For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 592
PAUL STEINMETZ....Not a few of the leading men of Muscatine were born in the state of Iowa and many of them are natives of this city and have here passed their entire lives. Among the number may be named Paul Steinmetz, whose eyes first opened to the light of day August 19, 1866. He is a son of Conrad and Catharine ( Hahn ) Steinmetz, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was a cabinet-maker in the old country. He came to America after arriving at manhood and located in Muscatine, Iowa, where he followed his trade and worked for the Stein Furniture Company, being connected with that company for about fifty years. He departed this life August 2, 1896, at the age of seventy-six years, having been born February 6, 1820. His wife still survives and is a member of the German Methodist church, as was her husband. They were the parents of six children : Anna, who married Adam Beck and is now deceased ; Louise, of Muscatine ; John H., deceased ; Paul, our subject ; Arthur, of Muscatine ; and Katie, who died when she was about four years old.Mr Steinmetz was educated in the public schools of this city and after laying his books aside he was employed for a short time by the Stein Furniture Company. He next engaged as a clerk for four years in Jackson's U. S. Clothing Stroe and then served in a similar capacity in the clothing store of S. & L. Cohn. Having acquired a good knowledge of mercantile operations, he became associated with P. F. Anson in the establishment of a business which was incorporated as the Anson Clothing Company, of which Mr. Anson is now president and Mr. Steinmetz, secretary and treasurer. The firm is one of the enterprising and progressive concerns of the city and has acquired a wide reputation on account of the ability of its management and the excellence of the goods which it offers for sale.
On the 13th of November, 1890, Mr. Steinmetz was united in marriage to Miss Clara S. Zeidler, a daughter of William and Christina Zeidler, and two children have been born to them : Elmer P. and Esther C.
Politically Mr. Steinmetz affiliates with the republican party, believing that its principles are most conducive to the prosperity of the state and nation. Fraternally he is a valued member of Wyoming Lodge, No. 76, K. P. He and his wife hold membership in the German Methodist church and they are liberal supporters of that organization. The life of Mr. Steinmetz has been such as to attract the esteem of those with whom he has come in contact. Thoroughly reliable and trustworthy in business, he has attained deserved success and is known in Muscatine as one of its most estimable citizens.
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