Augusta Schlegel

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• Name: Augusta Oetzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44294
• Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Augusta — Jacob Oetzel. Jacob was born 10 Jun 1846, , Germany; died 4 Dec 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Katy Oetzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44295
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaving
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91162

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• Name: Emma Gishler
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91895
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor

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In Blessed Memory of Emma Oetzel beloved wife of Rev. E. M. Gishler age 55 years Interred in Edmonton Cemetery "Forever to be with the Lord. " Her life work is ended; She has crossed the swelling tide, Trusting in her loving saviour, Who within her did abide. [no date given] Funeral Card

Emma married Rev. Ernest Magnus Gishler 17 Jul 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ernest (son of Werner Gischler and Anna Elise "Mary" Dipp, son of Werner Gishler) was born 28 Dec 1869, , Germany; died 18 Oct 1960, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Oct 1960, Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91897

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91986

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• Name: Matilda Schiel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44360
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Matilda married Martin Schiel 9 Sep 1897, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martin (son of Frederick H. Schiel and Catherine Hoffman) was born 20 Apr 1872, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91987
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Post Office
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91988

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44297
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ironing Woollen Mill

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44298
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice Dress Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assistant Forelady, Shirt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192074
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shirt Maker, Shirt Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Name: Ida Oetzel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44299
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Felt Works
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1921, 21 Ellen St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Evangelical

Edith — Milton Ratz Kaufman. Milton (son of Jacob S. Kaufman and Mary Ratz) was born 30 Sep 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1980; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369646

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369651

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121981

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115049

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Paul Gishler, FCIC, one of Canada's leading industrial scientists, passed away in Edmonton, in 1992. He was born in 1904 in Golden Lake, ON. He received his early education in Ontario,then entered the Calgary normal school. Following graduation in 1923, he taught school in rural Alberta. Paul later entered the University of Alberta, graduating with a BSc in 1929 and an MSc in 1931 in physical chemistry. He obtained his PhD in physical chemistry at McGill University in 1935. Gishler's first job was teaching at the Alberta College of Art and Technology. In 1937 Dr. Gishler joined the National Research Council (NRC) in Ottawa and spent the next 18 years there. In 1955 he joined Chemcell Ltd in Edmonton. He retired in 1969 and undertook a number of consulting activities until 1979. He married Dorothy Riley of Calgary in 1940. They spent many, happy hours together hiking through their beloved Rocky Mountains. They travelled both the David Thompson Highway and the Yellowhead Highway west of Jasper when they were still dirt trails. Dorothy predeceased Paul in 1990. Gishler is survived by two sons and three grandchildren. All those who knew Paul were enriched by his friendship: we are all the poorer for his passing. The sympathy of all members of the Institute is extended to his family.

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• Name: Esther Freda Young
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121982

Esther — William Murray Young. William died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91992

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• Name: Melba Emma McKay
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121985

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McKAY, Melba Emma (nee Gishler) - B.A. - January 7, 1913 to August 13, 2010. Melba died peacefully in her sleep at Community Nursing Home in Port Perry. Melba was born in Shakespeare, Ontario, the fourth child of Rev. Ernst and Emma Gishler. She is survived by her four children William (Sally Tufts), Elspeth (Paul Deir), Roderick (Marlene Misiuda), and Catherine (Marvin Stevenson); and their children: Megan, Benjamin, Kristen, Andrew, Matthew, Peter, Emily, Jordan, Alex, and James; and great-grandchildren Ewan, Flavie, Anna, Carter and Jacob. Melba leaves her brother-in-law Donald McKay (Thelma), sister-in-law Doreen McKay, and nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews. Melba was predeceased by sisters Ruth and Esther and brother Paul. Melba -"Grammy" to everyone who has known her in the past 40 years - was noted for her wonderful sense of humour, her kindness to all, and her devotion to her large family. A daughter of the manse, she lived in many towns and cities across the country. She attended the University of Manitoba during the 1930's, where she used her exceptional talents at the piano to accompany the Glee Club. She met and dated one of the tenors who would later become her husband, Bill McKay. She graduated into a teaching career in Depression-ridden rural Manitoba, moved to Ottawa, and returned to the West to marry Bill during the Second World War. After the war, the McKays moved to Pickering, where Melba became a founder of Pickering Township Museum and worked on the award-winning Tweedsmuir History of the township while continuing to teach developmentally delayed students in elementary schools in Pickering. An avid collector of Canadiana, particularly Nova Scotia pressed glass and Ontario pine furniture, Melba cheerfully passed on her treasures to her children and grandchildren - a typical Grammy act of kindness. Melba and Bill moved to Port Perry after 30 years on their farm in Pickering. Melba enjoyed life as Grammy to her growing family, played the piano, attended many Toronto Symphony concerts, and loved life at the orchard and in her friendly rural community. During her last few years, she lived placidly at the Community Nursing Home. The family of Melba McKay will receive friends at the WAGG FUNERAL HOME, 216 Queen Street, in Port Perry (905-985-2171) on Sunday August 15 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. A Service to celebrate her life will be held in Utica United Church on Monday August 16 at 2pm. Interment Hillman Cemetery, Utica.

