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Nancy Snyder

Female 1836 - 1927  (90 years)


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  1. 1.  Nancy Snyder was born 28 Nov 1836, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jun 1927; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21599852
    • Name: Agnes Snyder
    • Name: Nancy Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00106-6092
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonist
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Nancy Snyder, "was born November 28th, 1836. On September 23rd, 1856, she was married to John Wismer, a farmer. They reside near Blair, Ontario.."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    MRS. J. C. WISMER DIED TODAY

    A large circle of friends learned with regret today of the death this morning of Nancy Snyder, wife of John C. Wismer, in her 91st year at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Noah Shiry. Mrs. Wismer had lived with her daughter following Mrs. Shiry's bereavement last August, and Mrs. Shiry told the Reporter this morning that her mother had filled for her many a lonely hour, and would be sadly missed. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon, the service to be at the late residence at 2.30 p.m. and interment at Blair. Those who survive are Mrs. Wismer's husband, now in his 93rd year, the following sons and daughters: Benjamin, Gimsby; John, Waterloo; David, Kitchener; Henry, Ayr; Isaiah Strassburgh; Mrs. John Nasmith, Blair, and Mrs. Nancy Shiry, Laurel street, Preston; one brother, Benjamin Snyder, Roseville and one sister, Mrs. Kipp, Woodstock, 15 grandchildren and 28 great grand- children.

    Mrs. Wismer was the daughter of Benjamin Synder of Roseville whose wife was Elizabeth Detweiler, also of Roseville. She married John C. Wismer September 14, 1856 and the happy couple had celebrated the 70th anniversary of their wedding last.

    _________________

    DEATHS

    WISMER-Died on the morning of Thursday, June 30th, 1927 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Shiry, 768 Laurel street, Nancy Snyder, beloved wife of John C. Wismer in her 91st year. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, service at 2.30 p.m. at the late residence, interment at Blair.

    Nancy married John C. Wismer 23 Sep 1856. John (son of Johann "John" Wismer and Susannah Cressman) was born 11 Aug 1835, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1930; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Benjamin S. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1928, Grimsby East, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.
    2. 3. John S. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Apr 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Rev. David S. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Rev. Henry S. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Leah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Nancy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1867, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Apr 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1934, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Isaiah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Aug 1870, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 9. Emeline Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Benjamin S. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 10 Jun 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Mar 1928, Grimsby East, Lincoln Co., Ontario; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Benjamin S. Wismer, "was born June 10th, 1857. He is married to Catherine Kumpf, and resides at Blair, on his father's old homestead. To them were born five children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Benjamin — Catherine Kumpf. Catherine was born 3 Feb 1858, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1928, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 10. Nancy Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 11. Sarah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1891.
    3. 12. Leah Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1883, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. 13. Mary Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Nov 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1935, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.
    5. 14. Katherine Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Dec 1888, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 6 Oct 1963; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 15. John William Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Oct 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 16. Lydia Ann Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.

  2. 3.  John S. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 29 Apr 1859, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Feb 1934, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21022008
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8243
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Iron Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    John Wismer, "was born April 29th, 1859. He was married, May 12th, 1885, to Susannah Gehman."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Wismer.-John S. Wismer was born in Woolwich Twp., Ont., April 29, 1859; died Feb. 11, 1934; aged 74 y. 10 m. 12 d. He was married on May 12, 1885, to Susanna Gehman who survives, along with 1 son (Samuel of Waterloo), 3 daughters (Esther-Mrs. Menno Shantz of Ayr, Nancy-Mrs. Onar Geis of Brighton, Mich., Adah-Mrs. Edward Bristol of Waterloo), 23 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers (David and Henry), 2 sisters (Leah-Mrs. John Naismith and Nancy-Mrs. Noah Shiry). Bro. Wismer accepted the Lord in his early years and was a faithful worshiper of God in the Mennonite Church. Funeral services were held at funeral chapel by Noah Hunsberger. Text, Psa. 91. At the church the services were conducted by J. B. Martin (Text, Jno. 3: 16) and Jonas Snider (Jno. 14: 1-3).

