Bio of YERXA, Howard White (b.1883), 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

Vol III, pg 106-109
HOWARD WHITE YERXA
Howard White Yerxa, president of the Manufacturing Club of Minneapolis and
treasurer and general manager of the Salisbury & Satterlee Company, is thus a
domi­nant figure in business circles of the city, at all times alert and
enterpising, looking to the benefit of public interests as well as to the
advancement of his individual for­tune. Mr. Yerxa is a native son of
Minneapolis, born November 22, 1883, and is a son of Michael W. and Louise E.
(Keyes) Yerxa. His educational opportunities were those afforded by the public
school system of Minneapolis and passing through consecutive grades he came to
his graduation from the high school with the class of 1903. When his school days
were over he spent a year in association with the Charles W. Sexton Company, an
insurance firm and in the early part of 1905 he became identified with the
Salisbury & Satterlee Company in a clerical capacity. His capability,
faithfulness and efficiency won him promotion and about 1909 was made secretary
of the company. The year 1914 brought him advancement to the position of general
manager and in 1918 he became treasurer of the company as well. Thus he has
spent altogether eighteen years in connection with this business, having filled
various official positions until he has now reached a place of executive
control. This is one of the largest manufacturing enterprises of the city
devoted to the manufacture of metal beds and metal springs, mattresses and
pillows. The firm specializes on hospital equipment. Mr. Yerxa is wide-awake to
every opportunity that is presented and throughout his career he has ever
recognized the fact that when one avenue of advancement seems closed he can
carve out other paths whereby to reach the desired goal. His standing in the
business circles of Minneapolis is a most creditable one. He was made a director
of the Manufacturers Club at its organization and has been very active in its
progress. For two years he served as chairman of its entertainment committee and
in September, 1921, was elected president of the club, while in September, 1922,
he was reelected to the position, so that he is now serving for the second term.
He has largely been instrumental in building up the club to a membership of
about nine hun­dred, including those enrolled in the sections.
In those clubs devoted strictly to social activities Mr. Yerxa has also figured
promi­nently. He was on the board of directors of the Interlachen Club for seven
years and was secretary of the organization for two years and chairman of the
house committee for five years. He resigned from his official position in the
club in January, 1921, although he is yet a member. He likewise belongs to the
Minneapolis Rotary Club, with which he became identified in November, 1911, and
in 1921 he served on the board of directors. His name is on the membership roll
of the Minneapolis Club and he finds pleasure in the associations of these
organizations, being at all times appre­ciative of the social amenities of life.
His political endorsement is given to the repub­lican party. While in high
school he took a great interest in athletics and was quar­terback on the Central
high school team and also very active in track athletics, win­ning the high
hurdle race in 1903.
On the 25th of April, 1906, Mr. Yerxa was married to Miss Gertrude L. Satterlee,
a daughter of William E. and Lillian M. Satterlee. They have become parents ot
three children: John Satterlee, Mack Howard and Jane. The family is well known,
occupying an enviable position in social circles, while the hospitality of their
home is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. Mr. Yerxa is recognized as a most
alert, ener­getic man, ready for any emergency and for any opportunity and his
activities have at all times been evidence of his public spirit.