Henry Wismer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-464344

Henry — Maggie Smith. Maggie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: George Wismer
• Eby ID Number: 00133-8254
• Occupation: 1899, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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George Wismer, "was born July 11th, 1876."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Dillman G. Wismer - By Record Correspondent

Baden, Dec. 22 - following a lingering illness, Dillman G. Wismer, 81, died at his residence, north of Baden, today. A resident of this district all his life, Mr. Wismer was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wismer and was born on the Wismer homestead, which has been his home for some time. He was married at New Hamburg on Feb. 28, 1900. He was a member of the Reformed Mennonite church.

Surviving are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Lorne Mank of Kitchener, and Loretta at home, three sons, Norval of Battle Creek, Mich., Melvin and Harold at home, one brother, Henry, of Penner, Alta.

Funeral arrangements are not complete.

Kitchener Daily Record Dec 22 1937 pg 19

Dilman married Anna Green 28 Feb 1899, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Henry Green and Minnie Kropp) was born 13 Feb 1871, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1948; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Gladys Mank
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81112
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1923, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Residence: 1960, 239 Belleview Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mrs. Gladys Mank

Mrs. Gladys Mank, 60, died Saturday in Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer. She had lived in Kitchener for 25 years and was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church near New Hamburg. Her husband, Lorne H. Mank, whom she married in Kitchener in 1923, died in 1947.

Surviving are one son, Marvin of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Dorine) Kesselring of Kitchener and three brothers, Norval Wismer of Battle Creek, Mich., Harold of New Hamburg and Melvin of Kitchener. There are two grandchildren. One brother and one sister predeceased her.

The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with service at the Reformed Mennonite Church, Wilmot and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Aaron Yost conducted the service.

New Hamburg Independent, September 2, 1960

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MANK, Mrs. Gladys 1960

Mrs. Glady Mank, 60, of 239 Belleview Ave., died today in K-W Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Wilmot Township, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer. She had lived in Kitchener for 25 years and was a member of the Reformed Mennonite Church, New Hamburg.

Her husband, Lorne H. Mank, whom she married in Kitchener in 1923, died in 1947.
Surviving are one son, Marvin of Kitchener; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Dorine) Kesselring of Kitchener; and three brothers, Norval Wismer of Battle Creek, Mich., Harold of New Hamburg and Melvin of Kitchener. There are two grandchildren. One brother and one sister predeceased her.

The body will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be conducted at the Reformed Mennonite Church, New Hamburg at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday by Rev. Aaron D Yost. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society will be accepted as expressions of sympathy.

Gladys married Lorne Henry Mank 12 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lorne (son of Louis Mank and Catherine Henning) was born 6 Sep 1895, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 18 Jan 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24686P

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201177
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201189P
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-102302
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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WISMER, HAROLD W., son of Mrs. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer, was born in Wilmot Twp., Ont., Jan 10, 1908; died while at work in Kitchener, Ont., Feb. 27, 1968; aged 60 y. 1 m. 17 d. On July 1, 1938, he was married to Vera Nafziger, who survives. Also surviving are 3 children (Eleanor--Mrs. Gerry Roth, Raymond, and Melvin) and 2 brothers (Norval and Melvin). Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Steinman Church, where funeral services were held Mar. 1, with Elmer Schwartzentruber and Orland Gingerich officiating.

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HAROLD WISMER

Harold Wismer, 10 Byron St., New Hamburg, died suddenly February 27 at St. Mary's Hospital. He was 60.

Mr. Wismer was born Jan. 10, 1908, in Wilmot Township, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dilman Wismer.

A resident of New Hamburg for the past 10 years, he was employed with B.F. Goodrich Canada Ltd., Kitchener. He was a member of the Steinman Mennonite Church.

Surviving are his wife, the former Vera Nafziger; two sons, Raymond of Kitchener and Melvin at home; one daughter, Mrs. Gerry (Eleanor) Roth, New Hamburg; two brothers, Norval, Battle Creek, Mich., and Melvin, Kitchener, and two grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother predeceased him.

The body was a Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home until noon last Friday, when removal was made to Steinman Mennonite Church for the afternoon service. Bishop Orland Gingrich and Rev. Elmer Swartzentruber officiated.

Temporary entombment was in Graff Memorial Chapel and Interment will follow later in Steinman Mennonite Cemetery.

Harold — Vera Nafziger. Vera (daughter of Daniel S. Nafziger and Nancy Erb) was born 15 Sep 1912, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 2013, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Steinmann Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201214
• Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Name: Dorine L. Kesselring
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-215009
• Residence: 1960, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Dorine — Cecil Lloyd Kesselring. Cecil (son of Harvey L. Kesselring and Elva Stauffer) was born 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201202

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Wismer, Raymond George

Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House, Cambridge on Wednesday April 9, 2014. Ray resided in Kitchener and was born 71 years ago in East Zorra Township. He was the son of the late Harold & Vera (Nafziger) Wismer.

Beloved husband of Sharon (Taves) Wismer who he married July 23, 1966. Loving father of Michelle & husband Peter Lacrosse of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his step-grandson Declan. Dear brother of Eleanor Roth of New Hamburg. Remembered by his mother-in-law Verna Taves of Kitchener, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Betty Finnigan of Perth, Jerry & Marilyn Taves of Kitchener, John & Sue Taves of Cambridge, Len Taves of Kitchener and also a number of nieces and nephews. Ray was predeceased by his brother Melvin Wismer, father-in-law John Taves and brothers-in-law Gerald Roth and Don Finnigan.

Ray was a member of Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden. He enjoyed golfing with his good friends at Doon Valley and also many outdoor activities. Ray retired after 31 years of service with Lear Seating Ltd.

Family and friends will be received at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.. The funeral service will take place on Sunday April 13, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Steinmann Mennonite Church, Baden with Pastor Myrna Miller Dyck and Pastor Ilene Bergen officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to Lisaard House, Cambridge, Steinmann Mennonite Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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Raymond married Sharon Taves (daughter of John Taves and Verna) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-320239

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WISMER, Melvin (Shorty) Passed away suddenly as a result of a heart attack, on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Grand River Hospital, K-W Health Centre, Kitchener. Melvin resided in Kitchener and was formerly of New Hamburg. He was born 64 years ago in Stratford, Ontario. Dear son of Vera (Nafziger) Wismer of New Hamburg and the late Harold Wismer. Missed by his daughter Kimberly Wismer and proud grandfather to his seven grandchildren. Also remembered by his brother Raymond and wife Sharon Wismer of Kitchener, sister Eleanor and husband Gerald Roth of New Hamburg, nieces, nephews and many relatives and friends. Melvin was predeceased by a daughter Lisa in 2001 and brother-in-law Lyle. Mel retired from Lear Seating in Kitchener after over thirty years of service. He enjoyed playing sports in his youth and will be remembered for his sense of humour and ready smile. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 4-7 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Drudge officiating. Private family interment in Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario or Steinmann Mennonite Church. On line condolences and donation information available at: www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca

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