    Gospel Herald - Vol. XXVI, No. 48 - March 1, 1934, page 1022, 1023

    John married Susannah Gehman 12 May 1885. Susannah (daughter of Rev. Solomon B. Gehman and Angeline Shantz) was born 15 Jan 1865, Dumfries Station, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jul 1943; was buried , Erb Street Mennonite Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Naomi Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 18. Esther Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Apr 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1947; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. 19. Samuel Gehman "Sam" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Nov 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1991, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1991, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 20. Nancy C. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Sep 1894, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 21. Adah Angeline Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1901, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Rev. David S. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 12 Jun 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14725
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    David Wismer, "was born June 11th, 1861. On October 1st, 1889, he was married to Esther Shantz. They reside near Blair where he is engaged in farming. To them is born one child named David Elton."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    David married Esther E. Shantz 1 Oct 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Samuel Y. Shantz and Esther Erb) was born 5 Oct 1867, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1922; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. David Elton Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 23. Esther Grace Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jan 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 24. Mildred Culigan  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1900, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Rev. Henry S. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 23 Mar 1863, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Aug 1947, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: minister
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8245
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1901, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; preacher

    Notes:

    Rev. Henry Wismer, "was born March 23rd, 1863. On January 3rd, 1888, he was married to Lucinda Miller. After his marriage he was engaged in farming until 1892 when he entered the ministry of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ body and at present he is stationed on the Markham field of labor. He proved to be successful in the ministry on the Maryborough field of labor which he left in May, 1894, and moved on his present circuit. His family consists of two children, namely: Harold and Russell."

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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    Died In Kitchener, on Saturday, August 30 1947 Henry S. Wismer In his 85th year. The Funeral Will take place from the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt, on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 2.00 p.m., to the New Dundee Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    __________

    Henry Wismer
    By Record Correspondent

    BRANCHTON, Sept. 2. - Henry Wismer, who retired from his farm west of Ayr seven years ago to move here, died Saturday at his home. He was 84

    An ordained minister of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ Church, Mr. Wismer retired from the ministry to take up farming west of Ayr 17 years ago. He was a member of the Stirling Ave., Mennonite Church, Kitchener.

    Born in Perth County, Mr. Wismer was predeceased by his wife, Lucienda (Miller) Wismer by nine years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Alice Wismer, Cobourg; one son, W. Guy Wismer, Branchton, and one brother, David S. Wismer, Kitchener,

    Memorial service will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday from the chap- el of the Harold Gray Funeral Home, Galt. Interment will be in the New Dundee Cemetery.

    Kitchener Record Tue, Sep 02, 1947 Page 17

    Henry married Lucinda Miller 3 Jan 1888. Lucinda (daughter of Jacob Latshaw Miller and Magdalena Cressman) was born 30 Aug 1858, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Harold Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 May 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 26. Russell Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 27. G. Wilmot Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 28. F. Alice Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jul 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 6.  Leah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leah Naismith
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8246
    • Birth: 28 Jan 1865, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Leah Wismer, "was born Januraay 28th, 1865. On April 21st, 1891, she was married to John R. Naismith, a farmer. They reside at Blair and have a family of one child named John W."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Leah married John R. Naismith 21 Apr 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John (son of John Naismith and Mary Stevenson) was born 1858, , York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 29. John Rusell Naismith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  Nancy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 27 May 1867, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 11 Apr 1934, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1934, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancy Gehman
    • Name: Nancy Goymor
    • Name: Nancy Shiry
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8247
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Nancy Wismer, "was born May 27th, 1867. On October 25th, 1887, she was married to John A. Gehman, a farmer. They reside at Freeport, Ontario, and have no family.

    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Nancy married John Allan Gehman 25 Oct 1887. John (son of Rev. Solomon B. Gehman and Angeline Shantz) was born 20 Jul 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Nancy — Goymor. was born Abt 1866; died Bef 1911. [Group Sheet]

    Nancy married Noah Shiry 23 Nov 1912, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Noah (son of Samuel Scheirich and Susannah Snyder) was born 24 Jan 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Aug 1926, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Aug 1926, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Isaiah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 28 Aug 1870, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1954; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8248
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Isaiah Wismer, "born August 28th, 1870."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Isaiah married Ida Munson Wambold 12 Jan 1897, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Tobias W. Wambold and Sarah Ann, daughter of Tobias W. "Toby" Wambold and Sarah Ann Allison) was born 20 Mar 1876, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Herbert S. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 31. Clarence G. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 May 1907, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  8. 9.  Emeline Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Nancy1) was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-146370
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Nancy Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 20 Jan 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 May 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242.2


  2. 11.  Sarah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 12 Sep 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1891.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242.3


  3. 12.  Leah Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 10 Aug 1883, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1891, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242.4


  4. 13.  Mary Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 22 Nov 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1935, , Lincoln Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Osborne Cemetery, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242.5


  5. 14.  Katherine Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 28 Dec 1888, Nithburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 6 Oct 1963; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Katherine Kinzie
    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8242.6

