Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Milton R. Hofstetter

Male 1890 - 1947  (56 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Milton R. Hofstetter was born 2 Feb 1890, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • 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]

    Children:
    1. 2. Joy Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Helen Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Clair Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. Gerald Milton Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Arnold Ray Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Nov 1924; died 3 Dec 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Joy Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Milton1)

  2. 3.  Helen Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Milton1)

  3. 4.  Clair Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Milton1)

  4. 5.  Gerald Milton Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Milton1) was born 21 Jan 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 2014, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203579237
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168717

    Notes:

    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]


  5. 6.  Arnold Ray Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (1.Milton1) was born 24 Nov 1924; died 3 Dec 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168722

    Notes:

    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]

    Children:
    1. 7. Anne Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Steven Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Judith "Judy" Hofstetter  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Anne Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arnold2, 1.Milton1)

  2. 8.  Steven Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arnold2, 1.Milton1)

  3. 9.  Judith "Judy" Hofstetter Descendancy chart to this point (6.Arnold2, 1.Milton1)

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