William Battler

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75740 
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

William married Emma Cook 1820. Emma was born 1797, , England; died Bef 1871. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460187
• Residence: 1851, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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George Battler.

It becomes our sad duty to chronicle the death of one of our most highly respected pioneers of Wilmot in the person of Mr. George Battler, which occurred on April 20th. He had been ailing for years from rheumatism but it was only during the last four weeks that he was confined to his bed. A severe attack of dropsy set in which carried him off in a short time. He had reached the advanced age of 87 years 10 months and 27 days. The funeral took place April 23rd and was very largely attended,many coming from quite a distance to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed. The remains were taken to the Wilmot Centre church where services were held after which they were taken to the Pine Hill Cemetery for interment. The service were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Backus and Rev. Mr. Stauffer both of New Dundee.

Deceased was born May 24th. 1820, in Yorkshire, England, emigrated to this country with his parents in the year 1830 and settled in Wilmot when it was but a wilderness. He was married in the year 1849 to Elizabeth Pickwell, the union being blessed with twelve children, five sons and seven daughters, of whom only three sons and two daughters survive, together with one sister and eight grand-children. William, the eldest son, resides in the Township of Hay; James, near New Dundee, and John near Wilmot Centre; Tamer, the wife of George Dean, resides near Roseville, and Bella, wife of Henry Struth, at home with her mother. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

"Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep:

A calm and undisturbed repose
Unbroken by the last of foes." -COM.

Waterloo County Chronicle (186303), 11 May 1899, p. 1

George — Elizabeth Pickwell. Elizabeth was born Nov 1830, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1913, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Gofton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75010

Elizabeth — Samuel Thomas Gofton. Samuel (son of Samuel Gofton and Elizabeth Hall) was born 1815, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England; was christened 31 Jul 1815, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England; died 1877, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Washington Cemetery, Washington, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283253

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121877P
• Residence: 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

TWO DEATHS. The funeral of the late Simon Shantz which was held on Sunday was very large attended. Service was conducted by Rev. Moses Bowman in German an Rev. Wismer in English. We noticed among those at the church Sheriff Springer and Registrar Masters...On the same day an old and much repected resident passed away in the person of Thomas Battler. The deceaed had been in poor health for some time. Funeral on Wednesday.

Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Dec 1893, p. 1

Thomas married Mary Ann Brydon 28 Jun 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Brighton and Amy Wilson) was born 25 Apr 1840, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1925; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98794

Rhodes — Charlotte Gofton. Charlotte (daughter of Samuel Gofton and Elizabeth Hall) was born 10 Sep 1832, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Plattsville Cemetery, Plattsville, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Nancy Underwood
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-143599
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

Nancy married Benjamin Underwood 10 Nov 1874, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Benjamin (son of Samuel John Underwood and Hannah) was born 17 Dec 1840, Yardley Hastings, , Northampton, England; died 17 Jun 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Free Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara
• Name: Clarissa Copley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75975P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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Mrs. Clarissa Copley

The death occurred on Thursday, Oct. 28th, of Clarissa Battler, widow of John Copley at their residence in New Dundee, aged 85 years. She is survived by several children.

The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. A brief service was held at her late residence, after which interment took place in the New Dundee cemetery.

The Chronicle Telegraph 2 Nov 1922, p. 5

Clarissa married John Copley 1857. John (son of John Copley and Elizabeth Spowarge) was born 14 Jan 1834, , England; died 3 Jul 1917, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-396778
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41011
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1886, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada

William married Fanny Gardner 23 Dec 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fanny (daughter of Peter Gardner and Maria O. Schwartzentruber) was born 28 Nov 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Aug 1886, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Babylon Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Tamar Dean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-446392
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Tamar married George Dean 3 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of George Dean and Catharine) was born Nov 1857, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-396779
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 00145-5527.1
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

James married Mary Sararas 7 Feb 1884, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of David L. Sararas and Magdalena Brower) was born 5 Apr 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1917; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121937
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

John married Adeline Amacher 29 Sep 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Adeline (daughter of John Amacher and Mary Thaler) was born 1870, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Struth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460184
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Isabella married Henry Struth 31 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Conrad Struth and Elisabeth Schmidt) was born Jun 1864, , Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121940

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• Name: Elizabeth Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96242
• Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-106076

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370486

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• Eby ID Number: 00029-2280.1
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

John Battler - Following an illness of two weeks, John Battler, 75, passed away at his home, RR 2 Kitchener, yesterday afternoon. Deceased was born in Wilmot Township in 1861, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Battler. He was married to Alice Detweiler, who predeceased him nine years ago. Surviving are two sons, Weston of Kitchener and Morley at home, three brothers, Irvin, RR 2 Kitchener, Wesley of RR 4 Bright, and Allan of Wilmot Centre, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Meisel in Wilmot Centre, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Posky, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Sherk of Ayr, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the residence on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock to Roseville Cemetery, Rev. E. Sleder, pastor of the Mannheim UR Church will officiate.

