John George "George" Vogt

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• Name: George Vogt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26048
• Birth: 12 Apr 1820, Oberkirch, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Immigration: 1830, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Business: 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Royal Exchange Hotel Elmira
• Immigration: 1870, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Organ Builder
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Organ Manufacturer

Notes:

Obituary: ....death of one of the oldest citizens of Elmira, Mr. George Vogt....Death released him of his sufferings last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock....Deceased was born in Oberkirch, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, where he passed his youth and early manhood, and acquired the trade of pipe organ builder. In 1842 he emigrated to Canada, locating in Preston where he was married to Mary Ann Zingg, his surviving widow....family of children, eight of whom have reached their majority. They are: Mrs Ph. Christmann, of Elmira; Mr. Fred A. Vogt, of Michawaka, Ind; Mr. A. S. Vogt, Toronto; Mrs. S. H. Eby, St. Thomas; Mrs. Geo. H. Ruppel, Elmira; Mr. O. H. Vogt, Galt, and the Misses Bella and Minnie Vogt, living at the old home with their mother....The deceased had reached the age of 82 years, and 27 days. the funeral, which was one of the largest held in Elmira, took place on Sunday afternoon...[abreviated entry]


Elmira Signet 15 May 1902 pg 2 col. 1

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George Vogt, a respected inhabitant of Elmira, died there on Friday morning at the age of 82 years and 27 days. He was born in Oberkirch, Grand Duchy of Baden, and came to Canada approximately 60 years ago where he followed the organ-building trade with long-dead Mr. Hager in Preston, and later on in Hamilton; then, he had a furniture factory in Plattsville with Mr. Michael Gilles. For several years, he had a restaurant in Elmira and also built organs; recently however, he lived in retirement. He is survived by his widow and eight children, among them, the well-known organist, A.S. Vogt, in Toronto.

Berliner Journal - May 15, 1902 pg 4 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

Business:
from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867

John married Marianna Zingg 27 May 1848, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marianna (daughter of John Zingg and Magdalena Ziegler) was born 1 Jan 1831, Langenthal, Canton Berne, Switzerland; died 28 Jun 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127238
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Fred A. Vogt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127239
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Harness Maker
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watchmaker
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1893, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA; watchmaker
• Residence: 1902, Michawaka, , Indiania

Notes:

Local News Items: Mr. Fred Vogt, son of Mr. George Vogt, is at present visiting his parents and friends, here. Mr. Vogt is engaged as watchmaker at Kalamazoo, Mich. He is much pleased with the headway his native village has made since his departure, a few years ago.

Elmira Signet 05 Oct. 1893 p. 4, col. 2

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• Interesting: music, education, story
• Name: A. S. Vogt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113837
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Music Teacher
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1902, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; organist
• Residence: 1902, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

Notes:

A.S. (Augustus Stephen) Vogt. Choir conductor, administrator, educator, organist, pianist, b Washington, near Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont, of German and Swiss parents, 14 Aug 1861, d Toronto 17 Sep 1926; FRCO, honorary D MUS (Toronto) 1906. He received his early education in Elmira, Ont (where his family settled in 1865), and at 12 became the organist at St James Lutheran Church, playing an instrument made by his father, George Vogt, a pipe organ builder who had left Germany after the 1848 revolution. ....He was the only Canadian organist to perform at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. In the mid-1890s he was the music critic for Saturday Night, writing under the pseudonym 'Moderato.' ... Vogt was honoured in various ways after his death. ... In 1936 the Vogt Society was founded in Toronto.

