Ephraim Baer, II

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• Eby ID Number: 00003-616.7
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
• Occupation: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1952, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Ephraim Bear, "born January 24th, 1877."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Baer, Ephraim, son of the late Henry and Leah (Bowman) Baer, was born in Zurich, Ont., Jan. 24, 1877; passed away suddenly at his home Dec. 8, 1953; aged 76 y. 11 m. 15 d. In 1904 he married Lovina Nahrgang, who survives. Also surviving are 7 sons and 7 daughters (Oscar and Mervin, of New Dundee; Sylvester, of Manitoba; Moses, Jeremiah and Martin, of Bright; Allan, of North Dakota; Zelma, of Elmira; Leah and Mary, at home; Vinetta, of India; Barbara-Mrs. Gordon Bindernagle, of Kitchener; Martha, of Toronto; and Viola-Mrs. Roderick McKenzie, of Galt). From his youth he was a faithful member of the Biehn Mennonite Church. We praise God for calling him home without suffering, for he fell asleep to awaken with Jesus. Funeral services Dec. 11, were in charge of C. C. Cressman and M. H. Roth.

Gospel Herald - Volume XLVII , Number 5 - February 2, 1954-page 118, 119, 120

Ephraim married Lovina Nahrgang 16 Mar 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lovina (daughter of Deacon John S. Nahrgang and Maria Shantz) was born 27 May 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202704
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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"Zelma Baer left footprints of discipline and hope wherever she went. She learned or inherited her authority and discipline from her father and her mothering and housekeeping abilities from her mother. 'She thought clearly and acted wisely, although we did not always recognize it at the time', commented her sister. Her life was one of practical ministry and selfless caring.

THE PRACTICAL NURSE

Zelma was born on June 6, 1905 to Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer on their farm just west of the hamlet of Haysville. Zelma's childhood predated modern conveniences, the world wars, and the Depression. Zelma learned to work, but she also had the physique. She was a well-built,strong woman, and according to a neighbour and friend, always 'carried herself regally'.

As the oldest in a large family, Zelma learned 'practical nursing' at an early age. Her brothers and sisters were born at home. In a large familycommunicable diseases made their rounds. The family was quarantined most of one winter because several children contracted scarlet fever one after another.

The Baer family was deeply religious. There was daily family worship, and they always went to church - and that was on time. On one occasion Father packed his family into the sleigh with heated bricks and blankets, and when they arrived at church, found the service had been cancelled due to impassable roads! It was the Biehn Mennonite Church (now Nith Valley) where the Baers attended.

The Baers entertained missionaries and Bible teachers in the home, giving the children exposure to people and the world beyond their home and community. It is from these experiences that Zelma may have aspired tobecome a doctor. At age 25, she left for Eastern Mennonite High School in Harrisonsburg, Virginia. Her schooling in Virginia was limited to a year or two, and the goal to become a doctor was abandoned.

Zelma came back to Ontario and embarked on a career of providing nursing care in the home. During the early years she served primarily on confinement cases. At that time most babies were born at home. Doctors were plentiful enough that practicing midwives had been put out of business - especially in Zelma's community - but people still engaged the services of a practical nurse. Called at the onset of labour, Zelma would aid in the decision as to when to call the doctor. If, for any reason,the doctor did not arrive on time, Zelma was there to take care of the delivery. Several family members and friends attest to the fact that Zelma delivered their babies.

Those who engaged Zelma as their 'nurse' got a housekeeper, additional parent, and manager in the bargain. If the baby was a firstborn, she shared the couple's excitement. If a young child was being replaced by a new baby, Zelma took this child to bed with her, giving both physical and emotional comfort.

If necessary, Zelma managed the household. A member of the Garber family commented on Zelma's roll in their home: 'When it was time for chores,she expected the cows to be in from the field so she could help with the milking. If the cows weren't in on time, there might be a familyconference at supper, and one of us children would have to squirm. At times like this, Zelma knew enough to be quiet and let the real parents supply the discipline. But if the parents were not there, Zelma was well able to practice fair and firm control....'

Whent he doctors finally convinced their clients to go to the hospital to have their babies, Zelma turned to the care of the elderly.

When working with young families, Zelma frequently ran into uncooperative youngsters, but she was able to avoid a great deal of fuss with her authoritative manner and quick movements. The elderly were also responsive to her firm, although kind, directions. All ages loved her forher good-natured humour and her spontaneous laughter.

Zelma did not do as much Sunday school and Bible school teaching as manysingle women did, because she could not as easily schedule her work to include such assignments. Sewing circle was more or less in the same category. While she had her permanent residence at Baden with several unmarried sisters, Zelma did serve as president of one of the sewing circle groups and Martha as secretary. They gathered used clothing for relief in their garage. This frequently needed washing, and when the clothes line was full of men's pants, these women had some explaining to do! Zelma was an excellent seamstress. She made her own clothes, and also sewed for the families she worked for when the need required. She could have made a more substantial contribution to the sewing circle if time had permitted.

