Theodore Hetzler Explained

Theodore Hetzler, Sr. (June 13, 1875 - August 12, 1945) was president and later chairman of the board of the Fifth Avenue Bank.

Biography

He was born on June 13, 1875. He married Mary Regis Smith and they had a son, Theodore Hetzler, Jr.

He started work at the Fifth Avenue Bank as a messenger. In 1914 he was working as a cashier and was promoted to a vice president.^[1] In 1916 he was named president.^[2]

He died on August 12, 1945.^[3] His widow died in 1961.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Fifth Avenue Bank . . May 29, 1914 . 2013-11-24 .
2. News: Bank's Messenger Now Its President. Theodore Hetzler, at 40, Is Elected Head of the Fifth Avenue Bank. 25 Years In One Institution. Three Other Directors Now on the Board Started There in the Lowest Position . . January 14, 1916 . 2013-11-24 .
3. News: Services Tomorrow Morning For Theodore Hetzler, Banker . . August 14, 1945 . 2013-11-24 .
4. News: Mrs. Theodore Hetzler . . July 25, 1961 . 2013-11-24 .