Adam Hoelscher

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194597
• Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1879, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1888, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Adam married Margaret Rosenberg 4 Dec 1888, Sebastopol, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. Margaret (daughter of Peter Rosenberg and Catherine Hassen) was born Jul 1865, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208058

Henry — Emma Hoffman. Emma was born 2 Jul 1887, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 28 Jan 1955, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Anna Catherine "Annie" Conrad
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194600
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1967, 27 Riverside Dr., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Henry Conrad

By Record Staff Writer

ELMIRA Mrs. Henry Conrad of 27 Riverside Drive died Saturday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was 77. Born the former Anna Catharine Hoelscher in Tavistock, Sept. 2, 1889, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hoelscher and had lived in Elmira sinee 1905. She was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church and the church women.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter. Mrs. Clarence (Luella) Brown, Kitchener: two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Emma) Miller, Kitchener, and Mrs. Henry (Bertha) Soehner. El mira; one brother. John Heel scher, Seaforth: three grand children and one great-grand child.

The body will be at the Drei singer Funeral Parlor until noon Tuesday when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for service at 2:30 p.m. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate. Burial will be in St. James' cemetery.

Anna — Henry Conrad. Henry (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Conrad and Elizabeth Christman) was born 3 Feb 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1975, 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-194601
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Bertha Dorothea Soehner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103264
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Bertha — Henry Philip Soehner. Henry (son of Frederick Carl Soehner and Catherine Ziegler) was born 11 Mar 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1984; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edith Marie Pommer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-165710
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Edith — Weldon Charles Pommer. Weldon was born 1 Aug 1900, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jul 1962, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194604
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208043

Harold married Mabel Irene Jackson 30 Jul 1931, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mabel was born 1910, Hillsburg, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Dorothy Ann Steffler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208061

Dorothy — Harold G. Steffler. Harold (son of Lincoln Lorentz Steffler and Katharine "Kate" Luening) was born 4 Jul 1916; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Luella — Clarence Brown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127809

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• Interesting: life story, fire, sports
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103261

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Harry E SOEHNER SOEHNER, Harry Edgar Passing on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, Harry Soehner, 92 years of Elmira. Harry and Marjorie (Mulholland) were married June 21, 1941 in Elmira. Father of: John of Bolingbroke, Tom (Anne Hopping) of Campbell River B.C., David (Linda) of Holland Center, Mark (Cindy Judd) of Calgary, Joyce (Bob) Rees of Gormley. Brother of: Joyce Strebel of Toronto, Connie Wideman of Kitchener, Janice (Merle) Manto of Edmonton. Predeceased by his parents Henry and Bertha (Hoelscher) Soehner, daughter Diane Craig (1994), son Douglas (1984), brother Wallace, sister Pauline Walser, infant brother Lorne. Born August 31, 1917 and living his full life in Elmira, he delivered newspapers as a youth, that opened the door to being hired full-time by Dominion Rubber on his 16th birthday in 1933 (August 31st). In order to confirm the job hiring, and only 5'6" and 110 pounds, he demonstrated his physical ability by lifting a 100 pound box chest-high and placing the box on a shelf. By age 23 he had worked his way up to operations foreman, one of the first eight employees activating Naugatuck Chemicals in 1941, producing vital high explosive stabilizers for the war effort. Harry was also Sergeant Soehner of the reserve 24th Medical Company in Kitchener. He was the Chief, Naugatuck Fire Brigade from inception in 1942. He became a highly recognized authority on chemical fires.

Harry retired from Uniroyal in 1974 at 41 years service and age 56. With his chemical knowledge he was sought after and joined the Elmira volunteer brigade in 1945 and retired as Chief, Elmira Fire Department at age 65 in 1982. He was very active in the established Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. In 1952 he was an organizer and promoter of the Waterloo County Fire Mutual Aid System that included the Naugatuck Chemicals industrial brigade. Outside of his career he was very active in local sports and recreation. In the winter of 1936-1937 Harry was a goalie on four organized hockey teams. He was driven dressed for back-to-back games with skates on. The four leagues' schedules were organized around his schedule! The Waterloo Dominion Life Junior B won the Ontario championship that year. Harry's team photo is in the Waterloo arena. The Waterloo Siskins count this team as year two of their lineage. Coming out of retirement, he was goalie for the 1951-1952 Elmira Polar Kings, Ontario Intermediate B Champs! It was the first year of artificial ice in the new Elmira Memorial Arena, and at 34 years age, Harry was the old man on the team! In the late 1930s and 1940s Harry was a scout master and recruited his young bride Marjorie as the cook at summer camp. The couple and the scouts always had a good time camping out at the Wallenstein Conestogo River flats.

