ALBERT W. MARKSHEFFEL.
Albert W. Marksheffel, of Colorado Springs, is owner of one of the largest garages of the west and is doing an extensive business as agent for various motor cars. The spirit of western enterprise and progress actuates him in all that he does and through the successive stages of business development he has reached the creditable position which he now occupies. He has always lived west of the Mississippi, his birthplace being Manhattan, Kansas, and his natal year 1881. His father, Edward Marksheffel, was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1843 and came to the United States with an older brother, August Marksheffel, and their father in 1866. In 1867 Edward Marksheffel located in Illinois, taking up his abode upon a farm near Galena, which his father had purchased in 1851, the latter having come to this country previously. The grandfather, our subject, later returned to Saxony and brought his sons, August and Edward, to America in the year 1866. In February, 1869. Edward Marksheffel removed to Manhattan, Kansas, where he resided until 1914, when he established his home in Colorado Springs, where he still continues.
In the schools of Manhattan. Kansas, Albert W. Marksheffel pursued his education, continuing his studies to the age of fifteen years, when he went to Pueblo, Colorado, where he had a maternal uncle living who was proprietor of a shoe store. This was in the year 1896 and Mr. Marksheffel was employed in his uncle's store for some time. In 1907 he removed to Colorado Springs and became manager for the Western Automobile & Supply Company. In the fall of 1908 he engaged in the automobile business on his own account and has since been active along that line. He had previously been engaged in the bicycle business and later added motor cars. He continued in that line in Pueblo until 1907, when, as stated, he removed to Colorado Springs. He now handles the Chalmers, Dodge, Cadillac and Chevrolet cars and also has the agency for the Kelly-Springfield truck. He has built up a business of extensive proportions and today has one of the largest garages in the west, including an extensive repair department, together with storage rooms and sales rooms. The plant was erected and is owned by Mr. Marksheffel. His achievement in a business way is remarkable and shows that he is possessed of much ability. His interests are conducted under the name of the Marksheffel Motor Company, of which he is the president.
On the 7th of May, 1917, in Pueblo, Colorado, Mr. Marksheffel was married to Zeo Z. Cunningham nee Wilkins. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is also well known in fraternal circles, being a Knight Templar Mason, having membership in Pike's Peak Commandery, No. 6. K. T., of Colorado Springs, and also in the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is a member of the Rotary Club. Alert, wide-awake, determined and enterprising, he never stops short of the successful accomplishment of his purpose. He readily recognizes the end that may be gained and his laudable ambition carries him steadily forward to the goal. His life record is indicative of what may be accomplished through persistency of purpose intelligently directed, for by individual effort he has won a place among the foremost business men of Colorado Springs and his activities have made him one of its most substantial citizens.
Extracted from:
HISTORY OF COLORADO ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1918
_______________________
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
Wed Aug 17, 1938 page 1
Community Leader Dies
Albert W. Marksheffel
"Al" Marksheffel called by Death
Pioneer Motor Car Dealer Good Roads Enthusiast; Funeral on Friday
Albert W. Marksheffel, pioneer motor car dealer of Colorado Springs and fifth highway district commissioner, died at 11 am Tuesday, following long Illness. Funeral services will be held at the Law drawing room at 2 pm Friday. Dr. W.G. Schaefer, pastor of the United Brethren church, will give the sermon and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Burial services will be in charge of Tejon lodge No. 104, A.F. & A.M. Members of Pikes Peak commandery No. 6, Knights Templar, will furnish and escort. Mr. Marksheffel, who died at Glockner hospital, where he had been a patient for many weeks, was regarded as the man who did more than any other for recent highway development in the Pikes Peak region, and those who knew him, and what he did for his part of the state, will long remember the excellent network of roads he was instrumental in developing as highway commissioner.
He had served six years as district commissioner, and when his term expired in April of this year, despite his illness, Governor Ammons reappointed him. The Ute pass highway, the extension of the fine road westward over Wilkerson pass and thru South Park were special pets of Al Marksheffel, and the new South Nevada bridge is another monument to his efforts as well as the fine oiled surface highway westward from the Kansas line to and thru the South park country. His interest in highway matters developed much earlier than his selection on the state board. For many years he headed the Chamber of Commerce streets and highway committee and could always be counted on for hard work on local projects.
