Gertrude Clara Schmidt

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• Name: Gertrude Clara Ritter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305824
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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RITTER, Gertrude Clara Passed away at her home at Derbecker's Heritage House, St. Jacobs on March 13, 2013 in her 100th year. Gertrude Ritter, loving wife of the late Milton Ritter. Dear mother of Carol Freiburger. Loving grandmother of Gary Freiburger (Shirley), Debbie Freiburger and Linda Martin (Murray). Great-grandmother of Colin (Kristy), Craig (Mandy), Tracy, Alecia, Ryan, Christopher and Lindsay. Great-great- grandmother of Brody, Blake, Jaxon, and Alena. She will fondly be remembered by her sister Ethel Gastmier. Predeceased by her parents John Schmidt and Ellanora Steen. Also predeceased by her brother Egbert Schmidt and her son-in-law Joe Freiburger. Gertrude was a long time member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener and a former member of the Victoria Park Seniors Centre. Friends are invited to share their memories of Gertrude with her family during visitation at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 825 King Street West, Kitchener on Monday, March 18, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. Nancy Kelley officiating. Reception to follow in the Church Hall. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. A special thank you to all the staff at Heritage House, St. Jacobs, for all the care given to Gertrude. Condolences for the family and donations to St. Mark's Lutheran Church may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445

Waterloo Region Record 14 Mar 2013

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Schmidt - At St. Jacobs, Sept. 13th, to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Schmidt, a daughter.

Elmira Signet Sep 18 1913 pg 2

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Newlyweds Recipients At Shower.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ritter, recently married, were honored with a gathering of Ritter families and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wurm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hahn on Saturday evening. A kitchen shower for the young couple wag the occasion for the party. The evening was spent in progressive euchre, the first prize going to Mrs. Russel Hahn, who turned the prize over to the bride.

A dainty lunch was served by the hostess and the young couple, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ritter, expressed their hearty thanke for the shower and the honor done them by their relatives.

Waterloo Chronicle 13 Dec 1934, p. 14

Gertrude married Milton Jacob Ritter 20 Nov 1934, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Milton (son of Heinrich "Henry" Ritter and Philiphina Mattusch) was born 5 Aug 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Apr 1987, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Carol — Joe Freiburger. [Group Sheet]