Melba — William A. McKay. William died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369406

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369407

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369411

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44361
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Church Membership: Trinity United Church, Elmira, Ontario
• Name: Hilda Hagen
• Name: Hilda Schmidt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226447
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1939, 70 St. George St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Hilda — Clarence W. Hagen. Clarence (son of Julius Hagen and Louisa Caroline Stuckhardt) was born 14 Sep 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Hilda — Oscar Henry Schmidt. Oscar (son of Andrew D. Schmidt and Margareth "Margaret" Bender) was born 9 Oct 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1976, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adelaide Shantz
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192320
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Shantz, Mrs. Elroy (Adelaide) - On Tuesday, April 5, 1977, at K-W Hospital, Adelaide Schiel, age 74 years, of 97 Erb St. West, Waterloo. A member of Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo and the United Church Women. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schiel, wife of the late Elroy Shantz; mother of Mrs. Bud (Janet) Hebel of Waterloo; sister of Elmer of Kitchener, Willis of Waterloo and Mrs. Oscar (Hilda) Schmidt of Elmira; also survived by three grandchildren. Predeceased by two brothers, Walter and Clarence. Friends called at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo. Funeral and committal services held in the chapel Thursday, Rev. Richard Moffat officiated. Interment Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo.

Elmira Signet Apr 13 1977 pg 18

Adelaide — Elroy Shantz. Elroy (son of Cleason Shantz and Mariah Shantz) was born 24 May 1905, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-192321
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Schiel, Walter Frederick - At his residence, 77 William Street West, Waterloo, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1972, after a lengthy illness, Walter Frederick Schiel, age 65 years, recently retired from Electrohome Ltd. and a member of Emmanuel United Church, Waterloo; son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schiel; dear husband of Theresa Donner; father of John of Mississauga and Mrs. David (Carol) Hebel of Kitchener; brother of Elmer of Kitchener, Willis of Waterloo, Mrs. Oscar (Hilda) Schmidt of Elmira, Mrs. Elroy (Adelaide) Shantz of Waterloo; also survived by four grandchildren and predeceased by two brothers. Resting at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, after noon on Thursday, for services in the chapel on Saturday at 2 pm, Rev. W. H. H. Stewart officiating. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo.

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Walter — Theresa Donner. Theresa was born CA 1906; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Edmund J. Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324872
• Residence: 1921, 21 Ellen St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Evangelical

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KAUFMAN, Jacob Edmund

April 18, 1916 - October 20, 2012

On Saturday evening, October 20, 2012, Edmund Kaufman retired after 96-1/2 years of dedication to his family and community. Born at home in Waterloo on April 18, 1916. Predeceased by his wife Jean (McFarlane) Kaufman (1977).

Survived by his children Susan Kaufman (Ron Wilson) of Tucson, Arizona and James Kaufman (Susan Blair) of Guelph; granddaughters Rachel Kaufman Behling and Jennifer Stitt; great-granddaughter Bronte Mae Behling; siblings Carl (Eleanor), Mary Eleanor Merritt (Tom, deceased) and Bob (Bette); sister-in-law Margaret McFarlane (Nashville); many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly.

Edmund was a WWII veteran, a former owner of Kaufman Lumber Ltd. and, until his death, owned and still worked at Schlichter's Ltd. In 2010, he was honoured by the City of Kitchener along with five other community businesses that had reached milestones in the community.

Edmund was a long-term member of the KW Sales and Ad Club and St. John Ambulance, earning Commander of the Order of St. John (1983). Among his many philanthropic endeavours, modelled after his late parents, Milton and Edith (Oetzel) Kaufman, and grandparents, Jacob and Mary (Ratz) Kaufman, he was proud to mentor the recent creation of The Kaufman Arts Studio.

The Kaufman family gratefully thanks their extended family, friends and Schlichter's staff for their love and support. Special thanks to the staff of Victoria Place for their tender care of Edmund. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the St. John Ambulance, 519-579-6285, www.kwsja.ca; The Working Centre, 519-743-1151, www.theworkingcentre. org; or favourite charity will be appreciated.

