- ARTHUR GLOE
Arthur J. Gloe, 86, of 1615-22nd St., Two Rivers, a member of the former Gloe-Naidl Orchestra, one of the state's most widely known dance organizations until disbanding in the 1920's, a retired longtime Hamilton industries employe in its Quality Control Division and a violin repairer of unusual skill, died shortly before noon Wednesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Only a twin brother remains of the popular band.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Gloe was born at Two Rivers Sept. 2, 1887, son of the late August and Mathilda Kiefer Gloe. Like his son, the father was an accomplished violinist and for a number of years the family orchestra comprising the elder Gloe, twin brother, Archie, and August (Gussie) Gloe, pianist. Later it became the Gloe-Naidl Orchestra with the late Frank, Jake and Dr. A. R. Naidl joining the group as well as Mr. Gloe's younger brother, Randolph, also deceased.
Mr. Gloe's only employment was with Hamilton Industries where he started in the firm's Cabinet Dept. in June of 1904. For many years he was engaged in quality control work, retiring in 1955. Since a young man he repaired violins and other string instruments in the workshop of his home, pursuing this activity until a year ago.
Mr. Gloe married Mamie Schaefer at Two Rivers Nov. 16, 1909. She survives him with a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Gloe Thompson, of Baraboo, who was a music teacher in the public school system in that city, a sister, Mrs. Clarence Becker, of Manitowoc, and the twin brother, Archie, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and after 9 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, May 30, 1974 P. 23
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Jindra and Chaloupka Families
1887 - 1974 (86 years)
