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William Nelson Knechtel

Male 1876 - 1967  (90 years)


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  1. 1.  William Nelson Knechtel was born 28 Jul 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Oct 1879, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jul 1967, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Jul 1967, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423335
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Wiliam Nelson

    On Monday , July 17, 1967, at Toronto Western Hospital, WiIliam Nelson Knechtel, of 168 Humbercrest Blvd., beloved husband of the late Mary Maude (Maye) Willard, loved father of W. H. (Bill of Waterloo and J. Ross Knechtel, grandfather of Bob, John, Ross Jr., Paul and Tim, brother of Mrs. Kate Pipe of Ayr. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St., W., from 4 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service 8 o'clock, Wednesday evening. Interment Mount View Cemetery, Galt 2 p m. Thursday.

    The Globe And Mail 18 Jul 1977 pg 40

    William married Mary Maude "Maye" Willard 16 Apr 1908, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of William Willard and Mary M. Hambly) was born 6 Apr 1880, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1966, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Jun 1966, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Willard Hambly "Bill" Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jul 1909, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 15 Sep 2008, Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 2008, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. John Ross Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2000, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Willard Hambly "Bill" Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 20 Jul 1909, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; died 15 Sep 2008, Ancaster, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Sep 2008, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bill Knechtel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-400167

    Notes:

    WILLARD "Bill" KNECHTEL

    1909 - 2008, Passed away peacefully, while surrounded by his family at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster on Monday, September 15, 2008, at the age of 99 years. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lorraine Ivey (1995). Loving father of Robert (Barbara) Rozell-Knechtel of Kitchener and John (Rosemary) Knechtel of Ancaster. Proud and loving grandfather of Laurie (Scott) Starra, Brad Knechtel (fiance, Jessica Patton), Andrew Knechtel and Stephen (Marianne) Witter and special grandpa to Chloe and Meg Starra, Kyle and Ryan Witter. He will also be lovingly remembered by his nieces and nephews, Tim (Diana) Knechtel, Paul Knechtel (Lisa), Ross (Margaret) Knechtel, Donna Ivey, Norma Kelly, and dear friend Shirley Schweitzer. Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Knechtel; his brother, Ross Knechtel and niece, Sonya Ivey. Bill had a deep personal faith and commitment to his church. He was a long-time, active member of First United Church in Waterloo, where he served as Treasurer for 20 years. He was a Past President and Treasurer of the Waterloo Lions Club. Bill played many key roles in strengthening Waterloo as a community and in building the Royal Bank into an important part of Uptown Waterloo. He was involved with numerous community organizations, including the VON and the initial fundraising efforts that resulted in the founding of the University of Waterloo. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Ancaster Rotary Club, for his commitment to family, friends and community. Baseball played a major part in Bill's life, attending countless games and always cheering for his beloved Toronto Blue Jays. He loved walking to and from work and long walks around Waterloo and more recently Ancaster. Retirement years included gardening and a cottage at Bruce Beach and until recently taking organ lessons. The Knechtel family wishes to thank Dr. Kim McCallum, Clare Aiken, Ed Bryja and the entire staff at Highgate Retirement Residence, Ancaster for their exceptional care and compassion. Memorial visitation will take place at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street S., Waterloo, on Friday, September 19, from 6-8 p.m. and will continue on Sunday, September 21, at 2 p.m., at First United Church, 16 William Street W., Waterloo. The memorial service to celebrate Bill's life and faith will follow at 3 p.m. A reception will follow in the Parlour of First United Church. Private interment will take place in the family plot at Mt. View Cemetery, Cambridge. On Saturday, October 4 at 2 p.m. a memorial service will be held at Highgate Retirement Residence, 325 Fiddler's Green Road, Ancaster, with a reception to follow. All are welcome.

    Willard married Elsie Lorraine "Lorraine" Ivey 24 Sep 1939, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of Alfred Ivey and Esther) was born 17 Feb 1913, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; died 5 Feb 1995, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Feb 1995, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Robert "Bob" Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 5. Dr. John Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 6. Shirley Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 7. Norma Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  John Ross Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 25 Apr 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Dec 2000, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-423341

    Notes:

    KNECHTEL, Ross

    Of Guelph passed away, suddenly at the Elhidge, Wednesday, December 6, 2000, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Iva Fields. Loved father of Ross, Paul and Tim. Loving grandfather of seven. Dear brother of Willard Knechtel and family. Beloved companion of Helen Woodside and special member of the Woodside family. Ross was a prince of a man who loved and was loved by many people. Singing was his joy. Cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at DUBLIN STREET UNITED CHURCH, 68 Suffolk St. W., Guelph, Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 11: 00 a.m.

    John married Iva Gertrude Elizabeth Fields 1 Jun 1940, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Iva was born 23 May 1914, Stayner, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died 29 Aug 1992, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. John Ross Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 9. Paul Nelson Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 10. William Timothy Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Robert "Bob" Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.William1)

    Robert — Barbara. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Dr. John Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.William1)

    John — Rosemary. [Group Sheet]


  3. 6.  Shirley Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.William1)

  4. 7.  Norma Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (2.Willard2, 1.William1)

  5. 8.  John Ross Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1)

  6. 9.  Paul Nelson Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1)

  7. 10.  William Timothy Knechtel Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.William1)


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