    Katherine married Henry S. "Harry" Kinzie 24 Sep 1913, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Henry M. Kinzie and Elizabeth Steiner) was born 2 Aug 1888, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Mar 1978, Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Harry Kinzie, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Elizabeth Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Marjorie Katherine Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1915, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1979, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 35. Elizabeth "Beth" Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1917, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 36. Isabel Mary Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1989, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 37. Earl H. Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Nov 1920; died 1985; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 38. Edward William Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 39. Harry Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Oct 1925, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.
    9. 40. Ruth Marie Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1929; died Jul 2002; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 15.  John William Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 19 Oct 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23963
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  7. 16.  Lydia Ann Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 25 Dec 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945, Beamsville, Clinton Twp., Lincoln Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23964
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  8. 17.  Naomi Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nancy1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031.5


  9. 18.  Esther Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 22 Apr 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Mar 1947; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031.2
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1943, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Esther married Menno M. Shantz 9 Sep 1908, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Menno (son of Henry Shantz and Veronica Martin) was born 11 Apr 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1954, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Henry Willard Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. 42. Esther Estelle Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Oct 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2000; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    3. 43. John George Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Jun 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 2004; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. 44. Lydia Lauretta "Rita" Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. 45. Menno Leon Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1918; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    6. 46. Ella Mae Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1919, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 47. Irvine Leonard Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Dec 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1993; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    8. 48. Peter Arnold Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Feb 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    9. 49. Samuel Howard Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jul 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1997, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 50. Marion Elizabeth "Ella" Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    11. 51. Doris Evelyn Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 19.  Samuel Gehman "Sam" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 3 Nov 1892, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1991, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1991, Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031.3

    Notes:

    WISMER, S. G. (Sam)

    Peacefully, in his sleep, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1991, in his 99th year. Predeceased by his wife, Catherine in 1981 and son, Laverne in 1944, one grandson, Jimmy and three sisters, Esther Shantz, Nancy Gies and Ada Bristol. Survived by one daughter, Margaret and her husband, Merrald Kuehl, two sons, Stewart and has wife Hazel and Jack and his wife Denise, five grandchildren, Ann Margaret Sumner, Mark Kuehl, David, Douglas and Bob Wismer and six great-grandchildren. He was a charter member and an elder of Knox Presbyterian Church, secretary treasurer and business administrator of the Waterloo public school board, until his retirement in 1957, where he was affectionately known as “Pop” by many. Mr. Wismer’s family will receive friends at the Edward R. Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today (Wednesday). The funeral service will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, on Thursday, at 2.30 p.m., with Rev. Brooke Ashfield officiating. Interment in Parkview cemetery, Waterloo.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 23 Oct 1991 pg A11

    Samuel married Katherine Annie Bell 24 Apr 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada. Katherine was born 1888, Ripley, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario; died 1981; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Aircraftman W. J. "Jack Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 53. Stewart L. Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 54. Signalman Laverne Bell "Vern" Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1917, York Township, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1944, , Italy; was buried , Cassino War Cemetery, Cassino, Provincia di Frosinone, Lazio, Italy.

  11. 20.  Nancy C. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 26 Sep 1894, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Nancy C. Gies
    • Eby ID Number: 00037-3031.4
    • Occupation: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, House Work
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1943, Howell, Livingston, Michigan, USA

    Nancy — Oscar G. Gies. Oscar (son of John G. Gies and Elizabeth Bott) was born 30 May 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Robert Charles Gies  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 56. Lloyd R. Gies  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

  12. 21.  Adah Angeline Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 8 Apr 1901, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ada Wismer
    • Name: Adah Angeline Bristol
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-203863
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1943, North Bay, Nipissing District, Ontario, Canada

    Adah married John Edward Bristol 24 Sep 1918. John (son of John Bristol and Susanna Feist) was born Oct 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  13. 22.  David Elton Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.Nancy1) was born 11 Aug 1890, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elton Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: 00110-6780.2
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    David — Irene Esther Haufschild. Irene (daughter of August Frederick William Haufschild and Mary Berdux) was born 16 Jun 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  14. 23.  Esther Grace Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.Nancy1) was born 7 Jan 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1948; was buried , Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Esther Grace McNeill
    • Name: Grace Wismer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158067
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Esther married Edwin Victor McNeill 28 Jun 1924. Edwin was born 10 Nov 1896, Arran Township, Bruce, Ontario, Canada; died 1962; was buried , Hillcrest Cemetery, Tara, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  15. 24.  Mildred Culigan Descendancy chart to this point (4.David2, 1.Nancy1) was born Feb 1900, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-158289
    • Adopted: Bef 1911
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  16. 25.  Harold Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Nancy1) was born 27 May 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1904; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8245.2