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Following an illness of two weeks, John Battler passed away at his home, R.R. No. 2, Kitchener, on Friday afternoon, in his 75th year. He was born in Wilmot township in 1861, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Battler.

Surviving are two sons, Weston of Kitchener and Morley at home; three brothers, Irvin, R.R. No. 2, Kitchener, Wesley of R.R. 4, Bright, and Allan of Wilmot Centre; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Meisel in Wilmot Centre, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Petoskey, Mich., Mrs. Wm. Shek of Ayr, and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the residence to Roseville cemetery. Rev. E. Seider was in charge.

Waterloo Chronicle, 31 Aug 1937, p. 5

John married Alice Jane Detweiler 2 Apr 1890. Alice (daughter of Enoch Wismer Detweiler and Victoria Willits) was born 1 Jun 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1928, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma C. Meisel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121880P
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Mrs. Emma Meisel - Wilmot Centre, Aug 23 - Mrs. Emma Meisel, 74, relict of the late Jacob Meisel, died early today at her home here. Born in Wilmot Centre, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Battler, she lived her entire life here. Mrs. Meisel attended the Evangelical Church. Surviving are four sons, Edmund of Bridgeport, Rufus of Preston, Ervin and Lorne at home; four daughters, Mrs. Herman Witzel of Kitchener, Mrs. W.B. Otto of South Easthope, Mrs. Charles Pauli of Wilmot Township and Miss Rose at home; three brothers, Ervin of Williamsburg, Wesley of Blenheim Township, and Allan of Wilmot Centre; two sisters, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Petoskey, Mich., and Mrs. William Sherk of Ayr. The funeral will be held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon with services at her late residence, thence to the Evangelical church for services at 2: 30 o'clock. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

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Mrs. Emma Meisel

WILMOT CENTRE.- A native of Wilmot Centre, Mrs. Emma Meisel, relict of the late Jacob Meisel, died at her home, here, Tuesday. She was in her 75th year. Deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Battler. She attended the Evangelical Church.

She is survived by four sons, Edmund, of Bridgeport, Rufus, of Preston, Ervin and Lorne, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Herman Witzel of Kitchener, Mrs. W. B. Otto of South Easthope, Mrs. Charles Pauli, of Wilmot township, and Miss Rose, at home; three brothers, Ervin of Williamsburg, Wesley of Blenheim township, and Allan, of Wilmot Centre; two sisters, Mrs. Amos Clemens of Petoskey, Mich., and Mrs. William Sherk of Ayr.

The funeral was held Wednesday, interment being made in the cemetery adjoining the Evangelical Church, Wilmot Centre.

Waterloo Chronicle, 26 Aug 1938, p. 3

Emma — Jacob Meisel. Jacob (son of John Jacob Meisel and Anna Margareth "Margaret" Schenk) was born 11 Mar 1861, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1918, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121881
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215570
• Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Meyhodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121882

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121884P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Wesley Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121885
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

George married Ida Christner 21 Dec 1904, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Daniel Christner and Mary Shantz) was born 29 Jun 1880, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1967, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283165
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Name: Ervin Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199870
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

Thomas — Lucinda Bock. Lucinda (daughter of Isaac Bock and Mary Sararas) was born 20 Mar 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1985, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Nov 1985, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76599
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Allan Battler - By Record Correspondent - Baden, Oct. 23 - Allan Battler, 72, of Baden died Saturday at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Wilmot Township, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Battler, he farmed near Victoriaburg for many years. He served as a member of the Wilmot Centre Public School Board for many years and was formerly weed and herd inspector for Wilmot Township. His wife, the former Louise Schenk, died in May, 1941.

Surviving are two sons, Roy Battler of Wellesley, and Ralph of Victoriaburg; three daughters, Miss Dorothy Battler, Baden and Mrs. Gerald (Verdella) Flood and Mrs. Harlon (Reta) Oberer, both of Kitchener; two brothers, Ervin Battler, Williamsburg, and Wesley Battler, Kitchener; and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Clemens, Petoskey, Mich., and Mrs. Etta Sherk of Bright. Five grandchildren also survive.

The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm from his residence in Baden, with Rev. G.T.H. Wuerscher of Phillipsburg officiating.