The Canadian Encyclopedia https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index. Ruth Pincoe

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DEATH CLOSES BRILLIANT CAREER OF DR. A. S. VOGT

World-Famous Founder of Mendelssohn Choir Is Called In His 65^th Year

FIGURE IN MUSICAL WORLD

A Born Musician, Played Church Organ In Elmira When Only 12 Years Old

Dr. Augustus Stephen Vogt, F.R C O., founder of the Mendelssohn Choir, Dean of the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto Conservatory of Music, died Friday afternoon at Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Vogt was taken ill on Monday evening with intestinal flu. Cardiac complications developed. Until Friday morning, his physicians hoped for his recovery. Dr. Vogt, who was 65 years of age, had planned to leave in three weeks' time to spend the winter in Europe. Last winter he was in California. H. A. Fricker, Mus.-Doc., F.R.C.O., who succeeded Dr. Vogt as conductor of the Mendelssohn choir was so moved as to be almost unable to express his regret when informed of Dr Vogt's death. "We have lost one of our most important and well-loved figures in the musical world," said Dr. Fricker. Dr. Albert Ham, F.R.O., who has been a friend of Dr. Vogt's for nearly 30 years, always regarded him as the outstanding man for the position of director of the Toronto Conservatory of Music

Born Musician

A born leader, Dr. Vogt was also endowed with those qualities which distinguished the genius from the ordinary, and he had an unfailing tact to help him over rough spots. He had natural business ability, and was versed in many subjects entirely alien to his professional art. Dr. Vogt was born at Washington, a village in Oxford county. Aug. 14, 1861. His father was a builder ......
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To Dr. A.S. Vogt

The following poem in the possession of Mrs. George Ruppel, a sister of the late Dr. A. S. Vogt, was written by S.T. Church and read to the famous conductor at a banquet tendered him on May 2, 1907 by the Toronto Glee Club:
In Old Oxford County, some twenty leagues West,
Where big cheeses flourish, and butter's, the best,
And the people are honest 'cause they never quite know
How to do up a fellow, before he does you:
There a youngster was born-like most of us were,
Not a rag to his back, and a scarceness of hair,
Not a sign of a purse or one cent to his name,
Nor else, to commend him to honor and fame.
His advent: occurred without herald or horn,
'Twas taken for granted, like the dawn of the morn,
So they wrapped him up warmly in garments of wool,
No trouble gave he,--when his stomach was full.
Year after year as older he grew,
'Twas clear to be seen what the lad 'meant to do,
"He's music'ly bent," the neighbors would say,
"He'll stir up the dust some day in some way.
As time, moved along with its measured old sway.
The lad jogged along 'mid his work and his play,
Knowing not what the future held kindly in store,
But he knew how to plod, and he plodded what's more.
By diligence rare he rose step by step.
A toiler was he while other folk slept,
He had the good sense to keep his mouth still
And grind well the grist that came to his(a) mill.
So perfect his (b) megi, and so great the demand
--Its fame even spread to the Yankee man's land-
That the whole country 'round came in throngs to behold
The grind of meal by this ( c ) miller so bold
So he kept the mill grinding from year unto year,
His smile tells of gladness, his laugh of good cheer,
Discouragements never his purposes stop
Like the hair on his head, he's come out on top!
Let's crow him with honor, this miller of note
Of whom critics have criticked their criticisms wrote
Extend the glad hand of the teller so wise
Who will wear a hat strictly normal in size
Let us wish him long life in this land of his birth,


Throngs Pay Stirring Tribute To Man Who Developed Great Musical Thought Funeral Held in Toronto

Sir Robert Falconer Utters Touching Eulogy; Passing Mourned In Elmira

Many fine tributes were paid to the memory of Dr. A. S. Vogt, Mus. Bac., L. L. D., Principal of Toronto Conservatory of Music, and Dean of the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, when the funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Convocation Hall, Toronto and when several thousand citizens from many walks of life paid their last respects to the memory of the man who had done so much to build up the musical life of the city. The members of the Mendelssohn Choir, founded by the late Dr. Vogt, were present and occupied the main portion of the hall, and by the singing of a number of his favorite hymns, they made the funeral service of Dr. Vogt symbolic of the life he had lived in their midst.

