Background
Kirsch, John Nicholas was born on May 17, 1903 in Saint Paul. Son of Charles Wendell and Clara (Waldo) Kirsch.
Kirsch, John Nicholas was born on May 17, 1903 in Saint Paul. Son of Charles Wendell and Clara (Waldo) Kirsch.
Student of University Michigan, 1921-1923.
With Kirsch Company, Sturgis, since 1923, assistant factory manager, 1925-1928, purchasing agent, 1928-1933, vice president, assistant general manager, 1933-1950, president, 1950-1951, Chairman of the Board, since 1952. Director Wade Electric Products Company, Sturgis, since 1940. Director Kirsch Manufacturing Company of Canada, Limited., Woodstock.
Chairman of the Board, director Citizens State Bank.
Director Citizens Lumber Company.
Member Chamber of Commerce. Mason (33°, Knight of the Order of the Thistle; past grand commander), Elk.
Married Evelyn McLauchlin, June 5, 1926. Children: John Wendell, Caryl Jean (Mistress Palmer).