He gave freely of his time for these community affairs, devoting many hours to many and varied activities. In the days of the Pikes Peak Rodeo in the early 20's he was a member of the board thruout its history and was responsible for its success. There was hardly a Chamber of Commerce or community effort in which he did not devote much time and effort. An ardent sportsman he enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest and his cabin at Blue Lake was the scene of many enjoyable outings to which he freely invited his host of friends. "You can always count on Al" was the way his friends and associates knew him. The community lost a great friend who can never be replaced. Mr. Marksheffel created one of the city's most important business industries, the Marksheffel motor plant at Cascade avenue and Kiowa Street, one of the largest in the West.
Mr. Marksheffel was born in Manhattan, Kan., January 28, 1881, and was 57 years old. He came west to Pueblo in 1897 and was in the bicycle business for several years. As this developed into the automobile business he soon saw the possibilities and by 1901 was selling cars-the Locomobile line. In 1906 he came to Colorado Springs as manager of the Western Auto Company, an early agency here, which he later purchased. In 1909 he incorporated the Marksheffel Motor company and built the present garage plant in 1914.
A few years ago he estimated that he had sold some 5,000 new motor cars and 10,000 used cars during his active dealerships here. He took over the Dodge agency here in 1914 and estimated he had sold 2,500 Dodges here. His home was at 417 N. Walnut St. Mr. Marksheffel was a member of Tejon Lodge, No. 104 A.F. & A.M. Colorado Springs chapter No. 6, R.A.M.; Zabud council No. 8, R.& S.M.; Pikes Peak Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar; Al Kaly Shrine; Jesters club; Pueblo Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons: B.P.O. Elks No. 309, the El Paso club and the Broadmoor Golf club. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Adams, Mrs. Clde Allingham, Mrs. W.A. Freeland, and Mrs. F. W. Calvert, all of this city, and one brother Ed Marksheffel of Los Angeles. All were present when the end came. Surviving also are 13 nieces and nephews; Mrs. Gaston Horton, Miss Lucile and Mark Adams; Bill, Ann and Sallie Calvert; Ned, Don, Marjorie, Dorothy, Charles and Marilyn Marksheffel and Alan Freeland.
Albert W. Marksheffel, of Colorado Springs, is owner of one of the largest garages of the west and is doing an extensive business as agent for various motor cars. The spirit of western enterprise and progress actuates him in all that he does and through the successive stages of business development he has reached the creditable position which he now occupies. He has always lived west of the Mississippi, his birthplace being Manhattan, Kansas, and his natal year 1881. His father, Edward Marksheffel, was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1843 and came to the United States with an older brother, August Marksheffel, and their father in 1866. In 1867 Edward Marksheffel located in Illinois, taking up his abode upon a farm near Galena, which his father had purchased in 1851, the latter having come to this country previously. The grandfather, our subject, later returned to Saxony and brought his sons, August and Edward, to America in the year 1866. In February, 1869. Edward Marksheffel removed to Manhattan, Kansas, where he resided until 1914, when he established his home in Colorado Springs, where he still continues.
In the schools of Manhattan. Kansas, Albert W. Marksheffel pursued his education, continuing his studies to the age of fifteen years, when he went to Pueblo, Colorado, where he had a maternal uncle living who was proprietor of a shoe store. This was in the year 1896 and Mr. Marksheffel was employed in his uncle's store for some time. In 1907 he removed to Colorado Springs and became manager for the Western Automobile & Supply Company. In the fall of 1908 he engaged in the automobile business on his own account and has since been active along that line. He had previously been engaged in the bicycle business and later added motor cars. He continued in that line in Pueblo until 1907, when, as stated, he removed to Colorado Springs. He now handles the Chalmers, Dodge, Cadillac and Chevrolet cars and also has the agency for the Kelly-Springfield truck. He has built up a business of extensive proportions and today has one of the largest garages in the west, including an extensive repair department, together with storage rooms and sales rooms. The plant was erected and is owned by Mr. Marksheffel. His achievement in a business way is remarkable and shows that he is possessed of much ability. His interests are conducted under the name of the Marksheffel Motor Company, of which he is the president.
