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• Name: Eliza Jane Uffelmann
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27842
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist Canada
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Eliza married Mayor Jacob Uffelmann 25 Aug 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob (son of Peter Uffelmann and Anna Martha Berlet) was born 19 Nov 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Interesting: sports, politics, hockey
• Military: WW1
• Occupation: Dominion Rubber, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; foreman
• Residence: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27841
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Sports: 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Bankers Hockey Club, 1907-1908
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Accountant, Bank
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 108th Regiment, Service #751439
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 108th Regiment / 118th Battalion
• Elected Office: 1931, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor of Waterloo
• Residence: 1938, 68 John St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1947, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; assessment commissioner
• Residence: 1947, 68 John St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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William Uffelman 1889 - 1947

William (Bill) Uffelman was born in Elmira on January 3, 1889 the son of former mayor, Jacob Uffelman. The family moved to Waterloo where William attended the Berlin High School. Upon graduation he worked as a bank clerk in Berlin (Kitchener), Brantford, New Hamburg, and Toronto. In 1914 he enlisted in the 118th Battalion North Waterloo serving overseas for four years. He later worked as a foreman at the Dominion Rubber Company for 15 years and from 1940-1948, Uffelman served as the Town of Waterloo's Assessment Commissioner and Tax Collector. Athletically inclined, Uffelman played hockey with the Waterloo and Kitchener O.H.A. teams and was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts team. His civic interests included the Waterloo Board of Trade where he served as president, the Waterloo Young Men's Club, the Masonic Lodge, the Germania Lodge (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) and the Waterloo Musical Society where he served as an officer. Uffelman was first elected as a councillor in 1927. He successfully completed four terms, two as reeve from 1929-30, prior to his election as mayor in 1931. His one year in office saw the abolishment of the Waterloo Sewer Commission and the construction of a new sewer disposal plant for the town. Through the Unemployment Relief Committee of the Provincial Government, a program of local improvements was undertaken. The town also assisted the Public School Board with a loan for the construction of the Elizabeth Ziegler school. In 1933 and 1934 Uffelman returned to council as an alderman.

Mayors of Waterloo - www.waterloo.ca 2006

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LARGE CROWD ATTENDS FUNERAL OF WILLIAM UFFELMAN

A large crowd attended funeral services held Monday for William Uffelman, 58, of 68 John Street, onto. East, who died in the Kitchener noon, following a heart attack. He was born in Elmira, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Uffelman. His wife the former Minnie Hagen, died in 1938.

He was prominent in municipal affairs, having been mayor and reeve of Waterloo, as well as alderman for four years. At the time of his death he was assessment commissioner and tax collector.

Mr. Uffelman was past president of the Board of Trade, member of the Waterloo Young Men's Club, a life member of Grand Lodge A.F. and A.M. 151, a member of Kitchener Chapter 117, and a pastor preceptor of Vallette Preceptory No 64 of the Mocha Temple, of Germania Lodge I.O.O.F., Waterloo. He was on the executive of the Waterloo Musical Society, a former member of the Boy Scouts Association.

After graduating from the K-W Collegiate he began his career as a bank clerk, working Kitchener, Brantford, New Hamburg and Toronto.

He was an outstanding hockey player in his early days. He played for Kitchener and Waterloo O.H.A. teams and also for Toronto Argonaunts.

In 1914 he enlisted with the 118th battalion. He served overseas for four years where he was wounded. He was a member of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Association.

Surviving are one son, Sheldon, at home; two daughters, Miss Marjorie Uffelman, at home, and Miss Lorraine, nurse-in-training at the Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto; two brothers, Orley, Waterloo and Walter, Toronto; a sister, Miss Gladys Uffelman, Waterloo.

Services were conducted at the E. R. Good Funeral Home by Rev. A. R. Cragg of First United Church, Waterloo, of which Mr. Uffelman was a member.

Interment was in Mt. Hope cemetery, Kitchener.

The Waterloo Chronicle Friday October 10, 1947, page 1

William married Minnie Bertha Hagen 4 Dec 1919, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Minnie (daughter of Christian Johann Ernest Hagen and Augusta Bertha "Bertha" Roesler) was born 23 Oct 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jan 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27843
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Store
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Orley — Barbara Minota Stauffer. Barbara (daughter of Obal Betzner Stauffer and Magdalena Hallman) was born 8 Nov 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1970; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27844
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27845P
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 109th Regiment / 118th Battalion
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Service #751361

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27846
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-227626
• Residence: 1938, 68 John St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151245
• Residence: 1938, 68 John St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1947, 68 John St. E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-244607

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"Bill" or "Buck" passed away at St.Mary's Hospital, Kitchener on Sunday, February 13th in his 86th year, with congestive heart failure.

Beloved husband of the late Erla Elaine (Lederman) after 54 years of marriage: dear father of Scott and his wife Janet, Elizabeth Wing and her husband Paul, Cathy Plomske and her husband Grant, all of Waterloo, son-in-law David Schwalm and his wife Lynda of Parry Sound.; loving grandfather of Luke (Tara) and Kristina Schwalm, Emily, Kate and James Uffelman, Elysse and Todd Wing, Adam, John and Heidi Plomske and Jon-David and Amy Schwalm. Special great-grandfather to Suzy Schwalm, and many dear nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Orley and Minota, wife Erla,( 2001), and his loving daughter Susan Schwalm (1986).

