Rev. Joseph F. Umbach

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125971P
• Immigration: 1842, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Minister
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Elder
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clergyman

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(Reverend) Joseph joined the Evangelical movement in this area, so the records show, and was much influenced by it's preachers. He was so well liked and determined to succeed that when the Waterloo District was formed, Joseph was recommended and accepted to preach in this area, even though he was not ordained to do so. This was done at a later date. He was looked upon as a great leader in the community. He received his appointment to preach in 1854. He preached in New Hamburg in 1857, 1858-1895, 1896. and I understand at some of the other evangelical churches around this area such as Waterloo and Hespeler. Some records in Waterloo Historical Society books. vol #5 vol #6

A local Evangelical church was dedicated in 1851, Joseph was its minister. from Zion Evangeliacal (United) church 100th anniversary book. page 48-Joseph Umbach and Simon L Umbach mentioned. Joseph as District Superintendant. Ministers in this age were only permitted to serve for two years and so had to move to different churches periodically to maintain their profession. Hence both Joseph and Simon served many places in this area. page 55 mentions corner stone laying for Zion church building on Weber St. (present site) near Queen St. Joseph Umbach supervising.

Joseph born Munchzell in Baden Germany. His father Johann was born Grossgartig, Wurrtemburg Germany, and was a laborer and as a young man moved to Baden. He lived there with his parents until the family moved to America. Joseph was the second oldest and his mother's darling. The father was away from home a lot and so the training was left to the mother. The children had to learn to work early to help their mother with the farm. The father was Evangelical and the mother was catholic, a very pious person, so the children received a very strong christian upbringing. Joseph attended a rural school and shortly before they came to America he was confirmed. Relatives in Canada had been writing to them and so they came to Canada in sept 1843, having left Germany in June.

(Laschinger) The grandmother had died and grandpa was living in a small log house with his family, in a rural area with no neighbors, no school, or church. Joseph received no further schooling and hard work made him strong. The father bought a small farm near Conestoga but traded it for a tract of woodland 11 miles away in Woolwich twshp. there Joseph helped father build a house. The nearest neighbor lived 3 miles away and Joseph still could get no more education. The Umbachs were warned not to attend nearby chuch meetings in Berlin, but went anyways, with the result that his mother (Katherine) joined. Johann was furious and tried to stop things but after attending a meeting in St. Jacobs, joined himself.

Joseph at 18 was well on the way to becoming a preacher and his mother who was getting fed up with having so many preachers around, put her foot down on having home meetings and so Joseph left. The Michael Menger family built a house and the meetings were held there. After Josephs mother became more reasonable he returned home, and the religious group took him in. Later he was elected an officer of the church. (Elder). In 1853 he proved his ability as a preacher to a congregaion in Waterloo, under Rev. F. Herlan, where many people joined. Next was New Hamburg, for two years, with the same results. In 1859 he attended a church conference in New York, (400 miles with horse and wagon) with his wife and two children. It was very hard on them. He was rejected by the conference because he was Canadian. Two years later he went to the Utica mission as area head. In 1863 he was in Buffalo. In 1864 he returned to Niagara Falls for two years. In 1866 he was elected president of the district and held had post for 29 yrs. till poor health forced him tor esign that post.

For 4 yrs. he had a helper then spent a yr. as a helper, and then hiscareer as a minister was over. He suffered for 10 yrs., had many operations, but never fully regained his health.

He had a happy family life, though many trials. He had 12 children, 3 died in infancy. The death of his wife in 1906 was very hard for him and he stayed with his oldest daughter till he died in 1911. Rev. W. J. Wager conducted the funeral and 22 ministers lead the procession. The church could not hold all the people who came to pay their respects. Surviving were- Johanna-to Herman Uppel Levi-Professor North Western college-Naperville-Illinois U. S. A. Moses-Principle-Corpus Christie-Texas, U. S. A. Otto M. -Waterloo William H. -New Hamburg Maria Anna-wife John Kaercher-New Hamburg Adeline-wife A. Gies Sarah-wife Rev. E. Becker Laura-wife H. Beilstein

Lorne Umbach Family File

Joseph married Elizabeth "Lisetta" Menger 1851, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Menger and Susan) was born 25 Jul 1834, , Germany; died 16 Feb 1906; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125973

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Mrs. Anthony Gies received the sad news last week that her brother, Professor L. M. Umbach of North-western college, Naperville, Ill., had died at the Chicago Deaconess hospital, after undergoing a very critical operation.

