Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Home Search  
Print Bookmark

Almeda Wagler

Female 1908 - 2002  (93 years)


Generations:      Standard    |    Compact    |    Text    |    Register    |    PDF

Less detail
Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Almeda Wagler was born 23 Jan 1908, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 2002, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Mar 2002, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206915339
    • Name: Almeda Klassen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202099
    • Residence: 1911, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Amish
    • Residence: 1969, 102 Victoria St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Klassen.- Almeda Wagler, 94, Cambridge, Ont., died Jan. 20. Spouse: John Klassen (deceased). Survivors: children Walter, Elaine Swartz, Elsie Horst, Clifford, Audrey Herlick, Marlene O'Brien; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Funeral: Jan. 23 at First Mennonite Church, Kitchener, Ont.

    The Mennonite, April 16, 2002, pages 25-27, Vol. 5, No. 8.

    ______________________


    KLASSEN, Almeda

    Peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Fairview Mennonite Home, Cambridge, on Wednesday, March 20, 2002, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John Klassen. Loving mother of Walter and his wife Judy, Elaine and her husband Robert Swartz, Elsie and her husband Willard Horst, Clifford and his wife Jean, Audrey Herlick and Marlene O'Brien and her husband Jim Illig. Dear sister of Mary Brunk, Eileen and her husband Aaron Horst, Hilda and her husband Clinton Bechtel, Nelda and her husband Harold Cressman and Alvin and his wife Miriam Wagler and family friend, Nora Shantz: cherished grandmother of 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Predeceased by one grandson; two brothers and two sisters. Almeda was a longtime member of First Mennonite Church, where she was involved with Bon Accord and Ladies Aid. She was an avid gardener with a true love for growing flowers and food to help provide for the needs of her family. The family will receive friends at Fairview Mennonite Home, 515 Langs Dr., Cambridge, today (Thursday) from 3-5 p.m. and at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m: Funeral service will be held at First Mennonite Church, 800 King St. E., Kitchener on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment Memory Gardens to follow.

    The Record Newspaper 21 Mar 2002 pg B7

    Almeda married John Klassen 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 20 Apr 1909, , South Russia; died 28 Feb 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Walter "Wally" Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1932; died 30 Oct 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elaine W. Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Elsie Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Clifford Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Audrey W. Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 7. Marlene W. Klassen  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter "Wally" Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1) was born 18 Jan 1932; died 30 Oct 2004, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206915348
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184766

    Notes:

    KLASSEN, Walter (Wally) - Passed away, peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, October 30, 2004, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 72. Wally was the beloved husband of Judy (nee Wilson) Klassen. Loving father of Marjorie Snyder (Paul) of Hanover, Bonnie Dreher (Len) of Oxbow, Saskatchewan, Luann Hemming (Derek) of Kitchener, Carla Beros (Lloyd) of Lipton, Saskatchewan, Brad Bender (Trudy) of Ayr and Trevor Bender (Sarah) of Kitchener.Wally will be missed by 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.Dear brother and brother-in-law of Elaine Swartz (Bob), Elsie Horst (Willard), Cliff Klassen (Jean), Audrey Herlick, Marlene O'Brien (Jim Ellig), Cindy Ertel (Rick) and Mary Ann Gingrich (Merle). Dear son-in-law of Ruth Wilson. Walter will be missed by many nieces and nephews and Charlie and Angel. Predeceased by his parents, John and Almeda Klassen; father-in-law, Bob Wilson and nephew, Brad Herlick.Wally was a long-time dedicated employee at Gascho Motors and recently a shuttle driver for Bustard Chrysler. His endearing smile, stories and ever present Tilley hat will be missed by all. Wally's family will receive relatives and friends from 7-9 p.m. this evening (Monday) and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St., Kitchener 749-8467. Transfer will be made to Stirling Avenue Mennonite Church (57 Stirling Ave. N., Kitchener) at 12 noon Wednesday, November 3, 2004 for funeral service at 1 p.m., Pastor David Martin officiating. Interment Memory Gardens Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the M.S. Society in memory of Aunt Kay, Grand River Hospital Foundation (I.C.U.) or United Way would be appreciated by the family.

    Walter — Judy Wilson. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elaine W. Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1)

  3. 4.  Elsie Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1)

    Elsie — Willard Lorne Horst. (son of Irvin Horst and Leah Brubacher) [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Clifford Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1)

    Clifford — Virginia Jean Baer. (daughter of Mervin Baer and Gertrude Otto) [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Audrey W. Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1)

  6. 7.  Marlene W. Klassen Descendancy chart to this point (1.Almeda1)


This site powered by The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding ©, v. 12.0.1, written by Darrin Lythgoe 2001-2024.