Buck was a gifted athlete playing ball for the Waterloo Tigers and hockey for the Siskins at age 15. He left both to join the RCAF at 17. He was proud to be in the service during the war and told many stories of his enlisted time. He later coached the Waterloo Midget Hockey team to their first ever Ontario final. He was a founding member and trustee of Parkminster United Church, Waterloo. While he was a member of the Waterloo Park Board he helped acquire Bechtel Park, Parkview Cemetery and the Canbar Lands for Waterloo Park. He also served as a PUC commissioner for more than 12 years, leading the polls in every election he ran in. During his tenure, Waterloo North Hydro was born and new headquarters were built on Northfield Dr. He was very proud to be from Waterloo and marveled at its tremendous growth.

He will be sadly missed by his entire extended family including his four dear sisters, Elinor Martin, Phyllis Turner, Barbara Joan Schutts (Al), and Peggy Biederman (Glenn) and his brother, friend and business partner, Jim (Denise). Also brother-in-law, Dick Meunier.He will be greatly missed by special friends, Jim Huck, Frederick Uffelmann, Bette Goman and Ron Berger. Bill loved his family and friends.

In younger years, Bill curled but in later years golf became his passion. He was a life long member of Westmount Golf & Country Club \endash claiming his first hole- in- one at the age of 75. He helped form the Rainbow Ridge Golf Course near his summer home in Manitowaning, Manitoulin Island. His grandsons were special to him whether they were playing golf together or talking about life. He loved them dearly and they valued their relationship with a very wise man.

After his service duty, he joined his father and brother, Jim, at the Ontario Seed Company. Following his father's death in 1963, Jim and Bill expanded and grew the company. Buck loved the seed company and everyone who worked there. It was a true joy for him to come to work and he continued to do so until his death. His son, Scott and daughters Elizabeth and Cathy are an integral part of the company and were fortunate to be able to spend every day with their father. OSC has continued to grow and it was with great joy for Buck that it has become a true family business as many of the grandchildren have worked at OSC during their summer vacations making it a 5th generation business. His granddaughters were very special to him. They were his pride and joy and he enjoyed every moment of their visits. "We love you Poppa."

We will miss this incredible force in all our lives both family and friends. He enjoyed life and shared his love and humour and words of wisdom with everyone.

Bill's family will receive friends at Erb & Good Funeral Home, 171 King St. S, Waterloo on Thursday, February 17th from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A private family memorial service will be held on Friday, February 18th followed by a celebration of his life at Westmount Golf and Country Club at 3 pm. We invite friends and family to join us there and raise a toast to a wonderful man.

Memorial contributions to St. Mary's Cardiac Centre would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Thank you to the CCAC for your loving care of Bill and the 7th Floor Nursing Staff at St. Mary's Hospital for your comfort and support.

William — Erla Elaine Lederman. Erla (daughter of Burton Rossmore Lederman and Ida Catherine Lautenschlager) was born 28 Apr 1926; died 22 Jul 2001, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elinor Ros Martin
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-9812

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MARTIN, Elinor Rose Passed away December 17, 2012 at Grand River (KW) Health Centre. Born in Waterloo, July 20 1927, Elinor was the eldest daughter of the late Orley and Minota (Stauffer) Uffelman. Predeceased by her husband George "Clare" Martin, son Philip Bradley Martin and daughter Marianne McLaughlin (Bill) and brother William H. (Buck) Uffelman. Elinor is survived by her brother James Uffelman (Denise), sisters Phyllis Turner, Barbara Joan Schutts (Al) and Peggy Biederman (Glen) and special friend Al Lucas of Kitchener. Remembered by her cousins Fred Uffelman, Doug Mitten, Lorraine Brown (Stuart), brother-in- law Charlie Brooker, Doris Uffelman and many nieces and nephews and their families. Elinor is also survived by her son Clare James Martin and his wife Laurie of Bamberg, loving granddaughters Alison Bond (Steve) of Tavistock, Leah Martin of New Hamburg, and Sandra Martin of Bamberg. Elinor was raised on a small farm on Moore Avenue in Waterloo helping with her father's businesses which included the Ontario Seed Company and the Silver Thread Sauerkraut Company. After the war, Elinor followed her husband's hockey career starting with the Waterloo Siskins, the NHL and finally to the Kitchener Dutchmen. Elinor, Clare and family moved to London, ON in 1971 where she enjoyed curling at the Highland Country Club and took many trips abroad with her husband until his death in 1980. As a certified lifeguard, Elinor volunteered by swimming with mentally challenged children. Moving back to Waterloo to be close to her granddaughters and family, Elinor continued to care for her son Philip and daughter Marianne until their passing. Volunteering at Freeport's Grand River Hospital with Al Lucas, Elinor again reached out and touched so many with her compassion. Elinor enjoyed her loving grandchildren, time spent at the cottage at Inverhuron, music, and many facets of art. Her will and strength in adversity was inspiring. Throughout her life, Elinor touched the lives of everyone she met with her smile and kind words. Elinor's family will receive friends at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S. in Waterloo on Thursday December 20th at 1:30 p.m. A Memorial Service will then be held in the Chapel of the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. Reception to follow at the Wilfrid Laurier University, Fred Nichols Campus Centre fourth floor. Condolences for the family and in lieu of flowers donations to the Grand River Hospital Volunteer Association may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

Elinor — George Clare "Clare" Martin. George (son of Clayton Martin and Gertrude Anna Woelfle) was born 25 Feb 1922, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1980, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]