Waterloo Region Generations
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Elmer Frank Spielmacher

Male 1921 - 2008  (86 years)


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  • Name Elmer Frank Spielmacher 
    Born 11 Apr 1921  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 - Canadian Scotties infantry division 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-244286P 
    Died 19 Jan 2008  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I244286  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father William Francis Xavier Spielmacher,   b. 27 Jan 1883, , Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jan 1970, Carlsruhe, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Agatha Regina "Aggie" Druar,   b. 3 Feb 1887,   d. 23 Apr 1964, Carlsruhe, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Family ID F54885  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Lorraine E. Lesperance,   b. 7 Feb 1930, Tecumseth, Simcoe Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 2012  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 28 Apr 1948  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F239806  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ELMER SPIELMACHER April 11, 1921 - January 19, 2008 Passed away, peacefully, at Sunnyside, in his 87th year, surrounded by his loving family. Cherished husband of Lorraine (nee Lesperance) for 60 years. Beloved father of Linda Horn (Bob Simpson) of Waterloo, Carol Walsh (Dan) of Markham, Maxine Freeland (Brad - predeceased) of Orillia, Debbie Belkwell of Beaverton and Patrick of Kitchener. Dear Grandpa to Alan, Coralie, Hollie, Matthew, Anita, Michael (predeceased), David, James, Jeff, Jennifer, Billy and Lori. Great Pipi Grandpa to seven great-grandchildren. Precious uncle to "Baabarra" and many other loving nieces and nephews. Elmer was a Second World War veteran and served Canada overseas with distinction in the Canadian Scotties infantry division. Elmer, the last surviving member of his family is now reunited with his parents William Spielmacher and Agatha (Druar); brothers Fr. John, Leander, Albert, Sylvester, Carl, Stan and sisters Katherine, Edna and Corrine. Elmer's family will receive relatives and friends at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick St, Kitchener, 519-749-8467 on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 11: 30 to 12: 15 p.m. Funeral service at 12: 30 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home. Fr. Brian Quigley officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer's Society of K-W would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to Red Cross caregiver Bernie and caring staff at Sunnyside. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Elmer's memorial.

      The Record - The Record - Jan. 21, 2008

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Elmer Spielmacher - Jan. 21, 2008.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Apr 1948 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Jan 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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