LEWIS J. MCCAMBRIDGE

L.J. McCambridge, Civic Leader, Dies
Founded First Securities Co.
Served Long as Harbor Official
MANITOWOC-Lewis J. McCambridge, 67, of Hotel Manitowoc, civic worker and veteran
in the business affairs of the city, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family
Hospital. He had been removed to the hospital three days ago following a heart
attack.
In addition to organizing his own financial business, First Securities Co., many
years ago, Mr. McCambridge had served the community as president of the Manitowoc
Harbor Commission for more than two decades. Although a member of the commission
at the time of death, he had asked several years ago to be relieved of the
responsibilities of chairman.
His great interest in marine activity in the city led him to Washington, D.C.,
where he initiated action in conjunction with city officials to have the Manitowoc
River dredged periodically by the…(line underinked)…cost to the city.
It has been estimated that his efforts have saved the city _____ every time the
dredging operation is conducted.
The son of the late John F? and Elizabeth Kerwin McCambridge, he was born at
Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 13, 1890. He married Ella Splitt? Gerber at Madison May 4,
1922, and shortly thereafter the couple came to Manitowoc.
Retired Recently
He supervised the securities department of First National Bank here and after
several years organized First Securities Co. Mr. McCambridge retired recently
from active participation in the business.
He was active in promotion of Hotel Manitowoc for 30 years, was a partner in its
operation and served as secretary-treasurer of Manitowoc Hotel Building Corp.
Mr. McCambridge served with the armed forces during World War I and was a member
of the American Legion. He had been chairman of the Red Cross here a number of
years.
He was affiliated with the Third Degree Knights of Columbus at Chicago and the
Fourth Degree General Assembly of the order at LaSalle, Ill.
A member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge and Eagles Aerie, he was a former officer and
trustee of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society.
Mr. McCambridge had been a licensed securities dealer for 48 years and was a life
member of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc., which he helped
organize. He also was a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission and held
a license in Wisconsin as a real estate broker.
Funeral Monday
Surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Thomas P. Bergmann of Toledo, Ohio,
and Mrs. Ronald M. Giblin of the city; two nephews, Robert F. and Cornelius J.
McCambridge, sons of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. F. McCambridge, who made their home
with the Lewis McCambridges after the death of their parents; four brothers,
John E. of DesMoines, Iowa, and Walter, Aloysius and Clarence of Chicago, and
five grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. McCambridge..(line underinked) at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. __ ____ will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited
at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 17, 1958 P. 3
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[d. 05-16-1958/age 67 yrs.]