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

Owen Christian Diefenbacher

Male 1897 - 1983  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Owen Christian Diefenbacher was born 28 Feb 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1983, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48919P
    • Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    DIEFENBACHER, Owen -- At Cambridge Memorial Hospital, on Saturday, March. 12, 1983, Owen Diefenbacher, of 143 Concession St., Cambridge, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Laura Moe; dear father of Ernest and Mrs. Helen Musselman, both of Cambridge, Verdun of Vineland, Mrs. Beverly Studiman of British Columbia and Mrs. Lois Blundell of Port Loring, Ont.; step-father of Jim Moe of Cambridge; brother of Eli and Lloyd, both of New Dundee, Nina Diefenbacher and Mrs. Lillian Shantz, both of Kitchener. Also survived by 21 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his first wife, Edna Bingeman and his second wife, Dorothy Dimmock. Mr. Diefenbacher worked as a farmer in the New Dundee and Hespeler areas for many years and later employed with Galt Brass, prior to retiring; he was a member of Lincoln Avenue United Church, Cambridge. Friends will be received at Little's Funeral Home, 39 Grand Ave. N., Cambridge, On Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral home on Tuesday, March 15, 1983 at 2 p.m. Interment New Dundee cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 13 Mar 1983

    Owen married Edna Bingeman 5 Oct 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Edna (daughter of Elias S. Bingeman and Jessie Ann Gofton) was born 25 Nov 1897, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Helen Lucile Diefenbacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jul 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 2007, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Verdon L. Diefenbacher  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1930, Of, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1983, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Owen — Dorothy Irene Dimmock. Dorothy (daughter of George Edward Dimmock and Lily Barnes) was born 9 Jan 1911, Wimbleton, Surrey, England; died 30 Nov 1958, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Helen Lucile Diefenbacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Owen1) was born 25 Jul 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 2007, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Helen Lucile Musselman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148408

    Notes:

    MUSSELMAN, Helen Lucile - Passed away suddenly on Friday, December 14, 2007 in her 83rd year. Helen was the beloved wife of the late Elmer (2003) and loving mother of Wayne (Annette) of Hepworth, David (Lois) of Owen Sound and Sandra (Rick) Littlefield of Cambridge. Dear grandmother of Carrie Musselman and her partner Dane McCullum, Krista Musselman, Scott Walker, Greg (Julie), Stephanie, Natalie Musselman, and Matthew and Amy Advani. She will be missed by her sisters, Lois (Doug) Blundell and Bev (John) Studiman, and her sister-in-law, Lorraine Diefenbaker; she was predeceased by her brothers, Ernie and Verdun Diefenbaker. Helen was a faithful member of Hespeler Baptist Church and a longtime member of Maple Grove Women's Institute. She also volunteered at Fairview Mennonite Home. She will be remembered as living a full and active life. Helen's family and friends meant the world to her. The family will receive friends at the Lounsbury Funeral Home , 1766 Franklin Boulevard today (Monday) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Hespeler Baptist Church (across from the funeral home) on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Hagey Cemetery. "Her children arise up and call her blessed." Proverbs 31: 28 Condolences/donations/directions www.lounsburyfuneralhome.com (519) 658-9366

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record Dec. 17, 2007

    Helen — Elmer Lyle Musselman. Elmer (son of Edgar Alvin Musselman and Nellie Irene Snider) was born 4 Feb 1925, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 2003, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Verdon L. Diefenbacher Descendancy chart to this point (1.Owen1) was born 1930, Of, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1983, Vineland, Welland Co., Ontario; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148407P

    Notes:

    DIEFENBACHER, Verdon -- At Bethesda Home, Vineland, on Monday, Aug. 15, 1983, Verdon Diefenbacher, in his 53rd year. Beloved son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Owen Diefenbacher; dear brother of Ernest of RR 22, Cambridge, Mrs. Elmer (Helen) Musselman of Cambridge, Mrs Douglas (Lois) Blundell of Port Carling and step-brother of Mrs. Beverly Studiman of Courtney, B.C. Resting at the Nelson Funeral Home, 1760 Franklin Blvd., Cambridge, where the family will receive friends this evening from 7-9. Funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Interment New Dundee Cemetery.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Aug 1983