Waterloo Region Generations
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Elise Elizabeth "Elsie" Schmidt

Female 1910 - 2007  (97 years)


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  • Name Elise Elizabeth "Elsie" Schmidt 
    Born 6 Apr 1910  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3
    Gender Female 
    Name Elise Elizabeth "Elsie" Hertzberger 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1921  130 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1921  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-314919 
    Died 20 Jul 2007  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I314919  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Carl Christian Frederick "Charles" Schmidt,   b. 27 Apr 1857, , Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jan 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Emma E. F. Warnholtz,   b. 13 May 1882, Kellinghusen, , Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 May 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 30 Nov 1907  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Family ID F241842  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Percy Emmanuel Hertzberger,   b. 25 Feb 1907, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jan 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Children 
     1. Marlene Hertzberger
     2. Lois Hertzberger
     3. Patricia Hertzberger
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F53280  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • HERTZBERGER, Elsie E. - God in His gracious love and perfect time has welcomed Elsie home. She passed away on Friday July 20, 2007, at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, in her 98th year. Devoted and loving wife of the late Percy Hertzberger who predeceased her in 1987. Beloved mother of Marlene (Lorne) Gamble of Chatham, Lois (Gordon) Bergen of Waterloo, Patricia (Peter) Rand of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cherished grandmother of Lynda (Richard) McFadden, Laurie Sue (Nicholas) Reekers, James (Donna) Gamble, Shelley (Jamie) Kropf, Thomas (Eileen) Bergen, Stephen (Corinne) Bergen, Margaret (Joseph) St. Jean, Charles (Nicole) Rand, Jeffrey (Danial) Rand, Andrew (Cheryl) Rand and Christopher Rand. Elsie is also survived by twenty-seven dearly loved great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. One brother, Milt Schmidt of Boston also survives. She was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Emma Schmidt; sisters, Martha Sim and Bertha Nutter and brothers, Albert and Carl Schmidt. Elsie was a long time active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, participating in many organizations and singing in the church choir for many years. Throughout her life she touched many lived with her loving and giving ways. She will be missed by many friends, young and old. The family thank those who so enriched her life with your visits, your prayers and your love, especially during her years in the retirement home. Also thank-you to the staff at Freeport Health Unit, 3rd floor west. We so appreciate how you cared for Mom and for all of us with such compassion and gentleness. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Elsie's faith and life will be held at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, on Friday, July 27, at 2 p.m. A reception to share memories of Elsie and visit with the family will take place in the parish hall of the church following the service. A private family internment service will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener. If desired, donations in Elsie's Memory may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church (Global Hunger and Development), The Canadian Cancer Society, Grand River Hospital (Freeport Health Unit) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements through Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home , 519-745-9495.

      The Waterloo Region Record - Obituary of Elsie E. Hertzberger - Jul. 21, 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S602] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Waterloo Region Record (March 2008- ), Jul. 21, 2007 - Obituary of Elsie E. Hertzberger.

    2. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 37 Page 13.

    3. [S2264] Census - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - 1921, Sub Dist. 21 Page 1.

    4. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 020746-07.
      Charles Christian Fred Schmidt, 50, occ. Laborer, b. Prussia, res. Berlin, widower, son of Christian Schmidt and Wilhelmina Wuenn married Emma E.F. Warnholtz, 26, occ. Housekeeper, b. Schleswig Germany, res. Berlin, daughter of Julius Warnholtz and Maria Springer, Witness(es) Carl J. and Martha Schultz both of Berlin, 30 November 1907 in Berlin

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Apr 1910 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1921 - 130 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 20 Jul 2007 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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