  17. 26.  Russell Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Nancy1) was born 12 Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8245.3


  18. 27.  G. Wilmot Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Nancy1) was born 30 Jul 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-14728


  19. 28.  F. Alice Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Henry2, 1.Nancy1) was born 6 Jul 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23428


  20. 29.  John Rusell Naismith Descendancy chart to this point (6.Leah2, 1.Nancy1) was born 18 Aug 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1982; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00133-8246.2


  21. 30.  Herbert S. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Nancy1) was born 15 Jan 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243522
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite


  22. 31.  Clarence G. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (8.Isaiah2, 1.Nancy1) was born 16 May 1907, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243523
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Wismer, Clarence, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Isaiah Wismer, was born at Blair, Ont., May 16, 1907; died at the K-W Hospital, Nov. 26, 1966; aged 59 y. 6 m. 10 d. In 1930 he was married to Violet Geiger, who survives. Also surviving are one son (John), 5 daughters (Vera-Mrs. John Snider, Eleanor-Mrs. Ross Datars, Yvonne-Mrs. Ray Cipperley, Elizabeth-Mrs. Stanford Hierons, Jr., and Lucille-Mrs. Murray Bell), one brother (Herbert), and 13 grandchildren. He was a member of the Weber Church, where funeral services were held Nov. 28, with J. B. Martin and Stanley Sauder officiating.

    Gospel Herald - Volume LX, Number 3 - January 17, 1967 Pgs. 70-71

    Clarence — Violet Geiger. Violet (daughter of Menno Geiger and Emma Quehl) was born 25 Jan 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1988; was buried , Pioneer Park Mennonite Cemetery, [formerly Weber Mennonite Biehn Drive Cemetery] Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Vera Eileen Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Eleanor Rose Wismer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Feb 1934; died 2 Oct 2002; was buried , White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton, Hamilton Region, Wentworth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 32.  Harry Kinzie, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1)

  2. 33.  Elizabeth Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1)

    Elizabeth — Bud McCracken. [Group Sheet]


  3. 34.  Marjorie Katherine Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 22 Mar 1915, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1979, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00065-4092.701

    Notes:

    Kinzie.- Marjorie Catherine, daughter of Harry and Katherine Kinzie, was born in Blair, Ont., on Mar. 22, 1915; died at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Dec. 8, 1979; aged 64 y. She was a registered nurse and served as head nurse of the Ont. Training School for Boys in Cobourg for 27 years. Surviving are 3 brothers (Earl, Edward, Harry Jr.) and 3 sisters (Elizabeth McCracken, Isabel-Mrs. Willard Cressman, Ruth-Mrs. Howard Dettweiler). She was a member of the Preston Mennonite Church, where funeral services were held on Dec 12, in charge of Willis Breckbill and Rufus Jutzi interment in the Hagey Cemetery.

    Gospel Herald - Volume 73, Number 2 - January 8, 1980, page 30


  4. 35.  Elizabeth "Beth" Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 8 Sep 1917, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Beth Kinzie
    • Name: Elizabeth "Beth" McCracken
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48314
    • Residence: 1975, 9 Clearview Dr., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    McCracken.- Elizabeth "Beth" (Kinzie), 75, Cambridge, Ont. Born: Sept. 8, 1917, Blair, Ont., to Harry and Cathrine (Wismer) Kinzie. Died: Jan. 3, 1993, Cambridge, Ont. Survivors-son: Robert; brothers and sister: Edward, Harry, Ruth Detweiller; 2 grandchildren. Predeceased by: Budd McCracken (husband). Funeral: Jan. 6, Preston Mennonite Church, by Amzie Brubacher. Burial: Hagey Cemetery

    Gospel Herald - Volume 86, Number 5 - February 2, 1993, page 14

    Elizabeth — Budd A. McCracken. Budd was born 8 Jun 1897, Wainfleet Township, Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 16 Sep 1975, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Robert McCracken  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 36.  Isabel Mary Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 8 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1989, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabel Mary Cressman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178182
    • Residence: 1947, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Isabel married Willard "Ward" Cressman 1 Jun 1943. Willard (son of Jacob Cressman and Lavina Cressman) was born 29 May 1919; died 1998, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 60. Sandra Ann Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 61. Mary Catharine Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 62. Bruce Willard Cressman  Descendancy chart to this point

  6. 37.  Earl H. Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 11 Nov 1920; died 1985; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-331397

