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SIRK, Arnold D.
SIRK, Arnold D. (Chicago, IL- ).Beginning in 1984, Sirk held controlling interest in the firm founded by his father-in-law. Watubo, standing for Water Tube Boiler and Tank Company, purchased Tank Tek, a division of MORRISON BROTHERS COMPANY in Dubuque. Sirk initially managed the TankTek part of the company until all operations were moved to Dubuque from Chicago. In 1991 Sirk retired from Watubo-Tec, the firm he had been associated with for 46 years including service as president and CEO. (1)
Locally, Sirk held membership on the board of directors for the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.), FINLEY HOSPITAL (THE), Temple Beth El, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives. He was also a fund-raising chairman for the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE.
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Source:
1. "People in Business," Telegraph-Herald, May 12, 1991, p 15
