Valentine Knechtel

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79977466
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46138
• Residence: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Residence:
Staying with Casper & Eve Wagner at the time of the census, listed as living in Waterloo Township.

Valentine married Margaret Schmidt 6 Mar 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Johannes R. "John Schmitt and Margaret Roth) was born 14 Jul 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 2 Aug 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1875; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Valentine — Catherine Lantz. Catherine (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Lantz and Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau) was born 2 Oct 1851, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1940, Ratzburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Henry L. Knechtel
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372389
• Occupation: 1904, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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Henry L. Knechtel - By Record Staff Writer - Elmira - Henry L. Knechtel, 89, of 43 King St., Elmira, died Thursday at this home after a lengthy illness. Born in North Easthope, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Knechtel, and farmed in the North Easthope district until he retired in 1947. He then moved to Elmira. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran church. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Ann Otto, in April, 1954. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Theodore (Pearl) Hammer of Elmira; and one brother, John of North Easthope. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel until Saturday noon, when removal will be made at St. James' Lutheran Church for service at 3 pm, conducted by Rev. H.W. Baetz. Burial will be in St. James' Church Cemetery.

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Heinrich married Maria Anna "Mary Ann" Otto 19 Jul 1904, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of John Wilhelm "William" Otto and Barbara Seegmiller) was born 9 Aug 1879, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 Apr 1954, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Apr 1954, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9066683
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87663
• Occupation: 1907, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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JOHN KNECHTEL

John Knechtel, 88, North Easthope Township, died Wednesday morning at the Newcombe rest home near New Hamburg.

He was a native of the township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Knechtel, and was born July 12, 1879. He was a member of Lingelbach United Church, Highway 7 and 8, east of Shakespeare.

He is survived by his wife, the former Caroline Rupert, whom he married Oct. 15, 1901; one son, Valentine, and two daughters, Mrs. John (Adelia) Schamber, and Mrs. Gordon (Selina) Cook, all of North Easthope; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was held Friday afternoon at Lingelbach United Church, North Easthope, conducted by Rev. T. E. Dahms. Burial followed in the adjoining church cemetery.

John married Caroline Ruppert 15 Oct 1907, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of John Ruppert and Catherine Schweitzer) was born 12 Sep 1873, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Pearl Amelia Catherine Hammer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80743

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HAMMER, Pearl (Mrs. Theodore J.)

On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1995, at K-W Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, Pearl (Knechtel) Hammer, age 90 years, of Elmira. Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Hammer. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Mary Ann Knechtel. Pearl was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira, and was a resident of Chateau Gardens for the past number of years. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, today (Friday) 7-9 p.m., where funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Richard Frey officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

Pearl — Theodore J. Hammer. Theodore (son of Adam D. Hammer and Elizabeth Anna Hammer) was born 26 Jul 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jun 1975, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adelia Lenora Annette Schamber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-373266

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SCHAMBER, Adelia - Adelia Lenora Annette Schamber, 93, formerly of Tavistock and RR 1, New Hamburg, passed away, at Nithview Home, New Hamburg, with family by her side, on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001. She was born at Preston (Cambridge) on August 8, 1908, a daughter of the late John Knechtel and the former Caroline Ruppert. Adelia was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg and was a former member of the New Hamburg Horticultural Society. She married John Robert Schamber in North Easthope township on June 10, 1931. He predeceased her on March 21, 1987. Beloved mother of Clarence J. Schamber and Marlene of RR 1, New Hamburg, Carolyn Fischer of RR 1, Elora; lovingly remembered by grandsons, Gerald Fischer and Debbie, Brad Fischer and Crystal, all of Kitchener and great-grandchildren, Cameron, Kaycee and Keelan and Marlene's children, Darren Babych, Crystal Lilbourne and Greg. She was predeceased by her brother, Valentine Knechtel and by her sister, Selina Cook. Relatives and friends will be received in the Francis Funeral Home, 77 Woodstock St. N., Tavistock on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. the funeral service will be held in Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg on Monday, Nov. 19, 2001 at 2 p.m., Pastor Andre Lavergne will officiate. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations to a charity of one's own choice would be appreciated and may be made through the funeral home by calling 655-2431.

The Record newspaper 16 Nov 2001

Adelia married John Robert Schamber 10 Jun 1931. John (son of Christian Schamber and Catherine Anna Stueck) was born 29 Mar 1900, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Mar 1987, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]