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Milton S. Florsheim
Shown circa 1924
Born(1868-07-27)July 27, 1868
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
DiedDecember 22, 1936(1936-12-22) (aged 68)
Los Angeles, California, US
Burial placeRosehill Cemetery
Known forFounder of Florsheim Shoes
SpouseGertrude Stern
ChildrenIrving S. Florsheim
Harold Milton Florsheim
Parent(s)Henriette Nusbaum Florsheim
Sigmund Florsheim
FamilyClaire Zeisler (daughter-in-law)

Milton S. Florsheim (July 27, 1868 – December 22, 1936), was the chairman of the board and founder of Florsheim Shoes.[1]

Biography[edit]

Florsheim's grave at Rosehill Mausoleum

Florsheim was born to a Jewish family[2]inMontreal, Canada on July 27, 1868, the son of Henriette (née Nusbaum) and Sigmund Florsheim.[3] Shortly before he started grade school, the Florsheim family relocated to the Chicago area. He attended Chicago public schools.[3] He worked in his father's shoe store before founding Florsheim Shoes in 1892.[4] Florsheim was connected with the American Jewish Committee and the Jewish Charities of Chicago and was a trusteeofNorthwestern University.

In 1894, he married Gertrude Stern; they had two sons, Irving S. and Harold Milton (1900-1987).[3][5][6][7] Harold was married to artist Claire Florsheim Zeisler. Irving's daughter Nancy married architect Bertrand Goldberg;[8] and Irving's daughter, Mary, was married to actor and singer Allan Jones.[9][10]

Florsheim died on December 22, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, aged 68.[4][2] He was interred at Rosehill Mausoleum in Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Milton S. Florsheim Dead". Wall Street Journal. December 24, 1936. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  • ^ a b "M.s. Florsheim Dead at 68". Jewish Telegraphic Agency. December 24, 1936.
  • ^ a b c Who's who in Chicago and Illinois, Volume 1, p 209
  • ^ a b "M.S. Florsheim, Shoe Company Founder, Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. December 23, 1936.
  • ^ "Harold M. Florsheim". The New York Times. February 2, 1987. p. D11. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  • ^ Deering, Tara (May 13, 2004). "Sarabel 'Sue' Florsheim, 91 - Philanthropist for medicine, arts". Chicago Tribune. p. 3–11. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ "Lillian Florsheim, 92; Noted Chicago Sculptor". Chicago Tribune. January 1, 1989. p. 9. Retrieved February 12, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  • ^ Marina City History: "Nancy Goldberg, restaurateur", November 12, 1996.
  • ^ Daniels, Serena Maria (February 15, 2010). "Noted figure in thoroughbred racing circles - Owned Cougar II, National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame inductee in 2006". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
  • ^ "Allan Jones Weds Florsheim Heiress". The Desert Sun. January 3, 1958.

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