Bio of Boehlke, J. L. (b.1880) Wabasha Co., MN
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Boehlke, J. L. (page 261), manager of the Gilchrist & Co. elevator at
Plainview, was born in Elgin Township, this county, March 30, 1880, son of
John and Justine (Reiter) Boehlke. He acquired his education in the
district school, and remained on his parents' farm until 1901. In that
year, on August 15, he became an employee of the elevator company as the
second man in charge, and occupied that position until April 1, 1902, when
he returned home. On August 8, the same year, he resumed his position in
the elevator, being second man until March 1, 1903, when he was promoted
to be manager of the elevator belonging to the company then known as the
American Malting Company. With them he remained until 1905, when the
elevator was turned over to the Western Elevator Company, after which he
was continued in the management by the new owners until 1915, when the
property was bought by Gilchrist & Co., of McGregor, Iowa, in whose employ
he has since remained. The company handles grain, fuel and seeds, and do
quite a profitable business, Mr. Boehlke exercising careful supervision
over every detail. Aside from his business interests in this direction, he
is holder of some valuable farm lands in the Dakotas, and owns a nice
residence in Plainview. As a citizen interested in the welfare of the
community, and conversant with its needs, he has cheerfully devoted a part
of his time to the public service, for three years formerly being a member
of the board of education, and mayor of Plainview for three years, from
1916 to 1918, inclusive. He was also re-elected to the latter position in
1919, but was obliged to decline service owing to the demands of his
increasing business. On October 21, 1903, Mr. Boehlke was married to
Bertha C. Kitzman, who was born in Olmsted County, Minn., in May, 1880,
daughter of Michael and Augusta (Reinke) Kitzman. Mrs. Boehlke died
November 22, 1908, leaving one child, Maurice G., who was born June 18,
1905. Since his wife's death Mr. Boehlke's household has been presided
over by his sister Emma. The family are members of the Lutheran church.