    Earl — Marie H. Gadke. Marie was born CA 1925; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  7. 38.  Edward William Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 1922, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Oct 2008, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-157932P
    • Residence: 1949, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Edward William - Of Kitchener, on Friday, October 24, 2008, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Nettie (nee Kleinsteuber). Dear father of Robin of Doon and Deborah Hunking-Kinzie and her husband Carl of Missouri. Lovingly remembered by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his longtime companion, Jean Pearce. Predeceased by his parents, Harry and Catherine Kinzie; son, Edward (Ted); brother, Earl and Harry, and sisters, Marjorie, Isabel, Beth and Ruth. Mr. Kinzie was born in Blair and had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a Veteran of the Second World War, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126, a retired painter, decorator and lumber businessman. He was also a member of the Doon Presbyterian Church, an Elder of Doon Church, a member of the Blair Hunt Club and the Blair Horseshoe Club and a longtime maple syrup vendor at the Cambridge Farmers' Market. The family will receive friends at the Barthel Funeral Home , 566 Queenston Road, Cambridge on (today) Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service will be conducted at Doon Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Angus Sutherland officiating. Interment in Doon Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A Memorial Service under the auspices of the Royal Canadian Legion Preston Branch 126 will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 7 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Tributes may be made online at www.mem.com.

    Waterloo Region Record - Oct. 27, 2008

    Edward — Nettie Mabel Kleinsteuber. Nettie (daughter of Frederick Kleinsteuber and Mabel Nettie Elizabeth Quelch) was born 10 Nov 1930, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1986; was buried , Doon Presbyterian Cemetery, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  8. 39.  Harry Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 2 Oct 1925, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 2000, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cremated.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178189

    Notes:

    KINZIE, Harry Jr. (1925 - 2000)

    Passed away peacefully, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, early Thursday morning, September 21, 2000. Harry was born and lived all his life in Blair, where he farmed with his family. He was a lifetime member at Preston Mennonite Church. Predeceased by his parents Harry Sr. and Catherine (Wismer), three sisters Marjorie, Isabel, Elizabeth and one brother, Earl. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Kimpel) celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary this year. Loving father to Gordon and Leslie of Cambridge, Susan and Rob Keller of Ayr, Kathy and Bruce Williams of Puslinch, Don of Cambridge, Betty of Kitchener, Nancy and Bill Siegfried of Kitchener. Harry loved and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren; Laurie, Kevin, Jacob, Dana, Gavin, Kyle, Devin, Tabitha and Seth and great-granddaughter; Kristen. Harry is survived by one brother, Edward of Kitchener and one sister, Ruth Dettweiler of Breslau. At Harry's request, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Preston Mennonite Church, 791 Concession Road, Cambridge on Saturday, September 23, 2000, at 2: 00 p.m., with Rev. Amzie Brubacher officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the BARTHEL FUNERAL HOME, Cambridge.

    Cambridge Reporter 2000

    Harry — Patricia "Pat" Kimpel. (daughter of Gordon F. Kimpel and Beatrice Arabella Lohr) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 63. Gordon Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 64. Susan Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 65. Kathy Kinzie  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 40.  Ruth Marie Kinzie Descendancy chart to this point (14.Katherine3, 2.Benjamin2, 1.Nancy1) was born 28 Feb 1929; died Jul 2002; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ruth Marie Dettweiler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-369865

    Ruth — Howard Arnold "Howie" Dettweiler. Howard (son of Norman Dettweiler and Lucinda Weber) was born 16 Apr 1929; died 2 Apr 2009; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  10. 41.  Henry Willard Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 23 Dec 1909, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1939, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Willard Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56558
    • Residence: 1911, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Shantz.-Henry Willard, eldest son of Menno and Esther Shantz, of Ayr, Ont., was born Dec. 23, 1909; died May 3, 1939, aged 29 y. 4 m. 11 d. Sick only one week, death was due to erysipelas of the face and brain. He leaves father and mother, 3 brothers (John, Irvin, and Samuel) and 5 sisters (Estelle, Mrs. Horsfal, Ella, Marion, and Doris), as well as a host of friends. Two brothers predeceased him in infancy. An active, consistent Christian since his conversion at the age of 13; S. S. Sup't of the congregation at Roseville; a 1937 graduate of the Ontario Mennonite Bible School of Kitchener, Ont., and a willing helper in other rural missions fields, it is hard for us to understand why our Lord saw fit to allow his removal so early in life; but we realize that he will continue to speak to us who are left behind to carry on the work in which he was so interested. Services were conducted at the home by Bro. Moses S. Bowman and at the church by Bros. Lorne Schmitt and Moses H. Roth. Text, II Cor. 5: 1.