The body lay in state for two hours prior to the service, during which hundrededs of citizens passed before it to pay their tributes. Great banks of flowers massed the whole front of the hall; and over all there were evidences of deep sorrow on the part of the citizens, who had come so closely in touch with the late Dr. Vogt. Dr. F.A. Moure, of the University of Toronto, presided at the organ, while Rev. Henry Roche and Rev. Henry Marsh, of St. Paul's Anglican Church had charge of the service, and Sir Robert Falconer delivered the address.
"Once again the country has been startled by the call which has come of one of its benefactors," Sir Robert said, "he was carried away suddenly, without a word of farewell, and his departure was in keeping with the spirit of his life. I feel he would have wished to go that way, without any lingering illness, and without the troubling thoughts that his later days would not be filled with the strength to enable him to carry on his work or to complete his unfinished duties.

A Life of Achievement

"Dr. Vogt rounded out 65 years of life, and, despite ill-health in his later years, his powers had not failed to the extent of preventing him carrying on an effective work. In the evening of his life he was able to look back upon a work well done, upon work which, won favorable recognition in the United States and Great Britain, and in other portions of the world."
Sir Robert recalled that the late Dr. Vogt had three signal accomplishments. He founded the Mendelssohn Choir, he built up the Conservatory of Music, and he introduced the spirt of music to the University of Toronto.
Among the chief mourners were: Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Vogt Elmira, (the former a brother); Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Janson of Galt, (a sister) and Mr. and Mrs. (ter a sister) Mrs. George Ruppel S.H. Eby of St. Thomas. (the latter a sister)^.1a


Elmira Signet - 1926 Sep 17

Comments: There were details provided for the section that was continued on page 3. The details pertaining to the sisters names were incomplete.

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Personals: Prof. A. S. Vogt, of Toronto, spent Sunday with his parents in town.

Elmira Signet 17 Aug. 1893 p. 4, col. 4

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• Name: Laura Helen Eby
• Eby ID Number: 00031-2738.1
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Laura married Solomon Henry Eby 15 Sep 1886. Solomon (son of David Wenger Eby and Christina Hoffer) was born 20 Apr 1857, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1934, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Thomas Cemetery, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80201606
• Name: Clara F. Ruppel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127242
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Death of Mrs. George Ruppel.

A wide circle of friends learned with sincere regret of the passing of Mrs. George Ruppel, who died early Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, following several serious operations.

The late Mrs. Ruppel who was in her 67th year was born in Elmira. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Vogt. In 1888 she was married to George Ruppel, who survives.

Deceased was keenly interested in the hospital auxillary of the Freeport Sanatorium and an active church worker, having been a member of the W.M.S. and the Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church.

Surviving are her husband, one son, Fred C., of Elmira, one daughter, Mrs. A. Noxon of Kitchener, two grandsons and one granddaughter, three sisters, Mrs. Philip Christman, Elmira, Mrs. S. H. Eby, St. Thomas, and Mrs. C. K. Janzen, Galt, three brothers, Dr. Vogt, Oscar H. Vogt and Fred Vogt, predeceased her.

Sincere tribute to the unselfish and Christian life of the late Mrs. George Ruppel was made by Rev. G. Little on Sunday afternoon: The floral tributes were beautiful.

The pallbearers were six nephews of the deceased, viz: George Christman, Oscar Eby, Albert Janzen, C. Percy Ruppel. Harold Ruppel and Charles J. Wecihel.

A beautiful vocal number "Abide with me", was sung by members of "The Happy Cousing quartet." Interment was made in the family plot in the Elmira cemetery.

Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of the late Mrs. George Ruppel on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Eby, Mr. Oscar Eby and Mrs. Charles Burns of St. Thomas; Mrs. J. A. Harper, Dr. Grant Harper, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Rogers of Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Christman of Orillia; Mr. and Mrs. E. McQuay of Ivy; W. Smith and Mrs. Forest of Hamilton; Mrs. Dr. Eliott of Preston; Mrs. Dr. Kalbfleisch, Mrs. Carl Boehmer and Mrs. E. Schack of Kitchener.

