Bio of Rueckert, Frederick W. (b.1843) Wabasha Co., MN
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Rueckert, Frederick W., hardware dealer, Lake City, was born in the German
province of Bavaria, in 1843. His parents, Melchior and Eve (Stegmeier)
Rueckert were also natives of the same province, and former by trade and
occupation a regimental gunsmith. During his early youth Frederick
mastered the trade and followed the same till 1870, when on June 22 he
left his native home with a view of reaping a greater reward for his skill
and labor. After a short stay in New York he came to Eau Claire,
Wisconsin, where he remained till May, 1872, when he came to Lake City and
engaged in his business. In November, 1879, his property was destroyed by
fire, though fully covered by insurance. He next built a brick store on
Washington street which was burnt in 1882, and only partially insured.
Soon after he bought his present brick store, a good and substantial
building, corner of Washington and Marion streets, where he carries a full
line of hardware and guns. He was married December 17, 1878, to Miss Mary
Vogl, a native of New York, born of German parents. His two children are
Clara and Fred. M.
War of Rebellion (Civil War)
Indian Wars