Bio of Loechler, Sylvester (b.1857) Wabasha Co., MN
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Loechler, Sylvester (page 574), who was for many years one of the leading
merchants of Wabasha City, engaged in the clothing and men's furnishing
business, was born in Baden, Germany, December 31, 1857, and came to this
country with his parents when a small boy, the family settling in Wabasha
County, Minn. Here the parents died some years ago. Sylvester Loechler
attended the common schools and subsequently learned the tailor's trade
with Lawrence Ginther of Wabasha. Ambitious to become his own master, in
course of time he established a store of his own, inn connection with the
tailoring business, putting in a line of clothing and men's furnishings.
To perfect himself in his trade he went to New York, where he took a
course in cutting school, completing it January 22, 1890. Then returning
to Wabasha, he established a business by himself. Later he became
connected in business with Frank Miller, forming the firm of Loechler &
Miller, located on Pembroke street, Mr. Loechler owning the two-story
brick building. There he continued busily employed until his death on
April 6, 1908. His career was marked by industry and enterprise and was
crowned with success. He accumulated a fair competency, and owned a
comfortable home on the corner of Second and Bailey streets, which is now
occupied by his widow. As a man of sterling worth and a citizen who
understood and fulfilled his obligations to the community, he was highly
esteemed. In politics he was a Democrat, but at no time an office holder.
Mr. Loechler was married November 7, 1894, to Mary, daughter of Cornelius
and Mary (Ryan) Mahoney of Watopa Township, Wabasha County. She was born
on a farm in Greenfield Township, this county, February 21, 1868.. Her
parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Loechler had no children of their
own, but reared two children of a sister of Mr. Loechler, William and
Clara. William is now living in Seattle, Wash., and his sister Clara in
Winnebago City, Minn. After her husband's death Mrs. Loechler continued
the business with Mr. Miller until January 1, 1916, when she sold her
interests, and the firm is now Miller & O'Flaherty, located on Pembroke
street, opposite the former store. She still owns the Loechler Bldg.,
which she rents. She is a member of the Catholic church and the Wabasha
Woman's Club, and enjoys a wide social popularity.