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John Patrick Kroeplin

John Patrick Kroeplin

Male 1933 - 2014  (80 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Patrick Kroeplin was born on 10 Jun 1933 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada (son of Wilfred "Bill" Kroeplin and Hilda D. Fritz); died on 19 Feb 2014 in Orleans, ON, Canada.

    Notes:

    KROEPLIN, John ?Jack? Patrick
    We are saddened to announce the passing of Jack on February 19th following a brief battle with cancer. Jack was born in Walkerton, Ontario on June 10, 1933. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force where he was trained as a fire fighter. After 27 years of service on bases in both Canada and Europe, Jack attained the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Following his retirement from the Armed Forces Jack worked as a public servant with the Department of National Defence in Ottawa.
    Jack was committed to elevating the quality of minor hockey in Canada and worked with the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to develop standardized coaching manuals for minor hockey coaches. Throughout his life he was passionate about sports and himself played softball, volleyball and hockey. In his later years Jack enjoyed bowling, golf, and dance. He was an active member in his local legion, organized and played in a volleyball league and was quick to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbours.
    Jack is survived by his four children, Jackie, Randy (Hilary), Carol (Chris Uherek) and Brian. He will be lovingly remembered by his four grandchildren, Ryan and Sean Uherek and Emily and Hannah Kroeplin. Jack was the eldest of 10 children, he will be dearly missed by his siblings Jean (Schnurr), Agnes (Beresford), Eileen (Touchette), Blanche, Louise (Blaskevitch), Carl (Barb), Ralph (Marlene), Ken (Sharon) and Joanne (Jim Brick). Jack will also be dearly missed by his loving partner Mary Ellen Cantin. Jack was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Hilda and his brothers in law Robert Schnurr, William Beresford and Claude Touchette.
    Family will be available to greet visitors from 10:00 am until time of the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am on Tuesday February 25th, 2014 at the Divine Infant Parish, 6658 Bilberry Drive, Orleans, Ontario. The Family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of the Ottawa General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jack may do so to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632 Orleans at: www.rcl632.com for mailing address or you can email the branch at rcl632@bellnet.ca or to the Ottawa General Hospital.
    Place Of Birth: Walkerton, Ontario, Canada
    Place Of Work: Department of National Defence
    Military Service: 27 Years Royal Canadian Air Force
    Children: Jackie, Randy, Carol and Brian

    John married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
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    4. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wilfred "Bill" Kroeplin was born on 12 Mar 1904; died on 5 Oct 1989 in Ontario, Canada.

    Wilfred married Hilda D. Fritz on 22 Nov 1932 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Anthony Stephen Fritz and Otillia Massel) was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 12 Oct 1993 in Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, ON; was buried on 15 Oct 1993 in Immaculate Conception cemetery, Formosa, Bruce County, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hilda D. Fritz was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada (daughter of Anthony Stephen Fritz and Otillia Massel); died on 12 Oct 1993 in Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, ON; was buried on 15 Oct 1993 in Immaculate Conception cemetery, Formosa, Bruce County, ON, Canada.
    Children:
    1. 1. John Patrick Kroeplin was born on 10 Jun 1933 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 19 Feb 2014 in Orleans, ON, Canada.
    2. Living
    3. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living
    6. Living
    7. Living
    8. Living
    9. Living
    10. Diane Kroeplin was born on 4 Dec 1949 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 4 Dec 1949 in Ontario, Canada.
    11. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Anthony Stephen Fritz was born on 29 Apr 1887 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; was christened on 26 Jun 1901 in Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada (son of Peter Fritz and Theresa Hergott); died on 14 Aug 1962 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada; was buried in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic cemetery, Walkerton, ON.

    Other Events:

    • Baptism: 1 May 1887, Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada

    Notes:

    Baptismal sponsors were Joseph Cascanette and Thecla Fritz. Confirmation sponsors were Joannes Coumans and Joseph Cascanette. Their wedding was performed by Rev. F.A. Zettler with witnesses George A. Illerbrun of Deemerton and Lydia Massel of Chepstow, ON. Anthony was confirmed by Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dowling.

