David W. Schaefer

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54901P
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; House Painter
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1914, 203 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Died At Berlin, Ontario, Saturday, February 14th, 1914, at 11 p.m. David W. Schaefer Born in St. Jacobs, Ontario, June 5th, 1862. Aged 51 years, 8 months and 2 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence, 203 Breithaupt Street, on Wednesday, February 18th, 1914, at 1.30 p.m. to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for services, thence to St. Jacob's Lutheran cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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SUDDEN DEATH OF D. SCHAEFER

Well Known Resident Passes Away at his Home in his 52nd Year

David Schaefer, a well known resident of the city died suddenly his home, 203 Breithaupt street at 11 o'clock on Saturday night. He had been in ill health for some time but the immediate cause of his death was an attack of elipsy. Mr. Schaefer was in his 52d year. His sudden demise came as a great shock to members of the family, friends and relatives.

The deceased was a native of Waterloo County having been born in St. Jacobs. He had made Berlin his home for about seven vears and was engaged in the painting business. He leaves a sorrowing widow, who was formerly Eliza Stroh, and three children living at home, viz; Anne, Willian, and Viola. There are two brothers Alfred Schaefer of Berlin, and Edward Schaefer of Hespeler, and four sisters, Mrs. J. Cress, St. Jacobs, Mrs. Sydney Schelly, Waterloo, Mrs. Henry Gillis and Mrs. William Heller of St. Jacobs.

Mr. Schaefer was a highly respected citizen and was a good father and husband.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 1.30 from the home to St. Peter's Lutheran church, thence to St. Jacobs where interment will take place.

The Berlin News Record 16 Feb 1914, Mon Page 1

David married Elizabeth "Eliza" Stroh 1 Nov 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Oscar Stroh and Maria "Mary" Steffler) was born 10 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1946; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Arline R. Frank
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54903
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Machine, White Wear Factory
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Arline — Wilhelm Jacob Herman “Herman” Frank. Wilhelm (son of Frederick Frank and Anna Pfeifer) was born 14 Dec 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54904P
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Viola Elizabeth Pollakowsky
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54905
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Viola — Victor A. Pollakowsky. Victor (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Pollakowski and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Reth) was born Feb 1894, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 21 Mar 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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On the evening of January 11^th there died here, as noted in last issue, Nelda Letitia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Schaefer, at the age of 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. The interment took place on the afternoon of January 12^th, on the Lutheran cemetery, Rev. O. Liuke[?] officiating. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

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Zum Andenken an Nelda Letitia Schaefer, Tochter von David Schaefer und Frau, Gestorben am 11 Januar 1906 in St. Jacobs. Beerdigt 12 Januar. Leichenpredigt 28. Januar. Alter 4 Jahre, 7 Monate und 28 Tage. "Ich liege und schlafe ganz mit frieden; denn allein Du, Herr, hilfst mir, dass ich sicher wohne."

[Translation: In Memory of Nelda Letitia Schaefer daughter of David Schaefer and wife died the 11th of January 1906 in St. Jacobs. Funeral 12th of January. Interred the 28th of January Aged 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. "I lie and sleep completely in peace For Thou, alone, Lord, art my help, my safe home."

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