Waterloo Chronicle 3 May 1934, p. 4

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FUNERAL OF MRS. GEORGE RUPPEL

A large crowd of people attended the funeral service last Sunday after- noon to pay their last respects to Mrs. George Ruppel. Rev. Gilbert Little of Gale Presbyterian church was in charge of the service. There were many beautiful floral tributes bearing testimony to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

Pall-bearers were six nephews: George Christman, Oscar Eby, Albert Janzen, C. Percy Ruppel, Harold Ruppel, Charles Weichel.

The "Happy Cousins, Quartet" touchingly rendered a beautiful vocal number, "Abide with me."

Interment was made in the Elmira cemetery.

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To Dr. A.S. Vogt

The following poem in the possession of Mrs. George Ruppel, a sister of the late Dr. A. S. Vogt, was written by S.T. Church and read to the famous conductor at a banquet tendered him on May 2, 1907 by the Toronto Glee Club:

In Old Oxford County, some twenty leagues West,
Where big cheeses flourish, and butter's, the best,
And the people are honest 'cause they never quite know
How to do up a fellow, before he does you:
There a youngster was born-like most of us were,
Not a rag to his back, and a scarceness of hair,
Not a sign of a purse or one cent to his name,
Nor else, to commend him to honor and fame.
His advent: occurred without herald or horn,
'Twas taken for granted, like the dawn of the morn,
So they wrapped him up warmly in garments of wool,
No trouble gave he,--when his stomach was full.
Year after year as older he grew,
'Twas clear to be seen what the lad 'meant to do,
"He's music'ly bent," the neighbors would say,
"He'll stir up the dust some day in some way.
As time, moved along with its measured old sway.
The lad jogged along 'mid his work and his play,
Knowing not what the future held kindly in store,
But he knew how to plod, and he plodded what's more.
By diligence rare he rose step by step.
A toiler was he while other folk slept,
He had the good sense to keep his mouth still
And grind well the grist that came to his(a) mill.
So perfect his (b) megi, and so great the demand
--Its fame even spread to the Yankee man's land-
That the whole country 'round came in throngs to behold
The grind of meal by this ( c ) miller so bold
So he kept the mill grinding from year unto year,
His smile tells of gladness, his laugh of good cheer,
Discouragements never his purposes stop
Like the hair on his head, he's come out on top!
Let's crow him with honor, this miller of note
Of whom critics have criticked their criticisms wrote
Extend the glad hand of the teller so wise
Who will wear a hat strictly normal in size
Let us wish him long life in this land of his birth,

Clara — George H. Ruppel. George (son of Deputy-Reeve Johann "John" Ruppel and Maria Annie "Mary" Huehn) was born 11 Feb 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jul 1949, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Employer: Shurly and Dietrich Co., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Interesting: business, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127243
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1902, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1910, Great West Felt Co., Elmira, Ontario; general manager
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1916, 2 William Street, Elmira, Waterloo, Ontario
• Occupation: 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer

Notes:

Oscar H. Vogt, Manufacturer And Noted Citizen, Is Dead

President of Great West Felt Company Failed to Recover After Operation in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph; born in Elmira, He Directed Big Industry Here For 17 Years

Oscar Vogt is dead.

Grimly battling to the end, conscious and with a word of farewell for his loved ones on his lips, Oscar H. Vogt, Elmira's most outstanding citizen and one of the most prominent business executives of Waterloo County, succumbed to a comparatively brief illness about 9: 15 this (Thursday) morning in St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph.

The late Mr. Vogt was aged 68 years, 10 months and 23 days and death followed an operation he underwent just before midnight Wednesday evening, decided upon by his medical men to an almost forlorn effort to save his life.

Conscious to the End

The late Mr. Vogt had been slightly unwell for about a week previous to Saturday when his condition became worse. Dr. W. D. S. Cross was summoned and on Monday held consultation with Dr. H. O. Howitt, of Guelph. Tuesday there was no improvement and Dr. Young, of Toronto, was called in. With the complaint more definitely diagnosed, his removal to hospital at Guelph was decided upon. He was taken there Tuesday night and it was planned to operate Thursday morning. Dr. W. P. Cavin, of Toronto, was called in consultation. Throughout Wednesday he gradually grew weaker and his suffering became more intense. Although appearing almost hopeless the doctors decided upon an immediate operation. He entered the operating room at 11: 30 pm. At 6 O'clock this morning he recovered from the anaesthetic and rallied slightly. He was quite conscious and recognized those about his bedside.

