Sacramento County
Biographies
AUGUST LOUIS RUHSTALLER
AUGUST LOUIS RUHSTALLER.--Prominent among the most successful managers of famous California Hotels, performing a most important part of the social life of the Golden State, is undoubtedly August Louis Ruhstaller, the guiding spirit of the Capital Hotel, at Sacramento, in which city he was born in 1889, the son of Frank J. and Charlotte Ruhstaller, whose interesting life-story is elsewhere given in this historical work. He attended the public schools of his native city, and topped off his studies with courses at St. Joseph's College in Oakland and Howe's Business College, in Sacramento; and then he went into the brewery with his father, learning the various stages of the business under his guidance. His father passed away in October, 1907, and the mother survived her husband only until September, 1908. August Louis Ruhstaller continued in the employ of the brewery, working his way up to the position of shipping clerk, and representing the firm as a local salesman, and so enjoyed a wide and valuable acquaintance.
At the outbreak of the World War, August Ruhstaller offered his services in defense of his country, joining the infantry at first, and then getting transferred to the aviation section, No. 257, S.S. & C. He did not succeed in getting across the sea, but was stationed at Camp McArthur, Texas, in training there, and was under orders to go overseas when he was honorably discharged and returned to Sacramento. He then joined the service of the Capital Hotel, as a clerk, and was soon promoted from his clerkship and made cashier; and in June, 1921, he became manager. He has been more than successful in what is generally conceded to be a difficult role, and numbers a wide circle of acquaintances as his dependable friends. His experience, combined with a genial temperament and a real desire to render needed service, enables him to give satisfaction to all who are capable of appreciation.
At Olympia, Wash., in the year 1910, Mr. Ruhstaller was married to Miss Barbara Gresl, of Olympia, and their union has been blessed with the birth of two children, Doris and Barbara. Mr. Ruhstaller belongs to the Native Sons of the Golden West, the Elks and the Red Men. He is fond of deer-hunting and out-of-door life generally. All the world comes to Sacramento, sooner or later, and it is never the fault of Manager Ruhstaller if the best part of the world does not seek rest and refreshment at the Capital Hotel.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 798. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.