Reinhardt Dunke

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24485
• Residence: 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer

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The late Reinhardt Dunke who passed away on Friday morning and whose funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 3.30 o'clock to the Benton street Baptist Church and to Mount Hope Cemetery, was born in Preston on Feb. 6th, 1837, and was in his 71st year. When a boy his parents moved on a farm about mile south of Berlin, and when young man he purchased and conducted the farm successfully for over 30 years, In 1888 he retired fram farming and moved to Berlin became interested in the grocery business with his son. He also purchased the desirable property, corner Church and Benton streets, where he resided.

Deceased was twice married and is survived by a widow and four children, name Charles B., Edwin B, Ida and Clara, all of this town. Five children predeceased the father. Two brothers Henry and Jacob, of Elmira also survive.

The deceased was of a quist and unassuming disposition and was highly respected by his friends. He will be greatly missed by his family, who will have the sympathy of a wide circle of acquaintances.

The Chronicle Telegraph 5 Sep 1907, p. 3

Reinhardt married Magdalena "Lena" Boehmer 24 Apr 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Boehmer and Magdalena Stoltz) was born 12 Oct 1840, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jul 1895, Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Reinhardt married Catharine "Katie" Snyder 22 Oct 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catharine (daughter of Menno C. Snyder and Catharine "Katie" Kalbfleisch) was born 21 Oct 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: C. B. Dunke
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7823.1
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Elected Office: 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retail Merchant, Grocery Store
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Elected Office: 1912, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; City of Kitchener Councillor

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Charles B. Dunke

Was in Business Nearly 50 years

Veteran Grocery Merchant, ill only few days, was in his 77^th year

Ill only since Wednesday, Charles B. Dunke, 73 Benton St., a merchant for nearly 50 years in this city, retiring only last December died at his residence today in his 77^th year. Mr. Dunke was born on a farm near Berlin in 1861, a son of the late Reinhart Dunke and Lena Boehmer. He was married on Sept. 2, 1886 to Miss Emma L. Weaver, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Weaver, by Rev. G. Plowman at United Brethren Church. On Sept 2, 1936, they observed their golden wedding anniversary. The year after he was married he established his grocery business on King St. from which he retired at the end of 1936, after nearly 50 years of continued activity. He had the distinction of having been in business longer than any other King St. merchant. The deceased in five decades of business saw many changes in the city. When he first opened his store King St. was a gravel road, he saw the first pavement constructed, the street railway built, and the waterworks established. When he was of the younger merchants, streets and stores were lighted by coal oil lamps and each night at sun down business men of the day paused a moment watching for the lamp lighter to make his rounds. Mr. Dunke also experienced a great revolution in the grocery business since the day when he opened his store. At that time farmers dealings with the store were all in the way of trading. Today, although not eliminated, this system has been greatly curtailed. The deceased also served the community in a public capacity, having been a member of city council at various times. He was an active member of Benton St. Baptist Church, of which he was a former trustee. Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. E.E. Jacques, Colbourg, Mrs. I. G. Imrie, Kitchener, one son Kenneth, Toronto, one brother, Edwin Dunke, Kitchener, one sister, Ida Dunke, also of Kitchener and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Monday afternoon at 2: 30 to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Kitchener Daily Record: Friday Aug 27, 1937, Page 3

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Years Served: 1895, 1906, 1908-09, 1911-12, 1915-16

Charles married Emma Laura Weaver 14 Sep 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Amos Weaver and Mary "Polly" Bowman) was born 14 Aug 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Charles married Emma Weaver Sep 1886. Emma was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427260
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-427274

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• Church Membership: Benton Street Baptist Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Name: Edward Dunke
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176604
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Grocer Clerk
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Groceries
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1938, 35 Courtland Ave. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Retired Grocery Merchant Dies

Edwin B Dunke Was in Business 35 Years

Following a brief illness, Edwin B Dunke, 35 Courtland Avenue west, for many years a prominent independent grocer on King Street, died early today. He was 66 years old. Associated with his brother, the late C.B. Dunke in their King Street east grocery for 35 years. Mr. Dunke only recently gave up this business when the property was sold. A lifelong resident of this city, Mr. Dunke was born here Jan. 3, 1872, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Dunke. He was a member of the Benton Street Baptist Church where he had been treasurer for the last 23 years. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Widder, three sons, Judson, Carlton and Wilson, all at home, and one sister Miss Ida Dunke of Kitchener. The funeral service will be strictly private at the family residence, Courtland Ave., at 2: 30 Wednesday afternoon followed by public services at Benton Street Baptist Church at 3 o'clock.

