Conrad Dehner

Conrad Dehner, a well known resident of Red Bud, located in this place in 1859, and has since been numbered among its progressive business men. The record of his life is as follows: He is a native of Prussia, and in that country passed the days of his boyhood and youth, no event of special importance occurring during the time. In 1852 he bade adieu to home and friends and sailed for America. On landing in this country he made his way to St. Louis, and in that city continued to reside until 1859, when he came to Red Bud. Here he worked at various employments until, through his industry and enterprise, he had acquired some capital, when in 1870 he embarked in business for himself. He has since bought a valuable property, on which he has erected a good building, which stands as a monument to his thrift and enterprise.

After living in this country for a time, Mr. Dehner sent for his mother to join him. She came to him, and acted as his housekeeper until her death, which occurred in Red Bud, at the advanced age of sixty-five years. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church, and had many warm friends in this community, who held her in high esteem for the many excellencies of her character.

During the earlier years of his residence here, Mr. Dehner labored early and late, and as the result of his untiring efforts and strict economy, he acquired capital, which has since been increased to judicious investment, until he is now numbered among the substantial citizens of the community. His example may well serve to encourage others who, like himself, start out in life empty-handed. In politics he is a stanch Republican, but has always steadily refused office. Mr. Dehner has many warm friends in this community, and has the confidence and regard of those with whom business and social relations have brought him in contact.