    Gospel Herald May 18, 1939 - Vol. XXXII, No.7- pages 158, 159, 160


  11. 42.  Esther Estelle Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 11 Oct 1911, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Aug 2000; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Stella Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123363


  12. 43.  John George Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 3 Jun 1913, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 2004; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123364

    John — Mary Catherine Klapkew. Mary (daughter of George Klapkew and Anna Joblanska) was born 14 Mar 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 2005, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 66. Douglas Howard Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 67. Theresa Lynne "Terri" Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 44.  Lydia Lauretta "Rita" Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 12 Feb 1915, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lydia Lauretta "Rita" Horsfall
    • Name: Rita Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56561

    Lydia — Cyril Horsfall. Cyril (son of William Horsfall and Eliza Ann Womersley) was born 30 Mar 1913, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Dec 1988, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  14. 45.  Menno Leon Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 15 Feb 1917, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1918; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Leon Shantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56559


  15. 46.  Ella Mae Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 4 Feb 1919, Reidsville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ella Mae Burns
    • Name: Ella Mae Luckhart
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-202557

    Ella married Donald Nelson "Don" Luckhart 17 Jul 1971. Donald was born 10 Jun 1924; died 6 May 1994; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Ella married Leonard Burns 1942. Leonard was born CA 1919. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 68. Sandra Gaye Burns  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 May 1952; died 26 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  16. 47.  Irvine Leonard Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 16 Dec 1920, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 May 1993; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123365

    Irvine — Marjorie June Doreen Lisk. Marjorie was born 11 Dec 1925; died 20 Mar 2008, Edin Mills, Wellington Co., Ontario; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 69. Gloria Esther Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1943; died 5 Nov 1995; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    2. 70. Larry Irvine Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1947, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 2017.
    3. 71. Kenneth Lee "Ken" Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jun 1949; died 6 Oct 1998; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    4. 72. Joy Elaine Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  17. 48.  Peter Arnold Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 28 Feb 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1923, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56560

    Notes:

    Shantz - In North Dumfries, on Sunday, April 8th, Peter Arnold, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Menno Shantz, aged one month and eight days. Interment took place at Roseville on Tuesday afternoon.

    Ayr News Apr 12 1923 pg 8


  18. 49.  Samuel Howard Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 10 Jul 1924, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1997, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-340917

    Samuel — Yvonne Inez Loughlean. Yvonne was born 29 Jan 1926, Clavering, Derby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 73. Cheryl Yvonne Shantz  Descendancy chart to this point

  19. 50.  Marion Elizabeth "Ella" Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 21 Sep 1926, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 2006, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Marion Elizabeth "Ella" Linseman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123368

    Notes:

    LINSEMAN, Marion Elizabeth - Marion passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener. Marion resided in New Hamburg and was formerly of RR 1 New Hamburg. She was born 79 years ago in North Dumfries Township and was the daughter of the late Menno and Esther (Wismer) Shantz. Marion was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg. Beloved wife of Ron Linseman, whom she married September 20, 1952. Dear mother of Cindy Harrison of Kitchener, Tom and wife Debbie Linseman of RR 1 New Hamburg and Sandy McCorkandale of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Justin, Derek, Saphire, Steven, Tristen and husband Scott Deibel and great-granddaughter, Atlanta. Also missed by her sisters, Ella Luckhart and Doris and husband Howard Weicker, all of New Hamburg; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Shantz of Ayr and Yvonne Shantz of New Hamburg. Marion was predeceased by brothers, John and wife Mary Shantz, Willard Shantz, Sam Shantz, Peter Shantz, Leon Shantz and sisters, Stella Shantz and Rita Horsfall. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday, June 3, 2006 from 5-8 p.m. A public interment will take place on Sunday, June 4, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Roseville Mennonite Cemetery. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, New Hamburg with Pastor Andre Lavergne officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Arthritis Society.1a


    The Record Newspaper 2 Jun 2006

    Marion married Ronald Thomas Linseman 20 Sep 1952. Ronald was born 12 Apr 1927; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 74. Sandra "Sandy" Linseman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Mar 1952, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Dec 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  20. 51.  Doris Evelyn Shantz Descendancy chart to this point (18.Esther3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1)

    Doris married Howard F. Weicker (son of Percy Walter Weicker and Olive Alice Kalbfleisch) [Group Sheet]


  21. 52.  Aircraftman W. J. "Jack Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Samuel3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1)

  22. 53.  Stewart L. Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Samuel3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1)

  23. 54.  Signalman Laverne Bell "Vern" Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (19.Samuel3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 21 May 1917, York Township, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1944, , Italy; was buried , Cassino War Cemetery, Cassino, Provincia di Frosinone, Lazio, Italy.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42287P
    • Residence: CA 1942, 66 Noecker St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Love and loss live on long after war's end

    Eileen Zarnke came home one day in 1944 to find people waiting in her kitchen. They had awful news. Verne is dead, they told her. Killed in action. Eileen falls silent recalling the moment. Her eyes fill with tears. Laverne Wismer was her boyfriend. "I sometimes think it was better to be killed, than to have to live with it," she says.

