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

Karl "Charles" Decher

Male 1861 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Karl "Charles" Decher was born 13 Nov 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carl Decker
    • Name: Charles Decher
    • Name: Charles Decker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-317754
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker Shoe Factory

    Karl married Magdalena "Lena" Disch 28 Oct 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John Disch and Magdelena Scheur, daughter of John Disch and Magdalena) was born 4 Jul 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Lillian Maria Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1884, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Carl Edwin Heinrich "Charles" Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jul 1886, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Norman John Decker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Nov 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Elmora Bertha Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Matilda Diana Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jun 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Nellie Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 8. Cora Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Harry Reinholdt Otto Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Lillian Maria Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 2 Jul 1884, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lillian Maria Hoch
    • Name: Lily Decher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184320
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Shoe Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Lillian — Joseph George Hoch. Joseph (son of Francois A. “Anthony” Hoch and Maria A. "Mary" Wagner) was born 6 May 1882, Formosa, Culross Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1958, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Harry Hoch  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 11. Wilfred Hoch  Descendancy chart to this point was born Oct 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1997.

  2. 3.  Carl Edwin Heinrich "Charles" Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 12 Jul 1886, Walkerton, Brant Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Charles Henry Decher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98671
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Shoe Factory
    • Occupation: 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Cutter, Shoe Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1935, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1968, 212 Union St. E., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Carl married Alvina Schaefer 20 Aug 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alvina (daughter of Alfred W. Schaefer and Christina Gildner) was born 28 Aug 1887, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Mildred Lillian Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 13. Gladys Luella Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 14. Earl Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 15. Loreen Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 16. Marie Decher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Norman John Decker Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 24 Nov 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Norman John Decher
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98672
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machine hand
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1947, 66 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Norman married Katherine Marie Hambrecht 16 Nov 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Katherine (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Hambrecht and Margaret Becker) was born 12 Sep 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Lucile Decker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 18. Dorthy Decker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 19. Beatrice Decker  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  4. 5.  Elmora Bertha Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 22 Aug 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elmora Bertha Schnarr
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-343856
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Elmora married Herman Edgar Lorne "Lorne" Schnarr 21 Aug 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herman (son of Abraham K. Schnarr and Emilia Catharina "Emma" Stein) was born 8 Apr 1894, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Matilda Diana Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 26 Jun 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Matilda Diana Wettlaufer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98674

    Matilda married August Wettlaufer 17 Jun 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. August (son of George Henry Wettlaufer and Elisabeth M. Gildner) was born 21 Jul 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Nellie Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 29 Apr 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98675


  7. 8.  Cora Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 3 Sep 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Cora Wettlaufer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123130

    Notes:

    Wettlaufer, Mrs. Oscar (Cora) -- At the K-W Hospital, on Thursday, Jan 8, 1981, following a lengthy illness, Cora Decher, aged 81 years, of 164 Marshall St., Waterloo. She was a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church, Waterloo. Beloved wife of the late Oscar Wettlaufer, who predeceased her November 11, 1960. Dear mother of Mrs. William (Joy) Bettschen of Waterloo; sister of Mrs. August (Matilda) Wettlaufer of waterloo; grandmother of Anne-Marie, Brenda and Cheryl. She was predeceased by her parents, three brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, after 7 p.m. today, until noon on Saturday, when removal will be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 445 Anndale Ave., Waterloo. For funeral and committal service at 2 p.m., with Rev Roy N. Grosz officiating. Interment Memory Gardens.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 9 Jan 1981

    Cora — Oscar Wettlaufer. Oscar (son of George Henry Wettlaufer and Elisabeth M. Gildner) was born 15 Jul 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1960. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Joy M. Wettlaufer  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 9.  Harry Reinholdt Otto Decher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Karl1) was born 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98673
    • Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoe cutter

    Harry married Maude Edith Thompson 23 Mar 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maude was born 1903, Tillsonburg, Dereham Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Harry Hoch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lillian2, 1.Karl1) was born Mar 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184321
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  2. 11.  Wilfred Hoch Descendancy chart to this point (2.Lillian2, 1.Karl1) was born Oct 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1997.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-184322
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Wilfred — Eleanor Margaret Minster. Eleanor (daughter of Michael Minster and Wladislawa "Lottie A." Ciepielusz) was born Apr 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 2009, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  3. 12.  Mildred Lillian Decher Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Karl1) was born 28 Jun 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Mildred Lillian Barnes
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316663
    • Residence: 1921, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Mildred married Samuel Barnes 31 Oct 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel was born 1909, Courtright, Lambton Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Gladys Luella Decher Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Karl1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316664
    • Residence: 1921, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  5. 14.  Earl Decher Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Karl1) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316662
    • Residence: 1921, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  6. 15.  Loreen Decher Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Karl1) was born 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316665
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  7. 16.  Marie Decher Descendancy chart to this point (3.Carl2, 1.Karl1) was born 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316666
    • Residence: 1921, 241 Waterloo St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  8. 17.  Lucile Decker Descendancy chart to this point (4.Norman2, 1.Karl1) was born 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316578
    • Residence: 1921, 62 Dekay St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  9. 18.  Dorthy Decker Descendancy chart to this point (4.Norman2, 1.Karl1) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316579
    • Residence: 1921, 62 Dekay St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  10. 19.  Beatrice Decker Descendancy chart to this point (4.Norman2, 1.Karl1) was born 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Beatrice Bruder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316580
    • Residence: 1921, 62 Dekay St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Beatrice — Ferdinand Sylvester Bruder. Ferdinand (son of Henry Charles Bruder and Catherine "Kate" Erler) was born 19 Sep 1910, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1999, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  11. 20.  Joy M. Wettlaufer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Cora2, 1.Karl1)

    Joy married William J. "Bill" Bettschen [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Annie-Marie Elizabeth Bettschen  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1964; died 1 Aug 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Annie-Marie Elizabeth Bettschen Descendancy chart to this point (20.Joy3, 8.Cora2, 1.Karl1) was born 2 Jan 1964; died 1 Aug 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111706

    Notes:

    Obituary of Anne-Marie Bettschen

    After a strong and brave battle with a brief illness, Anne-Marie passed away on August 1, 2018. Dear daughter of Joy (nee Wettlaufer) and the late Bill (William) Bettschen. Anne will be held forever in her sister's hearts Brenda (Jim) and Cheryl Wunder (Chris). Loving Aunt to her treasured nephews James and Adam.

    "Your life was a Blessing

    Your memory a Treasure

    You are loved beyond Words

    And missed beyond Measure"


    Renee Wood

    Friends are invited to share their memories of Anne-Marie with her family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Monday, August 6, 2018 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Reception to follow in the Fireside Room of the Funeral Home. A private family Interment will take place at Parkview Cemetery. Condolences for the family and donations to the Charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

    Obituary of Anne-Marie Bettschen | Erb & Good Family Funeral Home. (2018). Erbgood.com. Retrieved 4 August 2018, from https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/14119/Anne-Marie-Bettschen/obituary.html#tribute-start