Elmira Signet Feb 7 1918

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• Name: Mary Ann Edighoffer
• Name: Mary Ann Kaercher
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25459P
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Mary married John William Kaercher 4 Dec 1878, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of John George "George" Kaercher and Anna Yundt) was born 19 Mar 1855, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 May 1926, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Mary married Michael Edighoffer 8 Sep 1874, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Michael was born 1847, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 4 Jan 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: life story
• Name: Moses Menger
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125975
• Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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Obituary of Former New Hamburg Resident

The following obituary was received by Mrs. John Kaercher, relating the death of her brother in Corpus Christi, Texas. Some time ago:

"M. Menger, the city superintendent of the city schools, died Thursday afternoon at the Spohn sanitarium after a six weeks illness.

Mr. Menger, who had taught in the Corpus Christi city schools twenty-nine schools, was born in New Hamburg, Canada. He was a graduate of the Toronto University. He left Canada at the age of 20 years and after a short time spent in New York he came to Texas and located at Austin, teaching for a while in Bickler academy and later at Flatonia and Halletsville after which he came to Corpus Christi, where he taught as principal of the high school. He succeeded W. D. Notley as superintendent on January of this year.

Mr. Menger was first married to Miss Nancy Overton of Halletsville, who died in 1900. His second wife was Mrs. Cora L. Allen of Hartford, Connecticut. She died in 1916. Two sons of the first marriage, Overton and Garnett, survive. The former is in Liverpool with merchant marine and the latter resides in Corpus Christi.

As an instructor and as a man Mr. Menger was loved and admired by his pupils as few ever are. In the senior class it is said there are several pupils whose fathers and mothers were educated by him and several of the present members of the school board received their education under his guidance and direction.

It is also said that Mr. Menger established the first physical culture and chemical laboratory used in the Corpus Christi high school. He was recognized as one of the best mathematicians in the State of Texas and he built up that department of the high school to where it was second to none in the State.

The following tribute, taken from one of the annuals of the high school dedicated to him, shows the esteem in which he was held by his pupils "To the one who always stands firmly for what is right, true and good and who is ever an example of noble manhood: to our beloved Mr. Menger.

The citizenship in general will mourn the passing of this worthy man whose life work was so unselfishly given to the training of the young men and young women of this city and section.

Mr. Menger was a member of the Woodmen of the World, Woodmen Circle, Praetorians and Ancient Order of United Workmen.

-Corpus Christi 'Caller.'

New Hamburg Independent, November 12, 1920

Moses — Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie" Lake. Elizabeth was born 24 Feb 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1895, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: O. M. Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42306
• Immigration: 1863, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1865, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; miller
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Naturalization: 1901
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
• Residence: 1903, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveller, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Mr. Otto M. Umbach is a son of Rev. S. Umbach, professor of theology at the Evang. Seminary in Napierville, Ill. He was born in New York State in 1860 and came to Canada when 4 years of age. His first occupation after having obtained a fair education, was milling. At this trade he remained 8 years. Then he took a position as book-keeper in a general store in Rodney, Ont. Later he became book-keeper for the Waterloo Manufacturing Co., where he remained 13 years. About a year ago he became interested in the Elmira Agricultural Works Company, in which he acquired stock. He now superintends the office work and the agencies and is a decided acquisition to the managing staff of this prospering manufacturing establishment.

Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.

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OTTO M. UMBACH

A resident of Waterloo for many years, Otto Menger Umbach, died at the K-W Hospital, Friday, Feb. 19th. Mr. Umbach had not been in good health for the past 15 years. He was in hospital for a few months in 1935 and was taken there again after New Year's this year.

Son of the late Rev. and Mrs. Jos. Umbach, Mr. Umbach was born in New York State, Jan. 17, 1861, and came to Canada in early youth. He was educated in New Hamburg and entered the milling trade. As a young man he went to Naperville, Ill., where he took a commercial course. On his return he was employed at Crediton. There he was married to Sophia Stahl. The union was blessed with one daughter and two sons.