    Wismer was an ordinary soldier who answered the call of king and country during the Second World War. Today, he's mourned by an army buddy who kept a solemn promise, by the little sister he loved to tease, and by the heartbroken girlfriend he left behind. He did his duty. They lived with the consequences. It's what sacrifice means.

    Somewhere in Italy, November 1943 to April 1944 Laverne Wismer is having trouble concentrating on the letter he's writing to his parents. Bing Crosby is on the radio and he likes the music. "I'm getting to be really hep lately," he jokes to his parents, Samuel and Catherine Wismer. After two years of training in England, Wismer is finally in the war against Nazi Germany. But he's not allowed to say much about the fighting and dying. "We don't know any more about the war than you do," he tells his parents. "Probably not as much." Wismer, 26, writes cheerful letters to his folks, to sister Margaret, to girlfriend Eileen, who he calls Ila. They all call him Verne. He hasn't seen them since he left for England in 1941. In Italy, Verne is a signalman. He fixes radios and lives in an army truck. It's filled with equipment he needs. It also has a light, benches, cupboards, a radio, and room to sleep. Guys come by at night to play cards and listen to the radio. "It is nice and comfortable," he writes. "For once, I have a place to work where I don't have to crawl around on my hands and knees." Verne knows he's lucky. But this is not how he wanted to fight.

    When he left his machinist job at the Waterloo Manufacturing Company, Verne had his heart set on becoming a pilot. But when he went to enlist in August 1941, the air force turned him down, saying his blood pressure was too high. Annoyed, he marched across the street to join the army. Now in Italy, Verne tells his folks he's far from the fighting. "I haven't been up to the front yet and don't expect that I shall for some time -- if ever." In Italy, soldiers do their jobs and try to be comfortable, Verne writes. He likes that there are no parades or spit-and-polish, like in England. Other soldiers are fond of Verne. He's trustworthy. Back home, he was a scoutmaster. In Italy, the men ask him to run the canteen. It means a lot of running around and handling their cash. He's bothered when soldiers get drunk and cause trouble, like half of them do after a payday. "Darn those guys who don't know when and where to drink!" he writes. He assures his mother he's being good. "You don't have to worry about me and vino. No one with any sense at all drinks that stuff and I pride myself (perhaps flatter would be better) that I have at least a little bit of a brain."

    Verne asks his family to keep sending parcels filled with treats. He shares whatever he gets with the guys. Eileen is known among his buddies as the girlfriend who sends the best parcels. "We are cooking our own meals and the things in the parcels sure help," Verne tells his parents. "Tonight for supper I mixed a tin of chile con carne (Ila) with a tin of steak and kidney (army). It was good even if I do say so myself." Verne likes to tease his little sister Margaret. She asks if he's getting fat on spaghetti. "Tell Sis I still love her very dearly in spite of the letters she sends me," he tells his parents. "Some of the things she writes sound suspiciously like sarcasm. Could that be possible? How's about it Sister Dear?"

    He describes Italy as a country of pretty mountains and mud. "You don't need to worry about me," he tells his mother. "As long as I have to be in the army, I'm satisfied with my job right here. It's as good as anything I know."


    Don Monteith made a promise to a dead soldier in 1944. Last month, he kept it. For the first time since the war, Don returned to Italy. At the Cassino War Cemetery, he found a grave with a special name. It said: Laverne Wismer. Don struggled with his emotions. He planted a Canadian flag. And he spoke to his wartime buddy, again. "Now you're home," he said.

    Don met Wismer in 1941 at Camp Borden, near Barrie. He operated radios. Wismer fixed them. The army guys called him Wiz. "Wiz was just a great, great guy," Don says. "He was good-natured, friendly. He was easy to keep a conversation with about anything." The other guys liked Wiz, partly because he happily shared Eileen's spectacular parcels. When the mail came, guys would gather, anticipating the goodies. "They were going to get married," Don recalls. "But he thought he'd better wait until he got back."

