Background
Estberg, Edward Robert was born on November 25, 1862 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Claes A. and Sophia (Schlitz) Estberg.
Estberg, Edward Robert was born on November 25, 1862 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Claes A. and Sophia (Schlitz) Estberg.
Educational public schools.
Began as messenger Waukesha National Bank, 1880, successively bookkeeper, teller, assistant cashier until 1906, cashier, 1906-1915, vice president, 1915-1919, president, 1919-1938, chairman of board since January 11, 1938. Director and member Executive Committee Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Director, treasurer Waukesha Motor Company, Hein-Werner Motor Parts Corporation, Company chairman Liberty Loan drives, Waukesha County, World War.
Mayor of Waukesha, 1914-1919.
President Board of Education, Waukesha, 1921-1936.
Member American Bankers Association (member executive council 3 years), Wisconsin Bankers Association (member executive council 3 years). Mason (32°).
Married Sara Brown, November 8, 1893. Children: Lola Sophia (Mistress William Floyd Clarkson), John Edward, Margaret (deceased), Edward Frame, Charles Byron.