Allan married Louisa Schenk 18 Dec 1907, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa (daughter of Johann "John" Schenk and Mary Margaretha Hofstetter) was born 31 Dec 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1941, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121888
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1903, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Andrew married Rosa Ann "Rose Ann" Gabel 30 Dec 1903, Shakespeare, North Easthope Township, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. Rosa (daughter of John S. Gabel and Mary Schmidt) was born 12 Jan 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1978; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Etta Battler
• Name: Henrietta Battler
• Name: Mary Henrietta "Etta" "Henietta" Sherk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-283168
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1923, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housekeeper

Notes:

SHERK, Mrs. William - At St. Mary's Hospital, on Friday, May 31, 1974, after a brief illness, Mary Etta Battler, of Ayr, age 92 years and had been a resident of the area all her life; a member of the W.M.S. of New Dundee United Brethren Church; mother of Leon of Yachats Oregon, Melvin of Kitchener, Weston of Route 4 Cambridge-Galt, Walter and Mrs. Vernetta Wildfong both of London, Mrs. Wilfred (Maimie) McDonald, Route 1 Wellesley, Mrs. James (Irene) Main, Route 4, Bright, 12 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also survive. She was the last surviving member of her family; predeceased by her husband, five brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, where the funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. with Pastor Luke Rienstra officiating. Interment in the Union cemetery New Dundee.

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Mary married William Hallman Sherk 14 Mar 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Reuben H. Sherk and Leah B. Hallman) was born 27 Oct 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Oct 1939; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123867
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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• Name: Bergeronette "Nettie" Nahrgang
• Name: Nettie Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202695
• Residence: 1899, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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Mrs. Nettie Nahrgang

HAYSVILLE - Mrs. Nettie Nahrgang, widow of Urias Nahrgang, died early Saturday morning at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Nahrgang, whose maiden name was Nettie Battler, was born in Blenheim Township on Dec. 25, 1872, and was married to the late Mr. Nahrgang in Blenheim Township 46 years ago.

They farmed in Wilmot Township for 20 years before retiring to the village. In ailing health for the past two years. Mrs. Nahrgang had been seriously ill for the past five weeks Her husband predeceased her two years ago and she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Coxson of Haysville three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Waterloo Chronicle, 2 Aug 1946, p. 3

Bergeronette married Urias Nahrgang 29 Nov 1899, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Urias (son of Isaac Nahrgang and Catharine Bricker) was born 22 Aug 1869, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1944, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58970P
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

John — Agnes Sarah Playford. Agnes (daughter of Stephen Playford and Caroline Bird) was born 5 Apr 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122262
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Name: Mary Jane Gofton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39065
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Notes:

MRS. MARY JANE GOFTON

A lengthy illness terminated last night in the death of Mrs. Mary Jane Gofton, 114 Water St. S. at her residence She was born 83 years ago in New Dundee, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs John Copley. Her husband, Samuel, predeceased her in 1936.

Surviving are one son, Harry, of Kitchener, three grandchildren Delphine, Gloria and Douglas Gofton three brothers, Joseph Copley of Airdrie. Alta, William Copley of Plattsville, and Harry Copley of New Dundee, and three sisters, Mrs Addison Taylor of Waterloo, Mrs Alice Hallman of Kitchener and Miss Adelaide Copley of Plattsville.

Funeral service will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home on Thursday at 2 o'clock Rev. Arthur Eissfeldt, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate Burial will be made in New Dundee Cemetery.

Kitchener Record Tue, Aug 29, 1944 Page 11

Mary married Samuel F. Gofton 23 Dec 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Samuel (son of Robert Gofton and Rosana, son of Robert G. Gofton and Rosannah Fonger) was born 18 Sep 1864, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Nov 1936, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215490

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122264
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215493

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• Name: Harry Copley
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75976P
• Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1905, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Henry married Louise Radke 15 Nov 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louise (daughter of August Radke and Justina Zimmerman) was born 30 Jun 1870, , West Prussia, Germany; died 18 May 1926, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Cockerton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122265
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Emma married Fredrick Cockerton 11 Nov 1899, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Fredrick (son of John Cockerton and Elizabeth Millington) was born 24 Jun 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ellen Copley
• Name: Sarah Ellen "Ellen" Taylor
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-122267
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Sarah — James Addison "Addison" Taylor. James (son of Cyrus Miller Taylor and Wilhelmina Hacking) was born 25 Jan 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 Aug 1952; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice Hallman
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3601.1000
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Alice married Israel Hallman 3 Feb 1897, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Israel (son of Rev. Benjamin D. Hallman and Catharine Honsberger) was born 27 Dec 1867, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1923; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75977P
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Name: Ellen Sarah Taylor
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190438
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

