Born on Jan. 5, 1870 in Des Moines, IA to Rev. Frederick William and Louisa Otto Fiegenbaum. He was the ninth child.
Died Jan. 5, 1955 in Geneva, NE
Married to Maude Mary Montgomery on Oct. 8, 1901 in Oregon, MO.
Parents of three children: Frederick, Frances, and William Edward II.
Moved with family from Iowa to Missouri and Kansas.
Graduated from Lawrence KS high school.
Served an apprenticeship with a Kansas jeweler and optometrist.
Finished education at Oregon, MO.
Visited brother Louis, a druggist in Geneva, NE.
In 1897, moved jewelry store to Geneva.
Located with his brother at 972 G Street.
In 1910, moved jewelry store to 824 G St.
In 1914, moved jewelry store to 848 G St.
In 1937, jewelry store was at 812 G St.
Lived at 442 No. 11th.
President Geneva Commercial Club
Local Modern Woodmen of American
Masons Lodge No. 79
Knights of Pythias
Members of the Methodist church.
Supporter of local high school athletics