On the 7th of May, 1917, in Pueblo, Colorado, Mr. Marksheffel was married to Zeo Z. Cunningham nee Wilkins. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is also well known in fraternal circles, being a Knight Templar Mason, having membership in Pike's Peak Commandery, No. 6. K. T., of Colorado Springs, and also in the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is a member of the Rotary Club. Alert, wide-awake, determined and enterprising, he never stops short of the successful accomplishment of his purpose. He readily recognizes the end that may be gained and his laudable ambition carries him steadily forward to the goal. His life record is indicative of what may be accomplished through persistency of purpose intelligently directed, for by individual effort he has won a place among the foremost business men of Colorado Springs and his activities have made him one of its most substantial citizens.
Extracted from:
HISTORY OF COLORADO ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1918
_______________________
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
Wed Aug 17, 1938 page 1
Community Leader Dies
Albert W. Marksheffel
"Al" Marksheffel called by Death
Pioneer Motor Car Dealer Good Roads Enthusiast; Funeral on Friday
Albert W. Marksheffel, pioneer motor car dealer of Colorado Springs and fifth highway district commissioner, died at 11 am Tuesday, following long Illness. Funeral services will be held at the Law drawing room at 2 pm Friday. Dr. W.G. Schaefer, pastor of the United Brethren church, will give the sermon and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Burial services will be in charge of Tejon lodge No. 104, A.F. & A.M. Members of Pikes Peak commandery No. 6, Knights Templar, will furnish and escort. Mr. Marksheffel, who died at Glockner hospital, where he had been a patient for many weeks, was regarded as the man who did more than any other for recent highway development in the Pikes Peak region, and those who knew him, and what he did for his part of the state, will long remember the excellent network of roads he was instrumental in developing as highway commissioner.
He had served six years as district commissioner, and when his term expired in April of this year, despite his illness, Governor Ammons reappointed him. The Ute pass highway, the extension of the fine road westward over Wilkerson pass and thru South Park were special pets of Al Marksheffel, and the new South Nevada bridge is another monument to his efforts as well as the fine oiled surface highway westward from the Kansas line to and thru the South park country. His interest in highway matters developed much earlier than his selection on the state board. For many years he headed the Chamber of Commerce streets and highway committee and could always be counted on for hard work on local projects.
He gave freely of his time for these community affairs, devoting many hours to many and varied activities. In the days of the Pikes Peak Rodeo in the early 20's he was a member of the board thruout its history and was responsible for its success. There was hardly a Chamber of Commerce or community effort in which he did not devote much time and effort. An ardent sportsman he enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest and his cabin at Blue Lake was the scene of many enjoyable outings to which he freely invited his host of friends. "You can always count on Al" was the way his friends and associates knew him. The community lost a great friend who can never be replaced. Mr. Marksheffel created one of the city's most important business industries, the Marksheffel motor plant at Cascade avenue and Kiowa Street, one of the largest in the West.
Mr. Marksheffel was born in Manhattan, Kan., January 28, 1881, and was 57 years old. He came west to Pueblo in 1897 and was in the bicycle business for several years. As this developed into the automobile business he soon saw the possibilities and by 1901 was selling cars-the Locomobile line. In 1906 he came to Colorado Springs as manager of the Western Auto Company, an early agency here, which he later purchased. In 1909 he incorporated the Marksheffel Motor company and built the present garage plant in 1914.
A few years ago he estimated that he had sold some 5,000 new motor cars and 10,000 used cars during his active dealerships here. He took over the Dodge agency here in 1914 and estimated he had sold 2,500 Dodges here. His home was at 417 N. Walnut St. Mr. Marksheffel was a member of Tejon Lodge, No. 104 A.F. & A.M. Colorado Springs chapter No. 6, R.A.M.; Zabud council No. 8, R.& S.M.; Pikes Peak Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar; Al Kaly Shrine; Jesters club; Pueblo Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons: B.P.O. Elks No. 309, the El Paso club and the Broadmoor Golf club. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Adams, Mrs. Clde Allingham, Mrs. W.A. Freeland, and Mrs. F. W. Calvert, all of this city, and one brother Ed Marksheffel of Los Angeles. All were present when the end came. Surviving also are 13 nieces and nephews; Mrs. Gaston Horton, Miss Lucile and Mark Adams; Bill, Ann and Sallie Calvert; Ned, Don, Marjorie, Dorothy, Charles and Marilyn Marksheffel and Alan Freeland.
ALBERT W. MARKSHEFFEL.