Ellen — Charles Addison Taylor. Charles (son of Cyrus Miller Taylor and Wilhelmina Hacking) was born Jan 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41017

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• Name: Catherine Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Woolner
• Name: Elizabeth Dean
• Name: Kitty E. Dean
• Name: Lizzie Dean
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178302
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamer, Box Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheran

Catherine — Edwin Woolner. Edwin (son of Solomon Woolner and Paulina Elizabeth Treusch) was born 8 Nov 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179675939
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-225261
• Occupation: 1927, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; brass polisher

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George M. Battler

Funeral services were held at Lingelbach United Church last Wednesday for George Melvin Battler, RR 1, Shakespeare, who died Mon. Jan. 20 in St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. He was 75.

Born in North Easthope, Mr. Battler was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Battler. He lived in North Easthope all his life and was employed with the Canadian National Railways until his retirement in 1959.

He was a member of Lingelbach United Church and the church choir and was treasurer of church missions.

One son died in infancy.

In addition to his wife, the former Louise Stricker, he is survived by one son, Ray of Barrie; one brother, Warren of Sydney, B.C.; one sister, Mrs. Clora Nicklas of Tavistock and four grandchildren.

Rev. J.B. Moore and Rev. M.E. Reuber officiated at the services.

Burial took place in Lingelbach cemetery.

The Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

New Hamburg Independent, January 29, 1969

George married Louise Isabella Brown Stricker 4 Jun 1927, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Louise was born 1898, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1992; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200617
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200620
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75846
• Occupation: 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Steam Fitter
• Residence: 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Weston married Clara M. Hollinger 25 Jun 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of John Frederick Hollinger and Annie Selina Rebelski) was born 1 Jan 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48991578
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75847

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MORLEY BATTLER, RELIEF POLICE OFFICER, DIES SUDDENLY

A former Waterloo County constable for 19 years, Morley Battler, 58, of R.R. 2, Kitchener, died unexpectedly Saturday from a heart seizure suffered at his home in Williamsburg. He was also a former Elora police chief and relieved as constable in Elmira. For 13 years, he had relieved on the Elmira police force during the holiday season and at Fall Fair time. "We'll certainly miss him here," said Chief Harry Jarvis. "He was well-known around here, especially by the farm people and he was wonderful with children." Constable Battler was a familiar figure at every fall fair in the county. Born April 1, 1897, in Wilmot Township, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Battler. Surviving are his wife, the former Elfleda Becker; a son, Clifford of Williamsburg; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Eva) Witmer of Williamsburg, Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Knight of Birch Run, Michigan, and Mrs. John (Elaine) Wilfong of Doon. A brother, Weston, predeceased him in 1948. There are 12 grandchildren also surviving. The body rested at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral service was conducted Tuesday at 2 pm. Rev. A. Ward Woolner, pastor of Alma Street United Brethern Church, officiated. Internment was in Woodland Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, December 22, 1955. p. 5.

Morley — Elfleda Hazel Becker. Elfleda (daughter of Henry Frederick Becker and Malissa Schweitzer) was born 8 Dec 1896, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Jun 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 15 Jun 1988, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370480

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370481

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370482

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370484

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76614
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1942, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Edmund Meisel - an employee of Canada Barrels and Kegs, Ltd., of Waterloo for the past eight years, Edmund Meisel, 70, of 44 Woolwich St., Bridgeport collapsed and died on the street in Bridgeport yesterday. A native of Wilmot Centre, he had lived in Bridgeport for the past 45 years. He was employed several years by Shirk and Snider, Ltd., flour millers. A member of Emmanuel Evangelical UB Church, Bridgeport, he was formerly a trustee of the church and a teacher in the Sunday School. Surviving are his wife, the former Annie Rose, whom he married in 1912; one brother, Lorne Meisel, Wilmot Centre; and four sisters, Rose Meisel of Kitchener; Mrs. Herman (Agnes) Witzel of Kitchener; Mrs. William (Mabel) Otto of Shakespeare and Mrs. Charles (Effie) Pauli of New Hamburg. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm with Rev. C.B. Heckendorn officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery.