Please take a moment to share the essence of "Papa", https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=eVtr7N1TH7g. Cremation has taken place. A reception to honour, celebrate and remember Edmund's life will be held at Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, 2012.

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Edmund Kaufman: a man who never gave up

Edmund Kaufman of Kitchener

David Hill recalls the standard response from Edmund Kaufman when he was asked to shuttle a customer after dropping off their car at Schlichter's automotive repair on Queen Street South.

"He'd rub his hands with glee, he'd get all excited because it would be an opportunity for him to talk to people," said David, who worked for Edmund for two decades and came to know the generous, amiable gentleman who became like a mentor. Ask David about Edmund and the superlatives come in a never ending stream: caring spirit, very patient, true gentleman, honourable, compassionate, cared about people and their problems.

"Those were qualities I really appreciated," said David.

Edmund purchased the auto repair/small engine repair shop in 1988 after the owner, Doug Schlichter fell ill and Edmund couldn't bear to see the employees lose their jobs. Edmund was in his 70s at the time.

Edmund admitted to a Record columnist that he "doesn't know the meaning of retirement" and added, "The only thing that bugs me is that I can't go up the stairs two steps at a time any more."

As a businessperson, Edmund thrived. He was always the first in the shop, arriving at 6:30 a.m. and reading at least two newspapers before his staff arrived. Armed with current information, Edmund inevitably wanted to discuss politics or anything pertaining to his beloved community. David said if you really wanted to get him going, just mention the light rail transit proposal. "He hated it."

Edmund was all about practicality. When his businesses were successful, he put the profits back into the business and never spent money needlessly. He was frugal yet generous, donating money for community betterment, handing over cash to people in need and, as one story goes, he purchased groceries for a poor, young mother.

At the shop, Edmund didn't sit around acting like a big shot, even though he owned the place. He wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty, even if it meant scrubbing toilets or cleaning up a goopy mess in the shop and he eagerly embraced change and new technology.

Long time friend Doug Jamieson said that as a businessperson, Edmund was "a doer" a man who didn't want to waste time in meetings when action could solve a problem. If he saw a pop can or piece of paper on the sidewalk, Edmund stooped to pick it up.

Edmund was born the eldest of four children and his father was the brother of well-known Kitchener industrialist, A.R. Kaufman. His aunt Emma Kaufman was a missionary, known for helping establish a YWCA in Japan, a country where he lived for one year while finishing Grade 13.

Returning to Canada, the teenage Edmund started university in Toronto but wasn't happy. Daughter Susan Kaufman said her dad just wanted to work in the family business, Kaufman Lumber where his father, Milton was president. Back at home, happily ensconced in the family fold, Edmund would soon face a three-year interruption plus a major upheaval in his career.

First, Edmund was recruited into the army where he served in Canada, from 1943 to 1946, moving from base to base, looking after supplies. Luckily, his wife Jean, a nurse originally from Ottawa, was able to come with him, always finding nursing jobs near the base and once, as a private duty nurse to famous Canadian painter, Emily Carr.

His children joke that the couple's first fight was because they had to carry everything they owned in two duffel bags and at one point, Jean insisted she needed her egg beater. There was no room. Susan believes her mother likely won that argument.

After serving his time in the army, Edmund and Jean returned to Kitchener though in 1962, he decided to sell his shares to his brother. The two business persons apparently had very different views on how to run the operation.

Edmund, never one to give up, turned his attention to property management and residential development in Cambridge. He owned the building occupied by Schlichter's, a company which was started by Ray Schlichter in 1930, so to him it must have seemed logical to take over the business when Ray's son Doug fell ill. Susan grins slightly when recalling her father making the decision. He was already several years past when most people retire but there was no point arguing.

She remembers her dad as rather hard-nosed when she was younger, a man who provided well for Susan and her brother Jim, but not one to be extravagant. She said he was always coming home and telling his family he had a new idea, often about marketing some gadget like the coin-operated camera film dispenser or the lever that allowed taxi drivers to shut passenger doors from inside the vehicle. Not all these ideas were successful.

Jim, who lives in Guelph, said his dad was "very handy, he could fix about anything."

Edmund's obsession with work never faltered, decade after decade. "My dad never took a vacation," she said, noting how, having a visit meant she had to travel from her home in Arizona.

When Jean died in 1977, Edmund soldiered on alone, living independently in the house he had shared with his wife on Glasgow Street. He still lived there, driving to work every day, right up until he died.

