Christine Braeuchle

Other Events:

• Name: Christine Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96667
• Immigration: 1866, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1869, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Immigration: May 1916, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Christine married John Dreisinger 12 May 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of Frederich Lewis Dreisinger and Magdalena Brinkert) was born 13 May 1839, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1916, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-257064
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bechtel Funeral Service
• Name: Chris Dreisinger
• Occupation: Dreisinger Funeral Home, 7 Arthur Street N., Elmira, Ontario; funeral home operator
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96625
• Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
• Club Membership: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elmira Musical Society
• Residence: 1903, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Notes:

Chris Dreisinger

Chris Dreisinger, 80, funeral director and furniture store proprietor in Elmira for more than 50 years, died early Saturday at his home here after an illness of four years. Early in the century, after the advent of automobiles, Mr. Dreisinger built one of the first motorized hearses in the province. For many years he had the only mobile hearse within a radius of 50 miles. Late in the 1930s he built a modern funeral chapel which remains the only one in the district.

Mr. Dreisinger, active until four years ago, was a member of Elmira Evangelical Church, the Canadian Order of Foresters and Glenrose Masonic Lodge No. 628, Elmira.

Born in St. Jacobs on June 30, 1872, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Dreisinger. His wife, Harriet Maurer, predeceased him in 1936. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Louise Trapp, Waterloo, and Mrs. A. V. (Marion) Armbrust, Kitchener; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A son, George, predeceased him in 1949. A brother also predeceased him.

Memorial service was held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel Monday at 3 p.m. with Rev. C. B. Heckendorn and Rev. C. H. Cornwell of Hanover, formerly of Elmira. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery.

Elmira Signet, November 20, 1952

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Marion Roes a great grand daughter remembers: "I remember his funeral -- I was 7 -- and the chapel and furniture store -- people were sitting in the window display area -- were full. The only other memory I have of him is in a hospital bed in my grandmother's living room where I guess he was for most of the four years he was ill.

A few years ago, I was told that the story about him making the first motorized hearse was only partially true. The person telling me said it was her relative who did the fancy wood carving on the vehicle."

Marion Roes 2010

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C. Dreisinger Successful Local Business Man 45 Years

On Monday one of Elmira's most popular and prominent citizens will mark the passing of three-quarters of a century of worthwhile living in this community. On that day C. Dreisinger will observe his seventy-fifth birthday, and will have spent forty-five years as owner of Elmira's only furniture and funeral service. By working diligently and planning wisely, he has made those years, and what he has accomplished in them, mean a great deal to himself, to his family and to this town.

Mr. Dreisinger was born in St. Jacobs on June 30, 1872, and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dreisinger, moved to Elmira when he was nine years old. After finishing school he went into his father's business, which was coopering, or barrel making. Tiring of this, and deciding that he would like to do something different, he went across the border and remained for a while in the United States, coming back to spend a couple of years working in hotels in Kitchener. In 1891, he married Harriet Maurer of North Woolwich, and after getting settled again in Elmira he decided to go into the decorating business with the late John R. Ruppel, who was then in the paper hanging and painting trade. At this time, Mr. Ruppel and his father, Charles, were the local undertakers and furniture dealers and their business was located in the C. D. Miller and Co. block.

Ever with the thought of expansion uppermost in his mind, and with level headedness and the ability to make sound decisions standing him in good stead, Mr. Dreisinger took another important step in his career. This was to go into business on his own as a mortician. No minor decision, it meant a great deal of study would be involved, and that he must work all day, and then devote what leisure time he had to this studying. His final examinations were written in Philadelphia, and his license obtained with honors is a testimonial to the progress he was able to make in the scholastic field. Part of the building in which the Dreisinger store and funeral home is now located [in 2010, Shoppers Drug Mart is at that location; 7/9 Arthur Street North] was then a hardware store and this the present owner bought in 1902 [land sales records indicate purchase year was 1906] together with the Ruppel business and from here on whether he would succeed or fail was up to him. In those times, the structure presented an entirely different appearance to that of today. Of red brick, it housed the offices, first of the Traders' Bank and then the Royal Bank, on the Arthur and Church Street corner. Mr. Dreisinger's store, and a millinery shop to the north of this, and in back a printing office, as well as apartments and lodge rooms upstairs.

