John W. Schierholtz: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

John W. Schierholtz was born 23 Nov 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Feb 1927, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Johann W. Schierholtz
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55728P
Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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J. W. Schierholtz Yields to Death

A Prominent Farmer, He Lived Most of His Life in Woolwich; Born in New Hamburg

John W. Schierholtz, a well-known farmer of this district passed away at his home, two miles east of Elmira, on Sunday last. The deceased man was born in New Hamburg on November 25, 1851. When about two years old he came with his parents to Woolwich and had lived here ever since.. On February 2, 1892 he was married to Elizabeth Ohliger. To them were born three children, the eldest of whom died. The late Mr. Schierholtz is survived by his widow, one son, Oscar; one daughter, Hilda (Mrs. Henry K. Schaefer) 3 grandchildren; one brother. Charles, of Elmira; five sisters, namely. Elizabeth (Mrs. John Singner, of Cupar, Sask.); Katie, Mrs. Geo. Stroh, of Conestogo); Christina, of Strathcona. Alta.: Mary at home; Louisa. Mrs. (Rev.) Goos, of Saskatoon).

The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon. The funeral service was held in the St. James's church, Elmira, Rev. L. Kalbfleisch officiating. Interment was made in St. James's cemetery. The following acted as pallbearers: Charles Herman, Wm. Becker, Jacob Dreisinger, Emanuel Hemmerich, Noah Reist and Justus Schaefer.

At the funeral from outside points were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daber. Herman Schierholtz, P. K. Weber, Miss Emma Kuhl, John S. Kuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sass, all of Kitchener; Mrs: Emma Schaus, Waterloo; Mrs. Laumann, Waterloo; Mr. and Mrs. Greve, Stratford; Miss Bertha Ohliger. Stratford; Louis Ohliger. Owen Sound, Mrs. A. Stroh, Conestogo; Miss Emma Stroh, Con estogo; Noah Stroh, Conestogo.

John married Elisabeth Ohliger 2 Feb 1892. Elisabeth (daughter of Christian Ohliger and Eva Hollinger) was born 25 Feb 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 1939, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Albert F. Schierholtz was born CALC 23 Nov 1892; died 23 Mar 1895; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Hilda Elizabeth Schierholtz was born 13 Mar 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Mar 1991, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. Oscar Carl Schierholtz was born 22 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. Raymond Schierholtz was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

2.	Albert F. Schierholtz (1.John¹) was born CALC 23 Nov 1892; died 23 Mar 1895; was buried , Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery (formerly Oswald or Hoffer), Woolwich Tw., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82610

Hilda Elizabeth Schierholtz

(1.John¹) was born 13 Mar 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Mar 1991, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Hilda Elizabeth Schafer
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55730
Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Residence: 1991, 514 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHAFER, Mrs. Hilda (Henry)

At K-W Hospital, on Tuesday, March 20, 1991, following a brief illness, Hilda E. Schafer (nee Schierholtz), age 96 years, of 514 Lancaster St. W., Kitchener.

Mrs. Schafer was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Bridgeport), for over 50 years.

Beloved wife of the late Henry Schafer, who predeceased her February 23, 1978. Dear mother of Elmer and Lloyd, both at home, Arno and his wife Helen of Kitchener. Loving grandmother of Murray, Brenda and Mary.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Elizabeth Schierholtz and one brother, Oscar Schierholtz.

Friends and relatives may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 821 King St. W., Kitchener, after 2 p.m., today (Wednesday), continuing until the funeral and committal service in the Ratz-Bechtel Chapel, on Thursday at 11 a.m. Rev. Ralph Auras officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran cemetery, Elmira.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 27 Mar 1991 pg A11

Hilda married Heinrich K. "Henry" Schafer 16 Jan 1917, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Heinrich (son of Heinrich "Henry" Schafer and Elizabeth Koenig) was born 23 Nov 1886, Erbsville, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 26 Feb 1976, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Oscar Carl Schierholtz

(1.John¹) was born 22 Dec 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55731P
Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Father's Farm
Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Occupation: 1925, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Residence: 1965, 843 Frederick St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHIERHOLTZ, Oscar C.

On Sunday, April 13, 1980, at the K-W Hospital, Oscar Carl Schierholtz, in his 83rd year, of 843 Frederick St... Kitchener.

Survived by his son Stuart and his wife Louise of Breslau; his daughter Dorothy and her husband Bruce Lackenbauer and daughter Betty, all of Kitchener. His grandchildren Gregory, Glenn, Eric, Colleen and Jennifer Schierholtz, Bradley and Kirk Lackenbauer; his sister Hilda (Mrs. Henry Schafer) of Kitchener and his step brother Raymond of Waterloo. Predeceased by his wife, the former Aleda Reist in 1965, his father John Schierholtz and his mother, the former Elizabeth Ohliger.

He was born in Woolwich township and farmed in the Breslau area for many years before moving to Kitchener, where he operated a general insurance agency until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Bridgeport), the Rockway Golden K Kiwanis Club and the Waterloo Region In dependent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W... Kitchener, until noon today then at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lancaster Street West, at Bridgeport Road, for the funeral service at 3 p.m. Rev. Ralph Huras will conduct the service. Interment in St. James Lutheran cemetery. Elmira.

Elmira Signet 16 Apr 1980 pg 14

Oscar married Aleda Marie Reist 10 Jun 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Aleda (daughter of Noah W. Reist and Margaret Geisel) was born Jun 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

6. Betty Schierholtz
7. Stuart Oscar Schierholtz was born 5 Jul 1926; died 7 May 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
8. Dorothy M. Schierholtz was born 1928; died 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

5.	Raymond Schierholtz (1.John¹) was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-313512 Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Generation: 3

6. Betty Schierholtz (4.Oscar², 1.John¹)

Stuart Oscar Schierholtz

(4.Oscar², 1.John¹) was born 5 Jul 1926; died 7 May 2018, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175407
Residence: 1965, Breslau, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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SCHIERHOLTZ, STUART Oscar Passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at Conestoga Lodge at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Louise (nee MacTavish). Loving father of Gregory (Susan) of Waterloo, Glenn (Tracy) of Alberta, Colleen (Fred) Olbort of Woodstock, Jennifer (Christopher) Secord and Eric (Sheri) all of Waterloo. He will be fondly remembered by his ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Betty Schierholtz of Kitchener and sadly missed by his close friend Joyce Dettweiler of Breslau, he will also be fondly remembered by all his extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Aleda Schierholtz and his sister Dorothy Lackenbauer. He was a member of Breslau Evangelical Missionary Church. Stuart began his career in Dairy Farming and retired as a farm machine mechanic. Stuart's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. where the Funeral Service will be held in the chapel at 10:30 a.m. with a reception to follow. Cremation to take place with a private interment in Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Visit www.henrywalser.com for Stuart's memorial.

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Stuart — Ethel Louise "Louise" MacTavish. Ethel was born 22 Sep 1928; died 1997; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Dorothy M. Schierholtz

(4.Oscar², 1.John¹) was born 1928; died 1990; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Dorothy M. Lackenbauer
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175262

Dorothy — Bruce E. Lackenbauer. Bruce was born 1930; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]