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STROBEL, John H.
STROBEL, John H. (Bavaria, Germany, Sept. 19, 1825-Dubuque, IA, Mar. 18, 1906). Pork packer. Strobel came to Dubuque in 1847 and began work at brickmaking. He was one of the city's major candle manufacturers during the CIVIL WAR, a time during which he was also a meat packer in partnership with George John RATH. The STROBEL AND RATH PACKING COMPANY in an area between Fourth and Fifth STREETS was in business for sixteen years. He eventually carried on the business alone.