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KOLCK, Richard
KOLCK, Richard. (Diilmen, Province of Westphalis, Apr. 26, 1849-- ). Proprietor of a wholesale notion concern at 779-783 Iowa street. After attending the public and high schools of Diilmen, Kolck spent two years and a half as bookkeeper for a local concern and then emigrated to America.
He came to Dubuque in 1870 and became a salesman for the firm of Glover & Sinnock, now the H. B. GLOVER COMPANY, which position he held until opening his own business at the corner of Seventh and Main STREETS. His business prospered and he moved to 776 Main street until 1892, adding also the wholesale department. In March, 1897, he again moved and settled at his present address.
Kolck was a director of the Citizens' State Bank and of the DUBUQUE CASKET COMPANY, and director and one of the owners of the Dubuque Sharpshooters' Park.