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Witmer, John Howard (1949-1959)

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1959 Nov 12 p. 1

Birth date: 1949

text of obituary:

YOUNG BICYCLE RIDER FATALLY INJURED NEAR HESPELER, ONTARIO

Kitchener, Ont. — Ten year old John Howard Witmer, of R. R. 3, Galt, received fatal injuries on Saturday, Oct. 24, when struck by an automobile while riding on his bicycle near Hespeler, which is approximately ten miles from Kitchener. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Witmer, well known farmers in the district.

The parents are members of the Preston Mennonite church where the funeral was held on Tuesday. Rev. Howard Good, pastor of the church, officiated.