Edward William Staebler (December 26, 1872November 10, 1946) was a

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politician.

Early life

Edward W. Staebler was born in

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to parents Michael and Katherine Rosina Staebler on December 26, 1872. Staebler was of German ancestry.

Career

Staebler was involved with an early automobile dealership in the city of

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. Staebler served as

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from 1926 to 1931. Staebler was a

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. In 1932, Staebler ran unsuccessfully for the

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representing

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Personal life

Staebler married Magdalena Dold in 1895. Together, they had at least two children including U.S. Representative Neil Staebler.

Death

Staebler died on November 10, 1946.

References

1872 births 1946 deaths Michigan Democrats American people of German descent Mayors of Ann Arbor, Michigan 20th-century mayors of places in Michigan {{Michigan-mayor-stub