Bunte, Theodore W.

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Theodore W. Bunte Soundex Code B530

Theodore W. Bunte, Candy Manufacturers;

Born at: Philadelphia, PA, on Sunday, January 16, 1870;

Son of: Ferdinand and Maria Bunte; nee Maria Fauss;

Siblings: Charles F., Martha (Mrs. W. Kunkele, of Germany), Laura (Mrs. Albert Kunkele, of Germany), Florence (Mrs. Walter A. Keeter, of Chicago).

Educated in: Chicago Public Schools;

Married: Anna C. Torkilson, of Rogers Park, Chicago, on Wednesday, June 10, 1891;

Children: Ferdinand Andrew, Harriet Marie (Mrs. Fred L. Goss).

Associated in business with Bunte Bros., manufacturers of high grade chocolates and candies, since beginning of active career at age of 14; general manager since 1908; Vice President since 1913.

Memberships: National Confectioners' Association, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, and Chicago Association of Commerce.

Episcopalian.

Mason.

Clubs: Birchwood Country Club, Wilmette Country Club.

Recreation: motoring, outdoor life.

Office: 720 W. Monroe St.

Home: 732 Junior Terrace. Junior Terrace was not in Rogers Park or West Ridge.

Source: Book of Chicagoans, 1917.