Christian Hofstetter

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41313800
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25486
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Christian Hofstetter

The death took place at Baden on Saturday, January 11th, of Mr. Christian Hofstetter at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 25 days. The deceased had been ailing for some time, but was only confined to bed for about four weeks. He was well known and highly esteemed in the community and resided for many years on a farm adjoining the village of Baden. He leaves his sorrowing wife, four sons and one daughter to mourn his demise. The children are Milton, of Preston, Gordon of Stratford, and Elmer, Percy and Winnifred, of Baden.

The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon from his late home to the Wilmot Centre Evangelical Church and cemetery and was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.


New Hamburg Independent, January 17, 1930

Christian married Caroline Hertzberger 19 Mar 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Ludwig "Louis" Hertzberger and Elisabetha Glaas) was born 26 Nov 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1933; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25492P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son, at Home
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Milton — Anna Dedels. Anna (daughter of John Dedels and Barbara M. Bechtel) was born 15 Mar 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elmer Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25483
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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New Hamburg Independent, December 21, 1961

Elmor Hofstetter Passes Suddenly Elmor L. Hofstetter, of Baden, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday at the age of 70 years. He was born in Wilmot Township, September 5, 1891, and had been a resident of Baden for about 50 years.Mr. Hofstetter was a son of the late Christian Hofstetter and the former Caroline Hertzberger. For the past 25 years he had been employed in a New Hamburg store. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Leona Betzner in January 1960. Mr. Hofstetter was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, New Hamburg. Surviving are two sons, Eugene of New Hamburg and Oray of Baden; two brothers, Percy of Plattsville and Gordon of Belle River; one sister, Mrs. Winnifred Gooding of Baden, and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by one brother, Milton. The body is at the Futher-Omand Funeral Home, New Hamburg, where the funeral will be conducted Friday afternoon at two o'clock, with Rev. F. Paul Erb officiating. Burial will follow in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

Elmor — Sylba Leona Betzner. Sylba (daughter of Moses B. Betzner and Leah B. Kolb) was born 1 Jul 1887, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1960; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25488
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1974, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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HOFSTETTER, Percy E. At the Woodstock General Hospital, on Sunday, June 16, 1974, Percy E. Hofstetter of Plattsville, in his 79th year, beloved husband of Margaret Snyder; dear father of Mrs. Layton Hofstetter (Helen) of Plattsville, Ronald of Route 1, Plattsville and Robert of Plattsville; also nine grandchildren; brother of Mrs. Leonard Gooding of Baden and Gordon Hofstetter of New Hamburg; predeceased by his wife Alma Conrad in 1940. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, June 19, at 2 pm from the Glendinning Funeral Home, Plattsville. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening. Interment in Wilmot Centre Cemetery. Rev. H. Pillen of Plattsville will officiate.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Jun 17 1974 pg 27

Percy — Alma Susannah Conrad. Alma (daughter of Philip Conrad and Sophia Kienappel) was born 22 Jun 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1940, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Percy — Margaret Veronica Snyder. Margaret (daughter of Ephraim S. Snyder, daughter of Ephraim S. Snyder and Emma E. Horst) was born 16 Jul 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1991; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Winnie Hofstetter
• Name: Winnifred Gooding
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25490
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1974, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Winnifred — Leonard Gooding. Leonard (son of Albert James Gooding and Melissa Fried) was born 1902; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25489
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1930, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1974, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168717

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Gerald Milton Hofstetter

JANUARY 21, 1922 \endash OCTOBER 22, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Cambridge, Ontario on Wednesday October 22, 2014 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (2002). Loving father of John (Maria), Susan Pautler (Chuck), Libby Noonan (and the late Bill) and Mary. Dearly loved grandfather of Lori, Amanda, Andrew, Marsha, John, Michael, James, Robin and Jessie. Great-grandfather to Ethan, Liam, Theodore, Elliot, Devon, Vivian, Lola, Jade and Cullen. Survived by sisters Helen and Joy and brother Clair. Predeceased by brother Ray. Gerald was born in Baden, Ontario and raised on a farm at Riverbank near Waterloo-Wellington Airport. In 1950, Gerald and his loving wife Helen moved to ThistleBlend Farm located on Fountain Street, Cambridge. Together they raised a family, were active members of the local farm and Zion United Church community and built a successful dairy-beef farm operation. Gerald will be remembered for his strong work ethic, commitment to farming, stewardship for the land and knowledge of pioneer history. Gerald was an endless source of stories, memories and advice which he shared freely with anyone he met. The family wishes to thank the caregivers at Cambridge Country Manor and Golden Years Retirement Home, Cambridge for their care and kindness during the latter years of his life. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge, Ontario N3H 3J8 (519)-653-3251 on Thursday October 30, 2014 from 2-4 pm & 7-9 pm and Friday October 31, 2014 from 2-4 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Trillium United Church, 450 King Street East, Cambridge N3H 3M9 on Saturday November 1, 2014 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Zion United Cemetery, Cambridge. As expressions of sympathy, donations to The Lung Association, Alzheimer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Gerald Hofstetter Obituary - Cambridge, ON (2014). Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cambridge-on/gerald-hofstetter-6169732 (Accessed: 2 July 2023).

