Background
Hansen, Augie Louis was born on August 3, 1879 in Viborg, Denmark. Son of Lebrath Winkleman and Clara (Halle) Hansen.
inventor manufacturer executive
Hansen, Augie Louis was born on August 3, 1879 in Viborg, Denmark. Son of Lebrath Winkleman and Clara (Halle) Hansen.
Student in public schools.
Apprentice Western Electric Company, Chicago, 1893. Tool and die apprentice East. West. Bliss, Brooklyn, 1897;1900. Experimental engineer Greise Manufacturing Company, New Haven, 1900-1905.
Works manager Acorn Brass Manufacturing Company, Chicago, 1905-1909.
Founder Justrite Manufacturing Company, Chicago, vice president, general manager, 1909-1920. Founder A. L. Hansen Manufacturing Company, auto hardware, metal spltys., Chicago, since 1920, now Chairman of the Board, president
Member Illinois Manufacturers Association. Mason ( Knights Templar, Shriner). Inventor, patentee in field
Married Agnes Hildegard Stark, August 14, 1906. Children: Virginia, William Stark, Betty Jane, Jack Augie.