Edward W. Staebler
Mayor of Ann Arbor
In office
1926โ€“1931
Preceded byRobert A. Campbell
Succeeded byH. Wirt Newkirk
Personal details
Born(1872-12-26)December 26, 1872
Lodi Township, Michigan
DiedNovember 10, 1946(1946-11-10) (aged 73)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMagdalena Dold
ChildrenNeil
Staebler in a Toledo steamer car (c. 1901)

Edward William Staebler (December 26, 1872 โ€“ November 10, 1946) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Edward W. Staebler was born in Lodi Township, Michigan to parents Michael and Katherine Rosina Staebler on December 26, 1872. Staebler was of German ancestry.[1]

Career

Staebler was involved with an early automobile dealership in the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Staebler served as mayor of Ann Arbor from 1926 to 1931. Staebler was a Democrat.[2] In 1932, Staebler ran unsuccessfully for the Michigan State House of Representatives representing Washtenaw County.[1]

Personal life

Staebler married Magdalena Dold in 1895. Together, they had at least two children including U.S. Representative Neil Staebler.[3]

Death

Staebler died on November 10, 1946. Staebler was interred at Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Sproat to Staffin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  2. โ†‘ "Edward William Staebler papers: 1870-1952 (bulk 1922-1944)". Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Edward William Staebler Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
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