    Don and Wiz were both sent to Italy. But Don was not there when Wiz was killed. The men got the news a day or two later, from other soldiers who brought a mule train down a mountain. It hit them hard. Don volunteered to go up the mountain to figure out what happened. In the early spring of 1944, Wiz was sent to the front. There, Don learned that he left shelter to fetch water at a creek. He was either shot by a sniper or felled by a mortar, according to accounts told later. Laverne Wismer died April 28, 1944. He was 26. By the time Don got up the mountain, Wiz was already buried in a temporary grave. Don planted a cross the men had made. Standing there, feeling miserable, he promised: I'll be back, to make sure you get the grave you deserve. "It took me 64 years to get back. But I got back," Don says. "I would have rolled over in my own grave, if I hadn't got to see him." Don went on to fight in Italy and Holland. After victory, he stayed in the military, then came home to build a career in insurance. He's 85 now, retired in St. Thomas, Ont.

    Remembrance Day has always been Laverne Wismer day to Don, and to Margaret Wismer Kuehl. Her three brothers all served in the war. Only Verne was killed. The telegram arrived in Waterloo on a Friday afternoon. "My family took it quite hard," Margaret says. They thought Verne was far from the fighting. Margaret, now 89, was close to Verne. He was two years older than her. "You never forget," she says from her home in B.C. Verne was always looking out for her. "He checked out any boyfriends I had, made sure they were OK," she says. Margaret helped break the news to Eileen. They have stayed friends over the decades. "She never got over it," Margaret says.

    Eileen's memories of the war are sharp and clear. Too clear. She met Verne before the war, when they worked at the Forsyth pyjama factory. He walked her home after they rehearsed a Christmas skit, then invited her to a wiener roast. Verne did not resemble the man of her dreams. He wasn't ugly but he wasn't handsome. He wasn't dashing. He was kind of plain and a bit awkward. "He was tall and slim, and I don't think he had an ounce of rhythm," Eileen says. They went on group dates. She found him nice, easy to talk to. Slowly, she fell in love. It surprised her, a bit. "There wasn't anything special about him," she recalls. "It was just that he had everything that was good."

    The couple, both 24, talked about marrying when Verne enlisted. Other couples were marrying in a hurry before the men went off to war. A girlfriend warned Eileen not to let him go without a wedding. But Verne balked. A friend warned him, what if you come back missing a limb? "He kind of took that to heart," Eileen says. Suddenly, he was overseas.

    They wrote each other constantly. Every two weeks when she got paid, Eileen mailed a parcel, 22 pounds, the heaviest allowed. She filled them with goodies like cookies and spices and jam. She figured he was sharing them. One day in 1944, Eileen came home from golfing at Rockway. Her mother was waiting in the kitchen with Margaret. Margaret was distraught. Six decades later, the memory still brings Eileen to tears. "That was the biggest shock in my life," she says. Three weeks passed before she could return to work.

    After the war, Eileen kept busy with jobs and church and Sunday school. She liked to bowl and skate. She tried pottery and sculpture and macramé. She hung out with girlfriends. They had a sewing club but did little sewing. She once dated a guy who was always joking. She could never tell when he was being serious. Another fellow drank too much. "Any other guy that came along, I measured him by Verne," Eileen says. "And most of them didn't fit." She never married.

    Eileen turns 92 in January. She lives in the same small house where Margaret told her Verne was dead. The paint is fading in her living room. The furniture is worn. A cat sleeps on a kitchen chair. When people say everybody loses in war, Eileen understands. She weeps softly, dabbing at her red eyes. "I used to say, I don't need a poppy to remember," she says. "I wish there was some kind of flower that would make me forget."


    Waterloo Region Record November 29, 2008 Jeff Outhit


  24. 55.  Robert Charles Gies Descendancy chart to this point (20.Nancy3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297531
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  25. 56.  Lloyd R. Gies Descendancy chart to this point (20.Nancy3, 3.John2, 1.Nancy1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-297532
    • Residence: 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical


  26. 57.  Vera Eileen Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (31.Clarence3, 8.Isaiah2, 1.Nancy1)

    Vera — John Merle Snider. (son of Clifford Snider and Eltrude "Ella" Litwiller) [Group Sheet]


  27. 58.  Eleanor Rose Wismer Descendancy chart to this point (31.Clarence3, 8.Isaiah2, 1.Nancy1) was born 23 Feb 1934; died 2 Oct 2002; was buried , White Chapel Cemetery, Hamilton, Hamilton Region, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleanor Rose Datars
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78063

    Eleanor — William Ross "Ross Datars. (son of Rev. Albert J. Datars and Leona Fries) [Group Sheet]



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