Another interesting phase in his life came with the introduction of the automobile and he was one of the first local residents to own one. And not only was he interested for himself, but he assisted the Chevrolet dealer, J.B. Lein, who had his garage in the old building removed by the Link-Belt Foundry, present owners of the property, last year. Mr. Dreisinger gives some amusing accounts of incidents that occurred while he was teaching driving to some of the first citizens to learn, and he says that many of these were ladies. Prior to the advent of the motor age, horsedrawn hearses were used, and in winter took the form of sleighs with glass enclosures that contained the caskets. His first two motor hearses were built by himself, with the work entailing a great deal of intricate carving. His son, George, who is still with the business, started about 35 years ago, obtaining his license in 1914.

Embalming became a requirement of the law in ___ [blank] and at that time and for many years after, Mr. Dreisinger made his own fluid for this purpose. [The recipe was tacked to a basement beam of the building.] In 1921, the Royal Bank purchased the building in which it is now situated, and which was then the Zilliax hotel. In October of that year, the late Arthur A. Ullyot opened a drug store in the premises thus vacated, and changed the front accordingly. As the years went by the nature of funeral services changed with the times. Whereas it had once been customary to prepare the bodies of the dead in the homes, it soon became apparent that an improvement could be made if this were done in a properly appointed morgue. In many cases, too, it was the desire of the family to have the service held elsewhere than in the home or church, and the necessity for a chapel was realized.

In 1940 Ullyot's moved to their present location and it was possible for Mr. Dreisinger to make some extensive changes. He now had the entire block, and this was covered with stucco on the outside and completely renovated inside. Today he has one of the finest funeral homes that might be found in any small town in the province. The chapel itself will seat 150 persons, and about one hundred more can be accommodated in the family rooms when a service is held. Attractively finished in oak and old ivory, the room is lighted indirectly, and is equipped with a beautiful Hammond electric organ, as well as an amplifying unit. The other rooms pertaining to the funeral chapel are equally well decorated and furnished for quiet comfort. The morgue is a small, bright room, immaculate in white enamel throughout and with all modern appliances.

Since 1938, when he obtained his license, and with the exception of three and a half years, spent with the R.C.A.F., Mr. Dreisinger's grandson, David, has been in charge of the embalming and most of the work connected with the funeral home, and is one of the best members of his profession in this part of the province. For the past ten years he [Chris.] has also been assisted by his granddaughter, Mrs. George Wilken [Hazel] who does the buying for the store and the necessary bookkeeping and stenographic work, as well as being a licenced lady mortician. Mrs. George Dreisinger is also a valued member of the staff. The top storey of the block is quite expansive, and may be reached either by elevator or stairway. In these rooms furniture and rugs are stored, and there is also a large casket showroom. The air conditioning and automatic heating systems are located in the spacious basement. Here too, a radio repairing shop is managed and operated by V. Pierce. The garage is equipped with gasoline and oil tanks and houses the two hearses and sufficient cars for two complete funerals. Mr. Dreisinger prefers the Packard machine, deeming the streamlined yet conservative chassis most suitable for funeral purposes. Hearse services are also provided for other funeral homes in Waterloo, Baden, New Dundee, Ayr, Fergus and Guelph. Mr. Dreisinger intends to procure both a new hearse and car sometime this year.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, June 26^th, 1947

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Elmira Twenty Years Ago, From Signet of Jan. 22, 1905

Do You Remember?
Messrs. Chas. Ruppel and Son have sold their Undertaking Business to Mr. Christian Dreisinger who will be pleased to supply the public with anything they may want in his line.

The Elmira Signet, Thursday, January 22, 1925

Club Membership:
The young man seated above the SOC on the drum is Christian Dreisinger.

Christian married Harriet "Hettie" Maurer 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harriet (daughter of George Maurer and Louisa Bender) was born 1 Jul 1872, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1936, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Lena Dreisinger
• Name: Magdalena "Lena" Weckelman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113273
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1896, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1905, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Notes:

One's third and fourth cousins have the same ancestors and I've learned that they can be"goldmines" for pictures, documents and family stories. In my great-grandfather, ChrisDreisinger's family, I "found" his brother William's descendants when one replied to a letter Ihad written to a bunch of Dreisingers listed on the internet. We shared pictures, names, addresses,dates, lots of stories and now, he is putting together a picture history of the family.

