Herman Marth facts for kids

Herman Arthur Marth (born January 28, 1880 – died March 11, 1970) was a talented chef and a restaurateur, which means he owned or managed restaurants. He was also a union organizer, helping workers come together to improve their jobs. Marth was a Socialist politician from Wausau, Wisconsin. He served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, which is like the state's law-making body, from 1918 to 1920.

Herman Marth's Early Life and Career

Herman Marth was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, on January 28, 1880. His parents were Louis and Ottilia Marth. He went to public schools in his hometown.

When he was 15, Herman left school to start working. But he didn't stop learning! He continued his studies at a business college in the evenings. He worked hard and became a skilled chef. Later, he became a restaurateur, owning and running restaurants in Wisconsin and nearby states.

Helping Workers: A Union Organizer

Herman Marth also became very involved in the labor movement. This movement helps workers get fair pay, good working conditions, and safe environments. He worked as a union organizer, which means he helped different groups of workers form unions. Unions are like teams that speak up for workers' rights.

Family Life

On April 7, 1915, Herman Marth married Laura Tank in Wausau. They had a family together, with three sons and one daughter.

Life After Politics

After his time as a state legislator, Herman Marth continued to work as a cook. He cooked at different places in Wausau. He no longer owned the Delmonica restaurant after 1920. Later in his life, he worked in factories.

Herman Marth passed away at his home on March 11, 1970, when he was 90 years old. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau.