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

John Kehl

Male 1853 - 1909  (56 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Kehl was born 18 Jun 1853, , Hessen, Germany; died 28 Oct 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97014
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Residence: 1881, , Michigan, USA
    • Naturalization: 1885
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason Stone

    John married Eliza Kuhl 1879. Eliza was born 18 Dec 1852, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Frederick "Fred" Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1880, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Percy Jacob Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Annie Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. George Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1925, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Albert Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1927.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Frederick "Fred" Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 13 Apr 1880, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Fred Kehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97016
    • Immigration: 1881
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason Stone
    • Residence: 1909, Rainy River, Rainy River District, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1953, Black Hawk, Rainy River, , Ontario


  2. 3.  Percy Jacob Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 22 Sep 1884, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Apr 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Employer: Merchants Rubber Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97017
    • Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 25 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1934, 33 Grove St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1953, 33 Grove St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Percy J. Kehl, 68, of 33 Grove St., Kitchener, died suddenly at his home on Saturday. Born at Elmira, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kehl, he had been a millwright for the Merchants Rubber Company for 20 years. His marriage to Ethel Hall, who survives, took place in 1914. Mr. Kehl was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where he had formerly served on the church council. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Surviving, besides his wife, are three sons, Lorne, Ross and Earl, all of Kitchener; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Kathleen) Schmitt, Kitchener; Mrs. Reuben (Laura) Erb, Miami, Fla., and Mr. Kenneth (Mary) Davidson, Kitchener; one brother, Fred Kehl, of Black Hawk, Rainy River; one sister, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Van Deventer, Hamilton, and 10 grand-children. Two brothers, Albert and George. Kehl, predeceased him. The funeral service was held Wednesday at 2: 30 o'clock at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Rev. A. G. Jacobi, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery.

    Elmira Signet 9 Apr 1953 pg 4

    Percy married Ethel Florence Hall 8 Sep 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ethel (daughter of Thomas Hall and Mary Ann Antcliff) was born 1891, Novar, Parry Sound District, Ontario; died 14 Nov 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Lorne Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Earl Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Kathleen M. Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 10. Lawrence G. Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 May 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1967, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 11. Laura Ethel Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.
    6. 12. Ross Roy Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 May 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 13. Mary Elizabeth Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1923; died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Annie Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 5 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97018
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fitter, Shoe Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1953, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada


  4. 5.  George Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 1 Sep 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1925, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97020
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    George married Minnie Irene Ernst 16 Sep 1914. Minnie (daughter of George B. Ernst and Mary Foell) was born 20 Aug 1894, Glen Allan, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; died 1987; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Dorothy Marie Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1916; died Dec 1988.
    2. 15. Robert Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920; died 1987.

  5. 6.  Albert Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born 13 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1927.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-97021
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Albert married Florence Jean Norman 1 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Florence (daughter of William Hubert Norman and Lydia Marie Proudlove) was born 23 Feb 1895, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Aug 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Hubert Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 17. Kenneth Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 18. Wilhelina Ruth "Ruth" Kehl  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Feb 1914, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2009, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Lorne Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1)

  2. 8.  Earl Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1)

  3. 9.  Kathleen M. Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1) was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Kathleen M. Schmitt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324659
    • Residence: 1921, 25 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Kathleen — Carl Schmitt. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Lawrence G. Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1) was born 4 May 1917, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jun 1967, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Name: Rusty Kehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-128139P
    • Residence: 1921, 25 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Lawrence Kehl

    The funeral service for Lawrence (Rusty) Kehl of 161 David Street, who was killed in a car crash on Highway 6 near Guelph Sunday, will be held at 3: 30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sandrock Funeral Home. He was 50. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Born in Kitchener, May 4, 1917, he was a son of Mrs. Percy Kehl, the former Ethel Hall, of Kitchener and the late Percy Kehl. He had been a letter carrier with the Kitchener post office for 11 years. He was a member of the Kitchener legion branch and was a Lutheran adherent. He served overseas as a gunner with the 26th Field Regt. during the Second World War. Surviving are his wife, the former Lillian Harwood whom he married in Kitchener Dec. 27, 1966; two stepsons, Stephen Melonson, with the RCMP at Hundred Mile House, B.C., Robert, Kitchener; two brothers, Ross, Conestogo, Earl, Kitchener; three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Kathleen) Schmitt and Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) Davidson, both of Kitchener, and Mrs. Reuben (Laura) Erb, Miami


    K-W Record, June 27, 1967

    Lawrence married Lillian Harwood 27 Dec 1966. Lillian was born Abt 1920, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Laura Ethel Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1) was born 1918, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Laura Ethel Erb
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164302
    • Residence: 1921, 25 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1953, Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida, United States

