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Jacob Oscar Stroh

Male 1843 - 1928  (85 years)


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  1. 1.  Jacob Oscar Stroh was born 21 Aug 1843, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203082188
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54455
    • Residence: 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Jacob O. Stroh, aged 85 years, a native of Woolwich township, passed away on Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Holst, in Kitchener. The funeral took place this (Thursday) afternoon at two o'clock. Service was held in the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church where Rev. Mr. Wittig preached the sermon. Interment was made in the St. Jacobs cemetery.

    The late Mr. Stroh conducted a successful farm in Woolwich township, where he resided until four years ago, when he made his home with his daughter in Kitchener.


    Waterloo Chronicle, 20 Dec 1928, p. 4

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    Died At Kitchener, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1928, Jacob Stroh, aged 85 years, 3 months and 27 days. The Funeral Will be held from the residence of Mr. Geo. Holst, 246 Wellington St., Kitchener, at 2 o'clock P.M., on Thursday, Dec. 20, 1928, from there to the St. James Lutheran Church, St Jacobs, for service, thence to the Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs, for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Jacob married Maria "Mary" Steffler 19 Aug 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Lorenz Steffler and Mary Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Braun) was born 30 Dec 1847, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born CALC 3 Sep 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Elizabeth "Eliza" Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1946; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Albert Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 5. Melinda S. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. Clara Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jan 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 7. Henry S. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1882, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1964, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 8. Mary Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Jacob — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 5. Melinda S. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Henry S. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1882, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1964, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born CALC 3 Sep 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilhelm Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115834
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Eliza" Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 10 Aug 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1946; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203663542
    • Name: Eliza Stroh
    • Name: Elizabeth "Eliza" Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-233059
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1914, 203 Breithaupt St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Elizabeth married David W. Schaefer 1 Nov 1892, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. David (son of Adam B. Schaefer and Magdalena Winkler) was born 5 Jun 1862, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Arline R. Schaefer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Aug 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 10. William Jacob Schaefer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Oct 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 11. Viola Elizabeth Schaefer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 May 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985.
    4. 12. Nelda Letitia Schaefer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 May 1901, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Albert Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 4 Feb 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Apr 1912, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93957989
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55232
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1916, Factory St., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died In Elmira, Saturday, April 20th, 1912 Albert Stroh Aged 39 years, 2 months, and 16 days. Asleep in Jesus! O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet! With holy confidence to sing That death has lost his venomed sting. The Funeral will be held from his late residence on Factory street, Elmira, on Wednesday afternoon, April 24th, at two o'clock to Elmira Union Cemetery. Service in St. Paul's Chuch [sic] after burial. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Albert married Margaretha "Margaret" Schedewitz 29 Sep 1897, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha (daughter of John Schedewitz and Barbara Lackenbauer) was born 24 Apr 1879, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1916, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Melinda S. Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 6 Dec 1875, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202926319
    • Name: Melinda S. Ritter
    • Name: Melinda Stroh
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115837P
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Melinda Ritter - by Record Staff Writer - ELMIRA - Mrs. Melinda Ritter, 86, of 35 Water St., Elmira, died at her home Monday after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stroh, she was born in Woolwich Township, Dec. 6, 1875. Her husband, Daniel, died in 1951. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving are four sons, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; one daughter, Mrs. Harley (Mabel) Stahlbaum of Elmira; one brother, Henry of Elmira and one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Two sons, two brothers and two sisters also predeceased her. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James Church, for the funeral at 3 p.m. Burial will be in St. James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs. Rev. Harry Baetz will officiate.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Melinda — Daniel K. Ritter. Daniel (son of Philip Ritter and Elizabeth Maria Knechtel) was born 12 Dec 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 May 1951, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Lester Wilfred Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Aug 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 14. Cranson Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 31 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 15. Clayton Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Apr 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Percival S. "Percy" Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1991, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 17. Harry H. Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1987, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 18. Mabel Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 19. Edgar Clarence Ritter  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Clara Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 18 Jan 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clara Holst
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54457
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 246 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Clara — George Holst. George (son of J. Balthaser "Balthaser" Holst and Margaret Ebel) was born 17 Mar 1882, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Hilda Holst  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  6. 7.  Henry S. Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 23 Dec 1882, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 3 Sep 1964, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54458
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Occupation: 1908, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cutter, Shoe Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Henry Stroh - by Record Staff Writer - Elmira - Henry Stroh, 81, of 38 Riverside Drive W., Elmira, died Monday at K-W Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was born in Conestogo, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stroh. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church. He formerly owned and operated Stroh's Bakery and Grocery store in St. Jacobs. He retired in 1946 and had been a resident of St. Jacobs and Elmira for many years. He is survived by his wife, the former Clara E. Ritter, whom he married June 2, 1908, two sons, Harry E. of St. Jacobs and Russell H. of Galt; one daughter, Mrs. Harry O. (Florence) Huehn of Kitchener. There are six grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was the last surviving member of his family and was predeceased by three sisters and two brothers. The body is at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor in Elmira until noon Thursday when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for funeral services at 3 pm. Interment will be in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery in St. Jacobs. Rev. H.W. Baetz, pastor of the church, will conduct the service.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Henry married Clara Elizabeth Ritter 2 Jun 1908, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Ritter and Philiphina Mattusch) was born 13 Apr 1888, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Apr 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Harry E. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 22. Harry Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 23. Russell H. Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 24. Russell Henry Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Apr 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 25. Florence Ruth Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Mar 1923; died 23 Jul 2010; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 8.  Mary Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jacob1) was born 1894, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194505
    • Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic, Private House
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Arline R. Schaefer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Jacob1) was born 23 Aug 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127440401
    • Name: Arline R. Frank
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54903
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Operator Machine, White Wear Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Arline — Wilhelm Jacob Herman “Herman” Frank. Wilhelm (son of Frederick Frank and Anna Pfeifer) was born 14 Dec 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died 1957; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 10.  William Jacob Schaefer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Jacob1) was born 22 Oct 1895, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54904P
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  3. 11.  Viola Elizabeth Schaefer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Jacob1) was born 21 May 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Viola Elizabeth Pollakowsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54905
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Viola — Victor A. Pollakowsky. Victor (son of Friedrich "Frederick" Pollakowski and Wilhelmine "Minnie" Reth) was born Feb 1894, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; died 21 Mar 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 12.  Nelda Letitia Schaefer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.Jacob1) was born 14 May 1901, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1906, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203663642
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138175P