All I knew about Chris' sister, Magdalena (Lena) was that she married August Weckelmann andmoved to Rochester. Because Lena's descendants wouldn't be close relatives, finding themwasn't a priority, but priorities become blurred when there are empty spaces on genealogy charts.Funeral home records of Lena's mother Christina (Braeuchle) Dreisinger, who lived in Elmira,showed that Christina died at 566 Hayward Avenue in Rochester NY and was brought back toElmira for burial. She must have been visiting with her daughter. My letters to Rochester funeralhomes and neighbours brought no replies, and I stopped looking \endash for a while.

Some time later I wrote letters to internet addresses of Weckelmanns in and around Rochesterthey netted two replies. However, after a few conversations I realized these were dead ends.(Readers might wonder why I didn't try other avenues, but writing letters can be done from homeat any hour, and that's what I had time for \endash and I like writing letters.)

Several months passed. An email came from a Gerry Weckelman, who said he was researchinghis family, and had a letter his uncle had got from me. Jackpot! Over the next year, we suppliedeach other with pictures, obituaries, addresses, dates, names. It was great! In David McKnight's Waterloo County Wills I found August's siblings listed with his mother's will. Gerry wasecstatic. Now, he could make more connections.

Gerry's queries to the Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester gave almost "everything Iwanted to know" about Lena and August's family. What a sad story: the oldest son's death at 29was "suicide by shooting" (he was married, but no children as far as we know); the second son'sdeath at 19 was "suicide, carbolic acid"; the third son died of "pulmonary tuberculosis" at 25;daughter Nettie, died in her 70s. City directory records indicate that Lena was widowed ca1909,but we've yet to find a record of August's death.

Is that the end of the story? Except for August's death data, I had found out much more than Iexpected. But no, there's a bit more. My husband, Charlie, and I spent a day with Gerry and hiswife, Linda. We drove to several addresses where Lena and Nettie had lived. One still existed:566 Hayward Avenue. Several hours were spent exploring Mount Hope Cemetery, a beautifulfascinating old burial ground (see the web site www.fomh.org). One small, flat, lying loose-on-the-ground stone was the only Weckelmann marker: "Our Will / Asleep in Jesus / F. W. W."[son, Frederick William Weckelmann]. The rest of the family was buried side by side somedistance away and had no grave stone. "So," I thought, " this branch of the family fades intooblivion." After a few months of consideration, I decided to have a marker placed. It reads,simply, "Weckelmann Family."

Weckelman Family -- by Marion Roes (The Waterloo Kin newsletter, Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society 2003, Vol. 3 No. 4)

Magdalena married August Weckelman 7 Jan 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. August (son of William Weckelman and Christina) was born 1869, , Germany; died 1905, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; was buried , Mt. Hope Cemetery, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81854
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Mill
• Occupation: 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; tailor

Notes:

Dreisinger, William - At his residence, 123 Lake Shore Road, Mimico, Sunday, Oct. 13, William Dreisinger, Beloved husband of Martha N. Borland. The late Mr. Dreisinger is resting at the Funeral Home of G. H. Hogle, 63 Mimico Avenue, Mimico. Funeral service Tuesday, 2: 30 p.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

Toronto Globe & Mail, October 14 or 15, 1935

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William Dreisigner

Mr. William Dreisinger died at his residence, 123 Lake Shore Road, Mimico, on Sunday, at the age of 58 years. About fourteen years ago he was knocked off a bicycle by a passing motorist. Complications set in about a year ago necessitating his discontinuing work and the complications resulted in his death on Sunday. He was engaged in the cleaning and pressing business. Mr. Dreisinger was born in St. Jacobs. He moved to Elmira when about seven years of age. Leaving Elmira he went to Hespeler and later to Toronto. Surviving are his widow, who before her marriage was Martha N. Borland, two sons, Frank and Edward, at home; one daughter, Evangeline, at home, one sister, Mrs. M. Weckelman of Rochester, N. Y. and one brother, Mr. Chris Dreisinger of Elmira. The funeral was held at 2: 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, October 17, 1935

Note:Park Lawn gave burial location as lot 2825 of the Adult Single section of Park Lawn Cemetery near the corner of Bloor Street and Prince Edward Drive. There is not a grave marker.

