FRED C. RICHMANN

Fred C. Richmann, a well known and highly esteemed resident of Lowden, is numbered among the worthy native sons of Cedar county, his birth having here occurred on the 5th of August, 1865. His father, William Richmann, is mentioned at greater length on another page of this volume in connection with the sketch of William C. Richmann, a brother of our subject. Fred C. Richmann attended the district schools in the acquirement of an education and remained at home until the death of his parents. He then purchased the interest of the other heirs in the old homestead farm and still owns one hundred and fifty acres of rich and productive land in Springfield township. Since retiring from active business life he has leased the property and now resides in Lowden with his brother, William C.

In 1902, in this county, Mr. Richmann was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Debner, a native of Germany. A sketch of her parents will be found in the biography of Richard Debner, which appears on another page of this work. The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Richmann died at the age of three months and the mother was called to her final rest on the 19th of April, 1903.

Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise Mr. Richmann has supported the men and measures of the republican party. He is now capably serving his fellow townsmen in the position of road supervisor and at one time acted as a school director. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Evangelical church. Having lived in Cedar county from his birth to the present time, he enjoys a wide and favorable acquaintance within its borders.