Oberdoerster

Biographical Sketch of William Oberdoerster

William Oberdoerster, born on January 13, 1875, in Brooklyn, Ohio, was the son of William and Victoria Fingele Oberdoerster. He attended public schools and married in Parma, Ohio, on June 28, 1898. After working at the Annhausser Malt Tonic Co. and Sylla Bottling Works, he established Oberdoerster Henkel in June 1905, later acquiring full ownership in 1909. He successfully managed the firm, specializing in bottling Akron beers and Eastern ales. He was also active in community organizations and enjoyed bowling and hunting.

Biographical Sketch of A. Oberdoerster

A. Oberdoerster was born on December 22, 1876, in Parma Township. He began his career at 14, driving his father’s milk wagon. In 1901, he established his own dairy business, entered a partnership in 1909, and returned to independent operations by 1911. Oberdoerster’s business prospered, ultimately resulting in a fully equipped plant dedicated to the pasteurization of milk.