Albert W. Marksheffel, of Colorado Springs, is owner of one of the largest garages of the west and is doing an extensive business as agent for various motor cars. The spirit of western enterprise and progress actuates him in all that he does and through the successive stages of business development he has reached the creditable position which he now occupies. He has always lived west of the Mississippi, his birthplace being Manhattan, Kansas, and his natal year 1881. His father, Edward Marksheffel, was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1843 and came to the United States with an older brother, August Marksheffel, and their father in 1866. In 1867 Edward Marksheffel located in Illinois, taking up his abode upon a farm near Galena, which his father had purchased in 1851, the latter having come to this country previously. The grandfather, our subject, later returned to Saxony and brought his sons, August and Edward, to America in the year 1866. In February, 1869. Edward Marksheffel removed to Manhattan, Kansas, where he resided until 1914, when he established his home in Colorado Springs, where he still continues.
In the schools of Manhattan. Kansas, Albert W. Marksheffel pursued his education, continuing his studies to the age of fifteen years, when he went to Pueblo, Colorado, where he had a maternal uncle living who was proprietor of a shoe store. This was in the year 1896 and Mr. Marksheffel was employed in his uncle's store for some time. In 1907 he removed to Colorado Springs and became manager for the Western Automobile & Supply Company. In the fall of 1908 he engaged in the automobile business on his own account and has since been active along that line. He had previously been engaged in the bicycle business and later added motor cars. He continued in that line in Pueblo until 1907, when, as stated, he removed to Colorado Springs. He now handles the Chalmers, Dodge, Cadillac and Chevrolet cars and also has the agency for the Kelly-Springfield truck. He has built up a business of extensive proportions and today has one of the largest garages in the west, including an extensive repair department, together with storage rooms and sales rooms. The plant was erected and is owned by Mr. Marksheffel. His achievement in a business way is remarkable and shows that he is possessed of much ability. His interests are conducted under the name of the Marksheffel Motor Company, of which he is the president.
On the 7th of May, 1917, in Pueblo, Colorado, Mr. Marksheffel was married to Zeo Z. Cunningham nee Wilkins. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is also well known in fraternal circles, being a Knight Templar Mason, having membership in Pike's Peak Commandery, No. 6. K. T., of Colorado Springs, and also in the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is a member of the Rotary Club. Alert, wide-awake, determined and enterprising, he never stops short of the successful accomplishment of his purpose. He readily recognizes the end that may be gained and his laudable ambition carries him steadily forward to the goal. His life record is indicative of what may be accomplished through persistency of purpose intelligently directed, for by individual effort he has won a place among the foremost business men of Colorado Springs and his activities have made him one of its most substantial citizens.
Extracted from:
HISTORY OF COLORADO ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1918
_______________________
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
Wed Aug 17, 1938 page 1
Community Leader Dies
Albert W. Marksheffel
"Al" Marksheffel called by Death
Pioneer Motor Car Dealer Good Roads Enthusiast; Funeral on Friday
Albert W. Marksheffel, pioneer motor car dealer of Colorado Springs and fifth highway district commissioner, died at 11 am Tuesday, following long Illness. Funeral services will be held at the Law drawing room at 2 pm Friday. Dr. W.G. Schaefer, pastor of the United Brethren church, will give the sermon and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Burial services will be in charge of Tejon lodge No. 104, A.F. & A.M. Members of Pikes Peak commandery No. 6, Knights Templar, will furnish and escort. Mr. Marksheffel, who died at Glockner hospital, where he had been a patient for many weeks, was regarded as the man who did more than any other for recent highway development in the Pikes Peak region, and those who knew him, and what he did for his part of the state, will long remember the excellent network of roads he was instrumental in developing as highway commissioner.
He had served six years as district commissioner, and when his term expired in April of this year, despite his illness, Governor Ammons reappointed him. The Ute pass highway, the extension of the fine road westward over Wilkerson pass and thru South Park were special pets of Al Marksheffel, and the new South Nevada bridge is another monument to his efforts as well as the fine oiled surface highway westward from the Kansas line to and thru the South park country. His interest in highway matters developed much earlier than his selection on the state board. For many years he headed the Chamber of Commerce streets and highway committee and could always be counted on for hard work on local projects.
