Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late George A. and Katherine Frederick Kuebler. He resided in Erie from 1902 to 1922, and was a graduate of Erie High School. He received a fellowship to the Julliard School of Music in Rochester, and sang in the Paulist Choir of NYC. He performed on Broadway, and was a cast member in musical Jumbo, starring Jimmy Durante. He also sang in the Sammy Kaye and Paul Whiteman orchestras. He was a soloist and organist in several NYC churches, and sang in light opera productions. He never married.
John was my great-uncle. He stood well over 6 feet, and we children called him Giant John.
John was my great-uncle. He stood well over 6 feet, and we children called him Giant John.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of the late George A. and Katherine Frederick Kuebler. He resided in Erie from 1902 to 1922, and was a graduate of Erie High School. He received a fellowship to the Julliard School of Music in Rochester, and sang in the Paulist Choir of NYC. He performed on Broadway, and was a cast member in musical Jumbo, starring Jimmy Durante. He also sang in the Sammy Kaye and Paul Whiteman orchestras. He was a soloist and organist in several NYC churches, and sang in light opera productions. He never married.
John was my great-uncle. He stood well over 6 feet, and we children called him Giant John.
John was my great-uncle. He stood well over 6 feet, and we children called him Giant John.
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