Daniel Irvin Hohner

1900 - 1940  (39 years)

• Name	Daniel Irvin Hohner
  Born	1 May 1900	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172550921
  Military	WW1 - 110th Perth Regiment
  Name	Dan Hohner
  Name	Dusty Hohner
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-43550
  Died	19 Apr 1940	Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada   [3, 4]
  Buried	Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario   [3, 4]
  Person ID	I43550	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Henry Hohner,   b. 2 Dec 1865, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 May 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 45 years)
  Mother	Isabella "Bella" Sanborn,   b. 19 Nov 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Jun 1965, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 93 years)
  Married	28 Apr 1888	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5, 6]
  Family ID	F11362	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  He'll Be Missed Daniel I. "Dusty" Hohner, 40, a figure familiar to almost every resident of the city, who died Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Stratford General Hospital. Dan had been seized with a paralytic stroke Thursday evening and failed to recover from it. He lived at 300 Albert street with his mother, Mrs. Isabel Hohner. Passed Away In Hospital Monday; Funeral Wednesday A young man, better known probably to the citizens of Stratford and district than any other person in the city, Daniel "Dusty" Hohner, 300 Albert street, age 40, died Monday afternoon in the General Hospital. Taken with a stroke of paralysis at his home last Thursday Dan was removed to the hospital. From the outset little hope was entertained for his recovery. Totally paralyzed on the left side and suffering from high blood pressure, his condition steadily grew worse until the end came. The favor in which Dan Hohner was held in the community evidenced itself during his illness in the fact that citizens of every station of life called the hospital to enquire for him. One can hardly realize that Dan Hohner has passed on. For years he had seemed a very part of the city in which he had spent virtually his entire life. In many respects he was unique. Fairly large of stature and rugged in appearance he might often have given the impression of sternness, even gruffness. Yet there beat within his breast a heart as large and as generous as the framework in which it was contained. When crowds gather at hockey or baseball games, picnics or reunions, or at other places where crowds are wont go gather, in the days that lie ahead there will be a noticable void because Dan Hohner will not be there. Dan Hohner thrived in excitement. It was an inseparable part of his life. Only the day before he was taken to hospital, a very sick man, he had burst into the editorial rooms of this newspaper, breathless, almost speechless and with beads of perspiration standing on his forehead to report an electrocution in a nearby town. Many times previously had he come into the same office with news of equal import. He will be greatly missed in this sanctum. An Untiring Worker Though he hadn't followed a regular occupation, Dan Hohner wasn't the type that stood about looking for work. He created his jobs and the financial returns seemed to be his least concern. When the 7 o'clock whistles blew in the morning one could count upon finding Dan Hohner busily engaged downtown in one of his many pursuits. Whether it was washing store windows or tidying offices he entered into it with an enthusiasm that was indeed heartening. Allotted the task of directing traffic or parking cars he was in his element and if those same duties required his services until the early hours of the morning there was never a word of complaint. To those who placed their trust in him he was unfaltering and their interests were his chief concern. Daniel I. Hohner was born in Waterloo County, the son of Mrs. Isabel Hohner and the late Henry Hohner. He came to Stratford with his parents when he was a small boy and attended Romeo Public School. For a number of years following his departure from school he worked around the city at various occupations and for a time was employed by the C.N.R. motive power shops. During the war he enlisted with the 110th Perth Regiment and was stationed at Carling Heights, London, and later at Camp Borden. The fearlessness that made Dan Hohner tackle anything he was asked to do resulted this year in his attempting to enlist in Perth Regiment (M.G.) Rejected because of his health, he was preparing to go over to London to enlist there. Cheery Disposition Following his demobilization at the close of the Great War he again made his living at various odd jobs around the city. Besides his willingness to work hard, Dan's general cheerfunless [cheerfulness?] took him a long way and was the reason for his being chosen to carry out more than one job. He was a member of Parkview United Church, of the Canadian Order of Foresters and was prominent in the affairs of the Army and Navy War Veterans' Association of which he was a member. He took a leading role only last year in the preparations for the 110th Battalion re-union held last Fall. Surviving besides his mother are two sisters, Mrs. George Sloane, Wellington street, and Mrs. Herbert Chapman, 42 Hibernia street, and one brother, Edward of Regina, now with the Royal Canadian Air Force and stationed at Manning Pool, Toronto. Edward Hohner enlisted during the last war with 128th Battalion at Moosejaw and was later transferred to the 118th at Kitchener. He arrived home today not knowing his brother was ill. "I don't know of a higher tribute I could pay Dan Hohner than to say he was always ready and willing to help us," said Chief of Police R. J. Beatty, on learning of the death of the well-known