Background
Kieckhefer, Ferdinand A. W. was born on February 10, 1852 in Milwaukee. Son of Carl and Justine Kieckhefer.
Kieckhefer, Ferdinand A. W. was born on February 10, 1852 in Milwaukee. Son of Carl and Justine Kieckhefer.
Educated Saint John's Lutheran school and Spencerian Business College, Milwaukee.
Began business life as clerk and cashier in hardware house for 5 years. Started on his own account with a little hardware and tinware shop, 1872. With brother as F. Kieckhefer & Brother, 1880, as manufacturers of tinware.
Business in 1899 was merged in National Enameling & Stamping Company, of which became president
Married Minnie Kuetemeyer, May 13, 1875.