In 1902 Mr. and Mrs. Umbach moved to Elmira where they resided for five years, after which they returned to Waterloo where Mr. Umbach also had previously resided. Mr. Umbach resumed his employment with the Waterloo Manufacturing Company as bookkeeper and salesman.

A member of Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Mr. Umbach was active in the work of various organizations, holding office in several.

His wife predeceased him. He is survived by two sons, Herbert of Waterloo and Elton of Toronto, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Becker, who has made her home with him since the death of Mrs. Umbach, also one grandson, Cecil Luckhart, who was reared in his grandfather's home, and by five other grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services were held on Monday from Emmanuel Evangelical Church with Rev. G.F. Barthel officiating. Burial took place in Elmira.

Otto married Sophia Stahl 15 Jan 1885, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Theobold Stahl and Christina Piscator) was born 10 Dec 1861, Crediton, Stephen Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1936, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Johanna Susanna Appel
• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.9006
• Immigration: 1865, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1883, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Johanna married Herman Appel 1 Jan 1884, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herman (son of Peter Appel and Juliana Kaiser) was born 24 Mar 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1938, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Catherine Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-125979
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario

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Mrs. Sarah C. Becker

Mrs. Sarah C. Becker, 84, died on Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Johnstone, R.R. 6, Galt, after a brief illness. The former Sarah Umbach, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Umbach, she was born at New Hamburg, Jan. 31st, 1866. She was a member of Calvary Memorial Evangelical Church, Kitchener, the Ladies' Aid, Women's Society of World Service and the Women's Christian Temperance Union.

Her husband, Rev. Emil D. Becker, a former resident of New Hamburg, died in November, 1933. Surviving are three sons, Harrison, of Glidden, Ia.; Gordon, of Hanover; Eldon, of Kitchener, and a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Essie) Johnstone, R.R. 6, Galt. Five grandchildren and a great-grandchild also survive.

Funeral services will be held at Calvary Church Kitchener, on Friday afternoon and interment will take place in Union Cemetery, Elmira.

New Hamburg Independent, June 9, 1950

Sarah married Rev. Emil Dahlman Becker 9 Mar 1885, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emil was born 1864, Naumburg, Lewis, New York, United States; died 2 Nov 1933, Arnprior, Renfrew Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Adeline Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54430
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Assocation
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

Adeline married Anthony Gies 16 May 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anthony (son of Charles Gies and Elizabeth Reitzel) was born 30 Aug 1870, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Feb 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-360013
• Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1891, , England; Evangelical

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• Name: Laura Evelyn Beilstein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85936P
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

Laura married Jacob G. Beilstein Mar 1891. Jacob (son of Philip Beilstein and Johnette Victoria Peter) was born 4 Mar 1867, Bentinck Township, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died 1944, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150268
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper - Felt Factory
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

William — Amelia Anna Schafer. Amelia was born Sep 1872, , USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115342

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168168

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• Name: Mabel Alberta Musselman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25457P
• Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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New Hamburg - The funeral of the late Mrs. Amos B. Musselman took place on Monday afternoon from her parents' home to Riverside cemetery and was largely attended by sorrowing friends and relatives. The late Mrs. Musselman was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Knereber [?], of this town, and her sudden death which took place at her home in Lindsay, came as a great shock to her parents and friends. Diseased who was twenty [?] years of age was married to Mr. Mussleman about seven [?] years ago, who, with three small children, are left to mourn her loss.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 5, 1908

Mabel married Amos Bauman Musselman 4 Oct 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Amos (son of Joseph S. Musselman and Mary Bauman) was born 30 Apr 1872, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99610P
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1942, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80179
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Dies In Detroit

Word has been received from Detroit of the passing on March 14th, of Lillian Kaercher, beloved wife of Charles Bonser. She was a daughter of the late John and Mary Ann Kaercher, and spent her early life in New Hamburg. Surviving are her husband, Detroit, a sister, Linda, Collingwood, and a brother, Clarence of Toronto.

New Hamburg Independent, March 27, 1942

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80506
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168170

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130387

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• Name: Clara Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Luckhardt
• Name: Elizabeth Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42308
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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LUCKHARDT. - At Hamilton, April 24^th, Clara, beloved wife of Edgar Luckhardt, aged 18 years, 5 months and 19 days.

