The following excerpt is from a book entitled:
"Buffalo and Its German Community" Illustrated German-American Historical and Biographical Society dated 1911-12, pp. 306-10
Link to book: http://www.archivaria.com/BusDHistory/BusD0.html
"Buffalo's well known printing shop owner, Mr. Frank J. Offermann, is a child of Buffalo. He was born on September 6, 1876 as the son of Mr. Gottfried Offermann. His father came from Cologne on the Rhine and settled in this city in 1863. His mother, born Genofeva Barth, first saw the light of the world in Williamsville, N.Y. Young Frank received an excellent education. After graduating from the famous Canisius College he became a clerk at the Lake Shore Railroad Office. He spent 2 years there. Then for 5 years he ran a wine and beer business. After this time he established a printing shop which mainly produced yearly calendars and advertising novelties for commercial establishments. His immense talent and untiring drive led Mr. Offermann to build an important business.
Mr. Offermann is a member of St. Mary's Church and he belongs to many social groups such as the Elks, the Eagles, the Moose Lodge, the Orpheus, the C.M.B.A., the Buffalo Automobile Club, and the Wine and Liquor Dealers Association. On October 6, 1898 he married Miss Gertrude Doerfel. He lives with her in a pleasant home at 296 Hickory Street. His place of business is at 301 Broadway."
Great article noting Sherriff Offermann's political connections, ownership of Bisons, first to have night baseball in International league, how he started his scorecard business reporting baseball scores, first in city to do this...etc
Bflo Courier Express 1935 copy/paste in browser;
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%2021/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935%20-%200320.pdf
Personal Note:
His mother, as noted above, was "Genofeva Barth" German for Genevieve. His father, Gottfried Offermann, who emigrated from Koln, Germany when he was 16 to Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Frank Offermann Sr.'s first wife was Gertrude Doerfel, they married in 1898 and she died in 1922 and they had no children. Gertrude emigrated to the USA from Germany about 1880 when she was two years old. They lived at 439 Breckenridge St., Buffalo, NY (1915-16 Buffalo City Directory) b/w Baynes & Putnam Sts. and used their Grand Island home "Fairview" as a country home, until about 1921, then they made it their permanent home at Fairview on Grand Island, NY
He then married Isabel Marie Cole on 10/18/1923 @ Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Buffalo, NY and they had 4 children.
Jeanne Offermann Lawless (1924-2015)
Francis. J. "Frank" Offermann, Jr. (1926-2013)
Paul V. Offermann (1929 - 2023)
Karl P. Offermann (1931-2010)
In addition to his printing/advertising business, "F.J. Offermann Art Works" at 299 Broadway
he also was an owner of the Buffalo Bisons Baseball Club in Buffalo, NY.
and an Erie County Sheriff in Buffalo, NY 1933-35
Offermann Stadium formerly Bison Stadium was renamed in his memory upon his early death.
"Buffalo and Its German Community" Illustrated German-American Historical and Biographical Society dated 1911-12, pp. 306-10
Link to book: http://www.archivaria.com/BusDHistory/BusD0.html
"Buffalo's well known printing shop owner, Mr. Frank J. Offermann, is a child of Buffalo. He was born on September 6, 1876 as the son of Mr. Gottfried Offermann. His father came from Cologne on the Rhine and settled in this city in 1863. His mother, born Genofeva Barth, first saw the light of the world in Williamsville, N.Y. Young Frank received an excellent education. After graduating from the famous Canisius College he became a clerk at the Lake Shore Railroad Office. He spent 2 years there. Then for 5 years he ran a wine and beer business. After this time he established a printing shop which mainly produced yearly calendars and advertising novelties for commercial establishments. His immense talent and untiring drive led Mr. Offermann to build an important business.
Mr. Offermann is a member of St. Mary's Church and he belongs to many social groups such as the Elks, the Eagles, the Moose Lodge, the Orpheus, the C.M.B.A., the Buffalo Automobile Club, and the Wine and Liquor Dealers Association. On October 6, 1898 he married Miss Gertrude Doerfel. He lives with her in a pleasant home at 296 Hickory Street. His place of business is at 301 Broadway."
Great article noting Sherriff Offermann's political connections, ownership of Bisons, first to have night baseball in International league, how he started his scorecard business reporting baseball scores, first in city to do this...etc
Bflo Courier Express 1935 copy/paste in browser;
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%2021/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935%20-%200320.pdf
Personal Note:
His mother, as noted above, was "Genofeva Barth" German for Genevieve. His father, Gottfried Offermann, who emigrated from Koln, Germany when he was 16 to Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Frank Offermann Sr.'s first wife was Gertrude Doerfel, they married in 1898 and she died in 1922 and they had no children. Gertrude emigrated to the USA from Germany about 1880 when she was two years old. They lived at 439 Breckenridge St., Buffalo, NY (1915-16 Buffalo City Directory) b/w Baynes & Putnam Sts. and used their Grand Island home "Fairview" as a country home, until about 1921, then they made it their permanent home at Fairview on Grand Island, NY
He then married Isabel Marie Cole on 10/18/1923 @ Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Buffalo, NY and they had 4 children.
Jeanne Offermann Lawless (1924-2015)
Francis. J. "Frank" Offermann, Jr. (1926-2013)
Paul V. Offermann (1929 - 2023)
Karl P. Offermann (1931-2010)
In addition to his printing/advertising business, "F.J. Offermann Art Works" at 299 Broadway
he also was an owner of the Buffalo Bisons Baseball Club in Buffalo, NY.
and an Erie County Sheriff in Buffalo, NY 1933-35
Offermann Stadium formerly Bison Stadium was renamed in his memory upon his early death.
