ALBERT H. DUMMER
Albert Dummer, Prominent In Business, Dies
Albert H. Dummer, 65, of 712 South 22nd street, plumbing and heating conbtractor,
and active in this business in Manitowoc for a half a century, died suddenly of a
heart attack late Friday afternoon at his home.
Mr. Dummer had been active during the day at his place of business and returned
home to make some repairs in the garage. He complained of being short of breath
as he went into the house to remove his coveralls, and died in a chair a few
minutes later.
Mr. and Mrs. Dummer had just completed plans for observance of his 65th birthday
anniversary Sunday.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, of
which congregation Mr. DUmmer was an active worker. The Revs. Otto Menke and A.C.
Fische will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dummer was born in Belgrade, Germany, in 1878 and came to Manitowoc at the age
of 12. Fifty years ago he started his apprenticeship as a plumber with the Rand and
Roemer company on North Eighth street. A few years later he entered a partnership
with Charles Knickelbine. The firm operated plumbing shops in this city and Two
Rivers.
After five years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. Dummer established his own
business in Manitowoc. Thirteen years ago he opened an office and showrooms at 1208
Washington street, where the business is now located.
During his 50 years of business activity, Mr. Dummer installed plumbing in many of
the large municipal buildings and schools here and at nearby cities. A few years ago
he perfected and patented a successful water heater.
He was a prominent member of the First Reformed church and served on the executive
board for a number of years.
Wed in 1901
In 1901 Mr. Dummer married Miss Martha Levenhagen of this city. She survivew with a
daughtger, Mrs. A.M. Melcher of Minneapolis. Two other children were born to the
couple. A daughter, Florence, died 17 years ago and a son Howard, who was associated
with his father in the business, died two years ago.
A sister, Mrs. August Meyer and a brother, William, both of this city, also survive,
together with three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Monday morning until Tuesday
at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church to lie in state until
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1943 P. 2
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Wisconsin Patents
The following list of patents recenty granted to Wisconsin inventors is reported
for this paper by Young & Young, Patent Solicitors, 97 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee.
Albert Dummer, Manitowoc-Gravity water heater.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 4
(Note: there are others listed also.)
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[cause of death: coronary occlusion]
Albert Dummer, Prominent In Business, Dies
Albert H. Dummer, 65, of 712 South 22nd street, plumbing and heating conbtractor,
and active in this business in Manitowoc for a half a century, died suddenly of a
heart attack late Friday afternoon at his home.
Mr. Dummer had been active during the day at his place of business and returned
home to make some repairs in the garage. He complained of being short of breath
as he went into the house to remove his coveralls, and died in a chair a few
minutes later.
Mr. and Mrs. Dummer had just completed plans for observance of his 65th birthday
anniversary Sunday.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, of
which congregation Mr. DUmmer was an active worker. The Revs. Otto Menke and A.C.
Fische will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dummer was born in Belgrade, Germany, in 1878 and came to Manitowoc at the age
of 12. Fifty years ago he started his apprenticeship as a plumber with the Rand and
Roemer company on North Eighth street. A few years later he entered a partnership
with Charles Knickelbine. The firm operated plumbing shops in this city and Two
Rivers.
After five years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. Dummer established his own
business in Manitowoc. Thirteen years ago he opened an office and showrooms at 1208
Washington street, where the business is now located.
During his 50 years of business activity, Mr. Dummer installed plumbing in many of
the large municipal buildings and schools here and at nearby cities. A few years ago
he perfected and patented a successful water heater.
He was a prominent member of the First Reformed church and served on the executive
board for a number of years.
Wed in 1901
In 1901 Mr. Dummer married Miss Martha Levenhagen of this city. She survivew with a
daughtger, Mrs. A.M. Melcher of Minneapolis. Two other children were born to the
couple. A daughter, Florence, died 17 years ago and a son Howard, who was associated
with his father in the business, died two years ago.
A sister, Mrs. August Meyer and a brother, William, both of this city, also survive,
together with three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Monday morning until Tuesday
at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church to lie in state until
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1943 P. 2
*******
Wisconsin Patents
The following list of patents recenty granted to Wisconsin inventors is reported
for this paper by Young & Young, Patent Solicitors, 97 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee.
Albert Dummer, Manitowoc-Gravity water heater.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 4
(Note: there are others listed also.)
