Biographical Sketch of

Herman W. Temme

Transcribed by Barbara Voss



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 478 - 479

Herman W. Temme, dealer in harness and saddlery, of Berlin, is numbered among the leading business men of that city, 
where he has been engaged in business since 1876. He was born in Waupaca, Wis., October 31, 1860 and is a son of 
William and Rosetta (Zwetz) Temme, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was born in the Kingdom of Hanover 
in 1821 and the mother near Ehrfort in 1834. In his youth Mr. Temme learned the harness maker�s trade, which he followed 
until a few months prior to his death. He was reared in his native land and in 1850 emigrated to the United States, 
making his first location in Milwaukee, where he resumed work as harness maker. Later he followed the same business in 
Madison, whence he removed to Waupaca, where he opened a shop of his own, carrying on operations until 1875 which year 
witnessed his arrival in Berlin. He built up a good trade and became one of the leading business men of the city. His 
death occurred in 1888. In political sentiment Mr. Temme was a Democrat and socially was an Odd Fellow. His wife still 
survives him. They had three children � Millie; Otto, a boot and shoe dealer of Rhinelander, Wis.; and Herman W. 

Our subject received a good common school education in Waupaca, being thereby fitted for the practical duties of life. 
He was reared to manhood under the parental roof and at the age of seventeen years entered his father�s shop to learn 
the trade of harness making. He continued to serve as an employee until a short time after the removal of the family 
to Berlin, when he was admitted to partnership, the firm becoming Temme & Son. In 1888 he bought out his father�s 
interest thus becoming sole proprietor. He carries on operations in a two story brick building, 22x90 feet, of which he 
is owner and has secured a liberal patronage, having to employ three hands to assist him. Although comparatively young 
he is numbered among the most able business men of the city and his enterprise and progressive spirit entitle him to 
rank among her valued citizens. Socially, Mr. Temme is a member of the Knights of Pythias.






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