Marvin H. Stroh

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• Name: M. H. Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70711
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
• Hobbies: 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Buff Orpington Breeder
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Factory
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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STROH, Marvin H.

At Freeport Hospital on Tuesday, March 29, 1977, after a brief illness, Marvin H. Stroh, in his 99th year. A resident of Nithview Home, New Hamburg, Huronia Hall, and formerly of Earl Street, Kitchener. Mr. Stroh was born in Waterloo (Lexington), a son of the late John Stroh and the former Catherine Hasenpflug. A building contractor in the Twin Cities for many years and formerly active in municipal politics in Waterloo. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Ellen Collins in 1963; by two brothers, Melvin and Clayton and by two sisters. Mrs. Adeline Scheifele and Laura Stroh. Surviving are his son, M. Marvin and his brother, Lincoln, both of Waterloo and grandchildren, Catherine (Mrs. David Johnson) of Waterloo, Mary Ellen (Mrs. Barry Gingrich) of Kitchener, Larry of Brampton and Daniel of Waterloo; three great-grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. West, Kitchener, after 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral service in the chapel, Friday, at 3 p.m., with Rev. John Griffiths officiating. Interment Mount Hope cemetery, Waterloo.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Mar 1977 pg 43



Former Waterloo reeve dies at 98

Marvin H. Stroh, a reeve, deputy reeve and councillor, when Waterloo was still a town, died at the Freeport Hospital Tuesday. He was 98. He served from 1914 to 1917 as councillor, in 1918 and 1919 as deputy reeve and in 1920 and 1921 as reeve. In 1922 he ran for mayor but was defeated by his old friend, W. G. (Billy) Weichel. He blamed parties thrown by Weichel's Conservative backers for his defeat. He never again contested public office. In a 1964 interview, Stroh, a homebuilder, recalled that Twin City co-operation started in the early 1900s, when Kitchener and Waterloo decided to share hospital and high school costs. He recalled that the 1914 council, approved spending $400 as its share toward the cost of a joint plan to be prepared by an expert who would be engaged by Berlin, later to become Kitchener. The 1914 council also approved forming a high school board with Kitchener and agreed to split costs on a population basis. Later that year the town united with Kitchener to share hospital costs. In the 1964 interview, Stroh also said that Waterloo was never in favor of amalgamation with Kitchener and "I hardly think it will ever happen. Waterloo people are pretty much for themselves. It has always been that way and things haven't changed. During his eight years on council, he wasn't paid a cent. The thrifty Waterloo label which has stuck for years was no joke, he recalled. "We were pretty close with our pennies and sometimes would argue half an hour over the purchase of a shovel." He is survived by one son and one brother. The funeral will be conducted in Kitchener on Friday.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Mar 1977 pg 43

Marvin married Ellen Collins 30 Mar 1921, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Ellen was born 1885, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; died 16 Mar 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Mar 1963, Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marvin Stroh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180880

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STROH, M. Marvin \endash (33 year employee with CKCO-TV Kitchener). Suddenly, at Royal Victoria Hospital, in Barrie, on Thursday, July 22, 2004. Marvin Stroh, beloved husband to Thelma Jean Stroh (nee Zavitz) of Barrie and Torrance. Dear father of Larry (Sharon) Stroh of Oakville, Catherine Downey of Kitchener, Maryellen (Randy) Muirhead of Dundas and Daniel (Christine) Stroh of Elmvale. Beloved grandfather to Christopher, Colin and Mary Elizabeth Johnson, Cathleen, Bethany and Joshua Gingrich and Victoria and Andrew Stroh. Great-grandfather to Codi, Carrie and Kai Johnson. The family will receive friends at the W. J. Cavill Funeral Home in Gravenhurst, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Torrance on Monday, July 26, 2004 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Torrance Cemetery. In memory, donations to the Zion Presbyterian Church Building Fund or to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Meredith — Thelma Jean Zavitz. Thelma was born 20 Apr 1925, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Nov 2009, Elmvale, Flos Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; was buried , Torrance Union Cemetery, Torrance, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]