********
[cause of death: coronary occlusion]
ALBERT H. DUMMER
Albert Dummer, Prominent In Business, Dies
Albert H. Dummer, 65, of 712 South 22nd street, plumbing and heating conbtractor,
and active in this business in Manitowoc for a half a century, died suddenly of a
heart attack late Friday afternoon at his home.
Mr. Dummer had been active during the day at his place of business and returned
home to make some repairs in the garage. He complained of being short of breath
as he went into the house to remove his coveralls, and died in a chair a few
minutes later.
Mr. and Mrs. Dummer had just completed plans for observance of his 65th birthday
anniversary Sunday.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, of
which congregation Mr. DUmmer was an active worker. The Revs. Otto Menke and A.C.
Fische will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dummer was born in Belgrade, Germany, in 1878 and came to Manitowoc at the age
of 12. Fifty years ago he started his apprenticeship as a plumber with the Rand and
Roemer company on North Eighth street. A few years later he entered a partnership
with Charles Knickelbine. The firm operated plumbing shops in this city and Two
Rivers.
After five years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. Dummer established his own
business in Manitowoc. Thirteen years ago he opened an office and showrooms at 1208
Washington street, where the business is now located.
During his 50 years of business activity, Mr. Dummer installed plumbing in many of
the large municipal buildings and schools here and at nearby cities. A few years ago
he perfected and patented a successful water heater.
He was a prominent member of the First Reformed church and served on the executive
board for a number of years.
Wed in 1901
In 1901 Mr. Dummer married Miss Martha Levenhagen of this city. She survivew with a
daughtger, Mrs. A.M. Melcher of Minneapolis. Two other children were born to the
couple. A daughter, Florence, died 17 years ago and a son Howard, who was associated
with his father in the business, died two years ago.
A sister, Mrs. August Meyer and a brother, William, both of this city, also survive,
together with three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Monday morning until Tuesday
at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church to lie in state until
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1943 P. 2
*******
Wisconsin Patents
The following list of patents recenty granted to Wisconsin inventors is reported
for this paper by Young & Young, Patent Solicitors, 97 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee.
Albert Dummer, Manitowoc-Gravity water heater.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 4
(Note: there are others listed also.)
********
[cause of death: coronary occlusion]
Albert Dummer, Prominent In Business, Dies
Albert H. Dummer, 65, of 712 South 22nd street, plumbing and heating conbtractor,
and active in this business in Manitowoc for a half a century, died suddenly of a
heart attack late Friday afternoon at his home.
Mr. Dummer had been active during the day at his place of business and returned
home to make some repairs in the garage. He complained of being short of breath
as he went into the house to remove his coveralls, and died in a chair a few
minutes later.
Mr. and Mrs. Dummer had just completed plans for observance of his 65th birthday
anniversary Sunday.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, of
which congregation Mr. DUmmer was an active worker. The Revs. Otto Menke and A.C.
Fische will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dummer was born in Belgrade, Germany, in 1878 and came to Manitowoc at the age
of 12. Fifty years ago he started his apprenticeship as a plumber with the Rand and
Roemer company on North Eighth street. A few years later he entered a partnership
with Charles Knickelbine. The firm operated plumbing shops in this city and Two
Rivers.
After five years this partnership was dissolved and Mr. Dummer established his own
business in Manitowoc. Thirteen years ago he opened an office and showrooms at 1208
Washington street, where the business is now located.
During his 50 years of business activity, Mr. Dummer installed plumbing in many of
the large municipal buildings and schools here and at nearby cities. A few years ago
he perfected and patented a successful water heater.
He was a prominent member of the First Reformed church and served on the executive
board for a number of years.
Wed in 1901
In 1901 Mr. Dummer married Miss Martha Levenhagen of this city. She survivew with a
daughtger, Mrs. A.M. Melcher of Minneapolis. Two other children were born to the
couple. A daughter, Florence, died 17 years ago and a son Howard, who was associated
with his father in the business, died two years ago.
A sister, Mrs. August Meyer and a brother, William, both of this city, also survive,
together with three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Monday morning until Tuesday
at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the First Reformed church to lie in state until
the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1943 P. 2
*******
Wisconsin Patents
The following list of patents recenty granted to Wisconsin inventors is reported
for this paper by Young & Young, Patent Solicitors, 97 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee.
Albert Dummer, Manitowoc-Gravity water heater.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 4
(Note: there are others listed also.)
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[cause of death: coronary occlusion]
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