William married Martha Elizabeth Nash Borland 4 Nov 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Martha was born 22 Jun 1892, Tay Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Christine Louise Trapp
• Name: Louisa Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96627
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1936, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1944, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Mrs. Charles J. Trapp of 62 Margaret Ave. S., Waterloo, died Aug. 4 at St. Mary's Hospital. The former Louise Dreisinger, she was born in Elmira, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Dreisinger. She was formerly of St. Jacobs. Mrs. Trapp was a member of Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Zion Women's Auxiliary and the adult Bible class of the church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Esther) Jamieson, Ingersoll; one sister, Mrs. Alfred V. (Marion) Armbrust, Kitchener, and one grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband and one brother. The service was held Aug. 7 with Rev. Frederick M. Faist officiating, assisted by Rev. G. F. Barthell. Burial was in Elmira cemetery.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, August 16, 1967

Christine — Charles J. Trapp. Charles was born 1889, Pembroke, Pembroke Twp., Renfrew Co., Ontario; died 4 Jul 1944, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion E. Armbrust
• Name: Mary Dreisinger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96628
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1950, 15 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Armbrust, Mrs. Alfred (Marion) - At her residence, 885 Queen's Blvd., Kitchener on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1975, Marion Dreisinger, following a brief illness; a member of Zion United Church, Kitchener and a lifelong resident of the Kitchener area.

Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Dreisinger; wife of the late Alfred Armbrust, who predeceased her in 1968; also predeceased by a sister Mrs. Louise Trapp and a brother George Dreisinger. Survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St., W., Kitchener. Funeral Service in the Ratz-Bechtel chapel Saturday 2 p.m. Rev. F. J. Roberts and Rev. G. F. Barthel will officiate. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener. Expressions of sympathy may be made by donations to Golden Hours.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 4 Sep 1975

Marion married Alpheus Van Norman "Alfred" Armbrust 18 Mar 1915, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Alpheus (son of Mahlon Armbrust and Elizabeth Oberholtzer) was born 31 Jan 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Nov 1968, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96629
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; undertaker
• Residence: 1936, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Passed Away At Elmira, Ontario Saturday, February 26th, 1949 George E. Dreisinger The Funeral Will take place from the Funeral Chapel, on Monday, February 28th, at 3: 00 p.m., Interment in Elmira Cemetery.

Funeral Card of George E. Dreisinger

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Geo. Dreisinger Buried Monday

Funeral Service for George Dreisinger, widely-known resident of Elmira, was held at the Dreisinger Funeral Chapel on Monday at 3 p.m. Rev. L. H. Kalbfleisch officiated. The pallbearers were J. J. Yanchus, Fred Schmidt, Fred Howard, Fred Rudow and Philip Zinger of Elmira and Ross McLanaghan of Guelph. Burial was made in the Elmira Cemetery. Mr. Dreisinger died suddenly Friday night following a heart attack. He had been associated with his father, Christian Dreisinger, in the funeral and furniture business in Elmira since 1914. He attended St. James' Lutheran Church. Surviving besides his father are his wife, the former Clara Lichty, a daughter, Mrs George (Hazel) Wilken, Elmira, a son, David, Elmira, two sisters, Mrs. Louise Trapp, St. Jacobs and Mrs. A. V. Armbrust, [Marion] Kitchener. There are three grandchildren.

Elmira Signet 3 Mar 1949

George — Clara Lichty. Clara (daughter of David G. Lichty and Mary Ann Muether) was born 4 Mar 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1984, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: William Weckelman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30943
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1905, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84915
• Residence: 1905, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84916
• Residence: 1905, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-134950

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Dr. Edward J. Dreisinger

Services for Dr. Edward J. Dreisinger, 72, 2214 S. Linden Ave., will be at noon Saturday at Bethany Presbyterian Church with Dr. Harry B. Parrott and the Rev. Walter Davis officiating. Dr. Dreisinger, pastor emeritus of Bethany Church, died at 5: 07 a.m. Wednesday at Horn Nursing Home in Wooster following an extended illness. He was born May 30, 1914 in Mimico, Ontario, Canada, to Will and Martha Borland Dreisinger. Dr. Dreisinger graduated from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, in 1942, and from the university's theological school in 1945. He also studied at the graduate school of the University of Toronto and the University of Chicago Federated Divinity School. Dr. Dreisinger received a doctor of divinity degree from Monrovia College in Liberia for his contributions to race and interfaith relations. Ordained in 1942, he served Baptist pastorates in Canada before coming to the United States from Toronto in 1951. Dr. Dreisinger was pastor of Bethany Church from 1971 to 1984, retiring with the title pastor emeritis. Prior to Bethany, he serviced churches in Euclid and Fairmont, W. Va. He was a former pastor of First Baptist Church in Canton, where he served on several boards including the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, the Greater Canton Council of Churches and the Canton Inner City Ministry. Dr. Dreisinger was a 32^nd Degree Mason, a member of Knights Templar and a former Rotarian. Surviving are his wife, Fannie Margaret (Arnott), whom he married Sept. 12, 1942; two daughters, Mrs. Greg (Margaret Ann) Eddy of Vienna, Va., and Nancy Jeanne Dreisinger of Jefferson City, Mo.; a son, Thomas E. "Ted" of Jefferson City; a sister, Mrs. Roy (Evangeline) Solave of Don Mills, Ontario, Canada; a brother, Frank of Sun City, Ariz.; and three grandchildren. Friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Fairmount Memorial Park. The family suggests memorial contributions to a mission of the donor's choice.