Although Zelma was devoted to the Mennonite Church, she happily attended whatever church was nearby - no matter what denomination. One woman for whom Zelma worked gives the following tribute: 'I will always remember the unselfish devotion she gave to every task, however small, or humble. She was the perfect example of a Christian woman, and I learned a lot from her.'

After a short illness, Zelma died on Nov. 6, 1978 at the Maples Nursing Home in Tavistock, and is buried in the Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery. She lives on in the memories of the many persons touched by her ministryof love and caring."

Willing Service:Stories of Ontario Mennonite Women", pg. 228-230

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179720

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202705
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer.- Leah, daughter of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born in Haysville, Ont.; died of a heart attack on May 13, 1984; aged 77 y. Surviving are 2 brothers (Allan and Martin Baer), and 4 sisters (Mrs. Vinetta Shipley, Martha Baer, Mrs. Mary Monkman, and Mrs. Viola McKenzie). She was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on May 16, in charge of Will Stoltz; interment in the Nith Valley cemetery.

Gospel Herald - Volume 77, Number 28 -July 10, 1984, page 494.

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• Church Membership: Nith Valley Mennonite Church, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202706
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer, Oscar - Suddenly, on Saturday, July 17, 1993, Oscar Baer, of New Hamburg.

He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR 1, New Hamburg and had farmed at RR 2, New Hamburg prior to retiring to Nithview Seniors Village, New Hamburg. He was born in Wilmot township 84 years ago, a son of the late Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer. He was a member of the Nith Valley Mennonite Church, RR 2, New Hamburg and had taught Sunday school at the former Blenheim Mennonite Church for a number of years. He was a member of Haysville Senior Citizens, a member of Wilmot Horticultural Society; Oscar had been an agent for Pride Corn for over 25 years and a representative of Mennonite Aid Union. Oscar enjoyed woodworking, gardening, travelling, reading and crafts as his hobbies.

Beloved husband of Velina Martin whom he married November 19, 1941 and who predeceased him October 21, 1991. Lovingly remembered by one daughter, Esther and her husband Allan Etchells and their children, Stephanie and Megan; one son, Abner Baer and his daughter, Kimberly and her husband Chris Perkins and a great-granddaughter, Sarah Perkins, all of Waterloo and Kitchener. Dear brother of Martin and his wife Mabel of Kitchener, Viola (Mrs. Rod McKenzie) of Cambridge and Martha Baer of New Hamburg. Ever remembered by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edna Baer of Lake Park, Minnesota, Mrs. Stella Baer-Lander of Wasaga Beach and one brother-in-law, Charles Monkman of Somerset, Bermuda.

He was predeceased by five brothers, Sylvester, Mervin, Moses, Allan and Jeremiah and five sisters, Zelma, Leah, Vinetta (Mrs. Howard Shipley), Barbara (Mrs. Gordon Bindernagel) and Mary (Mrs. Charles Monkman). Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, today (Monday) 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon Wednesday transfer will be made to Nith Valley Mennonite Church for the service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Harold Schilk officiating. Interment in Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Mennonite Central Committee or Nith Valley Mennonite Church.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Jul 1993

Oscar married Velina B. Martin 19 Nov 1941. Velina (daughter of Norman F. Martin and Magdalena Bowman) was born 5 Mar 1906, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202709
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1956, Portage La Prairie, , Manitoba, Canada

Sylvester married Emma Melinda Leis 1 Sep 1935. Emma (daughter of Christian E. Leis and Barbara L. Schwartzentruber) was born 4 Oct 1909, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1947, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Sylvester married Barbara Kleinsasser 18 Aug 1950. Barbara was born 8 Sep 1921. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120584
• Residence: 1956, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Baer.- Mervin, son of Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont., Nov. 15, 1912; died of a heart attack during surgery at the K & W Hospital, Kitchener, Ont., Mar. 15, 1982; aged 69 y. On June 3, 1941, he was married to Gertrude Otto, who survives. Also surviving are 3 sons (Daniel, Kenneth, and Rick), 2 daughters (Jean-Mrs. Clifford Klassen and Sharon-Mrs. Jim Reitzel), 8 grandchildren, 4 brothers (Oscar, Allen, Jerry, and Martin), and 5 sisters (Leah, Vinetta, Martha, Mary, and Viola). He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters. He was a member of Nith Valley Mennonite Church, where memorial services were held on Mar. 17, in charge of Amzie Brubacher.