The following excerpt is from a book entitled:
"Buffalo and Its German Community" Illustrated German-American Historical and Biographical Society dated 1911-12, pp. 306-10
Link to book: http://www.archivaria.com/BusDHistory/BusD0.html
"Buffalo's well known printing shop owner, Mr. Frank J. Offermann, is a child of Buffalo. He was born on September 6, 1876 as the son of Mr. Gottfried Offermann. His father came from Cologne on the Rhine and settled in this city in 1863. His mother, born Genofeva Barth, first saw the light of the world in Williamsville, N.Y. Young Frank received an excellent education. After graduating from the famous Canisius College he became a clerk at the Lake Shore Railroad Office. He spent 2 years there. Then for 5 years he ran a wine and beer business. After this time he established a printing shop which mainly produced yearly calendars and advertising novelties for commercial establishments. His immense talent and untiring drive led Mr. Offermann to build an important business.
Mr. Offermann is a member of St. Mary's Church and he belongs to many social groups such as the Elks, the Eagles, the Moose Lodge, the Orpheus, the C.M.B.A., the Buffalo Automobile Club, and the Wine and Liquor Dealers Association. On October 6, 1898 he married Miss Gertrude Doerfel. He lives with her in a pleasant home at 296 Hickory Street. His place of business is at 301 Broadway."
Great article noting Sherriff Offermann's political connections, ownership of Bisons, first to have night baseball in International league, how he started his scorecard business reporting baseball scores, first in city to do this...etc
Bflo Courier Express 1935 copy/paste in browser;
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%2021/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935%20-%200320.pdf
Personal Note:
His mother, as noted above, was "Genofeva Barth" German for Genevieve. His father, Gottfried Offermann, who emigrated from Koln, Germany when he was 16 to Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Frank Offermann Sr.'s first wife was Gertrude Doerfel, they married in 1898 and she died in 1922 and they had no children. Gertrude emigrated to the USA from Germany about 1880 when she was two years old. They lived at 439 Breckenridge St., Buffalo, NY (1915-16 Buffalo City Directory) b/w Baynes & Putnam Sts. and used their Grand Island home "Fairview" as a country home, until about 1921, then they made it their permanent home at Fairview on Grand Island, NY
He then married Isabel Marie Cole on 10/18/1923 @ Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Buffalo, NY and they had 4 children.
Jeanne Offermann Lawless (1924-2015)
Francis. J. "Frank" Offermann, Jr. (1926-2013)
Paul V. Offermann (1929 - 2023)
Karl P. Offermann (1931-2010)
In addition to his printing/advertising business, "F.J. Offermann Art Works" at 299 Broadway
he also was an owner of the Buffalo Bisons Baseball Club in Buffalo, NY.
and an Erie County Sheriff in Buffalo, NY 1933-35
Offermann Stadium formerly Bison Stadium was renamed in his memory upon his early death.
"Buffalo and Its German Community" Illustrated German-American Historical and Biographical Society dated 1911-12, pp. 306-10
Link to book: http://www.archivaria.com/BusDHistory/BusD0.html
"Buffalo's well known printing shop owner, Mr. Frank J. Offermann, is a child of Buffalo. He was born on September 6, 1876 as the son of Mr. Gottfried Offermann. His father came from Cologne on the Rhine and settled in this city in 1863. His mother, born Genofeva Barth, first saw the light of the world in Williamsville, N.Y. Young Frank received an excellent education. After graduating from the famous Canisius College he became a clerk at the Lake Shore Railroad Office. He spent 2 years there. Then for 5 years he ran a wine and beer business. After this time he established a printing shop which mainly produced yearly calendars and advertising novelties for commercial establishments. His immense talent and untiring drive led Mr. Offermann to build an important business.
Mr. Offermann is a member of St. Mary's Church and he belongs to many social groups such as the Elks, the Eagles, the Moose Lodge, the Orpheus, the C.M.B.A., the Buffalo Automobile Club, and the Wine and Liquor Dealers Association. On October 6, 1898 he married Miss Gertrude Doerfel. He lives with her in a pleasant home at 296 Hickory Street. His place of business is at 301 Broadway."
Great article noting Sherriff Offermann's political connections, ownership of Bisons, first to have night baseball in International league, how he started his scorecard business reporting baseball scores, first in city to do this...etc
Bflo Courier Express 1935 copy/paste in browser;
http://fultonhistory.com/Newspapers%2021/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935/Buffalo%20NY%20Courier%20Express%201935%20-%200320.pdf
Personal Note:
His mother, as noted above, was "Genofeva Barth" German for Genevieve. His father, Gottfried Offermann, who emigrated from Koln, Germany when he was 16 to Buffalo, NY.
Mr. Frank Offermann Sr.'s first wife was Gertrude Doerfel, they married in 1898 and she died in 1922 and they had no children. Gertrude emigrated to the USA from Germany about 1880 when she was two years old. They lived at 439 Breckenridge St., Buffalo, NY (1915-16 Buffalo City Directory) b/w Baynes & Putnam Sts. and used their Grand Island home "Fairview" as a country home, until about 1921, then they made it their permanent home at Fairview on Grand Island, NY
He then married Isabel Marie Cole on 10/18/1923 @ Blessed Sacrament Chapel in Buffalo, NY and they had 4 children.
Jeanne Offermann Lawless (1924-2015)
Francis. J. "Frank" Offermann, Jr. (1926-2013)
Paul V. Offermann (1929 - 2023)
Karl P. Offermann (1931-2010)
In addition to his printing/advertising business, "F.J. Offermann Art Works" at 299 Broadway
he also was an owner of the Buffalo Bisons Baseball Club in Buffalo, NY.
and an Erie County Sheriff in Buffalo, NY 1933-35
Offermann Stadium formerly Bison Stadium was renamed in his memory upon his early death.