    Notes:

    On the evening of January 11th there died here, as noted in last issue, Nelda Letitia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Schaefer, at the age of 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. The interment took place on the afternoon of January 12th, on the Lutheran cemetery, Rev. O. Liuke[?] officiating. The sorrowing parents have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.

    Newpaper unknown

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    Zum Andenken an Nelda Letitia Schaefer, Tochter von David Schaefer und Frau, Gestorben am 11 Januar 1906 in St. Jacobs. Beerdigt 12 Januar. Leichenpredigt 28. Januar. Alter 4 Jahre, 7 Monate und 28 Tage. "Ich liege und schlafe ganz mit frieden; denn allein Du, Herr, hilfst mir, dass ich sicher wohne."

    [Translation: In Memory of Nelda Letitia Schaefer daughter of David Schaefer and wife died the 11th of January 1906 in St. Jacobs. Funeral 12th of January. Interred the 28th of January Aged 4 years, 7 months and 28 days. "I lie and sleep completely in peace For Thou, alone, Lord, art my help, my safe home."

    Funeral Card


  5. 13.  Lester Wilfred Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 17 Aug 1897, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Aug 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202898009
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56246
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    It has pleased our Heavenly Father in His wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of our Beloved Son and Brother Lester W. Ritter at the Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital on Wednesday, August 25th, 1948 In his 52nd year The Funeral will take place from his late residence, 35 Water Street, Elmira, on Sunday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. to St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira, for service. Interment in St. James' Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    Funeral Card

    ________________

    Lester Ritter
    By Record Correspondent

    E    LMIRA, Aug. 28. - Funeral services for the late Lester W. Ritter, of Elmira, who died Wednesday, will be held Sunday afternoon.

    Following a private service at Dreisinger Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m., a memorial service will be held at St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

    Burial will be made in St. James's Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record Sat, Aug 28, 1948 Page 19


  6. 14.  Cranson Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 31 Jul 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168562
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  7. 15.  Clayton Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 2 Apr 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Sep 1963; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203193288
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168563
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    In Memory of Mr. Clayton Ritter Born April 2, 1903 Woolwich Township Date of Death September 27, 1963 Services from St. James Lutheran Church Monday Sept. 30th. Clergyman Officiating Rev. A.W. Baetz Final Resting Place St. James Lutheran Cemetery St. Jacobs.

    Funeral Card


  8. 16.  Percival S. "Percy" Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 13 Apr 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1991, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207003871
    • Name: Percy Ritter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305545
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1972, 13 Park Ave. W., Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    RITTER, Percy S.
    Suddenly, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 1991, while on his daily walk, Percy S. Ritter, of 13 Park Ave. W., Elmira.
    Beloved husband of Norma (Schaefer) Ritter. Percy was born in Elmira, April 13, 1905, son of the late Daniel Ritter and Melinda Stroh.
    He was the last surviving member of his family, having been predeceased by his parents; five brothers and one sister.
    Percy was a faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira.
    Visitation at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, where funeral service was held today (Monday) in the chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Donald Stroh officiating, followed by interment in Memory Gardens.