In 1948 he hand-built his impressive two story colonial style house that remains at 250 Arthur Street South, Elmira, N3B 2P2. He and Marjorie together raised seven fine children in the house. An extra acre of fruit trees and garden provided garden fresh food and preserves. Harry was devoted to his wife Marjorie. These were inseparable partners for 68 years. His community was very important to him as represented by his civic leadership. He was the township school board representative building John Mahood School in 1954. He was active on the church board during the fellowship hall addition in 1964. With son Douglas born mentally handicapped in 1961, both parents were active in helping the association in the Elmira area. Guiding Light School, Arc Industries, and Reid Woods Home were built while Harry was a director. To beautify the town, Harry sprayed dandelions in the late 1940s through 1980s. "Weed Free Elmira" was the slogan in 1948, using 2, 4 D produced at Naugatuck Chemicals. Harry led a full, responsible, rewarding and productive life. He was constantly and willingly in Service to others, and Him. He will be missed by those whose lives he touched. Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Friday, April 2, 2010 from 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service to celebrate Harry's life and faith at St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira, on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hans Borch officiating. In Elmira, champions receive their Championship Ride on the now-retired red 1949 GMC Maple Leaf fire truck. Harry Soehner will receive his Life-Time Achievement Championship Ride, and final fire truck ride, resting forevermore at St. James Lutheran Cemetery. Harry Soehner was a Champion. He made a difference to his family, friends and community! In Harry's memory, donations to Elmira and District Association for Community Living or St. James Lutheran Church are appreciated as expressions of sympathy. www.dreisingerfuneralhome.com


The Waterloo Region Record 31 Mar 2010

Harry married Marjorie Elizabeth Mulholland 21 Jun 1941, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marjorie was born 1920, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127808

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• Name: Wally Soehner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103265

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SOEHNER, Wallace C. "Wally" - Peacefully, on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital, Wally Soehner, age 84 years of Kitchener, formerly of RR 1, Listowel. Beloved husband of the late Anna (Doherty) Soehner. Dear father of Bernie, Henry (Anita), Paul (Brenda), Wallace (Dianne), Joe (Janette), Steven (Tia), Craig (Tracey), Joannie (Dennis) Pratt, Pat (Jackie), Maryann (Dean) Wickens, Kevin (Gary). Also lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by his brother, Harry and his sisters, Joyce, Connie and Janice. Predeceased by his sons, Wayne (1969), Bob (1992); daughters, Sharon Bolender (1996), Elaine (1998), Brenda Hogg (2005); parents, Henry and Bertha (Hoelscher) Soehner; brother, Lorne and sister, Pauline. The family will receive their friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Teresa of Avila RC Church, Flamingo Drive, Elmira on Saturday, March 8 at 10: 30 a.m. with Father Paul Voisin CR officiating. Spring interment at St. Joseph's R.C. Cemetery, Macton. Parish prayers will be offered at the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 3: 45 p.m. The Soehner family would like to express their thanks to the Veterans Affairs and the staff at Millwood Manor, Kitchener for their loving care over the years.


THE RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Mar. 6, 2008

Wallace — Anna Doherty. Anna was born Abt 1924; died Bef 2008; was buried , Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Macton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Constance Wilhelmine "Connie" Wideman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-262892

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WIDEMAN, Connie (nee Soehner) - Wideman_Connie Passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Grand River Hospital. Connie at the age of 82 years was of Kitchener, formerly of Elmira.

Dear mother of Joel (Darlene), Deric (Fiona), Mary-Esther Chowan (Don), Tina Hanley (Mike), and mother-in-law of Val Wideman. Also lovingly remembered by her ten grandchildren Benjamin, Samantha; Jennifer, Heather and Nathan; Stefanie and Ashley; Kyle, Matthew and Jeremy; and by her two great-grandchildren Evva and Cadence. Sister of Joyce Strebel, Janice and Merle Manto. Predeceased by her son Andrew (2007), her parents Henry and Bertha (Hoelscher) Soehner, brothers Wallace, Harry and Lorne (in infancy) and sister Pauline Walser.

At Connie's request cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A family graveside service will be held in the spring. Arrangements out of Elmira. A special thank you to Bette Schmidt and Joyce Caudle for their support and friendship and for taking such good care of our mom, and to the 8th floor medical team at Grand River Hospital for their patience and understanding.

