Richard Korneisel

Richard Korneisel

The Odebolt Chronicle, Odebolt, Iowa "Fifty Years of Progress" Edition
August 25, 1938, section 7, p. 1

The Odebolt community has been served for 30 years by the well-equipped tailoring and cleaning establishment of R. Korneisel.

It was 53 years ago that Mr. Korneisel took up his trade at Vienna, Austria, his native land.  He worked seven years in Europe, three in Sioux City, and was located in Correctionville 13 years.  Since he came to Odebolt he has always been located in the same building on Main street.

Three of his children are boys - and all are following in his footsteps in the tailoring and cleaning line.  Carl and R. C. own shops at Britt and Sac City respectively, while Edward is associated with his father in the business here.

Mr. Korneisel has never missed a day at the shop because of illness, and never takes a vacation.  He is a "crack" billiard player and an ardent moving picture fan.

A regular advertiser in The Chronicle, Mr. Korneisel's picture has appeared in this newspaper more times than that of any other person.


 Richard Korneisel's son Edward, on the left,  from 1962 & 63 school yearbook


Richard Korneisel Family, 1941

Email and Photo from Christian Aussprung, Vienna Austria:

Our uncle Richard Korneisl (born March 3.1870) emigrated in 1892 to the U.S.A.  Our last contact was in 1953. He lived in Odebolt. He had 9 children, 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The first son Richard Korneisel (October 10,1893-1946) had 4 children and lived also in Odebolt.  Another Son Edward Korneisel (born 1909) lived in New York. The daughter Eva Nordeen lived also in Odebolt. The next daughter Dale Ellis (born 1913) and Britt Ellis lived in Sioux City.
 

 

The Odebolt Chronicle, Thursday, October 8, 1942

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The Odebolt Chronicle, February 15, 1968

KORNEISEL OLDEST LOCAL BUSINESS; Established by Richard Korneisel 60 Years Ago
 

Korneisel Cleaners of Odebolt is observing their 60th anniversary in business here this week. It is the oldest business establishment in this city and has been located in the present building since the business was established here in February 1908. The late Richard korneisel and Company of Correctionville located here after being in business in Correctionville for 13 years. Mr. Korneisel learned his trade in Vienna, Austria, his native land.
 

Edward Korneisel, present owner, was born in the rooms over the store. When the family moved to Odebolt in 1908 no houses were available and they lived above the shop for sometime.
 

Edward Korneisel and his two brothers, Carl and Richard followed in their father’s footsteps and made the tailoring and cleaning business their careers.
 

Edward Korneisel associated with his father in business here and has been in the shop continuously for 40 years except for the years spent in service during World Ware II, and continues to give good service to this community.

 

 

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