Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George William "William" "Bill" Schmitt[1]

Male 1890 - 1982  (92 years)


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  • Name George William "William" "Bill" Schmitt 
    Born 20 Jan 1890  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Church Membership St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92635805 
    Name William Schmitt 
    Residence 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1914  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Printer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-55900 
    Died 5 Sep 1982  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I55900  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father John Paul Schmitt,   b. 13 Jun 1853, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Dec 1917, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Mary Ann Reist,   b. 18 Feb 1864, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Jun 1923, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Married 4 Mar 1883 
    Family ID F14457  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Edna Catherine Lein,   b. 26 Oct 1890, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jan 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1914  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 6
    Children 
     1. Carl J. Schmitt,   d. Bef 2006
     2. Arthur G. Schmitt
     3. Esther Lillian Schmitt,   b. 1917,   d. 24 Apr 2007  (Age 90 years)
     4. Roy William Schmitt,   b. 1922,   d. 26 Apr 2006  (Age 84 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F233150  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SCHMITT, G. William (Bill)

      At K-W Hospital, on Sunday, Sept. 5, 1982, George William Schmitt, formerly of Cameron Street, Kitchener and a resident of Sunnyside Home, age 92 years. A member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

      Father of Carl, Arthur and Roy of Kitchener and Esther (Mrs. Stan Fischer) of Kitchener; brother of Mrs. Laura Paetz of Kitchener and Sarah Thompson of Wellesley. Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

      Predeceased by his wife, Edna in 1982 and by one brother and two sisters.

      Friends called at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral home, Kitchener. Funeral was held in the Ratz Bechtel chapel on Wednesday with Rev. Roger Winger officiating.

      New Hamburg Independent Sep 15 1982 pg 23

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 022917-14.
      G. William Schmitt, 24, occ. Printer (Painter ?), b. Elmira, res. Berlin, son of John P. Schmitt and Mary Ann Reist Married Edna Lein, 23, b. Elmira, res. Elmira, daughter of John B. Lein and Margaretha Klinck, Witness(es): John B. Lein and John P. Schmitt both of Elmira, 23 June 1914 in Elmira

    2. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-4 Page 14.

    3. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 49 Pg. 19.

    4. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 28.

    5. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      Schmitt/ G. William Schmitt/ 1890-1982/ His Wife/ Edna C. Lein/ 1890-1962

    6. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of Mrs. G. William Schmitt - 4 Jan 1962.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Jan 1890 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Printer - 1914 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 23 Jun 1914 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 5 Sep 1982 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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