Background
Fritzsche, Allan W. was born on April 28, 1895 in Cleveland. Son of Alfred L. and Clara (Neracher) Fritzsche.
Fritzsche, Allan W. was born on April 28, 1895 in Cleveland. Son of Alfred L. and Clara (Neracher) Fritzsche.
Student, Notre Dame University, 1915.
Motor repair man, 1919-1920;
branch manager, General Phonograph Manufacturing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1921-1923;
salesman New York territory, General Phonograph Manufacturing Company, 1924-1926;
sales manager, vice president, Okeh Record Company, 1927-1929;
president, General Phonograph Manufacturing Company. New York City, 1929-1931;
vice president, general manager, General Industries Company, Elyria, Ohio., 1932-1943;
president, General Industries Company, Elyria, Ohio., 1943;
chairman, chief Executive officer, General Industries Company, Elyria, Ohio., from 1957. Director Troxel Manufacturing Company, First National Bank of Elyria, General Industries Company, Elyria, Johnson Furnace Company, Bellvue, Ohio, American District Telegraph Company.
New York City, Neracher Investment Company, Warren, Ohio, Grinnell Corporation, Cleveland Indians, Inc.
Member National Association of Manufacturers, Radio Manufacturers Association, Society Plastics Industry, Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Union Club of Cleveland, Elyria Country Club.
Married Josephine Burke, June 20, 1918. Children: Mary Jo (Mistress Foster), Allan W. (deceased).