In Connie's memory, donations to Woolwich Community Services Food Bank or Grand River Hospital Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Waterloo Region Record 6 Mar 2015

Constance — James "Jimmie" Wideman. James (son of Herbert Wideman and Susanah Bowman) was born 18 Apr 1933; died 31 Oct 2003; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109173
• Residence: 1987, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Murray — Dora Knoblauch. Dora (daughter of Ernest Knoblauch and Edith Schneider) was born 1920; died 7 Aug 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Heidelberg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166153
• Residence: 1987, 32 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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POMMER, Weldon E. - Suddenly, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1987, at K-W Hospital, aged 60 years, of 32 Snyder Ave. S., Elmira.

Beloved husband of Anne Kousal; dear father of Linda and her husband John Verlinden of Musquodoboit Harbour, N.S. and Matthew and his wife Judy of Cambridge; grandfather of Rebecca and Heidi Verlinden; brother of Leroy of Florida, Murray of Linwood and Ross of Elmira; step-son of Mrs. Jean Pommer of Elmira. Predeceased by his parents, Weldon C. Pommer and Edith Holzschuh.

Mr. Pommer was an employee of Stecho Electric for the past 35 years and an active member of the Elmira Lions Club.

Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where the family will receive their friends on Friday, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A public memorial service will be held from St. James Lutheran Church on Saturday at 2 pm, with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Oct 1987

Weldon — Anne Kousal. (daughter of Mathew F. Kousal and Francis) [Group Sheet]

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• Misfortune: killed by gunshot
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-208041

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134539

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134538

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• Name: Bob Soehner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123863

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123865

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123903

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123864

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Bolender, Sharon (Mrs. Gerald) - Peacefully, on Saturday, April 13, 1996, at her home, Sharon (Soehner) Bolender, in her 49^th year, of Hawkesville. Beloved wife of Gerald Bolender; dear mother of Tracey and her husband Terry Young of Fergus and Jason Bolender of Hawkesville; dear daughter of Wallace Soehner of Kitchener and the late Anna (Doherty) Soehner (1986); dear sister of Brenda and her husband Ken Hogg, Elaine Soehner, Bernard Soehner, Henry and his wife Anita Soehner, Paul Soehner, Wallace and Diane Soehner, Joe and his wife Janette Soehner, Stephen and his friend Tia, Craig Soehner, Joan and her husband Dennis Pratt, Patrick Soehner, Mary Anne and her husband Dean Wickens and Kevin Soehner. Predeceased by two brothers, Wayne (1969) and Robert (1992). Sharon was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #469, Elmira and was employed at the University of Waterloo. The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Monday), 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Tuesday, transfer will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2: 00 p.m., with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by cremation. In her memory, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund may be made as expressions of sympathy. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #469, Elmira will assemble for service this evening (Monday) at 6: 30 p.m. at the funeral home.

The Record, April 15, 1996

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Card of Thanks

Bolender. Sincere and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gareth Jones of Elmira Medical Clinic and Dr. Donna Ward, Palliative Care, who went beyond their medical duties to make my final days as comfortable as possible. Thanks also to my neighbors, many dear friends, University of Waterloo associates and family members who showed me such concern during my battle and who stood by me when the going got tough. My dear, dear family, loving husband Gerry, daughter Tracey, and son Jason - you've always been No. 1 and I leave you behind, only knowing that God in all His mercy will bring us together at some future point in time. I pray for God to bless you all for the loving and sincere thoughts you've shown towards me since March '95, when I first took ill. God be with you all, the late Sharon Bolender.

The Record, April 19, 1996

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-103268

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122343

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WIDEMAN, Andrew James (Andy) - Passed away peacefully, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the age of 52 years. Beloved husband of Valerie (Murray) for 23 years. Loving son of Connie and the late Jim Wideman of Kitchener. He will be sadly missed by Gloria Wideman and her family. Cherished brother of Joel of Plattsville, Deric (Fiona) of Waterloo, Mary-Esther (Don) Chowan of Shingletown, and Tina (Mike) Hanley of Elmira. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Andrew's family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p. m. at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St. , Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 p. m. on Sunday, October 28, 2007. Reception to follow. Cremation will take place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the United Way or charity of choice would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www. henrywalser. com for Andrew's memorial.

\b THE RECORD - Oct. 26, 2007

Andrew — Valerie Murray. [Group Sheet]

Tina — Michael Shawn Hanley. (son of James Vincent "Jim" Hanley and Norma Joyce Zehr) [Group Sheet]