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Edmund married Annie Sophia Roos 1912, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie (daughter of Daniel Roos and Caroline Bierenstihl) was born 2 Nov 1889, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76616
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private Family
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Agnes Witzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76617
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Agnes — Herman Witzel. Herman (son of Christian Heinrich Witzel and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lippert) was born 9 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Dec 1968, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Occupation: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; salesman Shirk and Snider Ltd.
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3947.90
• Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer,Box Factory
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, 60 Highland Rd., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Rufus Meisel, 52, of 60 Highland Road, passed away early this morning at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Meisel had not been enjoying good health for the past few weeks but death was most unexpected. A salesman for Shirk and Snider Ltd., he had carried on his usual activities yesterday and was out to dinner with friends last night. Son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meisel, he had resided in Preston 33 years before coming to Kitchener. He attended Trinity United Church.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Herbert Meyers, Preston, Miss Doris, Toronto, and Miss Grace, at home; three brothers, Edmund, Bridgeport and Ervin and Lorne, Wilmot Centre; and four sisters, Miss Rose Meisel and Mrs. Herman Witzel, Kitchener and Mrs. William Otto and Mrs. Charles Pauli, New Hamburg.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday at two o'clock at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, Rev. E. O. Seymour, pastor of Trinity Church, officiating. Internment will be in Woodland Cemetery. The remains are resting at the funeral home.

Kitchener Daily Record, November 12, 1942

Rufus — Annie Hamacher. Annie (daughter of Emanuel Hamacher and Lovina Hostetler) was born 2 Jun 1890, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Nov 1976, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76619
• Occupation: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Odd Jobs
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Mabel Otto
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76620
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mabel married William B. Otto 12 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 1884, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Effie Pauli
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200563
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Effie married Charles Edwin Pauli 11 Dec 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Michael Pauli and Anna M. Dietze) was born Jan 1894, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76621

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/231472467
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400035
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1942, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Lorne — Loreane Susan Kinzie. Loreane (daughter of Ira Kinzie and Lillie May Graybill) was born 22 May 1910, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jun 1984, Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200580
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200581
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Clarence — Dorothy C. Oetzel. Dorothy was born 1912; died 1997; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200583
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1986, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BATTLER, Howard David - Went to be with his Lord on Friday, July 17, 1987, Howard Battler of 67 Joseph St., Breslau, aged 76 years. He was a member of Breslau Missionary Church; a long time employee of Hunsberger Lumber, Kitchener.

Dear husband of Caroline Isabelle (Belle) Battler; loving father of John and his wife Penny of Kitchener, Dan and his wife Gloria of Breslau; brother of Elton of Brantford and Nile of Waterloo. Also survived by three grandchildren, Tori, Vicki and Brent. Predeceased by two brothers and one sister.

Mr. Battler's family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Water- loo, 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. At noon Monday, transfer will be made to Breslau Missionary Church for funeral service at 2 p.m., Rev. Ted Losch officiating. Inter- ment Breslau Mennonite Cemetery. Donations to Emmanuel Bible College or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Howard married Caroline Isabelle "Belle" Zeller 4 Jul 1943. Caroline (daughter of Vernon Zeller and Violet Hagey) was born 23 Mar 1920, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 2016, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marie Olive Lehmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-58978
• Residence: 1986, 228 Murdock Ave., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Marie Lehmann

Funeral service was held Monday in Waterloo for Marie Battler, of 228 Murdock Avenue, Waterloo. She died November 14, 1986, at K-W hospital. She was 73.
She was the mother of Joseph Lehmann, of Elmira, William Lehmann, of St. Clements, Helen Putnam, James, Terrance, and Bruce Lehmann, all of Waterloo, Elaine (Mrs. James Crowe), Catherine (Mrs. Theodore Bowman), and Susan (Mrs. Michael Fehrenbach), all of Kitchener; sister of Nile Battler, of Kitchener, Howard Battler, of Breslau, Elton Battler, of Brantford, and Elizabeth Leyes, of Waterloo; also survived by 30 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; predeceased by her husband, Joseph Lehman, her parents, Wesley and Ida Battler, and two brothers.
Burial was in Mount Hope cemetery, Waterloo.

Elmira Independent 18 Nov 1986 pg 13

Marie — Joseph Lehmann. Joseph died Bef 1986. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Betty Battler
• Name: Elizabeth "Betty" Leyes
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164186
• Residence: 1986, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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LEYES, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Battler) - Passed away peacefully, at St. Mary's General Hospital. Kitchener. on Monday. July 8. 2002. in her 88th year, following a stroke.

Betty had been a resident of Lanark Place Retirement Home for the past three years. Betty was born in Wilmot township on January 16, 1915. She was predeceased by her husband. Norbert. on June 18, 1979.

Survived by her children, John and his wife Esther of Miami, Fla., Joanne and her husband Ian Pirie, Joyce Siege Jane and her husband Barry Vetero, Norbert (Buddy), all of Kitchener and Janine and her husband William Loth of Waterloo. Also survived by six grandchildren, Michael Leyes and his wife Jennifer, Matthew Leyes, Tara Chapman and her husband Joel, Michelle Lehmann and her husband Jason. Lindsay Loth and Stephanie Vetero and by two great-grandchildren, Darby and Troy Lehmann.