Kitchener Daily Record: Monday November 7, 1938 Page 1

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Edwin B. Dunke

One of Kitchener's well-known retired business men, Edwin B. Dunke, passed away at his home on Monday morning in his 67th year, after a brief illness. Deceased for many years was associated with his brother in a King Street grocery business.

The late Mr. Dunke was a son of the late Reinhart Dunke and was a prominent official in the Benton Street Baptist Church, serving as treasurer for 23 years. Surviving are a wife, three sons, Judson, Carleton and Wilson, and one sister, Miss Ida Dunke, all of Kitchener. One brother, Charles, died in 1937. The funeral, private, at the home will be held at 2.30 o'clock with public service at the Benton Street Baptist Church at 3 o'clock with Rev. Mr. Keen officiating.

Waterloo Chronicle 8 Nov 1938, p. 3

Edwin married Elizabeth Widder 1 Oct 1902, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Elizabeth was born 16 Dec 1878, Richfield, Washington, Wisconsin, United States; died 27 Jan 1954, Kitchener Daily Record Newspaper, Kitchener, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149188

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131388
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nurse
• Residence: 1921, 95 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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An Evening of Music

....To Miss Ida Dunke too much praise cannot be given for the perfect and excellent manner in which she acquitted herself. She is certain to become one of Berlin's prima donnas in her future career. She sang "The Violet" in fine style and won the hearts of her hearers, who will always be pleased to welcom her on any future occasion. She responded to the appreciative encore which she received.....

The Chronicle Telegraph , 29 Aug 1901, p. 4

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149389

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• Name: Clara Elma Hymmen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177498P
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1921, 95 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Misfortune: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed auto/train accident

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MRS. H. HYMMEN DIES AT HOSPITAL

Death Claims Second Victim of Wednesday's Level Crossing Tragedy; Was Beloved Woman

Another death as the result of the tragic level crossing accident at Lancaster St., Wednesday night, when a car owned by Homer Hymmen was struck by the eastbound passenger train at 7:15, occurred at the K-W hospital this morning in the passing away of Mrs. Hymmen, mother of Ward Hymmen who died at the hospital Wednesday night, following the accident. Mrs. Hymmen suffered severe lacerations of the head and internal injuries. Following her removal to the hospital she was unconscious until five o'clock Thursday morning. During the day and on Friday her condition remained the same. The end came at four o'clock this morning. Little hope was held out for the recovery of Ward Hymmen, aged 13, when he was admitted to the institution, where his death came at eleven o'clock the night of the accident. His right arm was practically severed above the elbow and he was also suffering from a fractured skull and severe lacerations of the hip and legs. The other occupants of the car, Mr. Hymmen, Miss Sarah Leis, Keith Hymmen aged 12, and Eric Hymmen aged 10, were also severely injured. Their condition is slightly improved today. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Hymmen was Miss Clara Dunke. She was a true devoted wife and mother, quiet and unassuming and wrapped up in her happy family. From early girlhood she was a faithful member and worker in the Benton St. Baptist Church and was a member of the public library staff. she leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two sons, Keith and Eric, a sister Miss Ida Dunke and two brothers, Charles B. Dunke and Edwin B. Dunke all of this city. The funeral of the late Mrs. Hymmen and Ward Hymmen will be held Monday afternoon at three o'clock.

Daily Record: Saturday June 27^th, 1925, Page 1

Clara married Homer Wescott Hymmen 15 Sep 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Homer (son of Peter Louis Hymmen and Mary Reichart) was born 17 Mar 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7823.2

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• Eby ID Number: 00127-7823.3
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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wife of Clifford Elvin Jacques

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• Residence: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174056
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Kenneth married Nita Francis Upton 6 Jan 1920, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Nita was born 1894; died 1931. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-174057
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-327347
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176606
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1940, 35 Courtland Ave. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Between 1957 and 1973, 677 Rockway Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Dunke, Judson R. - At the K-W Hospital, on Saturday, Oct. 20, 1973, following a heart attack, Judson Reinhardt Dunke, of 677 Rockway Drive, a life-long resident of Kitchener and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Dunke; following graduation at the K-W Collegiate, became employed at the Mutual Life Assurance Co. and continued for over 40 years, he retired in 1969, a member of Benton Street Baptist Church, a horticulturist and naturalist, a director of the Kitchener Horticultural Society, formerly treasurer of the Community Concert Association, past president and charter member of the K-W Skating Club and formerly house manager for the K-W Little Theatre and K-W Operatic Society and a member of Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. Husband of Vida Warder; brother of Carlton and Wilson Dunke, both of Kitchener. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener Funeral service in the chapel on Tuesday at 2 pm, with Rev. Arnold McNeill officiating. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Oct 22 1973 pg 28

