Background
Stern, Sigmund was born on December 4, 1878 in Bavaria, Germany. Son of Jacob and Rosa (Feldenheimer) Stern.
Stern, Sigmund was born on December 4, 1878 in Bavaria, Germany. Son of Jacob and Rosa (Feldenheimer) Stern.
Student in public schools Germany.
Came to the United States, 1892, naturalized, 1901. Partner Wise & Stern, 1898 (dissolved). Vice president-treasurer Stern & Stern Land corporation since 1902.
President Stern Brothers & corporation since 1917, Central Coal & Coke Corporation since 1936.
Vice president Inland Mortgage Corporation, since 1932. Member board of directors and executive committee Employers Reinsurance Corporation since 1928, Central Surety & Insurance Corporation since 1932.
Honorary life chairman Kansas Missouri Community Chest. Honorary life president United Jewish Social Services.
Trustee Linda South. Hall Library, U. Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital, Menorah Hospital Executive manager United States Treasury Victory Fund Committee, 10th Federal Reserve District, 1942-1943.
Member Investment Bankes Association (past
Married Sybil Cohen, June 29, 1904. Children: Judith Claire (Mistress J.C. Randal), Richard Jay.