Betty was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents, G. Wesley Battler (1959) and Ida Christner (1987) and by her brothers, Christian, Clarence, Howard, Nile and Elton Battler and by her sister, Marie Lehmann. Also predeceased by one son, Joseph, in infancy.

Betty is also survived by four sisters-in-law, Genevieve Nauman, Belle Battler. Marjorie Battler and Wilhelmina Battler.

Betty was a longtime member of St. Agnes RC Parish in Waterloo and was also a member of St. Agnes Catholic Women's League. In addition. she was a member of Knights of Columbus Retired Members in Waterloo. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A funeral mass will be held at St Mark's Catholic Parish, 55 Driftwood Dr.. Kitchener, on Thursday. July 11.2002 at 11 a.m. Immediately following the mass, friends and relatives are invited to remain at St. Mark's for refreshments and a time to visit. A private family committal service will be held at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo

The Record 9 Jul 2002 Pg B11

Elizabeth — Norbert John Leyes. Norbert (son of Alphonse Joseph Leyes and Mary Ann Hoffman) was born 6 Jun 1913, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jun 1979, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Bertha — W. Auckland. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-370910

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199872
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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Miss Ethel Battler - Miss Ethel May Battler, 49, of 448 Shoemaker Ave., died early today at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Battler of Kitchener. Miss Battler was born Nov. 22, 1906 at New Dundee. Surviving, besides her parents, are six brothers, Ewart, Ross and Reginald, all of Kitchener, Manson of Lexington, Ivan of Doon and Lloyd of Blair; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Scherer of Kitchener. One brother, Elmer, predeceased her in 1945. The body is at the Ratz-Bechtel funeral Home where the funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Woodland Cemetery.

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• Interesting: murder, crime, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199873
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
• Misfortune: 1945; murdered by Henry Joseph Dietrich

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Battler. - Elmer Battler, Kitchener, Ont., was born in Wilmot Twp., March 11, 1908; passed away suddenly as the result of an accident, July 13, 1945; aged 37 y. 4 m. 2 d. He is survived by his parents (Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Battler, of Kitchener), his wife (Ruby Viola Snider), one son (David), one daughter (Janice), 6 brothers (Ewart and Ross, of Kitchener; Manson, of Quebec; Lloyd and Ivan, overseas; and Reginald, at home), and 2 sisters (Ethel, of London; and Bertha - Mrs. Leo Scherrer, of Sunnyside). He was known for his quiet demeanor, his kindliness and good will. Funeral services were held at the First Mennonite Church, of which he was a member, in charge of the pastor, C. F. Derstine. Theme: "Preparation to Meet Our Maker."

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 20 - August 17, 1945, page 383, 384

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Second Trial Convicts Man of 1945 Murder

Kitchener (CP) - Henry Joseph Dietrich, 45, of Kitchener has been found guilty of non-capital murder in the 1945 shooting death of taxi driver Elmer Battler.

Mr. Justice Haines of the Ontario Supreme Court sentenced Dietrich to life imprisonment but said he will recommend that Dietrich be transferred to a psychiatric hospital. It was Dietrich's second trial in connection with the death of the Kitchener taxi driver July 13, 1945. Mr. Justice Haines said that while evidence indicated that Dietrich was not insane, he had been mentally ill for a long time. Dietrich was first arrested Nov. 23, 1963, in London, Ont.

He pleaded guilty to a charge of non-capital murder on Sept. 7, 1966, but later was granted a new trial by the Ontario Court of appeal on grounds that he had pleaded guilty to the wrong charge and no jury was empaneled when the plea was taken.

Ottawa Citizen 20 Sep 1968

Elmer — Ruby Viola Snider. Ruby (daughter of Harvey Snider and Gertrude Viola Kunkel) was born 1914; died 22 Aug 2011, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162891

Ewart — Beatrice Becker. Beatrice was born Abt 1910; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199875
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162893

