Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Catherine

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Catherine died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Scherer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-459081

    Catherine — Eskhardt Scherer. Eskhardt died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Henry Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Aug 1865, Eifa, , Hessen, Germany; died 5 Jun 1942, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Henry Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Catherine1) was born 26 Aug 1865, Eifa, , Hessen, Germany; died 5 Jun 1942, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Johann Heinrich Scherer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365955
    • Occupation: 1889, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Catherine Kirch 7 May 1889, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Peter K. Kirch and Catherine, daughter of Peter K. Kirch and Maria "Mary Ann" Lippert) was born 18 Feb 1861, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1948. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Norman Scherer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 4. Henry Allan "Julius" Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Oct 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 5. Peter Eckert Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1976, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. Dietrich Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jun 1895; died 21 Sep 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. John Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1897, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1978, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Norman Scherer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-365957
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  2. 4.  Henry Allan "Julius" Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 17 Oct 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Julius Scheerer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-156597
    • Occupation: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Bloomingdale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1925, Alma, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith

    Henry married Nelda Ernst 19 Aug 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Nelda (daughter of Henry B. Ernst and Eleanor D. Randall) was born Nov 1903, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Norine Eleanor Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 5.  Peter Eckert Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 20 Mar 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1976, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168980
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 6.  Dietrich Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 14 Jun 1895; died 21 Sep 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211518


  5. 7.  John Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 22 Jul 1897, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1978, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131006

    Notes:

    Scheerer, John, was born in Guelph, Ont., in August 1897; died at Clarkwood Estates Nursing Home, June 24, 1978; aged 80 y. In 1931, he was married to Edna Ernst, who survives. Also surviving are 6 sons (Russel, Mervin, Clare, Roy, John, and Laverne), one daughter (Gladys - Mrs. A. Knetchel), 27 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a member of Berea Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on June 27, in charge of C. L. Bender; interment in Berea Church Cemetery.

    John — Edna Ernst. Edna (daughter of Henry B. Ernst and Eleanor D. Randall) was born 12 Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1987, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , Berea Mennonite Cemetery, Alma, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Russell Warren Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Oct 1932; died 16 Mar 2016; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. Mervin Leroy Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Feb 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 2015, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    3. 11. Clare Henry Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1938; died 24 Jun 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    4. 12. Roy Winston Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 13. Laverne Gordon Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Jun 1948; died 19 Nov 2011; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    6. 14. Gladys Catherine Scheerer  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Norine Eleanor Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (4.Henry3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1)

    Norine — Melvin Gingrich Snyder. (son of David B. Snyder and Barbara Gingrich) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Larry Glen Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Melvin Grant Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Sep 1952; died 26 Nov 2009; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 17. Sheila Yvonne Snyder  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 2008, Kamloops, , British Columbia, Canada.

  2. 9.  Russell Warren Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 5 Oct 1932; died 16 Mar 2016; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211487

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Russell Warren Born on October 5, 1932, died in his 84th year, on March 16, 2016. Husband to Mildred Mae (Shantz) Scheerer (married on May 30, 1953). Father to Douglas, Gloria, Dolores Leis (Bruce) and Marilyn Rowe (Dan). Grandfather to Shannon Leis, Kyle Leis, Emily Rowe and Alexander Rowe. Brother to Gladys Knechtel, Roy (Esther) and John (Sharon). Survived by sisters-in-law; Florence, Joan, Susan Scheerer, Nora Shantz and Myrtle Oestricher. Predeceased by parents Edna (Ernst) and John Scheerer, brothers; Mervin, Clare, and Laverne. Russell's family will receive relatives and friends from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Visitation will continue from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, at Fairview Mennonite Home, in the auditorium (515 Langs Dr., Cambridge). A funeral service will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church (1725 Beaverdale Rd., Cambridge RR#21) on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Wanner Mennonite Cemetery. Reception to follow the interment in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Russell's memorial.

    Russell — Mildred Mae Shantz. [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Mervin Leroy Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 16 Feb 1934, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 2015, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Mennonite (formerly Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211499

    Notes:

    Scheerer, Mervin

    Passed away at Freeport Health Centre, Grand River Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2015. Merv was a resident of Morningside Village New Hamburg and was formerly of Milverton. Merv was born 81 years ago in St. Jacobs, a son of the late John Scheerer and former Edna Ernst. Loving husband of Florence Scheerer (nee Bauman) of New Hamburg. Beloved father of Ken and Connie Scheerer of RR# 1 Brunner, Tim and Kathy Scheerer of Baden, Roger Scheerer and Susan Cook-Scheerer of Wellesley, Byron and Erika Scheerer of New Hamburg. Dear grandpa of Kim and John Matthew, Brad, Chrissy, Cara, Janelle, Justin, Kelsey, Carley, Ethan, and Julia and great-grandpa of Zephy and Eden.

