August Floyd Katzke

Background

Katzke, August Floyd was born on February 3, 1930 in New Salem, North Dakota, United States. Son of Henry August and Anna (Rotschiller) Katzke.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1954.

Career

Engineer microswitch division Honeywell Inc., Freeport, Illinois, 1954-1956. Engineer Toro Manufacturing, Windom, Minnesota, 1956-1964, Jostens Inc., Owatonna, 1964-1967, Owatonna Manufacturing Company, 1967-1972. Vice president Tafco Equipment Company, Blue Earth, Minnesota, since 1972, also board directors.

Board directors Gem Manufacturing Company, Blue Earth.

Achievements

• August Floyd Katzke has been listed as a noteworthy engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to sergeant United States Army, 1951-1953, Korea. Member American Legion, Blue Earth Chamber of Commerce Lodges: Lions (president Blue Earth 1983-1984).

Interests

• Fishing, farming, hiking.

Connections

Married Carola Clara Thornberg, June 13, 1953 (deceased September 1983). Children: Mary, Craig, Patricia, Evelyn, Holly, Sharon, David. Married Ellen Margaret Prigge, July 7, 1984.