    Anthony married Otillia Massel on 18 Jan 1911 in Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada. Otillia (daughter of Joseph Andrew Massel and Theresa Zettel) was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Greenock Township, Bruce County, ON, Canada; died on 2 Jan 1966 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Otillia Massel was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Greenock Township, Bruce County, ON, Canada (daughter of Joseph Andrew Massel and Theresa Zettel); died on 2 Jan 1966 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    Children:
    1. 3. Hilda D. Fritz was born on 30 Mar 1913 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 12 Oct 1993 in Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, ON; was buried on 15 Oct 1993 in Immaculate Conception cemetery, Formosa, Bruce County, ON, Canada.
    2. Edna Theresa Fritz was born on 30 Apr 1914 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 2 Jan 2012 in Elgin Abbey Nursing Home, Chesley; was buried in Calvary cemetery, Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    3. Rita Fritz was born on 2 Jun 1916 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 26 Oct 1992 in Bruce General Hospital, Walkerton, ON; was buried on 29 Oct 1992 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    4. Living
    5. Norma Fritz was born on 29 Oct 1921 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died before 2004.
    6. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Peter Fritz was born on 22 Oct 1853 in Wilmot Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada (son of Joseph Fritz and Aloisia (Louisa Bieler) Buhler); died on 21 May 1904 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; was buried in Roman Catholic cemetery, Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: 18 Feb 1854, Wilmot Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    Notes:

    The stained glass window in the Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Chepstow, Ontario was dedicated to Peter Fritz. The inscription on the bottom reads: To the Glory of God & in memory of Peter Fritz.

    Peter married Theresa Hergott on 9 Aug 1886 in Roman Catholic Church, St. Agatha, ON, Canada. Theresa (daughter of Michael Hergott and Anastasia Strub) was born on 7 May 1857 in Wilmot Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada; died on 6 Apr 1929 in Wellesley Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Theresa Hergott was born on 7 May 1857 in Wilmot Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada (daughter of Michael Hergott and Anastasia Strub); died on 6 Apr 1929 in Wellesley Township, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

    Notes:

    Peter and Theresa were married by RC Priest J. Schweitzer with Albertus Herrgott and Thecla Fritz of Wilmot Township as witnesses.

    Children:
    1. 6. Anthony Stephen Fritz was born on 29 Apr 1887 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; was christened on 26 Jun 1901 in Chepstow, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 14 Aug 1962 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada; was buried in Sacred Heart Roman Catholic cemetery, Walkerton, ON.
    2. Andrew Fritz was born in 1887 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died before 1901 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    3. Albert Fritz was born on 14 Sep 1888 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; was christened on 26 Jun 1901 in Bruce County, ON, Canada.
    4. Elenora "Eleanor" Matilda Fritz was born on 13 Sep 1889 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; was christened on 26 Jun 1901 in Bruce County, ON, Canada; died on 20 Apr 1922 in Berlin, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Ludwina "Liddy" Fritz was born on 20 Jul 1892 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 26 Nov 1977 in Kitchener, Waterloo, ON, Canada; was buried in Woodland cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo, ON.
    6. Catherine Josephine Fritz was born on 29 Jun 1894 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 7 Jul 1965 in Kitchener, Waterloo, ON, Canada; was buried on 10 Jul 1965 in Mount Hope Roman Catholic cemetery, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    7. Alfred Michael Fritz was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    8. Leo Fritz was born on 30 Sep 1897 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    9. Emilius "Emile" Ignatius Fritz was born on 1 Nov 1899 in Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 13 Feb 1977 in Kitchener, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

  3. 14.  Joseph Andrew Massel was born on 20 Feb 1862 in Bruce County, ON, Canada (son of Frantz Massel); died on 14 Mar 1949 in Dundas, ON, Canada.

    Joseph married Theresa Zettel. Theresa was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Bruce County, ON, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1930 in Bruce County, ON, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Theresa Zettel was born on 1 Oct 1862 in Bruce County, ON, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1930 in Bruce County, ON, Canada.
    Children:
    1. 7. Otillia Massel was born on 28 Mar 1885 in Greenock Township, Bruce County, ON, Canada; died on 2 Jan 1966 in Walkerton, Bruce, ON, Canada.
    2. Alfred Joseph Massel was born on 18 Jan 1897 in Chepstow, Greenock Township, Bruce, ON, Canada; died on 16 May 1957 in Ottawa, Ottawa-Carleton, ON, Canada.