Hampe, Theodore (page 586), head of the prosperous mercantile firm of Hampe Bros., of Theilman, also president of the Theilman State Bank, and postmaster, was born in Cook's Valley, Wabasha County, Minn,, April 4, 1864, son of Henry and Mary (Fisch) Hampe. He was educated in the district school and at LaCrosse Business College, and was employed on his parents' farm until November 26, 1889, when he came to Theilman and entered into mercantile business with his brother, Nicholas, and for 27 years they were associated in the business together. Nicholas is now engaged in the real estate and banking business at Rock Rapids, Iowa. The mercantile business at Theilman, however, is still conducted under the firm name of Hampe Bros., and it is in a flourishing condition, an extensive trade being carried on. Theodore Hampe was one of the organizers and incorporators of the Theilman State Bank, of which, as above mentioned, he is now president, while his duties as postmaster are carried on in connection with his store. He has served on the school board for a number of years, and has been an active factor in many things making for the advancement and prosperity of the village. In religion he is a Catholic, being a member of St. Joseph's parish at Theilman, and a liberal supporter of the church. For the past ten years he has been a member of the Knights of Columbus lodge. Mr. Hampe was married June 6, 1899 to Louise Riester, who was born in West Albany Township, Wabasha County, May 12, 1867, daughter of Christian and Dinah (Krull) Riester. He and his wife have three children: William G., born May 6, 1900; Albert E., born November 6, 1901; and Walter N., born December 29, 1902. Wm. G. was educated in the common schools, at St. Mary's high school, Winona, St. Mary's College, and at a Winona business college, and is now associated with his father in the store. Albert E., after leaving the common school also attended the Catholic educational institutions above mentioned, as also did Walter N. Thus Mr. Hampe has given his sons a good education which has well fitted them to take a worthy and useful part in life. Mr. Hampe owns a beautiful modern residence in Theilman, where the family enjoys an ideal home life.