Louis Karel Jan Koch
Optician and Brick Manufacturer,
Was born in Holland January 25, 1861; son of Willem and Wilhelmina (Korten) Koch; educated by private teacher at home and in high school at Arnheim, Holland. Began active career as clerk in grocery at Arnheim, 1878, continuing until 1881; traveled for produce business in Holland, 1881-86; came to America January 16, 1886; was engaged in land business with headquarters in Chicago, and later St. Paul, for brother, Theo F., until January, 1894, removing to Minneapolis September, 1897. Took up optical business in which he is now engaged, and followed it for a number of years, gradually disposing of farming land. Owns optical department Powers Mercantile company. Also has been interested in manufacture of pressed brick since 1890, and is vice-president of the Twin City Brick company. Independent in politics. Member of Fine Arts society. Married at St. Louis, Mo., December 24, 1894, to Mrs. Emma L. Meyer. Clubs: Commercial, Automobile, Apollo (associate member). Also athletic and boat clubs and civic and commerce associations. Recreations: Fishing, sailing, automobiling, traveling. Office: 1018 Lumber Exchange. Residence: 3317 2nd avenue S., Minneapolis.
Source:
Distinguished Successful Americans of our Day
Containing Biographies of Prominent Americans Now Living
Successful Americans, Chicago, IL, 1912
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