figure. "Dan was a big help to us at the Arena," said Murray Roche, manager of the Arena Gardens, who had employed Dan Hohner to assist him with hockey games and other entertainments at the Arena for a number of years. He was always on the job, early and late and I don't know of anyone who could handle traffic just the way Dan could. He seemed to be just a little better than anyone else at that job. I really don't know how we will get along without him. He didn't have to be told what to do and when to do it. He just got out there and got things moving, smoothly and quickly. Dan Hohner was a real worker." The baseball club, too, is going to miss him according to Harold Killoran, who for a number of years past has had occasion to make use of the services of Dan Hohner at National Stadium. "He was as conscientious as anyone could be about his job out there and with his cheery, 'How d'you do?' and 'How's it going there sport?' he was able to do his job quietly and well. We often used to marvel at the way he could get cars parked out there. He was a real sport both in hockey and baseball and the enthusiasm he put into cheering on his favorites in these games was only what was left over after he had used up most of his energy in the execution of his work." "Dan was one of the first persons I met when I came to Stratford in 1918," said R. A. Reid, local optician. "He has done many jobs for me and I always found him willing and honest. He will be greatly missed." Dan Hohner was a natural born fireman. I don't think he ever missed an alarm, Chief A. S. Kappele said in paying tribute to the late citizen. "I can only speak of him as I found him. He was always honest and a willing worker and ready to do anything he could for friend of foe. He sometimes answered for one of the call firemen and I don't remember him ever missing an alarm." Charles T. Newell, optician said: "He did considerable work for me in recent years. I always found him honest and he gave full value for the money he received." The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the Heinbuch Funeral Home at 2 o'clock [3 p.m. by other reports]. Rev. J.R. Thompson of St. Paul's Anglican Church will take the service in place of Rev. James Abery of Parkview Church who is unable to be present. Interment will be in Avondale cemetery. A service will be held at the funeral home this evening at 7 o'clock by the Army and Navy War Veterans. Stratford Beacon Herald 30 Apr 1940 pg 1 & 12 transcription supplied by Bruce Uttley ______________________ MANY FRIENDS AT HOHNER FUNERAL There was only one Dan. Hohner in Stratford. There can never be another just like him. One of the best known figures in Stratford, Daniel I. "Dusty" Hohner, who died in the Stratford General Hospital Monday afternoon from the effect of a paralytic stroke suffered a week ago today, was honored in death Wednesday afternoon by throngs of the city's residents who attended the service at the Heinbuch Funeral Home at 3 o'clock. The service was conducted by Rev. J. R. Thompson, of St. Paul's Anglican Church, who officiated in the absence of Rev. James Abery of Parkview United Church, who was unable to be present. Interment was in Avondale cemetery. The pallbearers were: Mayor Thomas E. Henry, Chief of Police R. J. Beatty, Fire Chief A. S. Kappele, Charles McIntosh and N. A. Baldwin, representing the Canadian Order of Foresters, and Henry Brooks, representing the Army and Navy Veterans' Association. The 'Last Post' was sounded by Bugler A. Murray. Tuesday evening memorial services were held at the funeral home at 7 o'clock by the Canadian Order of Foresters and the Army and Navy War Veterans' Association, the former being conducted by Robert Dunlop and the latter by Rev. J. R. Thompson, of St. Paul's Anglican Church. The flag at the Cenotaph was flown at half-mast throughout Wednesday. Among those present at the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Uttley and daughter, Beatrice; Peter Uttley and daughter Aletta; Miss Diana Uttley and John Uttley, all of Kitchener; Mrs. A. Wildfong and daughter, Mrs. H. Taft, of Flint, Mich.; Christopher Hohner, Tavistock; Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Hohner, Tavistock; Aircraftsman E. F. Hohner, R.C.A.F., Manning Pool, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Uttley and family, St. Marys. There was a profusion of lovely floral tributes. Stratford Beacon Herald 2 May 1940 pg 7 transcription supplied by Bruce Uttley

  
  

• Sources

  [S135] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1901, Waterloo (Town/Ville) D-4 Page 4. [S655] z Vit - ON - Birth Registration, 30782 (1900), Daniel Irvwin Hohner. Daniel Irvin Hohner b. 1 May 1900 Waterloo, s/o Henry Hohner (laborer) & Isabella Uttley [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/172550921. [S626] News - ON, Perth, Stratford - Stratford Beaon Herald, Death - 30 Apr 1940 pg 13. HOHNER, Daniel: - In Stratford General Hospital, on Monday, April 29th, 1940, Daniel Hohner, in his 41st year. Resting at the Heinbuck Funeral Home, 156 Albert St. The funeral service will take place at the above address on Wednesday, May 1st, at 3 p.m. Interment in Avondale Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 11826 (1888), Hohner-Sanborn. Henry Hohner, 23, laborer of Huron Co., b. Zurich, Huron Co., s/o Jacob and Margaret Hohner married Isabella Sanborn, 17, residence Waterloo, b. Woolwich tp. d/o William and Mary Sanborn, married 28 Apr 1888 Waterloo [S1573] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1891, Section 3 Page 45.

  
  

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  Born - 1 May 1900 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 19 Apr 1940 - Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Buried - - Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario  = Link to Google Earth