With him during his last moments were his wife and two sisters, Mrs. George Ruppel, of Elmira, and Mrs. C. K. Jansen and the latter's husband, of Galt. Although very weak he smiled feebly and apparently knowing the end was near bade each farewell.

Town Is Shocked

Death came at 9: 15 o'clock.

Word of his untimely demise was immediately telephoned to Elmira, where a host of friends and relatives awaited anxiously, known of his condition. A gloom was cast over the town when the sad tidings were received. The office and plant of the Great West Felt Company was closed down in respect to the late president and will remain closed until Monday.

The late Mr. Vogt was born in Elmira, on June 5, 1868, the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Vogt. He received his education and spent his early life in Elmira, and later entered the employ of Shurley and Dietrich, of Galt, and for 25 years represented this company on the road. In 1910, upon representations being made to him, he organized the Great West Felt Company and became its president. For 17 years he occupied this position jointly with that of manager and the great industry of which Elmira is so proud, stands today as a monument to this ability.

Had Many Interests

While the felt company occupied his main attention he had numerous other interests. Just recently he was named vice-president of the reorganized Elmira Creamery Company, Limited. He was director of the Waterloo Trust and Savings Company, and of the Dumart Packing Company, of Kitchener.

While he never stood for public office he always took a deep interest in municipal and political questions and throughout his long residence was identified with many public activities. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and a keen lover of flowers, he took an active part in the work of the Horticultural Society, of which he was a member. He was past president of the Curling and Bowling clubs for some years, and also honorary president of the Elmira Amateur Athletic Association and a director of the Elmira Musical Society. A conservative in politics, he was vice-president of the North Waterloo Conservative Association. A Presbyterian in religion he as a member of Gale Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason and Odd Fellow.

Married in 1925

Mr. Vogt was married to Miss Edith Behrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Behrens, Elmira, on July 14, 1925.

The death of Mr. Vogt makes the fifth loss in the Vogt family within three years. Frederick Vogt, a brother, died September 14, 1924, in Mishawaka, Ind. On June 28, Mrs. Marianne Vogt, his mother, died in her 95th year. Dr. Augustus S. Vogt famous as the founder of the Mendelssohn Choir, passed away September 17, 1925, while seven weeks later, the latter's son-in-law, Dr. Patrick Hardy, of Toronto, was called.

In addition to his widow, the late Mr. Vogt is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Philip Christman, Mrs. George Ruppel, Elmira; Mrs. S. H. Eby, St. Thomas; and Mrs. C. K. Jansen, Galt.

Funeral on Saturday

The funeral will take place on Saturday at 3 pm from his late residence, 2 William Street. Following service at the home interment will be made in Elmira Cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Messrs. Fred Shurley, of St. Catherines; Menno Weber, Anderson Schroder, Arthur Ullyot, J. B. Jarrell and A. Moses, Honorary pallbearers will be: W. G. Weichel, M. L. A.; Col. Oliver, Galt; Mr. Percy Deitrich, Galt; Mr. F. McGregor, Galt; Messrs. Ford Kumpf and Edward Seagram, Waterloo; Messrs. Lester Weaver and George Forbes, Hespler; W. V. Uttley, Elmira.

Elmira Signet - 28 Apr 1927

Oscar married Edith Lenore Behrens 14 Jul 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edith (daughter of William Martin Behrens and Susannah Weber) was born 24 Dec 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jun 1980, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bella Vogt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26050
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

In Elmira, on MondayAugust 29^th, Bella Amelia Vogt, daughter of the late George and Marianna Vogt.


