Henry Allen "Harry" Germann

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• Business: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; H. A. Germann Dry Goods - Waterloo's Great Corner Store
• Name: Allan H. German
• Name: H. A. German
• Name: H. A. Germann
• Name: Harry A. Germann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-343189
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Dry Goods Store
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Local Merchant Harry A. Germann Dies Suddenly

One of Twin-City's Business Men Passes Away at Hospital

WAS IN HIS 58th YEAR

The sudden death of one Waterloo's best known merchants, Mr. Harry A. Germann, 33 Duke St., east occurred at the St. Mary's Hospital at Kitchener at five o'clock on Sunday morning and came as a stock to friends and relatives In the Twin City and throughout the county where he was well and favorably known.

Mr. Germann had been in his usual health attending to business as usual until Friday afternoon whoa be complained of not feeling well. Saturday morning he went to the St. Mary's Hospital for treatment although his condition was not considered serious. However early Sunday turning be was taken seriously ill and passed away. Death was due to a blood clot. Mr. Germann had fully recovered from a critical illness a year ago. He was in his 58th year. Mr and Mrs. Germann oberved their silver wedding anniversary in 1930.

The late Mr. Germann was born in Waterloo a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Germann. On June 6. 1905 he was married to Miss Lenora Heller, who survives with 2 daughters, Miss Louise, organist and choir director of the Knox Presbyterian Church and Miss Jean a student at K-W. Collegiate; also one brother Charles Germann of Kitchener and a sister Mrs. Hugh Rennie of London.

Deceased had been Identified with the retail dry goods business for many years and prior to joining the late S. B. Bricker In business about 26 years ago was associated with G. B. Ryan & Co.. Guelph one of the largest dry goods stores in Western Ontario. After the passing of the late Mr. Bricker. Mr. Germann acquired the business which he conducted in the Bricker block. corner King and Erbs Ste. until June 1934, when he moved to new quarters opposite the post office.

The late Mr. Germann was keenly interested in music and besides being an accomplished pianist was a member of the St. John's Lutheran church choir for many years. It is Interesting to note that the Germann family have been identified with St. John's choir including the late Julius Germann for over half a century. He was a charter member of the Young Men's club and Its popular piano accompanist. Lawn bowling was he Summers pastime. He was treasurer of the St. John's Parish Hall fund and a member of the Waterloo Masonic lodge.

Many friends and business associates attended the funeral held from the family residence on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. C. S. Roberts pastor of St. John's Church. conducted the service and paid tribute to the late Mr. Germann referring to his deep and active interest In church activities. Beautiful floral tributes were sent by friends and banked the casket and drawing room. Interment was made In Mount Hope cemetery. The pallbearers were Jacob Conrad. Maurice C. Sturm. Fred H. Moser, Wm. Henderson Sr., Henry Liphardt and Herman Haas.

Waterloo Chronicle 23 Jan 1936 pg 5

Henry — Leonora Laurette Heller. Leonora (daughter of Herman Heller and Louisa Jacobi) was born 7 Apr 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Louise Elizabeth Pulkinghorn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192906
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Louise — William Frederick Pulkinghorn. William was born 3 Jan 1911, Pilkington Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: music, story
• Name: Jean Isobel Hayes
• Name: Jean Isobel Robinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65144
• Residence: 2014, , British Columbia, Canada

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ROBINSON, Jean Isobel (nee Germann)

Passed away February 14, 2015 at the age of 94. Born in Waterloo, Ont. she grew up in a household full of music. Luckily both Jean and sister Louise inherited their father's wonderful musicality. She married her high school sweetheart, Allan Hayes in 1944 and moved to Nassau where he was based. An R.C.A.F. Flying Officer, he was tragically killed months after they wed. With remarkable support from sister Louise, she returned home to continue a professional singing career, most notably on the Dominion Network in "Singing Stars of Tomorrow" and Good Year's "Parade of Stars". In 1946 and 47, she was hired as the concert soloist at the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise. In year two at the Chateau, she met her future husband and lifelong accompanist, Dr. Harold Robinson, who was also an accomplished pianist. A three-month engagement was followed by 67 years of marriage filled with love and music. In 1951 the family moved from Banff to Vancouver. Active in the music of her church and the Vancouver Philharmonic Music Club, she shared her talents with family, friends, and audiences her entire life. Jean's enduring legacy will be the joy of music she imparted to so many. When her husband became the Medical Director of C.A.R.S., she became an active volunteer in the Arthritis Society. Jean was a very loving and supportive mother and grandmother, attending nearly every musical performance in which her family was involved. Jean was widowed 10 months ago. She was also predeceased by her sister Louise and son-in-law Kurt. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Ann Neumann, son Chris Robinson (Paddi), grandchildren Chris, Katherine (Agustin), Caitlin, Jennifer, Michaela, great-granddaughter Magnolia, nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the Crescent Gardens Care Staff for their tremendous care and compassion over the past four years. A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday February 27, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Canadian Memorial Church, 16th and Burrard, with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Elektra Women's Choir in Jean's memory.

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Jean married Harold Speers Robinson 3 Apr 2014. Harold was born 1918, Saskatoon, , Saskatchewan, Canada; died 3 Apr 2014. [Group Sheet]

Jean married Allan Edward Hayes 15 Aug 1944. Allan (son of Cyril Ewart William Hayes and Dolly "Frances" Hilsher) was born 23 Nov 1922, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1945, , Bahamas. [Group Sheet]