Fleischer, Theodore 1853 - 1948

FLEISCHER, CREMER, BEFFEL, MEYER, HELWIG

Posted By: Bill Waters (email)
Date: 4/25/2014 at 15:59:22

Theodore Fleischer, engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Ossian, was born in Racine, Wisconsin, on the 6th of December, 1853, and is a son of Adolph and Gertrude (Cremer) Fleischer, natives of Germany. They came to America in the early '30s and settled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the father afterward following the carpentering trade in various parts of that state until his death in 1872. His wife survived him some years, her death occurring in 1898. To their union were born seven children: Theodore, the subject of this review; Fredricka, deceased; William and Alary, who have also passed away; Nicholas, who resides in San Diego, California; Carrie, the wife of Frank Beffel of Racine, Wisconsin; and Lizzie, who resides in Butte, Alontana.

Theodore Fleischer was reared in Racine and acquired his education in the city schools. After laying aside his books he took up cabinet work, following that trade in his native city for about twelve years. At the end of that time he went to Nebraska and there spent about four months before coming to Ossian. After his first settlement in that city he remained' there for two years and then returned to Racine whence, after one year, he came again to Ossian, establishing himself in the furniture and undertaking business in 1881. He has since conducted a large establishment of this character and in the course of years has met with a gratifying success. He carries a full line of furniture which may be relied upon both for style and workmanship and he has built up a flourishing and growing trade along this line, his business methods being at all times reliable and straightforward and his business integrity above reproach. The undertaking department is also well managed and profitable and Mr. Fleischer stands today among the representative and substantial business men of the city where he makes his home.

Mr. Fleischer has been twice married. On the 13th of January, 1880, he wedded Miss Elizabeth Meyer who passed away August 4, 1886, leaving three children: Andrew, who resides in Chicago. Mr. Fleischer's second wife was in her maidenhood Miss Pauline Helwig, a native of Winneshiek County, and to this union were born three children, Rose C, Amanda and Zepherine.

The family are members of the Roman Catholic Church and fraternally, Mr. Fleischer is identified with the Knights of Columbus and the Order of Foresters. He gives his political allegiance to the Democratic Party and is progressive and public-spirited in matters of citizenship, having served with credit and ability as township trustee and for three terms as a member of the town council. At all times he has been true to the obligations and responsibilities that have devolved upon him in every relation of life and he well merits the esteem and good-will which are uniformly accorded him.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark publishing Company 1913

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