Elmira Signet 1 Sep 1910

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There passed away into the higher life on Monday night, one of Elmira's estimable young ladies - Miss Bella Vogt -, daughter of Mrs. George Vogt. On Thursday afternoon her remains were consigned to the grave, in the presence of a concourse of sorrowing friends. The funeral hour had been set for two o'clock. But long before the appointed time, hundreds of friends and neighbors had gone to the family residence to pay their last respects to one they esteemed in life and to express their sympathy to the bereaved family.

The body lying amid a bank of flowers appeared most life-like. It might have been a beautiful bride, asleep, which they viewed. There was genuine sorrow shown by those present, in the quiet way of those who feel deeply.

The funeral was a large one, and ceremonies at the house, the cemetery and the church were impressively fine and solemn. The Rev. A.M. Hamilton, M.A., of Gale Presbyterian Church, officiated. The hymns sung at the church had been selected by the young lady before her death. There were present relatives and friends from Toronto, Hamilton, St. Thomas, Berlin, Galt, Freeport and many other points.

Among those who attended the last sad ceremony were young and old, rich and poor and they came from far and near. The reason the unusually strong tribute of respect shown was because the deceased was one of Nature's Gentlewomen. She had written her name in kindness on the hearts of those she came in contact with daily and so "erected a monument which time cannot destroy." Her life will become a sweet memory. Going Home, she will find the Gates Ajar - Berlin News-Record.

The funeral of Miss Bella Vogt was held last Thursday afternoon, and was very largely attended.


Elmira Advertiser 8 Sep 1910

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• Name: Mimi Vogt
• Name: Minnie Vogt
• Name: Wilhelmine Katherine Barbara "Minnie" Jansen
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113842
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dress Maker
• Residence: 1902, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Wilhelmine — Carl "Charles" Jansen. Carl (son of Peter Jansen and Katherine Klinck) was born 29 Sep 1871, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00031-2738.2

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96051
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller, on Road
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Frederick — Gladys Emma Devitt. Gladys (daughter of Alvah Edison Devitt and Anna "Annie" Weber) was born 24 Apr 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gertrude Minetta Noxon
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96052
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Gertrude married Arthur Greer Noxon 7 Oct 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Arthur was born 15 Apr 1887, Hillier Twp., Prince Edward Co., Ontario; died 23 Apr 1972, 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-205845
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Wilhelmine Marianne Kropf
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30741
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Kropf, Mrs. Delton (Wilhelmine) - On Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1989, at St. Mary's Hospital, Wilhelmine Kropf (nee Jansen) of Kitchener. Beloved wife of Delton Kropf; dear mother of Barbara Cathcart of Calgary, Richard and his wife Sally of RR 4, Lakefield; loving grandmother of Taylor and Courtney Cathcart; sister of Albert Jansen of Barrie. Predeceased by her brother, Vogt; her parents, Carl and Barbara Jansen. Mrs. Kropf was a member of Highland Baptist Church, the Women's Association and the Evening Mission Circle of the church and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Visitation at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, on Thursday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Highland Baptist Church, 135 Highland Rd. W., Kitchener, on Friday at 2 p.m. Internment Memory Gardens, Rev. Franklin Morgan and Dr. H. Max DeWolfe officiating. Memorial donations to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund or the Canadian Diabetes Association gratefully acknowledged.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 29, 1989

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Funeral Service Bulletin
Wilhelmine Kropf
Our friend Billie Kropf passed away in S. Mary's Hospital on Tuesday November 28, after a lengthy period of failing health. She and Del had been members of long standing and their faithfulness and devotion to each other and to their church will be a treasured memory for us all. Billie served in various offices in the Women's Association in the past and even as her energy waned, was to be found in her place along will Del at Sunday Worship and the Midweek Meeting at Highland. Her quiet witness and presence will be missed. The sympathy of Highland membership is extended to Del, and their family, Richard and Barbara. We pray they will be comforted by many happy memories of a devoted wife and mother.

Wilhelmine — Delton Laverne Kropf. Delton (son of Herbert H. Kropf and Clarissa "Clara" Weber) was born 8 Apr 1908, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1994, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Jun 1994. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-205847
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian