Biographies
HERBERT BRUGLER
HERBERT BRUGLER.—Another enterprising
representative of the automobile industry in Folsom City who has done much to
cater to the convenience and comfort of the fast-increasing motor public, is
Herbert Brugler, half-owner of the People’s Garage
and in charge of the repair department and general mechanical work. A
native son with plenty of pride in the great pacific commonwealth in which he
first saw light, he was born at
Herbert Brugler, as the son of
a ranch superintendent, grew up amid farm environment, and he also worked in
the fruit field, and at canning, for several years. In 1912, he took up
garage work at Folsom; and under F. J. Newman, he learned the machinist’s trade
at Folsom Garage.
On April 21, 1917, and at Sacramento, Mr. Brugler enlisted for service in the great
war, joining the 23rd Aero Squadron, and he was sent to Kelly
Field, where he remained a ground mechanic until January, 1919. His
experience at the government aero station gave him a finished knowledge of the
finest detail in machine work; and when he returned home
in 1919, he was naturally desirous of following his trade. The result was
a partnership with his companion in the war, Paul Murer,
whose life-story is given elsewhere in this work; and now together they are
conducting one of the best-equipped and best managed garages in the state,
representing, as busy business men, the best expression of progressive
enterprise. Mr. Brugler is a charter member of
the American Legion, and he belongs to the Natoma Lodge
No. 63, of the Masons.
Transcribed 8-13-07
Marilyn R. Pankey.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 995. Historic Record Company,
© 2007 Marilyn R. Pankey.