    Laura married Reuben S. Erb 5 Aug 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Reuben (son of Moses S. Erb and Veronica "Fannie" Schwartzentruber) was born 13 Feb 1915; died 24 Oct 1971. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Ross Roy Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1) was born 12 May 1921, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Conestogo, Woolwich, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324658
    • Residence: 1921, 25 Margaret Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KEHL, Ross Roy Passed away at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on November 12, 2010 at age 89 surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of Stella (Estella, nee Knischewsky) for 53 years. Dear father of Janet (Brad Godbot), Doug, Alan and Wayne. Also survived by a sister, Mary Davidson and sisters-in-law, Betty (wife of Earl) Lillian (wife of Lawrence) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Percy and Ethel Kehl, his siblings/ (in-laws) "Earl" Howard, Laura (Reuben "Rube" Erb), Kathleen and (Carl Schmitt), (Ken "Dix" Davidson) and "Lorny" Lawrence. Brother-in-law to Lucy and Johnny Knischewsky, Willard Knischewsky (MaryAnne, deceased), Francis Gooding, Sally Farquar (Robert "Bob" deceased), Harry Jankura (Jean, deceased), Laura Kieswetter (Lloyd, deceased), (Milton Knischewsky, deceased), Marritta and Edward Eckert and many nieces and nephews. Ross will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. Ross was a long-time resident of Conestogo and a 42-year employee of J.M. Schneider (retired 1985). He had many acquaintances and friends through his road-side apple stand in Conestogo and stockroom management at J.M. Schneiders in Kitchener. The family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Tuesday, November 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Ross's life will be held in the chapel of the funeral home, on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow in the Fireside Room of the funeral home. Private family interment in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Conestogo. Condolences for the family and donations to the St. Matthew's Lutheran Church (Conestogo) building fund or the charity of your choice may be arranged through the funeral home, www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445. The family would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the many caring and supportive health care professionals who assisted Ross; along with the many family, friends, co-workers, and acquaintances that have touched Ross's life.

    Ross — Estella "Stella" Knischewsky. (daughter of Ludwig L. "Louis" Knischewsky and Emma Mary Oswald) [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Mary Elizabeth Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (3.Percy2, 1.John1) was born 26 Apr 1923; died 22 Oct 2013; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Elizabeth Davidson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164313
    • Residence: 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    DAVIDSON, Mary Passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on October 22, 2013, in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth (Dixie). Dearest mother of Judi Sellner, Kenneth Jr. (Kathy) and the late William. Loving gramma of Kyle and Mandy Sellner and Christopher and Kari Davidson. Mary is survived by her sisters-in-law Betty and Stella Kehl, Connie (David) Grimm and Shirley Scott. She is predeceased by her brothers Ross, Earl and Lawrence (Lornie), sisters Laura Erb, Kathleen Schmitt, sister-in-law Fran Hoebler and brother-in-law Howard Davidson. The family wishes to thank the Riverside Staff at Sunnyside for their compassionate care in the last few days. Visitation will be at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King Street West, Kitchener 519-745-9495 on Friday, October 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, October 26 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with reception to follow in the Family Centre. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

    Mary — Kenneth John Davidson. Kenneth was born 1921; died 2003; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 14.  Dorothy Marie Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.John1) was born 8 Mar 1916; died Dec 1988.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202927


  9. 15.  Robert Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (5.George2, 1.John1) was born 1920; died 1987.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202928


  10. 16.  Hubert Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (6.Albert2, 1.John1)

  11. 17.  Kenneth Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (6.Albert2, 1.John1) was born 1914, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173652
    • Residence: 1963, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada


  12. 18.  Wilhelina Ruth "Ruth" Kehl Descendancy chart to this point (6.Albert2, 1.John1) was born 5 Feb 1914, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 2009, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Kehl
    • Name: Wilhelina Ruth "Ruth" Gilmar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173654
    • Residence: 1963, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    GILMAR, Ruth W. (nee K.) - February 5, 1914 - February 12, 2009. Called home by her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. "To be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord" 11 Cor. 5: 8. At Caressant Care Nursing Home, on Thursday, February 12, 2009 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Wesley A. Gilmer (1988). Dear mother of Donna Latford and her husband Go. of Woodstock, Jim and his wife Shirley of Burgess.. John and his friend Heather of Cambridge, Carol Spreeman and her husband Ken of Olds, Alberta, Jo-Anne Scott and her husband Wayne of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta_ Predeceased by daughter-in-law, Audrey (2004) and her brothers, Ken and Hubert KehL Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Longworth Funeral Home 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, 519-539-0004, Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held in the chapel, Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ken Charlton officiaang assisted by Rev. Gary Harvey. Interment Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions to the Canadian Bible Society would be appreciated. Online condolences at www. longworthfuneralhome.com

    Feb. 14, 2009

    Wilhelina — Wesley A. Gilmar. Wesley died 1988. [Group Sheet]