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BATTLER, Ross L. - At Sunnyside Home, Kitchener on Saturday June 11, 1994 following a lengthy illness. Ross Lavern Battler aged 82 years of Kitchener. Mr. Battler was a member of Stanley Park United Brethren Church. Beloved husband of Florence (nee Becker). Dear father of Donna Scott of Kitchener, Garry and his wife June of Cambridge (G) and Roger and his wife Marjorie of Waterloo. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Heather Forbes and her husband Wayne, Kelly Scott, Terri Battler, Gwen Reis and her husband Mike, Jeffery and Tracy Battler and his 2 great-grandchildren Breanne and Bradley Forbes. Brother of Manson and his wife Bernice, Ivan and his wife Betty all of Kitchener, Reg and his wife Evelyn of Listowel and Mrs. Bertha Auckland of Ancaster. Predeceased by his parents Ervin and Lucinda Battler, 3 brothers Elmer, Lloyd, Ewart (1994), sister Ether and brother-in-law Bill Auckland (1994). Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. At noon Tuesday removal will be made to Stanley park United Brethren Church, 9 Deger Avenue, Kitchener, for funeral and Committal Service at 2 pm, Pastor Bob Cotie officiating. Interment Memory Gardens. Reception to follow at the Church. Memorial donations to the Church or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.

Cambridge Reporter Jun 1994

Ross — Florence Becker. Florence was born Abt 1914; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162898

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BATTLER, Manson - At Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995, Manson Battler, of Cambridge, age 82 years. Beloved husband of Bernice (nee Lippert); father of Laverne Battler and his wife Sheila of Kitchener; brother of Reg and his wife Evelyn of Listowel, Ivan and his wife Betty of Kitchener and Bertha Auckland of Ancaster. Also survived by three grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Ervin Battler and the former Lucinda Bock; four brothers, Elmer, Lloyd, Ewart and Ross; and one sister, Ethel. Funeral arrangements are pending and can be obtained in Thursday's edition of the Record or by contacting the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, 745-9495.

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Manson — Bernice Lippert. Bernice was born CA 1912; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162901

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BATTLER, Lloyd Ervin - At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, April 11, 1989, Lloyd Battler, of 16 Cedarwoods Crescent, Kitchener, age 72 years. Mr. Battler was a member of Stanley Park United Brethren in Christ Church; a life member of the Waterloo Rod and Gun Club; a veteran of the Second World War and an employee with John A. Lang for 39 years, retiring in 1980. Beloved husband of Mabel (Cober); loving father of Marlene and Gerry Heimpel, Murray and Sandra Battler, all of Waterloo, Dianne and Ray MacDonald of Kitchener; dear brother of Ewart, Ross, Manson and Ivan, all of Kitchener, Reginald of Listowel and Bertha Auckland of Sarnia. Mr. Battler will be sadly missed by his 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents, Erwin and Lucinda Battler (Bock); one brother, Elmer and one sister, Ethel. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W., Kitchener, today (Wednesday) from 7-9 p.m.; Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Friday until noon, when transfer will be made to Stanley Park United Brethren in Christ Church, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Interment Rosebank cemetery, Rev. Martin Magnus officiating.

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Lloyd — Mabel Pearl Cober. Mabel (daughter of Simon Cober and Mary Hesse, daughter of Simon Cober) was born 1918; died 22 Feb 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Feb 1993, Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162903

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Battler, Ivan W. - Suddenly, at his home, on Monday, July 8, 2002, in his 83rd year. Will be greatly missed by his loving and devoted wife, Betty (nee Wolfe) for 53 years. A wonderful dad and friend to Brian and his wife Karen and Wayne and his wife Brenda; cherished grandpa of Melissa, Katie, Andy and Sarah; brother of Bertha Aukland and Reginald and his wife Evelyn Battler. Predeceased by his sister, Ethel Battler and his brothers, Elmer, Ewart, Ross, Manson and Lloyd. The family will receive friends at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, 621 King St. W., Kitchener today (Wednesday) 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held at Doon Presbyterian Church, 35 Roos St., Kitchener on Thursday at 2 pm, Rev. Angus Sutherland officiating. Reception at the church to follow.

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Ivan — Betty Wolfe. Betty was born CA 1919; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162904

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BATTLER, Reginald Evan Reg went home peacefully to be with his Lord, with his wife Evelyn at his side, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. Cherished husband of Evelyn, adored and much loved uncle of 16 nieces and nephews and their families. Survived by sister-in-law Betty Battler. Predeceased by his parents Lucinda and Ervin, six brothers and two sisters. Reg was born and raised in Kitchener, and recently resided in Listowel. Reg's family will receive relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until 10: 45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St., Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel followed by a reception. Interment Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to North Perth Community Hospice or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Reg's memorial.