The remains of the deceased were brought to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.M. Umbach, whence they will be taken to the Elmira Union Cemetery for interment to-day (Thursday), at 2 p.m.

Elmira Signet Apr 28 1904 pg 1

Clara married William Edgar "Edgar" Luckhardt 5 Jan 1904, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of John P. Luckhardt and Mary Jane Stinson) was born 22 Jun 1886, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Joseph Herbert Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42309
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

Herbert married Anna Barbara Heinrich 12 Jan 1910, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Louis Heinrich and Mary Vogel) was born 17 Feb 1890, Bamberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1978, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Eldon Umbach
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42310
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24227P
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor

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• Name: Edna Bergey
• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.9001
• Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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BERGEY, Mrs. Edna -- On Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1979, Mrs. Edna Bergey (Appel), of Nithview Home, New Hamburg, age 93 years. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Bergey, who predeceased her in 1965. She was a lifelong resident of New Hamburg and a member of Zion United Church, New Hamburg, where she was a member of the UCW. Lovingly remembered by her son William G. Bergey of New Hamburg and her daughter Alice L. (Mrs. Ken Ferguson) of Iroquois; three grandchildren, Susan and Edith Bergey and Ross Ferguson. She was predeceased by her parents, the late Herman Appel and the former Johanna Umbach and one brother Lambert. Visitation at Omand-Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg after 2 p.m. today, until noon Thursday, Oct. 18, when removal will be made to Zion United Church for service at 2: 30 p.m., with Rev. Charles Rennie officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside cemetery, new Hamburg.

The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Oct 1979

Edna married Herbert Bergey 15 Jun 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Herbert (son of Deacon David E. Bergey and Louisa Bowman) was born 9 Jul 1887, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241255741
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-275266

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Lloyd Appel Passes

Funeral services were held at Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home in New Hamburg, on Monday. Lloyd E. Appel of 131 Waterloo Street, who died at St. Marys Hospital on Friday, November 8.

Although Mr. Appel was born m Zurich, he had lived in this area most all his life.

A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Appel, he had operated a hardware business in Baden and later New Hamburg until his retirement in 1959.

The deceased was a former town councillor; a member of Trinity Lutheran Church; a director of the Waterloo County Automobile Association and a member of the New Hamburg Turf Club.

His first wife, the former Dora Debus, predeceased him

Surviving are his second wife, the former Pearl Hildebrand; step-daughters, Mrs. Lvle (Joyce) Roth of New Hamburg; Mrs George (Dee) Roth and… Interment took place in Riverside cemetery. New Hamburg.

New Hamburg Independent

Lloyd — Dora Sidonia Debus. Dora (daughter of Warden - Reeve Frederick "Fred" Debus and Elizabeth Kern) was born 4 Jun 1900, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jan 1943, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lloyd — Pearl May Hildebrand. Pearl (daughter of Charles F. Hildebrand and Lydia Bier) was born 23 Jan 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1972, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Essie L. Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142106
• Residence: 1901, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario

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• Name: Harrison Becker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-142107
• Residence: 1901, Aldborough Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario

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• Family Photograph: Helma and Howard Gies
• Name: Helma C. Feil
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113400
• Residence: 1911, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Assocation

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Family Photograph:
Image from Patrick Gilkes 2016

Helma married Nelson Diehl Feil 19 Jul 1922, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Nelson (son of Joseph H. Feil and Helena Diehl) was born 19 Jul 1896, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Family Photograph: Helma and Howard Gies
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54432
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Assocation
• Residence: 1948, 61 Irvin St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Family Photograph:
Image from Patrick Gilkes 2016

Howard — Amy Louisa Niebergall. Amy (daughter of Henry Niebergall and Catharine "Katie" Doerbecker) was born 28 Feb 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305842
• Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Name: Etta May Kropf
• Occupation: none
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.66
• Residence: 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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Mrs. Jacob Kropf Dies in Stratford

The death of Mrs. Jacob Kropf, a native of New Hamburg, occurred at Stratford yesterday at the age of 65 years. She was the former Etta Beilstein, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Beilstein. Following her marriage here in 1910 she and her husband lived here for a number of years before moving to Stratford about 38 years ago. Her husband predeceased her about five years ago, and she is survived by two sons. The funeral service will be held at Heinbuck funeral home, Stratford, Saturday at 3: 30 p.m.

