Samuel Preston Shantz

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350635
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone Image
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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Samuel P. Shantz

By Record Correspondent PRESTON - Samuel Preston Shantz, 68, local industrialist, died suddenly in his sleep at his home, 407 Queen St., of a heart attack early this morning. While suffering from a heart condition for the past seven years, the late Mr. Shantz had continued active in his industrial responsibilities and in his civic and other interests. The deceased was born in Preston, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Erb Shantz. His father was the founder of the business which operates under his name and which Samuel Shantz was manager at the time of his death. Residing in Preston until 24 years of age, the late Mr. Shantz was in the customs department at Kitchener for a time, and then for periods was associated with the former Galt Reformer and the Toronto Daily Star. For a number of years he was engaged with the British Dominion Emigration Society in Toronto. Prior to returning to Preston In 1940 he organized the scenic motor coach tours in Toronto and managed that enterprise. He became associated with the family industrial business, the P. E. Shantz Foundry, and since the death of his brother, Cyrus, in 1944, was manager of the concern. A life member of the Century Club, Toronto, the late Mr. Shantz was twice president of that club. He was a member of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association and the Grand River Industrial Accident Prevention Association. A member of St. Paul's United church, Preston, and Trinity United and Yonge Street United Churches while in Toronto. Mr. Shantz was keenly interested in civic affairs of Preston, since his return to the community 12, years ago. He was active at the time of Preston's Old Boys' Reunion and Jubilee in 1949, and was a keen promoter for organized commemoration of the municipality's 100th anniversary of incorporation this year. Surviving are his wife, Annie Bowman; three sons, Robin and Arnold Shantz, Preston, and Douglas Shantz, Montreal; two daughters, Mrs. Russell (Lois) Schrumm, Preston, and Marjorie, Hamilton; two sisters, Miss Minnie B. Shantz of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Leon Archibald of Minneapolis. Eight grandchildren also survive. The body is resting at the Stager-Pass Ltd. funeral home until Wednesday at 1 p.m., then at the St. Paul's United Church for service at 2: 30. Interment will be in Preston Cemetery,

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Dec 1952 pg 5

Samuel married Annie Bowman 10 Jun 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Christian S. Bowman and Leah Snider) was born 28 Apr 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Aug 1969, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 1969, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW2 - RCAF
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350917

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SHANTZ, Robin R.

Of 522 West-minster Drive S., Cambridge, on Thursday, June 22, 1989, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Beloved husband of Estella Irvine; dear father of Richard of Vancouver, Ronald of Toronto and Malcolm of London, Ont. Lovingly remembered by six grandchildren; one brother, Douglas of Montreal and two sisters, Mrs. Lois Schrumm and Marjorie, Mrs. Desmond Singleton, both of Cambridge. Mr. Shantz was born in Toronto and came to Cambridge (P) in 1945. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church, the Preston Masonic Lodge, Cambridge Shrine Club, Preston Chapter of R.A.M. and the Royal Canadian Legion, Preston Branch No. 126. He served with the RCAF in the Second World War and was a former member of the Preston Board of Education and a Councilman of the first Cambridge Council. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge, today (Friday), 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 24, 1989. Interment Parklawn cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Jun 1989 pg A9

Robin — Margaret Estella Irvine. Margaret was born 29 Mar 1914, Hainsville, Matilda Twp., Dundas Co., Ontario; died 9 Dec 2014, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Dec 2014, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350921

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SHANTZ, Arnold

Of 3947 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough, Ont., at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Desmond Singleton, 1227 Fairview Rd., Cambridge, on Saturday, Sept. 5, 1981. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Fowler; dear father of Rev. Gerald Shantz of St. Catharines and Arnold of Kitchener, in his 67th year. Also survived by two brothers, Robin of Cambridge and Douglas of Ottawa, and two sisters, Lois (Mrs. Russell Schrumm) and Marjorie (Mrs. Desmond Singelton), both of Cambridge, and three grandchildren. Mr. Shantz was born in Toronto and was a resident of Cambridge for a number of years, moving back to Toronto one year ago. Retired from Hostess, Cambridge. A veteran of the Second World War. Funeral services were held today, Tuesday at 2 p.m., in St. John's Anglican Church, Elora. Interment in Parklawn cemetery. Arrangements by the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Sep 1981 pg 27

Arnold — Ethel Margaret Fowler. Ethel was born 24 Jan 1913, Springhill, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 10 Mar 1977, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Mar 1977, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lois Jean Schrumm
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-384944

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SCHRUMM, Lois Jean

It is with great sadness, the family of Lois Jean (Shantz) Schrumm announces her passing at home on November 16, 2011. Born in Toronto June 20, 1921, she moved to Preston, where she met and married Russell (Bummer) Schrumm (deceased 1985). Predeceased by her brothers Robin, Arnold and Douglas and one sister Marjorie Singleton. Left to mourn are her sons Jim (Christine) of B.C. and their children, Carmen (Garth) Letcher and Lisa (Troy) Gross. Also Ted (Judy) of Preston and their children, Matthew (Andrea) and Elizabeth (Terry) Scotland. AIso five great-grandchildren. She also leaves many nieces and nephews, who she was happy to visit with at her 90th birthday celebration, in June of this year. Lois was a long time employee of Union Gas. She also loved travelling with her husband and spent many enjoyable years at their trailer in Bayfield, Ont. At Lois's request there will be a private family service and no visitation

Cambridge Times 23 Nov 2011

Lois — Russell Henry Schrumm. Russell (son of Henry L. Schrumm and Sarah Elizabeth Panabaker) was born 3 Dec 1912, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]