The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) May 10, 1965
W. F. Altman, Pioneer Florist In City, Dies
William Frederic Altman, 79, a pioneer Sheboygan florist, died Sunday night at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Altman, 2427 N. 40th St.
He had made his home with them since retiring in 1961.
An early experimenter with soil-less culture (Hydroponics), he was one of the early advocates of using liquid chemical fertilizers "to feed" an entire range of greenhouses.
During his lifetime career as a florist he developed a new flame-red geranium which he names "Louise", in honor of his wife, the former Louise Barnstein, of Manitowoc, who died in 1953.
Rooted cuttings of the geranium were distributed nationally by the American Bulb Co.
Mr. Altman also received many first place awards for Fourth of July floats he designed and executed, and also received recognition for sweetpeas he grew with stems reaching 12-inches in length.
Native Manitowoc
A native of Manitowoc, he was born on May 20, 1885, a son of the late Charles and Augusta Altman. After deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father, who operated greenhouses at Manitowoc, Mr. Altman moved to Ogden, Utah, where he grew carnations exclusively.
Following his marriage on April 12, 1910, at Manitowoc, he and his wife came to Sheboygan in 1195. They resided at 2636 N. 5th St.
A versatile man, he personally built his own greenhouse here, including installation of the countless panes of glass and the boiler and steam-heating system.
Eventually he operated a downtown retail branch store in conjunction with the former Grand Candy Kitchen. This operation, was later transferred to a business site of its own at 817 N. 8th St.
Imported "show" chrysanthemums were brought in from California by early air express, and out-of-season supplies of lilac and lilies of the valley were shipped here from the Netherlands.
Sports Enthusiast
Apart from his floral interests, Mr. Altman was an avid sports enthusiast. The onetime star Manitowoc basketball and softball player also was recipient of numerous horseshoe-pitching laurels won in competition at county and state fairs.
Though inactive for many years, he formerly was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club, Association of Commerce, Wisconsin Florists Association, and served on the board of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to the son are three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Melvin Sanderson,m of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gerend Funeral Home. The Rev. George Rentschler, of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be at Wildwood Cemetery.
W. F. Altman, Pioneer Florist In City, Dies
William Frederic Altman, 79, a pioneer Sheboygan florist, died Sunday night at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Altman, 2427 N. 40th St.
He had made his home with them since retiring in 1961.
An early experimenter with soil-less culture (Hydroponics), he was one of the early advocates of using liquid chemical fertilizers "to feed" an entire range of greenhouses.
During his lifetime career as a florist he developed a new flame-red geranium which he names "Louise", in honor of his wife, the former Louise Barnstein, of Manitowoc, who died in 1953.
Rooted cuttings of the geranium were distributed nationally by the American Bulb Co.
Mr. Altman also received many first place awards for Fourth of July floats he designed and executed, and also received recognition for sweetpeas he grew with stems reaching 12-inches in length.
Native Manitowoc
A native of Manitowoc, he was born on May 20, 1885, a son of the late Charles and Augusta Altman. After deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father, who operated greenhouses at Manitowoc, Mr. Altman moved to Ogden, Utah, where he grew carnations exclusively.
Following his marriage on April 12, 1910, at Manitowoc, he and his wife came to Sheboygan in 1195. They resided at 2636 N. 5th St.
A versatile man, he personally built his own greenhouse here, including installation of the countless panes of glass and the boiler and steam-heating system.
Eventually he operated a downtown retail branch store in conjunction with the former Grand Candy Kitchen. This operation, was later transferred to a business site of its own at 817 N. 8th St.
Imported "show" chrysanthemums were brought in from California by early air express, and out-of-season supplies of lilac and lilies of the valley were shipped here from the Netherlands.
Sports Enthusiast
Apart from his floral interests, Mr. Altman was an avid sports enthusiast. The onetime star Manitowoc basketball and softball player also was recipient of numerous horseshoe-pitching laurels won in competition at county and state fairs.
Though inactive for many years, he formerly was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club, Association of Commerce, Wisconsin Florists Association, and served on the board of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to the son are three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Melvin Sanderson,m of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gerend Funeral Home. The Rev. George Rentschler, of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be at Wildwood Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin) May 10, 1965
W. F. Altman, Pioneer Florist In City, Dies
William Frederic Altman, 79, a pioneer Sheboygan florist, died Sunday night at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Altman, 2427 N. 40th St.