New Hamburg Independent, February 14, 1958

Etta married Jacob Irvin Kropf 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Jonathan C. Kropf and Matilda Hostetler) was born 14 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1953, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181255

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• Name: Roy Beilstein
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85938

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181256

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181254
• Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180380
• Residence: 1904, , Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176142
• Residence: 1927, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168184
• Residence: 1927, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-176144
• Residence: 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Cecil Luckhardt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-193195
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-190413
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224346

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• Name: Alice Louise Ferguson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24229P
• Residence: 1979, Iroquois, Dundas, Ontario

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FERGUSON, Alice Louise - Peacefully, at Ottawa General Hospital. on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1993. Alice Bergey, of Iroquois. in her 70th year.

Loving wife of Ken Ferguson of Iroquois; dear mother of Ross and his wife Joan of Iroquois: loving grandmother of Jeff and his friend Tammy of Brockville. Survived by one brother, William and his wife Audrey Bergey of New Hamburg.

At the family's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held at the Marsden & McLaughlin Funeral Home, Iroquois. Ont. on Sunday. Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday evening at the Zion United Church. Peel Street. New Hamburg at 8 p.m. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. lc

Alice married Kenneth Alexander Ferguson 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kenneth was born 28 Mar 1924; died 30 Dec 1998, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: 00004-892.9002
• Residence: 1979, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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BERGEY, William Glen - 1926-2008. After living a full and giving life, William Glen Bergey passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2008, at 81 years of age. Bill resided in Luther Village, Waterloo and was formerly of New Hamburg. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Audrey (Kline) Bergey whom he married October 6, 1960; his daughters, Susan and Liz and his sons-in-law, Robyn Landers and Wayne De Jong. Grandsons, Julian and Aiden loved their fishing buddy. Fondly remembered by brother-in-law, Robert Kline and wife Jean. Dear uncle of Ross (Joan) Ferguson, Bonnie (Peter) Aultman, Kim (Bevin) Otterbein and Wendy Prince. Also missing Uncle Bill's joking ways are great-nieces and nephews, Jeff, Justine, Kristen, Mary Ann, David, Daniel, Cory and Magen. His kind and generous nature will be remembered by his many friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Herbert and Edna (Appel) Bergey; sister, Alice and husband Ken Ferguson and nephew, Andrew Prince. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Sunday April 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to First United Church, Waterloo or the Mennonite Central Committee through the funeral home. A memorial service to celebrate Bill's life will take place at later date in the chapel of Luther Village on the Park, Waterloo. The date and time of the Memorial Service will appear in a future edition of The Waterloo Region Record.

Waterloo Region Record 18 Apr 2008

William married Audrey Jean Kline 6 Oct 1960. Audrey (daughter of Addison Andrew Kline and Miriam Wettlaufer) was born 11 Nov 1926; died 24 Apr 2021, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218345

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FEIL, Russel Passed away peacefully, on November 5, 2012, at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Doris Feil (nee Jacobs), and treasured father of Nelson (Julie), and Larry Feil, grandfather of Matthew, David, and Lisa Feil. Son of the late Nelson and Helma Feil, brother of Clayton (Lily), Arthur (Ethel), Beatrice Pries (Bob) Florence Coyle (Lyman), brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert (Anna) Harloff, Jim (Mary) Raycraft, Harry (Janet) Jacobs, Ross (Bev) Jacobs. Russel was retired from Uniroyal after 29 years of service. Dad had a huge appreciation for music. He belonged to several choirs over the years including the Zion United Church Choir and the Rockway Seniors Choir. Dad also enjoyed live theatre and travelling across North America on numerous road trips. He had a very outgoing personality and contagious smile. A Veteran of WWII serving in the Navy. His family will hold his memories dear because he touched us all in a very extraordinary way. Visitation will be on Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1C7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service on Saturday, November 10, 2012 in the funeral home Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Jacob's Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Visit Russel's memorial and share condolences at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com

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Russel — Doris Jean Jacobs. Doris was born 12 Sep 1922; died 17 Feb 2015; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218347

Arthur — Ethel J. MacKay. Ethel was born 1925; died 2001; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218351

Clayton — Lily Sophia Doepel. Lily was born 1923; died 16 May 2018; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Beatrice Luella Pries
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-218353

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Obituary of Beatrice Luella Pries

The family is saddened to announce the sudden but peaceful passing of Beatrice on Monday, December 28, 2020, one month shy of her 93 rd birthday.