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• Name: Dorothy Battler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200597
• Residence: 1911, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24898

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400319

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BATTLER, Roy E. - Peacefully, on Thursday, April 2, 1998, at St. Mary's General Hospital, in Kitchener, Roy Edgar Battler, of 19 Henry St. W., in Wellesley, Roy was born in Wilmot Township, 83 years ago. Son of the late Allan Battler and the late Louisa Schenk. Mr. Battler was a member of the Wellesley Evangelical Missionary Church. Roy was employed with Stahley's Bakery and the Wellesley Mill End store for many years. He was also a well-known market vegetable gardener. Beloved husband of 56 years of Anna Elizabeth (Haas) Battler of Wellesley; dear father of Ruth Ann and her husband Bob Lymburner of Cayuga, Kenneth and his wife Jeannette Battler of Brantford, Roger and his wife Bonnie Battler of Wellesley; dear brother of Dorothy Battler, Reta and her husband Wilber Ober, both of Kitchener. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Donna and her husband Jamie Baxter of Calgary, Jeffrey Battler and Friend Tammy and daughter, Samantha, of New Hamburg, Kendra and her husband Shain Arnott of New Hamburg, Courtney Battler and her friend Ryan of Kitchener, Tracy and Brad Battler of Wellesley; step-grandfather of Lynnette and her husband Don Nunns of Brantford; brother-in-law of Viola Battler of New Dundee, Ellen Miller of RR 2 Petersburg. Ever remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by two brothers, Clayton, in infancy, Ralph Battler, 1997; also one sister, Verdella Such, 1987. Visitation at the Futher Bros. Funeral Home, 40 Henry St. W. in Wellesley, where family and friends will be received tonight (Friday) from 7-9 pm, and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home on Sunday at 2: 30 pm, Pastor Mark Berger will officiate. Burial will follow in the Wilmot Centre Cemetery.

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Roy married Anna Elizabeth Haas CA 1942. Anna (daughter of Elam S. Haas and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Weber) was born CA 1915; died 2001; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Verdella May Such
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400323
• Residence: 1987, 3063 Kingsway Dr., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Verdella — Fred Such. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Reta Louise Ober
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400322

Reta — Wilber Ober. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400320
• Residence: Between 1919 and 1992, Shingletown, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BATTLER, Ralph
Peacefully, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener.
Ralph was born 78 years ago on the family homestead at Shingletown and lived there until 1992, when he moved to New Dundee. He was a son of the late Allan and Louisa (Schenk) Battler. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee. Ralph had served as rural mail courier for RR 2 Petersburg and New Dundee until his retirement and was a rural Kitchener-Waterloo Record carrier for a number of years.
Loving husband of Viola (Schwartz) Battler, whom he married May 12, 1945. Cherished father of Thelma and her husband Merlin Trussler of Kitchener, Maurice and his wife Christine, Bruce and his wife Marilyn, all of New Hamburg. He will be missed by his grandchildren, Robert, Bradley and Kevin Trussler, Naomi Battler, Amy, Dale, Julie and Lisa Battler; dear brother of Dorothy Battler of Kitchener, Roy and his wife Anna of Wellesley and Ralph's twin sister, Reta and her husband Wilbert Ober of Kitchener.
He was predeceased by a sister, Verdella Such and a brother, Clayton in infancy.
Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi funeral Home 291 Huron St., New Hamburg, on Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997 at 9 a.m., transfer will be made to Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee for the service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Graham Burkhart and Pastor Wayne Domms officiating. Burial to follow in Wilmot Centre Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Freeport Health Care Centre or the Bethel Missionary Church, New Dundee.

Ralph married Viola C. Schwartz 12 May 1945. Viola was born 9 Jul 1922, Chesley, Elderslie Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 2004, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Bessie Irene Coxson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202707
• Immigration: 1905, , Ontario, Canada
• Adopted: Bef 1911, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Bessie — Delton Coxson. Delton (son of John Franklin Coxson and Matilda Nahrgang) was born 13 Nov 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jun 1937, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Anglican Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39066
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tire Builder

Harry married Rose Marie Heinbecker 27 Oct 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rose (daughter of William John Heinbecker and Dorothea Agnes Harlen) was born 21 Nov 1902, Magnetewan, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried 26 Mar 1982, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199626
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

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• Name: Violet Grace Rohr
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199627P
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Violet — Samuel Rohr. Samuel (son of Christopher Rohr and Marion Sittler) was born 15 Aug 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199629
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Ralph — Mabel B. Doerr. Mabel (daughter of Ervin Doerr and Barbara Ludwig) was born 1917; died 1984; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Lillian Bieth
• Eby ID Number: 00048-3601.1001
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregatiomal

Lillian married Mayor Robert Bieth 27 Aug 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of Joseph Henry Bieth and Ida Nahrgang) was born 27 Feb 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00048-3601.1002
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156338
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156341
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156342
• Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational
• Residence: 1921, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190439
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England