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The-Review.com
Fannie M. Dreisinger
Steven Wiandt
April 28, 2006
Fannie Margaret Dreisinger passed away at Oak Tree Villas Nursing Home in Jefferson City, Missouri, on April 26, 2006.
She joins her mother and father, Flora and William Arnott; her five brothers and sisters, Frank, Jack, Bill, Nell and Lillian Arnott; and her loving husband, Dr. Edward J. Dreisinger, in a better place.

She was born October 13, 1912, in Toronto, Canada. A graduate of Moulton College, Fannie taught school for 10 years in Toronto and was a counselor for numerous summers at Camp Ouareau in Quebec, Canada. A talented basketball player, tennis player, and swimmer, she taught hundreds of children to love physical fitness. She married Dr. Dreisinger in 1942 and continued her days as a loving wife and devoted mother. She was also an active member of the Chapter CP PEO Alliance.

She is survived by her three children, Margaret Anne Cole of Fairfax, Virginia; Thomas Edward Dreisinger of Detroit, Michigan; and Nancy Jeanne Dreisinger of Jefferson City, Missouri; as well as her three grandchildren, Graham and Nancy Ellen Eddy of Fairfax, Virginia, and Mariah Lyn Dreisinger of Jefferson City, Missouri.

Fannies intense love for life and her deep faith were an inspiration to many. While her physical body is gone, her spirit will remain in the hearts of her family and friends forever. She fought a good fight, she finished her course, and she kept her faith.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29th at Cassaday Turkle-Christian Funeral Home in Alliance, Ohio. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. She will be buried next to her husband in Fairmount Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home.
Register online at: www.ctcfuneral.com. (4-27-06)

Other Events:

• Name: Esther Jamieson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-135328
• Residence: 1944, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

JAMIESON, Esther - Peacefully, with her family by her side, Esther Jamieson, at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll, on Friday October 17, 2008, in her 89th year. Predeceased by her husband, Cliff (2005). Loving mother of Deborah Young and her husband Gary. Dearest grandmother of Deke Young (Colleen) and Darci Young. Adored great-grandmother of Tyler, Hailey and Miriah. Also survived by a step-son, Bruce Jamieson and his family of Prince George B.C. Friends may call at the McBeath-Dynes Funeral Home , 246 Thames St. South, Ingersoll, today (Monday) 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 1: 30 p.m. at St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, Thames St. South Ingersoll. As expressions of sympathy donations to the S.P.C.A. or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Rev. Dr. Lonnie Atkinson will officiate.


The Record Newspaper 20 Oct 2008

Esther — Cliff Jamieson. Cliff was born 1916, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 2005, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Public Cemetery, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Family Photograph: Hazel being held by her Grandmother Harriet Maurer
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/86851972
• Name: Hazel Georgene Brown
• Name: Hazel Georgene Wilken
• Occupation: Dreisinger Funeral Home, 7 Arthur Street N., Elmira, Ontario; funeral home operator
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25515
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

BROWN, Hazel (Mrs. Donald) - On Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998, at Chateau Gardens, Hazel (Dreisinger) Brown, in her 82nd year, of RR 2, Wallenstein.

Beloved wife of Don; dear mother of Chris and Wilf Shantz of West Montrose, Marion and "Charlie" Lloyd Roes of Waterloo, Grace and Skip Maher and Bob and Darlene, all of Elmira. Also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren, Brad and Julie, Camille and Josie, Stacey and B.J., Adam and Holly and great-grandson, Mitchell.