Gospel Herald - Volume 75, Number 31 - August 3, 1982, page 534

Mervin — Gertrude Otto. Gertrude (daughter of David Otto and Olive Hofstetter) was born 26 Jun 1920, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Nith Valley Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121684

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Baer, Moses N., son of Ephraim and Lavina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born in Wilmot Twp,, Ont., Jan. 31, 1913; died at Bluevale, Ont., Feb. 13, 1978; aged 65 y. On Sept. 1, 1940, he was married to Salema Brubacher who survives. Also surviving are 7 children (David, John, Mary Morrison, Martha - Mrs. El. Msuya, Peter, Elizabeth - Mrs. Vernon Birky, and Rachel), 23 grandchildren, 5 brothers (Oscar, Mervin, Allan, Jeremiah, and Martin), and 6 sisters (Zelma, Leah, Martha, Viola - Mrs. Rod McKenzie, Vinetta - Mrs. Howard Shipley, and Mary - Mrs. Charles Monkman). He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister. In March of 1939 he was ordained to the ministry and in 1964 he was ordained to the office of bishop. Funeral services were held in charge of David Gingrich and Leighton Martin.

Gospel Herald - Volume 71, Number 12 - March 21, 1978 - page 250

Moses married Salema H. Brubacher 2 Sep 1940. Salema (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 22 Sep 1913, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1988, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-179722

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37859
• Residence: 1956, Fordville, Walsh, North Dakota, United States

Allan married Edna H. Brubacher 8 Jun 1941. Edna (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 18 Feb 1918, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1993, Lake Park, Becker, Minnesota, United States; was buried , Eksjo Lutheran Church Cemetery, Lake Park Township, Becker Co., Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Vinetta Shipley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121718
• Residence: 1956, , India

Vinetta — Howard Shipley. Howard was born 1898, York, York, Pennsylvania, United States; died 3 Jun 1983, Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Bindernagel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121721
• Residence: 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Barbara married Private Gordon Roy Bindernagel 24 Jul 1938. Gordon (son of Karl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Bindernagel and Adelina "Adeline" Meyer) was born 21 Aug 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1975, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44039
• Residence: 1956, Ailsa Craig, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Mary Ann Monkman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121724
• Residence: 1956, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Monkman, Mary Baer, daughter of Ephriam and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer, was born at Haysville, Ont.; died at Somerset, Bermuda, Nov. 17, 1989; aged 69. She was married to Charles Monkman, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter (Debbie), 3 brothers (Oscar, Allen, and Martin), and 2 sisters (Viola McKenzie and Martha Baer). She was preceded in death by 4 brothers (Sylvester, Moses, Mervin, and Jerry Baer), and 4 sisters (Zelma, Leah, Vinetta Shipley, and Barbara Blindernagel). A memorial service was held in Somerset, Bermuda, on Nov. 21.

Gospel Herald Volume 83, Number 2 January 9, 1990 - pages 29, 30.

Mary — Richard Charles "Charles" Monkman. Richard was born 20 Jul 1927, Mill Point Pembroke Parish, Bermuda; died 5 Sep 2002, Mill Point Pembroke Parish, Bermuda; was buried , Saint John the Evangelist Churchyard, Pembroke, , Bermuda. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Viola McKenzie
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113358
• Residence: 1956, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Viola — Broderick "Rod" McKenzie. Broderick was born 26 May 1915, Bellevue, , Alberta, Canada; died 30 Mar 1991, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121717
• Residence: 1956, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

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BAER-LANDER, Stella (nee Jones) Passed away, peacefully, at Lakeridge Health Hospital, Port Perry, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of Donald Lander (2008) and Jeremiah Baer (1982); loved mother of Lois (Zen) Szewczyk of Ancaster, Penny Richmond-Peck of Wasaga Beach, Cecil Baer of Kitchener, Jack (2004) and Norma (Tom) Isotamm of Paris, Donna (Stu) Brown of Port Perry, and Allan (Lynn) of Brantford; Stepmother of Dawn (Jim) Belamy of Brantford, and Dwight (Edith) of Paris. Devoted grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grand- children. Predeceased by son Jack (2004), a son-in-law Dave Brown (1998), and a daughter-in-law Patti (2009). Stella was a very generous and loving woman. She lived a very full life as a nurse, daughter, sister, Mother, aunt, grandmother, great- grandmother and true friend to many. Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home , 184 Grand River St. N., Paris, on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Paris Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Hearing Society, Hope Acres (Salvation Army) and the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65269
• Residence: 1956, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BAER, Martin L. - Passed away at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Monday, May 5, 2003,at the age of 77yrs. Loving husband of Mabel (nee Brubacher). Father of Linda Scott and her husband Russell of Orangeville; Robert and his wife Cindy of Brampton,Gregory and his wife Linda of Toronto, Charmaine Duffield and her husband Charles of Kitchener, Thomas and his wife Anne of Kitchener, and Valerie Baer and her friend Burl Goodacre of Walkerton. He will be remembered by 11 grandchildren, his sister, Viola McKenzie and many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents, Ephraim and Lovina (Nahrgang) Baer; his brothers Oscar, Sylvester, Mervin, Mosees, Allan, Jeremiah and hissisters, Zelma, Leah, Vinetta, Barbara, Mary and Martha....MemoryGardens, Breslau...