He gave freely of his time for these community affairs, devoting many hours to many and varied activities. In the days of the Pikes Peak Rodeo in the early 20's he was a member of the board thruout its history and was responsible for its success. There was hardly a Chamber of Commerce or community effort in which he did not devote much time and effort. An ardent sportsman he enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest and his cabin at Blue Lake was the scene of many enjoyable outings to which he freely invited his host of friends. "You can always count on Al" was the way his friends and associates knew him. The community lost a great friend who can never be replaced. Mr. Marksheffel created one of the city's most important business industries, the Marksheffel motor plant at Cascade avenue and Kiowa Street, one of the largest in the West.
Mr. Marksheffel was born in Manhattan, Kan., January 28, 1881, and was 57 years old. He came west to Pueblo in 1897 and was in the bicycle business for several years. As this developed into the automobile business he soon saw the possibilities and by 1901 was selling cars-the Locomobile line. In 1906 he came to Colorado Springs as manager of the Western Auto Company, an early agency here, which he later purchased. In 1909 he incorporated the Marksheffel Motor company and built the present garage plant in 1914.
A few years ago he estimated that he had sold some 5,000 new motor cars and 10,000 used cars during his active dealerships here. He took over the Dodge agency here in 1914 and estimated he had sold 2,500 Dodges here. His home was at 417 N. Walnut St. Mr. Marksheffel was a member of Tejon Lodge, No. 104 A.F. & A.M. Colorado Springs chapter No. 6, R.A.M.; Zabud council No. 8, R.& S.M.; Pikes Peak Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar; Al Kaly Shrine; Jesters club; Pueblo Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons: B.P.O. Elks No. 309, the El Paso club and the Broadmoor Golf club. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Adams, Mrs. Clde Allingham, Mrs. W.A. Freeland, and Mrs. F. W. Calvert, all of this city, and one brother Ed Marksheffel of Los Angeles. All were present when the end came. Surviving also are 13 nieces and nephews; Mrs. Gaston Horton, Miss Lucile and Mark Adams; Bill, Ann and Sallie Calvert; Ned, Don, Marjorie, Dorothy, Charles and Marilyn Marksheffel and Alan Freeland.
Albert W. Marksheffel, of Colorado Springs, is owner of one of the largest garages of the west and is doing an extensive business as agent for various motor cars. The spirit of western enterprise and progress actuates him in all that he does and through the successive stages of business development he has reached the creditable position which he now occupies. He has always lived west of the Mississippi, his birthplace being Manhattan, Kansas, and his natal year 1881. His father, Edward Marksheffel, was born in Saxony, Germany, in 1843 and came to the United States with an older brother, August Marksheffel, and their father in 1866. In 1867 Edward Marksheffel located in Illinois, taking up his abode upon a farm near Galena, which his father had purchased in 1851, the latter having come to this country previously. The grandfather, our subject, later returned to Saxony and brought his sons, August and Edward, to America in the year 1866. In February, 1869. Edward Marksheffel removed to Manhattan, Kansas, where he resided until 1914, when he established his home in Colorado Springs, where he still continues.
In the schools of Manhattan. Kansas, Albert W. Marksheffel pursued his education, continuing his studies to the age of fifteen years, when he went to Pueblo, Colorado, where he had a maternal uncle living who was proprietor of a shoe store. This was in the year 1896 and Mr. Marksheffel was employed in his uncle's store for some time. In 1907 he removed to Colorado Springs and became manager for the Western Automobile & Supply Company. In the fall of 1908 he engaged in the automobile business on his own account and has since been active along that line. He had previously been engaged in the bicycle business and later added motor cars. He continued in that line in Pueblo until 1907, when, as stated, he removed to Colorado Springs. He now handles the Chalmers, Dodge, Cadillac and Chevrolet cars and also has the agency for the Kelly-Springfield truck. He has built up a business of extensive proportions and today has one of the largest garages in the west, including an extensive repair department, together with storage rooms and sales rooms. The plant was erected and is owned by Mr. Marksheffel. His achievement in a business way is remarkable and shows that he is possessed of much ability. His interests are conducted under the name of the Marksheffel Motor Company, of which he is the president.