Predeceased by her parents, George and Clara (Lichty) Dreisinger and her brother, David. Hazel received her funeral directors licence in 1937 and along with her brother, David, owned and operated Dreisinger Furniture and Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, on Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. At noon on Sunday, transfer will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wendell Grahlman officiating, followed by interment in St. James Lutheran Cemetery.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 10 Sep 1998

Hazel married Donald William Brown 14 Mar 1959. Donald (son of Jacob Scheurman "Jake" Brown and Alma Elizabeth Schmitt) was born 10 Nov 1929, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Hazel — George Albert Wilken. George (son of Charles Albert Wilken and Emma Metz) was born 21 Mar 1908, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Military: WW2 - R.C.A.F - Newfoundland
• Occupation: Dreisinger Funeral Home, 7 Arthur Street N., Elmira, Ontario; funeral home operator
• Eby ID Number: 00072-4245.67
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Former Town of Elmira Councillor
Community mourns death of Elmira funeral director David Dreisinger

Friends of David Dreisinger described him as a well-respected and caring individual who would help anyone. Dreisinger, 76, died Tuesday, Nov. 9 at K-W Hospital. He was born in Elmira on Nov. 7, 1917. He was a third-generation funeral director, who, according to close friends, learned the business from his grandfather, Chris Dreisinger. David Dreisinger obtained his funeral director's licence in 1938. He was a former member of Elmira town council from 1956 to 1959. Elmira town council was in existence prior to the region taking over in 1973 and forming the current Woolwich township. At the time Dreisinger was on council, each term was for one year. Dreisinger served with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the second world-war. He was a member of the Elmira Kiwanis club, the Elmira Legion, and of the Masonic lodge. During the remembrance-day dinner at the Legion on Thursday, there was a moment of silence in memory of Dreisinger. Eddie Bearinger, of Elmira described his friend since childhood, as "very sincere. He was very meticulous. If he said 'I will meet you at a certain time,' he meant it. David would help out many people. He was always there to lend a helping hand, but he did not want people to know about it. He was a man behind the scenes. He was very well respected especially by the Old Order Mennonites. David knew their customs. He knew how to conduct a funeral," Bearinger said. Ernie Kendall of Elmira, taught Dreisinger. "He was one of those students who always asked questions, as any student should. In later years, he was a neighbour. David and his wife were great friends of ours." Kendall said that the Dreisinger family has done "a great job" when it comes to funerals as there has been no competition. "The Dreisinger name is very well known and respected," he said. Kendall continued that his long-time friend was "very proud of Elmira. David thought a great deal about the town." Kendall and Bearinger said that Dreisinger was a supporter of local events. "If there was a special need, or a gift was needed, David would give, but asked that his name not be used." Another long-time friend, Bette Musselman, of Elmira, also described him as "a true friend. He was always there when I really needed him. I'll always remember what he did for me when Art died." He was the husband of Eileen Thorpe; father of John and his wife, Susan, of Elmira; Colleen and her husband, Frank Zanetti, of Battle Creek, Michigan; brother of Hazel (Mrs. Donald Brown), of Elmira; also survived by five grandchildren. Burial was in Elmira Union cemetery. Donations to Gale Presbyterian church or St. James Lutheran church, both of Elmira, would be appreciated.


Elmira Independent, November 1993

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Dreisinger, David G. - On Tuesday, November 9, 1993, at K-W Hospital, David George Dreisinger, age 76 years, of Elmira. Mr. Dreisinger was born in Elmira November 7, 1917. He obtained his Funeral Directors Licence in 1938 and was active in his profession until the time of his death. Husband of Eileen Thorpe; father of John C. and Susan Dreisinger of Elmira, Colleen and Frank Zanetti of Battle Creek, Mich; grandfather of Christin, Kelly and Kimberly Dreisinger of Elmira, Alissa and Andrew Zanetti of Battle Creek, Mich; brother of Hazel (Mrs. Donald Brown). Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. At David's request, a private family committal service will be held with interment in Elmira Union Cemetery. For those who desire, memorial donations may be made to Gale Presbyterian Church or St. James Lutheran Church, as expressions of sympathy.


Kitchener-Waterloo Record, November 1993

David — Caroline Reist. (daughter of Addison Reist and Laura Hafermehl) [Group Sheet]

David married Eileen Thorpe 1 Feb 1981. Eileen (daughter of John Joseph Thorpe and Sybilla Sophia Peppler) was born Abt 1920, Of, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]