Bio of LOBDELL, Frank R. (b.1877), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol III, pg 82-85
F. R. LOBDELL (Frank R. Lobdell)
Since 1920 F. R. Lobdell has been vice president of the East Hennepin State Bank
of Minneapolis. A native of Minnesota, his birth occurred in Mankato on the 14th
of August, 1877, a son of Pliny S. and Louise (Presnell) Lobdell. His paternal
grand­father, George R. Lobdell, was a native cf Vermont and his maternal
grandfather was born in Virginia.
In the acquirement of his early education F. R. Lobdell attended the public
schools of his birthplace and at the age of twenty-one years made his initial
step into the business world. For twelve years he conducted a meat business in
Redwood Falls and then for seven years turned his attention to the garage
business. At the termina­tion of that time he entered banking circles, erecting
the Farmers State Bank building and establishing the Farmers State Bank, of
which institution he became president. During his residence in Redwood Falls he
contributed in a marked degree to the development and improvement of the
community and he was instrumental in the erection of an armory and in laying out
the State park. For five years he was presi­dent of the Redwood Falls Commercial
Club. Upon the outbreak of the World war Mr. Lobdell put all personal interests
aside to serve the government, and he was appointed county chairman cf the
ccmmittee on war work. He achieved such success in his work in the interests of
the Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives that he was persuaded to take charge of
the same work here In November, 1918, he came to this city and decided to make
it his home. After the close of the war he sold out his interests in Redwood
Falls and he and George N. Bauer bought an interest in the East Hennepin State
Bank, of which institution he has been vice president since August, 1920. He has
proven himself a mm of ability and his genial and pleasing personality has won
for him many friends.
In 1898, at Mankato, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Lobdell to Miss Dora L.
Lilie, and to their union two children have been born: Mildred and Walter.
Mr. Lobdell is a strict adherent of the democratic party, having firm belief in
the principles of that party as factors in good government. He maintains an
active interest in civic affairs and no movement for the upbuilding of the city
seeks his aid in vain. His religious faith is that of the Episcopal church and
fraternally he is a Scottish Rite Mason, a member of Antiquity Lodge, F. & A. M.
at Redwood Falls; Minneapolis Consistory; Osman Temple of the Mystic Shrine at
St. Paul; Chapter. No. 34, and Commandery, No. 15, at Redwood Falls. Socially he
is identified with the most prominent clubs in this city. He has won an enviable
reputation for civic loyalty and no man is more highly esteemed in this city for
his integrity and sterling worth.