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KLAUER, William J. (Dubuque, IA, February 15, 1909- ). Chairman of the board, [[KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Klauer has been associated with the firm started by his grandfather, [[KLAUER, Peter|Peter KLAUER]], since 1933. He began work as a buyer and later became a factory superintendent. This was the position he held until 1964 when he became president of the company upon the death of his brother, Walt. | KLAUER, William J. (Dubuque, IA, February 15, 1909- ). Chairman of the board, [[KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY]]. Klauer has been associated with the firm started by his grandfather, [[KLAUER, Peter|Peter KLAUER]], since 1933. He began work as a buyer and later became a factory superintendent. This was the position he held until 1964 when he became president of the company upon the death of his brother, Walt. | ||
The former owner and manager of the Julien Hotel (now JULIEN MOTOR INN]]), Klauer has served as a director of Time Finance Corp., [[AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK]], [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], [[DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB]] and the [[VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION]]. He has also served on the [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] finance trust committee. Klauer's financial support has been given to all three city colleges and dozens of organizations including the [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. | The former owner and manager of the Julien Hotel (now [[JULIEN MOTOR INN]]), Klauer has served as a director of Time Finance Corp., [[AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK]], [[DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE]], [[DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB]] and the [[VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION]]. He has also served on the [[NATIVITY CHURCH]] finance trust committee. Klauer's financial support has been given to all three city colleges and dozens of organizations including the [[COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS]]. | ||
Klauer spent ten years and thousands of dollars relocating his company when the State Department of Transportation announced the location of relocated U.S. 61 through part of the company plant on 9th Street. Eventually over twelve acres were purchased on the Roosevelt Street Extension in the second of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL PARKS]]. | Klauer spent ten years and thousands of dollars relocating his company when the State Department of Transportation announced the location of relocated U.S. 61 through part of the company plant on 9th Street. Eventually over twelve acres were purchased on the Roosevelt Street Extension in the second of the [[DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL PARKS]]. | ||
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KLAUER, William J. (Dubuque, IA, February 15, 1909- ). Chairman of the board, KLAUER MANUFACTURING COMPANY. Klauer has been associated with the firm started by his grandfather, Peter KLAUER, since 1933. He began work as a buyer and later became a factory superintendent. This was the position he held until 1964 when he became president of the company upon the death of his brother, Walt.
The former owner and manager of the Julien Hotel (now JULIEN MOTOR INN), Klauer has served as a director of Time Finance Corp., AMERICAN TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, DUBUQUE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, DUBUQUE BOYS' CLUB and the VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION. He has also served on the NATIVITY CHURCH finance trust committee. Klauer's financial support has been given to all three city colleges and dozens of organizations including the COLTS DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS.
Klauer spent ten years and thousands of dollars relocating his company when the State Department of Transportation announced the location of relocated U.S. 61 through part of the company plant on 9th Street. Eventually over twelve acres were purchased on the Roosevelt Street Extension in the second of the DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL PARKS.