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

Willis Earl Baer

Male 1926 - 2014  (88 years)


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  • Name Willis Earl Baer 
    Born 19 Mar 1926  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134560783 
    Residence 1965  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-106145 
    Died 17 Aug 2014  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 I106145  Generations
    Last Modified 9 Jun 2025 

    Father Norman Baer,   b. 21 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 1970  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Salome Rellinger,   b. 16 Mar 1888, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 May 1922, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 34 years) 
    Family ID F5707  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Grace Eunice Sloan,   b. 5 Apr 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jul 2022, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 98 years) 
    Last Modified 10 Jun 2025 
    Family ID F54316  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BAER, Willis Earl Passed away peacefully on August 17, 2014 at Grand River Hospital, at the age of 88. Survived by his wife Grace, children Dr. Douglas (Ursula Benoit), Dr. Allan (Kathy and grand-children Heather and Simon), and Ronald (Catherine and grand-children Carolyn and Angela).

      Pre-deceased by brothers Melvin and Lorne, and sisters Reita, Nelda, Ethel and Eileen. Willis was an employee of the City of Kitchener and member of St. James-Rosemount United Church. After retiring, Willis enjoyed presenting videos of the many places he and Grace travelled to. A celebration of Willis' life will take place at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from 3: 00 p.m. to 5: 00 p.m. Cremation has taken place.

      The family sends special thanks to the health care professionals at Grand River Hospital, for their exceptional care and support. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Grand River Hospital, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. www.henrywalser.com

      Waterloo Region Record 19 Aug 2014

      Willis Baer - Sunday, August 17th, 2014 (2023). Available at: https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Baer-Willis/1930510/obituary.php (Accessed: 14 June 2023).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134560783.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 19 Mar 1926 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1965 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Aug 2014 - 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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