Background
Gruen, George John was born on August 11, 1877 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Dietrich and Pauline (Wittlinger) Gruen.
Gruen, George John was born on August 11, 1877 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Dietrich and Pauline (Wittlinger) Gruen.
Educated public schools and business college.
Began with Gruen Watch Makers Guild, 1895. Treasurer, 1900-1935, 1st vice-president and treasurer, 1916-1935. V. Chairman of the Board, 1935-1940, Chairman of the Board since 1940.
Director Gruen National Watch Caase Company.
Member Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Trustee of Deaconess Hospital, College of Music. Member Cincinnati Wholesale Jewelers and Manufacturers Association (president 1910), Cincinnati Association of Credit Member (president 1920), National Association of Credit Men, New York (president 1927-1928).
Clubs: Cincinnati (president 1924).
Married Emilie Thauwald, November 17, 1904. Children: George Thauwald, Robert Dietrich, Emily Pauline (Mistress Arthur Jones Seaman).