He had made his home with them since retiring in 1961.
An early experimenter with soil-less culture (Hydroponics), he was one of the early advocates of using liquid chemical fertilizers "to feed" an entire range of greenhouses.
During his lifetime career as a florist he developed a new flame-red geranium which he names "Louise", in honor of his wife, the former Louise Barnstein, of Manitowoc, who died in 1953.
Rooted cuttings of the geranium were distributed nationally by the American Bulb Co.
Mr. Altman also received many first place awards for Fourth of July floats he designed and executed, and also received recognition for sweetpeas he grew with stems reaching 12-inches in length.
Native Manitowoc
A native of Manitowoc, he was born on May 20, 1885, a son of the late Charles and Augusta Altman. After deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father, who operated greenhouses at Manitowoc, Mr. Altman moved to Ogden, Utah, where he grew carnations exclusively.
Following his marriage on April 12, 1910, at Manitowoc, he and his wife came to Sheboygan in 1195. They resided at 2636 N. 5th St.
A versatile man, he personally built his own greenhouse here, including installation of the countless panes of glass and the boiler and steam-heating system.
Eventually he operated a downtown retail branch store in conjunction with the former Grand Candy Kitchen. This operation, was later transferred to a business site of its own at 817 N. 8th St.
Imported "show" chrysanthemums were brought in from California by early air express, and out-of-season supplies of lilac and lilies of the valley were shipped here from the Netherlands.
Sports Enthusiast
Apart from his floral interests, Mr. Altman was an avid sports enthusiast. The onetime star Manitowoc basketball and softball player also was recipient of numerous horseshoe-pitching laurels won in competition at county and state fairs.
Though inactive for many years, he formerly was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club, Association of Commerce, Wisconsin Florists Association, and served on the board of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to the son are three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Melvin Sanderson,m of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gerend Funeral Home. The Rev. George Rentschler, of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be at Wildwood Cemetery.
W. F. Altman, Pioneer Florist In City, Dies
William Frederic Altman, 79, a pioneer Sheboygan florist, died Sunday night at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Altman, 2427 N. 40th St.
He had made his home with them since retiring in 1961.
An early experimenter with soil-less culture (Hydroponics), he was one of the early advocates of using liquid chemical fertilizers "to feed" an entire range of greenhouses.
During his lifetime career as a florist he developed a new flame-red geranium which he names "Louise", in honor of his wife, the former Louise Barnstein, of Manitowoc, who died in 1953.
Rooted cuttings of the geranium were distributed nationally by the American Bulb Co.
Mr. Altman also received many first place awards for Fourth of July floats he designed and executed, and also received recognition for sweetpeas he grew with stems reaching 12-inches in length.
Native Manitowoc
A native of Manitowoc, he was born on May 20, 1885, a son of the late Charles and Augusta Altman. After deciding to follow in the footsteps of his father, who operated greenhouses at Manitowoc, Mr. Altman moved to Ogden, Utah, where he grew carnations exclusively.
Following his marriage on April 12, 1910, at Manitowoc, he and his wife came to Sheboygan in 1195. They resided at 2636 N. 5th St.
A versatile man, he personally built his own greenhouse here, including installation of the countless panes of glass and the boiler and steam-heating system.
Eventually he operated a downtown retail branch store in conjunction with the former Grand Candy Kitchen. This operation, was later transferred to a business site of its own at 817 N. 8th St.
Imported "show" chrysanthemums were brought in from California by early air express, and out-of-season supplies of lilac and lilies of the valley were shipped here from the Netherlands.
Sports Enthusiast
Apart from his floral interests, Mr. Altman was an avid sports enthusiast. The onetime star Manitowoc basketball and softball player also was recipient of numerous horseshoe-pitching laurels won in competition at county and state fairs.
Though inactive for many years, he formerly was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis Club, Association of Commerce, Wisconsin Florists Association, and served on the board of First Presbyterian Church.
Surviving in addition to the son are three grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Melvin Sanderson,m of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Gerend Funeral Home. The Rev. George Rentschler, of First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be at Wildwood Cemetery.
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