- Todd Wehr
Todd Wehr (
April 14 ,1889 -September 28 ,1965 ), industrialist and philanthropist was co-founder of the Wehr Steel Company and founder of the Todd Wehr Foundation, Inc. C. Frederick "Todd" Wehr was a graduate of West Division High School inMilwaukee, Wisconsin , and ofCornell University , inIthaca, New York . [http://www4.uwm.edu/business/corporate/gallery/wehr.cfm]He and his brothers comprised the executive team of the Wehr Steel Company, which was founded in 1910 by his father, Henry Wehr. The company manufactured steel alloy castings for machine parts, as well as magnetic separators and brakes. During
World War II , it received numerous "E" awards from the government for excellence in steel production.In 1958, the company was re-organized as a division of the Wehr Corporation. Wehr became the chairman of the board, a position he held until his retirement in 1963.
Wehr left the bulk of his estate to a trust set up for charitable religious, scientific and educational purposes. Many Wisconsin universities and cultural organizations have benefited from the Todd Wehr Foundation, including Viterbo University, which received a grant to renovate the facility that now bears the name Todd Wehr Memorial Library. [http://www.viterbo.edu/library1.aspx?id=11758]
Marquette University also benefited from Wehr's philanthropy. Marquette has named its entire science complex after Wehr as well as a theater. [http://www4.uwm.edu/business/corporate/gallery/wehr.cfm]Miscellaneous
Venturedyne bought Wehr Steel in 1986.
Todd Wehr Foundation
The Todd Wehr Foundation is located at:
55e East Wells StreetSuite 1900Milwaukee, WI 53202-3819414-273-2100
Contact Person: Iding, Allan E. Officers/Directors: Feddrsen, James A.; Harland, Richard J.; Iding, Allan E.; Termondt, M. James
Donors: C. Frederic "Todd" Wehr, deceased
Purpose: Primarily local Milwaukee giving, with emphasis on elementary school and high school. The foundation focuses on large memorial gifts payable over several (Up to 10) years, with emphasis on capital projects affecting children.
Application Procedures: Initial approach by letter; submit 1 copy of proposal; board meets quarterly.
Geographic Focus: Generally limited to the state of Wisconsin, with increased emphasis on capital projects in Milwaukee.
Grants awarded: Milwaukee, Police Athletic League: $10,000; Next Door Foundation, $10,000; Garden Homes Lutheran School; $50,000; La Causa, Inc.; $50,000; St. Marcus Lutheran School; $50,000; Silver Spring Neighborhood Center; $10,000, and Harambee School Development Corporation; $40,000.
Carroll University in Waukesha, WI also has a Todd Wehr Memorial Library.
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Viterbo University Notes
External links
* [http://www.viterbo.edu/library.aspx Todd Wehr Memorial Library, Viterbo University, La Crosse, Wisconsin]
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