The Record 6 May 2003

Martin married Mabel H. Brubacher 24 May 1951. Mabel (daughter of Amos M. Brubacher and Lucinda Herr) was born 20 Aug 1917, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 2016, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Virginia — Clifford Klassen. (son of John Klassen and Almeda Wagler) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-220725

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Innovative educator supported students and teachers

By Valerie Hill Special to the Record

From a sickly Mennonite farm boy to an innovative educator determined to change how children learned, John Baer defied expectations.

John was born on a New Dundee farm on Jan. 14, 1943, one of seven children of Moses and Salema Baer. Moses, a farmer and church bishop, held to the Mennonite tradition of not allowing children to continue past Grade 8 but he also recognized John as an ever-curious child who had no desire to become a farmer. John's undiagnosed illness never stopped him from doing his farm chores, a work ethic he carried throughout his life.

"He wanted to be in school, he was always interested in things," said his wife, Debbie Baer.

John entered elementary school a year early because his older brother David needed the moral support of a sibling when he started school. The teacher, seeing John had a robust mind, suggested he would be accepted as a student, not just his brother's companion.

After high school, John completed the one-year program at Stratford Teachers' College, graduating when he was still a teenager.

Debbie said John actually wanted to be a veterinarian but teachers' college was more affordable. After one year of training, it's hard to imagine he was prepared for his first assignment: a one-room schoolhouse near Durham. He wasn't yet 20.

"In those days you were the teacher, you were the principal and you were the custodian," said Debbie.

John's next school was in Winterbourne where he taught and served as vice-principal and later moved to St Jacobs Public School as principal. John's entire career was as a principal, though he also taught, mostly history.

John, who had two sons, John Jr. and Daniel, from his first marriage, upgraded his education while working full time, first an undergraduate degree from Wilfrid Laurier University followed by a graduate degree from the University of Windsor.

John's career with the Waterloo Region District School Board spanned three decades, including opening two new schools: Glencairn and Country Hills. He met Debbie in 1972 when she came to teach at St. Jacobs.

Debbie knew she had married her perfect partner and remembers when her class was invited to join Phyllis Ribey's kindergarten class for story and song time. She saw firsthand John's influence on how the children were being educated and how he supported his staff.

"I was seeing in action the kind of teacher this Mr. Baer held in high esteem: a caring, engaging and uplifting teacher who knew how young children blossomed."

John also recognized in Debbie an ability that needed to be nurtured.

"He would call on all the experts to help me grow and learn just as the children did," she said. Their relationship "was created by our shared beliefs and our knowledge that all children could grow and learn in an environment that nurtured each of them as individuals."

On a personal level, Debbie was struck by John's humbleness, his caring about everyone around him.

"I thought 'how can this man be so nice?' but he was," said Debbie of the man she describes as "a gentle soul."

Their daughter Jenni-Rebecca Baer, also an educator (the family was affectionately known in school as "the three Baers") said her father had a child-centric view on education. He saw each child as an individual, one that would grow, learn and thrive in their own unique way. There was no one-size-fits-all in John's mind. He wanted every child to feel welcome and excited about learning.

While studying for his graduate degree, John's thesis would form the foundation of his career as an educator.

Some of the ideas in "The Learning Place: an Alternative Educational Environment for Elementary Schools" were implemented when he was at Glencairn Public School.

Inge Ford had been John's vice-principal at Glencairn.

"John was very engaging with students, staff, parents and the community," she recalled. "He was always forward-thinking and innovative, always ensuring students came first. He was also a big Elvis fan"

Jenni-Rebecca talked about the Elvis birthday parties her father would hold at the school, getting the kids involved, everyone singing Elvis songs.

After John retired in 1997, the couple purchased an empty 64-acre property near Paisley where they built a house, barns and planted gardens. John would continue to help at the schools when needed and Debbie continued teaching another 10 years before she too retired.

For years, John dealt with a manageable form of leukemia but when the effects of Parkinson's impacted his life, they sold their property and moved to Point Clark. Debbie cared for him at home. John died on May 26, 2021.

"My dad was my hero," said Jenni-Rebecca.


"Innovative Educator Supported Students And Teachers". 2021. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/life/2021/06/14/innovative-educator-supported-students-and-teachers.html.

John — Sandra Baker. [Group Sheet]