vintage CD's, and the enjoyment he got from singing along with the music.
That is the Mel Voegtle we all loved and respected.

Before concluding

On behalf of all of the family and friends, I would like to pay tribute, and extend a very special thank you to, Kim, Brian and Kathy for the exemplary way in which they have coped during the last 2 years with the loss of their parents.

There is no course 101 Parent support and care. To prepare you. You learn as you go and do the best that you can, and, in the process, you find yourself doing things you never dreamed you were capable of. I give them the highest marks for the always considerate, devoted and compassionate way which they handled all aspects of their parents illnesses and passing. Kim, Brian and Kathy you have shown all of us what it means to really care.

We all have our special memories of Mel which will endure into the future. He was a good person who lived his life in accordance with a deeply held code of beliefs and principles. He was a loving husband and parent, a cherished friend, and, an exceptionally likeable and unforgettable guy.

I suspect Mel is now doing what he has wanted to do for the last 2 years, walking off into the sunset with his beloved Marj.
Mel go in peace with our love.

Melvin married Marjorie Lillian Martin 23 Apr 1949, St. John's Anglican Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marjorie (daughter of Richard Thomas Martin and Esther Raines) was born 16 May 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Kathleen — Rudy Yoworski. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103557

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WILFORT, Norma Mae - Peacefully, with her family by her side, at St. Mary's General Hospital, on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, Norma Mae Wilfort, in her 75th year. Beloved wife and best friend for over 56 years of Stanley Wilfort. Loving mother of Stanley and his wife Brenda, Jenny and her husband Dave Brubacher, all of Kitchener, Jill and her husband John Dunk of Plattsville, John and his wife Angela of Kitchener. Will be sadly missed by her nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Survived by brothers, Melvin and Bob Voegtle and her sister Kay Yoworski, all of Kitchener. Norma will be missed by all of her many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton (at Church St.), Kitchener, 742-4481 on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at 1 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception to follow in the Schreiter-Sandrock Heritage Room.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Oct 2004

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• Name: Bob Voegtle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-15983

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VOEGTLE, Oliver (Bob) - Passed away, on May 9, 2006, at St. Mary's Hospital, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Patricia. Dear father of Dan, Don and Deb. Loving grandfather to Paul, Tyler, Dylan, Brandon, Ryan and Dustin. Survived by his brother, Melvin Voegtle; sister, Kay Yoworski and his brother-in-law, Stan Wilfort. Bob will be sadly missed by his in-laws, Mary Metcalf, Anne Ellig and Larry (Myra) Ellig. Also by his extended family, Joan, Judi, Paul and Sandra as well as Gary, Val, Jake and many nieces and nephew. Bob is predeceased by his brother, Don (Helen) Voegtle; his sister-in-law, Marj Voegtle; his brother-in-law, Rudy Yoworski and his sister, Norma Wilfort. Also predeceased by his in-laws, Ruth (Ken) Stuebing, Irene (Tom) Yeoman, Jack Ellig and Roy Metcalf. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 621 King Street West, Kitchener, on Thursday from 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will take place in the funeral home chapel on Friday at 11: 30 a.m. Reception to follow at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Cremation to take place. As expressions of sympathy, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home 519-745-9495 or online www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.


The Record Newspaper 10 May 2006

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96950

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Sandy Holst--Peacefully, at K-W Hospital, following a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, Nov. 21,1990, age 40 years, the former Sandy Voegtle of Kitchener. A member of Holy Trinity Anglican Church and a court reporter with the Provincial Government Criminal Division. Beloved wife and best friend of Harry Holst and special mommy of Tory; dearest daughter of Melvin Voegtle and the former Marjorie Martin of Kitchener; dear sister of Brian and his wife Sharon of Kitchener and Kathy Voegtle of Vancouver and Kim Blinkhorn; loving grandaughter of Esther Howarth of Peterborough; dear sister-in-law of Kathy Voegtle and dear daughter-in-law of Harvey and Edith Holst all of Kitchener. Will be greatly missed by many special friends and family. Visitation at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., after 7 p. m. tonight (Thursday) continuing until noon on Saturday Nov 24, when transfer will be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 237 Wilson Ave.,Kitchener, for Funeral services at 2 p.m., Rev Hugh Laidlaw and Rev. Bob Schroeder officiating. Internment Woodlawn Cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record 22 Nov 1990