Though Edmund fought against the limitations of age, he did make one request of his family: don't send him to a home where they will make him do crafts.

Even into his 90s, Edmund had not lost his sense of humour.

vhill@therecord.com

Published in WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Oct 29, 2012

https://www.therecord.com/life/edmund-kaufman-a-man-who-never-gave-up/article_df89fa9b-1e97-5ff8-a21e-39cd62c80057.html

Jacob — Jean McFarlane. Jean was born 1920; died 1977. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Carl Kaufman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231624

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KAUFMAN, M. Carl B.A.Sc., P. Eng.

The family of Carl Kaufman is sad to announce his sudden, but peaceful death on Monday, May 6, 2013, in his 91st year.

He will always be remembered by his wife, Eleanor, and his children, Allan, John, Ross and Mary and their families. He is also survived by his sister Mary Eleanor Merritt and his brother Bob Kaufman. Carl was predeceased by his brother, Edmund Kaufman, in 2012.

Carl was born in Kitchener and lived most of his life in the Waterloo Region. After graduating from the University of Toronto, he returned to the area to work with his father and brothers at Kaufman Lumber Ltd. for 15 years. He followed this with 11 years of teaching science at WCI. After this, he completed the Canadian Securities Course and worked for 20 years at local investment dealers.

Carl was a member of the Plan Politae Y's Men's Club, the K-W Sales and Advertising Club, and the Waterloo Men's Probus Club. Always interested in his community, he served on the Regional Landfill Advisory Committee and the Clair Lake Community Advisory Committee. His concern for his neighbourhood, government fiscal policies, and waste management problems were subjects for his frequent letters to the editor and phone calls.

A celebration of life for Carl will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo, on Saturday, May 11, 2013 commencing at 11:00 a.m. with a tribute to follow at 12 noon. Rev. Bruce Sweet officiating. Reception to follow. Condolences for the family and donations to The Working Centre may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Obituary of M. Carl Kaufman | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/8514/M-Kaufman/obituary.html#content-start (Accessed: 15 September 2023).

Milton — Eleanor J. Davis. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231626

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KAUFMAN, Robert Robert Walter Kaufman "Bob", at 89 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014, while holding his wife's, of 66 years, hand.

Bob was born on February 13, 1926 in Preston, Ontario to Walter [should read Milton] and Edith Kaufman. Bob was the middle child of four - his two brothers, Edmond and Carl, and his sister, Mary Eleanor.

He was a highly considerate and loving man, who was known for his wit, sarcastic sense of humour, and his full bodied, almost silent, chuckles. Throughout his life he had a number of passions; from his time in the Canadian Navy, to the family owned and operated Kaufman Lumber Company, the horse shows he judged, and the Sherwood Inn that he and his wife owned together in Muskoka, Ontario.

He met his Sweetheart, Elizabeth "Bette" Churchill Kaufman, during the summer of 1946 at a dance on the beach in Port Elgin, Ontario at the age of 20. They were married on November 13, 1948 at St. George's United Church.

Married for 66 years, Bette and Bob raised their 4 beloved children, Robert, MaryJane, Peter and David.

With a real zest for life, Bob Kaufman loved drinking his morning coffee out on the patio, going for drives, walking his dogs, reading, eating peanuts, telling jokes, writing love letters to his wife, collecting walking sticks, and visiting Nova Scotia (his wife's place of birth)… just to name a few. He was preceded in death by his parents Milton and Edith Kaufman, his two brothers, Carl Kaufman and Edmund Kaufman, and his daughter, MaryJane Kaufman Riddel.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth Churchill Kaufman, their children and their spouses: Robert John and Karen (Chapeskie) Kaufman, Peter Kaufman and Karen Fox, and David and Christine Kaufman. His grandchildren: Jennifer Kaufman, Ashley Kaufman, Allison Kaufman, Nicolas Kaufman and Jake Kaufman. And his sister, Mary Eleanor Kaufman Merritt.

All are welcomed to join the Kaufman family for refreshments in a celebration of Bob Kaufman's wonderful life at the Sole Restaurant located at 83 Erb Street West, Waterloo from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20th.

The Kaufman family would like to extend their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received from an overwhelming amount of dear friends and family during this time.

Robert Kaufman Obituary - Kitchener, ON (2023). Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/kitchener-on/robert-kaufman-6199969 (Accessed: 15 September 2023).

Robert married Elizabeth "Bette" Churchill [Group Sheet]

Carol — David Hebel. [Group Sheet]