    Percival married Enorma Matilda "Norma" Schaefer 29 Jun 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Enorma (daughter of George K. Schaefer and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Jacobi) was born 27 May 1908, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1999, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 9 Mar 1999, Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  9. 17.  Harry H. Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born Apr 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died 25 Apr 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Apr 1987, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168565
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Ritter, Harry H. - On Saturday, April 25, 1987, at K-W Hospital, in his 79th year, of 40 Riverside Drive West, Elmira. Beloved husband of Frieda Michael dear brother of Percy Ritter of Elmira. Predeceased by his parents, Daniel and Melinda Ritter; four brothers and one sister. Mr. Ritter was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira, after 2 pm today (Monday), until Tuesday at noon when removal will be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Elmira for funeral service at 2 pm, with Rev. Mervin Huras officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    Harry — Frieda Michael. Frieda was born CA 1909; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  10. 18.  Mabel Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died 1981; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mabel Stahlbaum
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168566
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Mabel — Harley Alex Stahlbaum. Harley (son of John Frederick Stahlbaum and Amelia Hass) was born 3 Sep 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1984, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Feb 1984, Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Donald H. Stahlbaum  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1937; died 14 Sep 1979; was buried , Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Wentworth Co., Ontario.
    2. 27. Kathleen Hilda Stahlbaum  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Dec 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  11. 19.  Edgar Clarence Ritter Descendancy chart to this point (5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 26 Apr 1912, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Feb 1957, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202897952
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-305548
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Edgar Ritter

    By Record Correspondent

    Elmira - Edgar Ritter, 44, of Elmira, died Monday after a lengthy illness. He was born April 26, 1912, in Woolwich Township. His parents were Mrs. Daniel Ritter, 34 Water St., Elmira, and the late Daniel Ritter. He was a member of St. James' Lutheran Church, Elmira. Surviving, besides his mother, are four brothers, Cranson, Clayton, Percy and Harry, all of Elmira; a sister, Mrs. Harley Stahlbaum, of Elmira. His father predeceased him in 1951 and a brother, Lester, in 1948. The body will be at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Thursday noon when removal will be made to St. James' Lutheran Church for memorial service at 2: 30 pm. Burial will be in St. Jacobs Lutheran Cemetery. Rev. H. W. Baetz will officiate.

    Unidentified Newspaper Obituary

    ____________

    It has pleased our Heavenly Father in his wise providence to call out of this Life, unto the Life Eternal, the Soul of our Beloved Son and Brother Edgar Clarence Ritter on February 4th, 1957 In his 45th year. The funeral will be held from St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira on Thursday, February 7th at 2:30 p.m. Interment in St. James Lutheran Church St. Jacobs

    Funeral Card


  12. 20.  Hilda Holst Descendancy chart to this point (6.Clara2, 1.Jacob1) was born 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309192
    • Residence: 1921, 246 Wellington St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  13. 21.  Harry E. Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372508


  14. 22.  Harry Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  15. 23.  Russell H. Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372509


  16. 24.  Russell Henry Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born 30 Apr 1913, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195994
    • Residence: 1972, 23 Oak St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Russell — Elizabeth Julia "Betty" Zarzycki. Elizabeth (daughter of Barney Zarzycki and Ida) was born 1917; died 2001; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Wayne Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1938, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 29. Gary Gordon Stroh  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  17. 25.  Florence Ruth Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born 7 Mar 1923; died 23 Jul 2010; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Florence Ruth Huehn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197036

    Notes:

    HUEHN, Florence On July 23, 2010, Florence Ruth (nee Stroh), aged 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry O. Huehn. Loving mother of Thomas and his wife Janet of Uxbridge, ON, Karyn and her husband Stephen Robb of Waterloo, ON, mother-in-law of Betsy Ann Huehn, of Toronto, ON. Dear Nana to Michael Huehn and his wife Jennifer, Heather and her husband Jeff Boettinger, John Huehn and his wife Holly, Stephanie Robb and David Huehn. Grand Nanny to Joshua and Abbygale Huehn, Carson and Adelaide Boettinger and Emily Huehn. Dear sister of Harry Stroh of Elmira. Predeceased by her son David and her brother Russell Stroh. Florence was a member of Mount Zion Lutheran Church, Waterloo and was employed for over thirty years at Fudges. Visiting will be held at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 621 King St. W., Kitchener on Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1: 00 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2: 00 p.m. Rev. Harold Brill officiating. A private interment will take place at Woodland Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Ratz-Bechtel Family Centre. Memorial donations to the Grand River Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Online condolences may be sent to www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com.

    Waterloo Region Record 24 Jul 2010

    Florence — Harry Oscar Huehn. Harry (son of Herbert Louis Huehn and Irene Eva Dreisinger) was born 1922; died 6 Feb 1984, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Karyn Huehn  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. David Herbert Huehn  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jun 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2010.


Generation: 4

  1. 26.  Donald H. Stahlbaum Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mabel3, 5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 17 Apr 1937; died 14 Sep 1979; was buried , Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-372259


  2. 27.  Kathleen Hilda Stahlbaum Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mabel3, 5.Melinda2, 1.Jacob1) was born 23 Dec 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-312781


  3. 28.  Wayne Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (24.Russell3, 7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born 1938, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-195996
    • Misfortune: 1959, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; car accident


  4. 29.  Gary Gordon Stroh Descendancy chart to this point (24.Russell3, 7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born 1940, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-197184

    Gary — Jane LaRocque. [Group Sheet]


  5. 30.  Karyn Huehn Descendancy chart to this point (25.Florence3, 7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1)

  6. 31.  David Herbert Huehn Descendancy chart to this point (25.Florence3, 7.Henry2, 1.Jacob1) was born 29 Jun 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2010.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-171987



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