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KOEPFLI, Theodore F. (Switzerland, Dec. 25, 1829--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 24, 1892). Koepfli emigrated to America in 1838 and came to Dubuque in October, 1844. He | KOEPFLI, Theodore F. (Switzerland, Dec. 25, 1829--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 24, 1892). Koepfli emigrated to America in 1838 and came to Dubuque in October, 1844. He established himself in business in a store on what was known as the [[DEMOCRATIC CORNER]]. Between 1855 and 1865 the firm of Kiene and Koepfli was one of the most prosperous grocery businesses in the city. (1) Following the death of his partner, Koepfli continued the business by himself. In 1880 he had carried on the business a longer time than any other grocer in Dubuque. | ||
In the days of volunteer firemen, Koepfli was associated with the Volunteer Firemen's Association and served as secretary for several terms. (2) | In the days of volunteer firemen, Koepfli was associated with the Volunteer Firemen's Association and served as secretary for several terms. (2) | ||
Latest revision as of 02:17, 17 October 2016
KOEPFLI, Theodore F. (Switzerland, Dec. 25, 1829--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 24, 1892). Koepfli emigrated to America in 1838 and came to Dubuque in October, 1844. He established himself in business in a store on what was known as the DEMOCRATIC CORNER. Between 1855 and 1865 the firm of Kiene and Koepfli was one of the most prosperous grocery businesses in the city. (1) Following the death of his partner, Koepfli continued the business by himself. In 1880 he had carried on the business a longer time than any other grocer in Dubuque.
In the days of volunteer firemen, Koepfli was associated with the Volunteer Firemen's Association and served as secretary for several terms. (2)
See: T. F. KOEPFLI
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1. "Doc" Koepfli is Dead," Dubuque Daily Herald, March 25, 1892, p. 4
2. Ibid.
Oldt, Franklin. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 824