    Loving brother and brother-in-law of Russel and Mildred Scheerer of Cambridge, Roy and Esther Scheerer of Wellesley, John and Sharon Scheerer of Millbank, Gladys Knechtel of Winterbourne, Joan Scheerer of London, Susan Scheerer of Drayton, Roy & Lorraine Bauman of Elmira, Laura Schumm of Goshen, Indiana, Esther and Paul Snider of RR# 1 Atwood. Sadly missed by a number of nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Clare and Laverne, and brothers-in-law Mervin and Erla Bauman and Dale Schumm.

    Merv was a former owner of Scheerer Feeds in Newton from 1976-1994 and Baden Feed & Supply. He was a member of Wilmot Mennonite Church, New Hamburg and also a former member of the Schneider's Male Choir. He enjoyed golfing and bowling and volunteering for the MCC Canadian Foodgrains Bank and Clothing and More.

    Visitation will be held at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday from 1-3 & 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Road, New Hamburg on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor David Rogalsky officiating Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in the church cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca


  4. 11.  Clare Henry Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 23 May 1938; died 24 Jun 2011, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-200222

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Clare Henry Clare Henry Scheerer, at Victoria Hospital Palliative Care unit, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2011, with his family by his side, as well as his buddy Benji. Clare was in his 74th year. Survived by his wife Joan, and children Debbie, Susan, Kathy (Randy) and Patty. Missed by grand-children Jason (Laura), Philip (Ashley), Stephen, Kimberley, Ryan (Quinn), and by great-grandchildren Isaac, Harmony, Landon and Charlotte. Also survived by his siblings Russell (Mildred), Mervin (Florence) Gladys, Roy (Esther) John (Sharon) and Laverne (Sue). Predeceased by his parents, John and Edna. He enjoyed driving truck and Greyhound bus. Clare was an active bowler, and enjoyed many summers up at Chesley Lake camp golfing, playing cards, relaxing and visiting with family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude and sincere thanks to the Palliative Care Unit at Victoria Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends will be received at the West Park Church (955 Gainsborough Rd., London) on Tuesday, June 28th, from 12: 30 p.m. until 2: 15 p.m., with a Memorial Service to celebrate Clare's life to follow in the chapel at 2: 30 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated, and may be made through London Cremation Services (519) 672-0459 or on-line at: www.londoncremation.com

    Clare — Beverly "Joan" Rudy. (daughter of Omar R. Rudy and Verna Baer) [Group Sheet]


  5. 12.  Roy Winston Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1)

    Roy — Esther Wagler. (daughter of Amos Wagler and Emma Brenneman) [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Laverne Gordon Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1) was born 4 Jun 1948; died 19 Nov 2011; was buried , Drayton Victoria Cemetery, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-211510

    Notes:

    SCHEERER, Laverne Gordon Went to his Heavenly home where he is now able to walk, run and see with no handicaps and no pain. He passed peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2011 surrounded by family. Laverne was in his 64th year. He was a loving and caring husband to his wife Susan to whom he was married for 39 1/2 years. Laverne was a strong, supportive and guiding father and mentor to his four boys: David (Sylvia), Dwaine (Jody), Dan (Lisa), and Daryl (Samantha). He was also a special "Grampa" to his grandchildren Connor and Carlin, Aiden and Anna, and Thomas and Julia. He will be watching as his newest grandson is born in February. He will also be missed by his two four-legged side-kicks, Teika and Feebie. Laverne and Susan raised their boys on their chicken farm outside of Drayton, where he also had a successful electrical business for 35 years. Laverne also leaves behind his siblings: Russell (Mildred), Mervin (Florence), Gladys, Roy (Esther), John (Sharon). He will also be missed by his mother-in-law Doreen Lopers, as well as Susan's brothers and sisters: Hank (Mary), Jake (Anne), Helen (Brian), John (Paula), Alice, Rosanne (Bob), Richard (Marianne), Edward (Faith), and Lois (Gary). He is predeceased by his parents John and Edna Scheerer, his brother Clare (Joan), and his father-in-law Fritz Lopers. The family will receive friends at the Drayton Christian Reformed Church, Main Street, Drayton on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Rev. Albert Dreise will conduct the Funeral Service in the Drayton Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by interment in Drayton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laverne's honour to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Palmerston Hospital Foundation. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Homes Drayton . 519-638-3072


  7. 14.  Gladys Catherine Scheerer Descendancy chart to this point (7.John3, 2.John2, 1.Catherine1)

    Gladys — Raymond Alfred "Alfred Knechtel. (son of Ephraim Knechtel and Edna Snyder) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Dennis Paul Knechtel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Jul 1955, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Oct 2021, Oliver, , British Columbia, Canada.