Background
Kochs, August was born on August 13, 1871 in Germany. Son of William and Elizabeth (Juenger) Kochs.
Kochs, August was born on August 13, 1871 in Germany. Son of William and Elizabeth (Juenger) Kochs.
Graduate Institute of Technology, Cassel, 1889.
Came to the United States, 1883. With Stauffer Chemical Company (formerly the Victor Chemical Works), since 1902, secretary and general manager until 1910, president, since 1910, chairman board, 1947-1960, vice chairman, since 1960.
Clubs: Chicago Athletic Association, Lake Shore.
Married Adelaide Doctorate. Petersen, November 6, 1895 (deceased, August 2, 1956). Children: Walter A. (deceased), Herbert West., Elsa.