Leo Jaeger

 

was born on 19 November 1863 in Ettenheim, Baden.  He came to Peoria in 1891.  In the year 1894 he married Miss Anna Kraus from Peoria.  He established himself as a Baker that same year. After the bakery had operated with 7 years' success, he sold his business and became a partner in the company Peter & Jaeger, proprietors of the famous bowling alleys and hotel at 501-3-5 South Washington Street.

Translated by Harry Lundell

 

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