1.04.77
Print, Photographic
Roland Weise. 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" black and white photograph of Roland N. Weise, "born in Minneapolis, graduated from Soldun High School, St. Louis, Missouri; graduated from University in 1929 majoring in accounting. From 1929-35, he was employed with Ernst & Ernst, Minneapolis, as an auditor; 1935-42 employed as controller and treasurer at Chippewa Falls Woolen Mills, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; 1942-47 employed as controller for Firestone Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. He came to E. F. Johnson Co. on February 1, 1947, and has served in the capacity of controller since coming. Mr. Weise married Hazel Fremming and they are the parents of two children, Richard and Virginia. They reside at 819 3rd Avenue N.E. Mr. Weise is a past president of the Lions Club, a member of the Waseca Congregational Church. He is a hard worker and gardening is his hobby. I respect him as a co-worker and a friend. Very much best of luck. 1-25-55"
During Herman Peterson's work at the Waseca County Historical Society, he collected portraits and biographies of many friends and Waseca area businessmen and professionals.