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Frank Tesch, a Prominent Grain Merchant, Dies
Frank Tesch, a widely known local businessman whose activities date back to the early days of this city, died at his home here Saturday at 4:30 a.m.
He had been in failing health for about five years, though he was able to be active much of that time and was able to be about until a month ago. Death resulted from heart failure. Had he lived, he would be 75 years old next May 6.
Mr. Tesch was born on a farm in the town of Brillion two miles south of the village May 6, 1863, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Tesch, pioneer Calumet County residents.
He was educated in the common schools of Brillion town and after completing his school work obtained employment in the store of his brother, Charles Tesch, in Brillion village, then known as Spring Creek. He came to this city in 1884 and found employment in the general store of Knauf & Juckem. The firm was later reorganized under the name of Knauf, Juckem & Berger and still later as the N. Knauf Company.
On Aug. 12, 1892, Mr. Tesch joined with William N. Knauf and Milton Jones Co. Eight years later in 1900, the firm name was changed to Knauf & Tesch Co., which it still retains. Mr. Tesch became the new firm’s vice-president and served in that position until his death.
He had charge of the grain and feed purchases of the company and in that capacity his contacts gave him a wide acquaintance in eastern Wisconsin as far north as Door county. The company has for years operated elevators in this city, Kaukauna, Greenleaf and Maplewood.
Older residents here who were interested in sports will recall Mr. Tesch as a baseball player of no mean caliber. He played first base on the Chilton team for a number of years. Fans came to realize that when the ball landed in the first base territory the batter was out of luck. Those who knew him on the diamond recall him as a spectacular player. He not only covered his position well but he made the game interesting for those who watched from the sidelines.
Though he was well along in years when the golf club was organized here, he became as keenly interested as the youngest member of the club. He has been known to work all day at the course getting it in order and then at the end of the day indulge in two or three rounds of golf.
He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian church and of the local Masonic lodge which, at his request, had charge of the burial services in the Masonic Temple here Monday afternoon.
Mr. Tesch married Caroline Lotz of this city in 1891 and three children were born to them, two of whom survive, Roland, who follows in his father’s footsteps in the grain business here, and Mrs. Gustav Winter of Antigo. One son, Franklin died several years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple Monday, Dr. John E. Reinbold, substituting as worshipful master of the local lodge, officiated. As part of the ritual he recited the principal facts of the life of the deceased. The Rev. j. M. Ayres, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian church, offered prayer at the opening and closing of the ceremony.
Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
Chilton Times – February 17, 1938
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Frank Tesch, a Prominent Grain Merchant, Dies
Frank Tesch, a widely known local businessman whose activities date back to the early days of this city, died at his home here Saturday at 4:30 a.m.
He had been in failing health for about five years, though he was able to be active much of that time and was able to be about until a month ago. Death resulted from heart failure. Had he lived, he would be 75 years old next May 6.
Mr. Tesch was born on a farm in the town of Brillion two miles south of the village May 6, 1863, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Tesch, pioneer Calumet County residents.
He was educated in the common schools of Brillion town and after completing his school work obtained employment in the store of his brother, Charles Tesch, in Brillion village, then known as Spring Creek. He came to this city in 1884 and found employment in the general store of Knauf & Juckem. The firm was later reorganized under the name of Knauf, Juckem & Berger and still later as the N. Knauf Company.
On Aug. 12, 1892, Mr. Tesch joined with William N. Knauf and Milton Jones Co. Eight years later in 1900, the firm name was changed to Knauf & Tesch Co., which it still retains. Mr. Tesch became the new firm’s vice-president and served in that position until his death.
He had charge of the grain and feed purchases of the company and in that capacity his contacts gave him a wide acquaintance in eastern Wisconsin as far north as Door county. The company has for years operated elevators in this city, Kaukauna, Greenleaf and Maplewood.
Older residents here who were interested in sports will recall Mr. Tesch as a baseball player of no mean caliber. He played first base on the Chilton team for a number of years. Fans came to realize that when the ball landed in the first base territory the batter was out of luck. Those who knew him on the diamond recall him as a spectacular player. He not only covered his position well but he made the game interesting for those who watched from the sidelines.
Though he was well along in years when the golf club was organized here, he became as keenly interested as the youngest member of the club. He has been known to work all day at the course getting it in order and then at the end of the day indulge in two or three rounds of golf.
He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian church and of the local Masonic lodge which, at his request, had charge of the burial services in the Masonic Temple here Monday afternoon.
Mr. Tesch married Caroline Lotz of this city in 1891 and three children were born to them, two of whom survive, Roland, who follows in his father’s footsteps in the grain business here, and Mrs. Gustav Winter of Antigo. One son, Franklin died several years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple Monday, Dr. John E. Reinbold, substituting as worshipful master of the local lodge, officiated. As part of the ritual he recited the principal facts of the life of the deceased. The Rev. j. M. Ayres, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian church, offered prayer at the opening and closing of the ceremony.
Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
Chilton Times – February 17, 1938
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picture 1937
Frank Tesch, a Prominent Grain Merchant, Dies
Frank Tesch, a widely known local businessman whose activities date back to the early days of this city, died at his home here Saturday at 4:30 a.m.
He had been in failing health for about five years, though he was able to be active much of that time and was able to be about until a month ago. Death resulted from heart failure. Had he lived, he would be 75 years old next May 6.
Mr. Tesch was born on a farm in the town of Brillion two miles south of the village May 6, 1863, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Tesch, pioneer Calumet County residents.
He was educated in the common schools of Brillion town and after completing his school work obtained employment in the store of his brother, Charles Tesch, in Brillion village, then known as Spring Creek. He came to this city in 1884 and found employment in the general store of Knauf & Juckem. The firm was later reorganized under the name of Knauf, Juckem & Berger and still later as the N. Knauf Company.
On Aug. 12, 1892, Mr. Tesch joined with William N. Knauf and Milton Jones Co. Eight years later in 1900, the firm name was changed to Knauf & Tesch Co., which it still retains. Mr. Tesch became the new firm’s vice-president and served in that position until his death.
He had charge of the grain and feed purchases of the company and in that capacity his contacts gave him a wide acquaintance in eastern Wisconsin as far north as Door county. The company has for years operated elevators in this city, Kaukauna, Greenleaf and Maplewood.
Older residents here who were interested in sports will recall Mr. Tesch as a baseball player of no mean caliber. He played first base on the Chilton team for a number of years. Fans came to realize that when the ball landed in the first base territory the batter was out of luck. Those who knew him on the diamond recall him as a spectacular player. He not only covered his position well but he made the game interesting for those who watched from the sidelines.
Though he was well along in years when the golf club was organized here, he became as keenly interested as the youngest member of the club. He has been known to work all day at the course getting it in order and then at the end of the day indulge in two or three rounds of golf.
He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian church and of the local Masonic lodge which, at his request, had charge of the burial services in the Masonic Temple here Monday afternoon.
Mr. Tesch married Caroline Lotz of this city in 1891 and three children were born to them, two of whom survive, Roland, who follows in his father’s footsteps in the grain business here, and Mrs. Gustav Winter of Antigo. One son, Franklin died several years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple Monday, Dr. John E. Reinbold, substituting as worshipful master of the local lodge, officiated. As part of the ritual he recited the principal facts of the life of the deceased. The Rev. j. M. Ayres, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian church, offered prayer at the opening and closing of the ceremony.
Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
Chilton Times – February 17, 1938
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Frank Tesch, a Prominent Grain Merchant, Dies
Frank Tesch, a widely known local businessman whose activities date back to the early days of this city, died at his home here Saturday at 4:30 a.m.
He had been in failing health for about five years, though he was able to be active much of that time and was able to be about until a month ago. Death resulted from heart failure. Had he lived, he would be 75 years old next May 6.
Mr. Tesch was born on a farm in the town of Brillion two miles south of the village May 6, 1863, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Tesch, pioneer Calumet County residents.
He was educated in the common schools of Brillion town and after completing his school work obtained employment in the store of his brother, Charles Tesch, in Brillion village, then known as Spring Creek. He came to this city in 1884 and found employment in the general store of Knauf & Juckem. The firm was later reorganized under the name of Knauf, Juckem & Berger and still later as the N. Knauf Company.
On Aug. 12, 1892, Mr. Tesch joined with William N. Knauf and Milton Jones Co. Eight years later in 1900, the firm name was changed to Knauf & Tesch Co., which it still retains. Mr. Tesch became the new firm’s vice-president and served in that position until his death.
He had charge of the grain and feed purchases of the company and in that capacity his contacts gave him a wide acquaintance in eastern Wisconsin as far north as Door county. The company has for years operated elevators in this city, Kaukauna, Greenleaf and Maplewood.
Older residents here who were interested in sports will recall Mr. Tesch as a baseball player of no mean caliber. He played first base on the Chilton team for a number of years. Fans came to realize that when the ball landed in the first base territory the batter was out of luck. Those who knew him on the diamond recall him as a spectacular player. He not only covered his position well but he made the game interesting for those who watched from the sidelines.
Though he was well along in years when the golf club was organized here, he became as keenly interested as the youngest member of the club. He has been known to work all day at the course getting it in order and then at the end of the day indulge in two or three rounds of golf.
He was a member of the Trinity Presbyterian church and of the local Masonic lodge which, at his request, had charge of the burial services in the Masonic Temple here Monday afternoon.
Mr. Tesch married Caroline Lotz of this city in 1891 and three children were born to them, two of whom survive, Roland, who follows in his father’s footsteps in the grain business here, and Mrs. Gustav Winter of Antigo. One son, Franklin died several years ago.
The funeral services were held at the Masonic Temple Monday, Dr. John E. Reinbold, substituting as worshipful master of the local lodge, officiated. As part of the ritual he recited the principal facts of the life of the deceased. The Rev. j. M. Ayres, pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian church, offered prayer at the opening and closing of the ceremony.
Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
Chilton Times – February 17, 1938
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