Judson — Vida Irene Warder. Vida was born Between 1912 and 1913, Eastnor Township, Bruce Co., Ontario; died 26 Feb 2002, Southampton, Saugeen Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176607
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Residence: 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1974, 161 Morrison Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Carlton married Reta Pearl Schedewitz 19 Jul 1958. Reta (daughter of Simon L. Schedewitz and Sophia Carolina Stumpf) was born 10 Jan 1917, Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario; died 10 Jul 2009; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112408
• Residence: 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Between 1957 and 1972, 168 Lydia St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Wilson — Alice Shirley Hawkins. Alice was born 1918, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States; died 3 Jun 2008, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188740
• Residence: 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Nationality: , Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319667
• Immigration: 1864, , Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1921, 36 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Franz — Martha. Martha was born 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32235
• Residence: 1921, 95 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Misfortune: 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; killed auto/train accident

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ACCIDENTAL DEATH IS VERDICT AT HYMMEN INQUEST

The coroner's jury which met Friday brought in a verdict that the accident at the Lancaster St. crossing where Ward Hymmen and Mrs. Homer Hymmen were fatally injured when struck by a C. N. R. railway train was accidental and that no blame could be attached to anyone. It was the opinion of the jury that owing to the heavy motor traffic on Lancaster St. and taking into consideration the number of accidents that have occurred at this crossing, this jury request the crown attorney to ask the Dominion Railway board to provide more adequate protection as soon as possible. Members of the train, Homer Hymmen, Drs. Gillespie and Hamilton and several others gave evidence.

Waterloo Chronicle 16 Jul 1925, p. 3

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-235132P
• Residence: 1921, 95 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Elected Office: 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; mayor - councillor - Kitchener
• Residence: Between 1968 and 1972, 174 Merner Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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HAD BOTH WRISTS BROKEN

As a result of falling from the roof of the garage at the Hymmen residence. Keith Hymmen, the fifteen year old son of Homer Hymmen, Kitchener, on Tuesday, had both his wrists broken. He fell head first to the ground and received the above injuries when he attempted to save himself by extending his hands.

Waterloo Chronicle 19 Jul 1928, p. 4

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Years Served: Jan 1-Aug 5/58, Aug 5-Dec 31/58 (Mayor), 1960-62, 1963-65 (Mayor), 1975 '96 Jan 16/78 (deceased)

Kieth — Ruth Amelia Iredale. Ruth (daughter of Charles Morton Iredale and Harriet Amelia Mann) was born 22 May 1917, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 2013, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319166
• Residence: 1921, 95 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Eric — Barbara MacEachern. Barbara was born 1915; died 1997; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319669
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cashier, Railway ?

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179308
• Residence: Between 1968 and 1972, 174 Merner Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-209645

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-261931

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HYMMEN, Eric Bruce

It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Bruce at his home in Waterloo on Friday September 18, 2015, at age 64. A lifetime resident of Kitchener Waterloo, Bruce contributed generously to his community: teaching geography and coaching basketball at Eastwood Collegiate, working with lake residents to maintain water quality at his cottage, and-as a respected elder-dedicating himself to helping others in many aspects of service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Bruce was a loving brother to Penny and her husband John Lewis of Peterborough and to Judy and her husband Blake Stormes of Elora. Dear uncle to Jody Strom (nee Lewis) of Calgary (Ryan), Jamie Lewis of Toronto (Lisa), Graham Stormes of Kitchener and Ben Stormes of Ithaca, N.Y. Fond grand uncle to Victoria, Bennet and Elliott Strom and to Kieran, Maya and Neeka Lewis. Visitation will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, ON N2G 1C7 on Monday September 21, from 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be held at 3pm. (Visitation from 2-3 pm.) on Tuesday September 22 at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Queen St., N. in Kitchener. Interment to take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Youth Ministry or Stephen Ministry). Access to the funeral home during construction is by Wellington St. Please call the funeral home for instructions if needed at 519-745-9495. Visit Bruce's memorial and share condolences online at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

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