On the 7th of May, 1917, in Pueblo, Colorado, Mr. Marksheffel was married to Zeo Z. Cunningham nee Wilkins. His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church and his political allegiance is given to the republican party. He is also well known in fraternal circles, being a Knight Templar Mason, having membership in Pike's Peak Commandery, No. 6. K. T., of Colorado Springs, and also in the Mystic Shrine. He is likewise connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and is a member of the Rotary Club. Alert, wide-awake, determined and enterprising, he never stops short of the successful accomplishment of his purpose. He readily recognizes the end that may be gained and his laudable ambition carries him steadily forward to the goal. His life record is indicative of what may be accomplished through persistency of purpose intelligently directed, for by individual effort he has won a place among the foremost business men of Colorado Springs and his activities have made him one of its most substantial citizens.
Extracted from:
HISTORY OF COLORADO ILLUSTRATED
VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1918
_______________________
Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph
Wed Aug 17, 1938 page 1
Community Leader Dies
Albert W. Marksheffel
"Al" Marksheffel called by Death
Pioneer Motor Car Dealer Good Roads Enthusiast; Funeral on Friday
Albert W. Marksheffel, pioneer motor car dealer of Colorado Springs and fifth highway district commissioner, died at 11 am Tuesday, following long Illness. Funeral services will be held at the Law drawing room at 2 pm Friday. Dr. W.G. Schaefer, pastor of the United Brethren church, will give the sermon and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Burial services will be in charge of Tejon lodge No. 104, A.F. & A.M. Members of Pikes Peak commandery No. 6, Knights Templar, will furnish and escort. Mr. Marksheffel, who died at Glockner hospital, where he had been a patient for many weeks, was regarded as the man who did more than any other for recent highway development in the Pikes Peak region, and those who knew him, and what he did for his part of the state, will long remember the excellent network of roads he was instrumental in developing as highway commissioner.
He had served six years as district commissioner, and when his term expired in April of this year, despite his illness, Governor Ammons reappointed him. The Ute pass highway, the extension of the fine road westward over Wilkerson pass and thru South Park were special pets of Al Marksheffel, and the new South Nevada bridge is another monument to his efforts as well as the fine oiled surface highway westward from the Kansas line to and thru the South park country. His interest in highway matters developed much earlier than his selection on the state board. For many years he headed the Chamber of Commerce streets and highway committee and could always be counted on for hard work on local projects.
He gave freely of his time for these community affairs, devoting many hours to many and varied activities. In the days of the Pikes Peak Rodeo in the early 20's he was a member of the board thruout its history and was responsible for its success. There was hardly a Chamber of Commerce or community effort in which he did not devote much time and effort. An ardent sportsman he enjoyed outdoor life to the fullest and his cabin at Blue Lake was the scene of many enjoyable outings to which he freely invited his host of friends. "You can always count on Al" was the way his friends and associates knew him. The community lost a great friend who can never be replaced. Mr. Marksheffel created one of the city's most important business industries, the Marksheffel motor plant at Cascade avenue and Kiowa Street, one of the largest in the West.
Mr. Marksheffel was born in Manhattan, Kan., January 28, 1881, and was 57 years old. He came west to Pueblo in 1897 and was in the bicycle business for several years. As this developed into the automobile business he soon saw the possibilities and by 1901 was selling cars-the Locomobile line. In 1906 he came to Colorado Springs as manager of the Western Auto Company, an early agency here, which he later purchased. In 1909 he incorporated the Marksheffel Motor company and built the present garage plant in 1914.
A few years ago he estimated that he had sold some 5,000 new motor cars and 10,000 used cars during his active dealerships here. He took over the Dodge agency here in 1914 and estimated he had sold 2,500 Dodges here. His home was at 417 N. Walnut St. Mr. Marksheffel was a member of Tejon Lodge, No. 104 A.F. & A.M. Colorado Springs chapter No. 6, R.A.M.; Zabud council No. 8, R.& S.M.; Pikes Peak Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar; Al Kaly Shrine; Jesters club; Pueblo Consistory of Scottish Rite Masons: B.P.O. Elks No. 309, the El Paso club and the Broadmoor Golf club. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. C. B. Adams, Mrs. Clde Allingham, Mrs. W.A. Freeland, and Mrs. F. W. Calvert, all of this city, and one brother Ed Marksheffel of Los Angeles. All were present when the end came. Surviving also are 13 nieces and nephews; Mrs. Gaston Horton, Miss Lucile and Mark Adams; Bill, Ann and Sallie Calvert; Ned, Don, Marjorie, Dorothy, Charles and Marilyn Marksheffel and Alan Freeland.
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