Gerald — Helen Jean Markle. Helen (daughter of Norman Markle and Edna Adeline Groh) was born 11 Jan 1921; died 20 Mar 2002; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168722

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HOFSTETTER, Arnold Ray - Passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on December 3, 2006, at Grand River Hospital, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Colleen Hofstetter (nee Sloan) for 57 years. Loving father of Anne Scharman of Belize, Steve Hofstetter (Jane Siddall) of Vancouver, Judy Link and her husband Ralph of Maryhill. Dear grandfather of Chantelle (Ari), Kyle and Nicholas. Cherished great-grandfather of Alina and Elijah. Survived by his brothers, Gerald Hofstetter of Cambridge, Clair Hofstetter (Betty) of Kitchener; sisters, Helen Hofstetter of Toronto, Joy White (Gordon) of Stouffville; brothers-in-law, Clarence Sloan of Boston, Harold Sloan of Winnipeg and Grace Baer (Willis) of Kitchener. Ray will be fondly remembered by his dear friend, Mieke Van Staalduinen of the Netherlands, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Milton Hofstetter (1947) and Annie Dedels (1951) and by his sisters-in-law, Helen Hofstetter, Phyllis Sloan and Mona Sloan. Ray was a dedicated employee for 36 years of Arrow Shirt Company before his retirement in 1986. He was also a long time member of Emmanuel United Church in Waterloo. During his life he enjoyed traveling, gardening and hanging out with his friends, the Coupon Clippers. Visitation and funeral dates and times have yet to be confirmed. Please see Tuesday's edition of the K-W Record for more information. Memorial donations to Emmanuel United Church Memorial Fund or Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Ray's memorial.

The Record 4 Dec 2006

Arnold married Colleen Sloan (daughter of Sloan) [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eugene Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25484
• Residence: 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Hofstetter, L. Eugene - Peacefully, on Friday, March 20, 1998, Eugene Hofstatter, of the Village of Winston Park, Kitchener and formerly of New Hamburg. He was born in Baden, 76 years ago, a son of the late Elmor and Leona (Betzner) Hofstetter. Eugene was employed at the B.F. Goodrich head office in Kitchener for over 45 years in supervisory positions and prior to his retirement he was in charge of pensions and benefits. He was a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg. Eugene made a life long commitment to community affairs. He formerly was on the Board of Directors for Parkwood Manor and was a member of the Probus Club of K-W, Boys of the 30's Club of KCI, a member of the Waterloo County Hall of Fame Committee, New Hamburg Restless Seniors, longtime member of the New Hamburg Board of Trade where he served on the executive as president, was on the Wilmot Citizen of the Year Committee and was active as a director and volunteer for the Arthritis Society. Beloved husband of the former Jean Murray, whom he married, September 21, 1944; dear father of Susan and her husband Paul Lantz of Waterloo, Lynn and her husband John Leduc of Calgary; loving grandfather to Jenna and Kristopher Lantz and David Leduc; also remembered by sisters-in-law, Chris and her husband Dick Ritz, Betty and her husband Ernie Ritz, Betty Murray, Jim Murray and his wife Gywinith, all of New Hamburg. Eugene was predeceased by a brother, Oray and a brother-in-law, Bob Murray. Family and friends are invited to a memorial service on Tuesday, March 24, 1998 at Zion United Church, New Hamburg at 2 p.m., with Pastor Bob Thaler officiating. Private family internment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, Zion United Church, Arthritis Society or charity of one's choice. Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, 662-1661, assisted with the arrangements.

The Record 23 Mar 1998

L. married Jean Murray 21 Sep 1944. Jean (daughter of William Ewart Gladstone Murray and Dora Anna Marie Quehl) was born 4 Feb 1923; died 27 Jun 2001; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25485

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Kitchener-Waterloo Record - 8 Feb 1996

Raymond — Madeleine Wenzel. Madeleine was born 1928, , Yugoslavia; died 11 Aug 1996, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen Murial Hofstetter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-182430

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"HOFSTETTER, Helen Muriel - Passed away on Sat., Nov. 9, 2013 at the KW Health Centre of the Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Helen Hofstetter of Plattsville in her 84t th year. Beloved wife of Layton Hofstetter whom she married Sept. 22, 1951. Loving mother of Bonnie and Elmer Bretz of RR1 Plattsville, Gary and Carrie, Doug and Kathy all of RR1 Bright and Nancy Olenio of Plattsville. Sadly missed by her 12 grandchildren and 2 gr-grandchildren. Survived by her brothers Ron and wife Martha of Washington, ON and Bob and wife Joan of Plattsville. Predeceased by her granddaughter Kailey (1990) and daughter-in-law Margaret (2003)...Plattsville Cemetery..."

KW Record obit. of Mon., Nov. 11, 2013

Helen married Layton Hofstetter 22 Sep 1951. Layton (son of Walter Christian Hofstetter and Phoebe Elsie Snyder) died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Judith — Ralph Link. (son of Ernst "Ernie" Link and Evelyn Ruth Peters) [Group Sheet]