Herman Marth facts for kids

Herman Arthur Marth (January 28, 1880 - March 11, 1970) was a chef, restaurateur, union organizer, and Socialist state legislator from Wausau, Wisconsin who served two terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 1918 to 1920.

Background

Marth was born January 28, 1880, in Wausau, the son of Louis and Ottilia (Ramthun) Marth, and attended the local public schools until dropping out at age 15 to go to work (although he continued studies at a business college at night). He worked his way up to become a chef and restaurateur in Wisconsin and neighboring states. He became also active in the labor movement and acted as a labor organizer for various unions.

Personal life

On April 7, 1915, Marth was married in Wausau to Laura Tank. Together they had three sons and one daughter.

After leaving the legislator, he continued to work as a cook at various local establishments (he no longer owned the Delmonica restaurant as of 1920), but later went to work in factory jobs.

Marth died at the age of 90 at his home on March 11, 1970. He is buried in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau.