San Francisco County
Biographies
HERMAN
WERTSCH
Herman Wertsch, a well known figure in Masonic circles of California, and now recorder of Islam Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, is a native of San Francisco, his birth having occurred here December 4, 1883. He is a son of William and Louise (Herrmann) Wertsch.
William Wertsch, a native of Germany, came to California in 1864 by way of the Isthmus of Panama. He was a carriage maker by trade, but later in his life he became an automobile body builder, and thus continued until his death on September 23, 1930, when he was eighty-six years of age. His wife, whom he married in Germany, where she was likewise born, is still living. Their voyage to the United States was their honeymoon trip.
Herman Wertsch was educated in the grade schools and in the Polytechnic high school, from which he graduated in 1902. He then became employed in his father’s shop, where he remained until 1923, in which year he was elected to his present position as recorder of Islam Temple of the Mystic Shrine. He is a member of all branches of the Masonic fraternity, both the Scottish and York Rites, and also belongs to the Masonic Club.
Mr. Wertsch was married to Miss Carola Malfanti, who was born in San Francisco, and they have two children, Herma F. and Robert A.
The political support of Mr. Wertsch is given to the republican party. He belongs to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and his favorite diversions are hiking and other forms of outdoor life. He has been attentive to his citizenship duties, and both in his social and fraternal contacts he has made many and true friends.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Byington, Lewis Francis, “History of
San Francisco 3 Vols”, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.,
Chicago, 1931. Vol. 2 Pages 433-434.
© 2007 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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