Beatrice was the loving mother of Fred (Barb) Pries and Nancy (Jack) Kalenderian. Adoring grandmother of Jacob (Melissa) and Brittany (Nathan). Dementia robbed her of truly getting to know her great-granddaughter Ella Kalenderian. Survived by sister Florence Coyle.

Predeceased by her loving husband Clayton Robert (Bob), parents Nelson and Helma Feil, and brothers Russell, Arthur and Clayton.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged through the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira.

Heaven just got better at gardening.

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Beatrice — Clayton Robert "Bob" Pries. Clayton was born 1915; died 1986; was buried , Calvary United Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Florence — Lyman A. Coyle. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-160424

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• Name: Ruby Lucette Bauman
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30331

Ruby married Earl S. Bauman 20 Jul 1946, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Earl (son of Abraham M. Bauman and Lydia Ann Shoemaker) was born 1 May 1919, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 May 2008, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary United Brethern Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alice K. Shuh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70666

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MRS. HOWARD SHUH

Mrs, Howard Shuh, 27, R.R. 2, Elmira, died suddenly Thursday at K-W Hospital.

The former Alice Gies, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gies of Kitchener. She was born December 30, 1926, near St. Jacobs. Mrs. Shuh was a member of Elmira Evangelical U.B. Church.

Surviving beside her husband and parents are a daughter, Barbara, and a son, Bruce, at home, and a sister, Mrs. Earl Bauman, Floradale. One daughter, Carol, predeceased her in 1950.

Service was conducted Sunday at 2: 30 p.m. at Elmira Evangelical U.B. Church by Rev. C. B. Heckendorn of Bridgeport and Rev. E. E. Hallman of Waterloo. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery.

Alice married Howard Anderson Shuh 11 May 1949. Howard (son of Clarence Shuh and Nellie Weber) was born 9 Mar 1926; died 13 Jun 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-148986

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• Military: WW2 - he joined the Perth Regiment Reserves and later became a flight instructor with the RCAF.
• Name: Grant Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.67

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Grant Kropf, a resident of Woodland Towers 11, 639 West Gore Street, Stratford passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on Sunday, December 17, 2006 in his 95th year. Born in New Hamburg, he was a son of the late Jacob and Etta (Beilstein) Kropf. During the Second World War he joined the Perth Regiment Reserves and later became a flight instructor with the RCAF. Grant graduated from the Stratford Normal School in 1931 and later from the University of Western Ontario. He was a teacher in Stratford for many years and was principal at several schools until retiring as principal at King Lear in 1972. Grant was a former member of the Kinsmen Club and was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Festival City and the Golden Oldies. He also served on the boards of the Stratford Public Library and YMCA. Predeceased by his wife Mildred Jean (Pratt) Kropf on June 19, 1997. Dear father of James Grant Kropf and wife Lorraine of Collingwood and Mary Jane Pearson and husband Dan of Brussels. Dear grandfather of Erika Kropf, Jana (Pearson) Maddocks and husband David, Daniel Pearson and wife Linda and Thomas Pearson and wife Linda. Also survived by great-grandchildren Sasha and Reece Maddocks and Annalies Kropf, one brother William Kropf and wife Marjorie of Spruce Lodge and three nephews and their families. He was predeceased by sons William in 1946 and Thomas in 1959. Relatives and friends may call at the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Central United Church, Stratford on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 2 p.m. Rev. Cheryl-Ann Stadelbauer-Sampa will officiate. Interment will be in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Central Church or a charity of one's choice through the funeral home.

Stratford Beacon Herald, December 19, 2006

Myron — Mildred Jean Pratt. Mildred died 19 Jun 1977; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: William Kropf
• Eby ID Number: 00059-3945.68