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Does MPHS have photographs: Yes

Address in Mount Prospect: Unknown

Birth Date: Unknown

Death Date: Unknown

Marriage
Date: April 4, 1920

Spouse: Rose (Holste) Hasz

Children: Howard, Norma, Martin, David, Lois

Interesting information on life, career, accomplishments:

In the early twentieth century Mount Prospect was developing quickly. At the time the town was only made up of what today is considered downtown and the population was still almost exclusively German Lutherans. The only church in the area was Saint John Lutheran Church a couple of miles south of the center of town. In 1912 the residents of Mount Prospect began to feel that they needed a church closer to home so they organized Saint Paul Lutheran Church. In 1913 Rev. J.E.A. Mueller came and became the first Pastor. Also in 1913 Saint Paul School was founded and Mueller also became the first teacher. This was a lot to ask of one person, so on September 2, 1917 Martin Hasz was hired as the first full time teacher for Saint Paul School. The choice to hire him turned out to be quite wise as he certainly showed his dedication. He remained at the school, as a teacher and later principal until 1968, or for 51 years.

 

Does MPHS have photographs: Yes

Address in Mount Prospect: 15 N. Elmhurst

Birth Date: 1905

 Death Date: 1987

Marriage
Date: 1927

 Spouse: Irene Haberkamp

Children: Robert, Janet (Angus)

Interesting information on life, career, accomplishments:

Edwin Haberkamp was one of the most dedicated workers in Mount Prospect. He served on the Mount Prospect Fire Department from 1936 to 1970 or for 36 years, 13 of which he spent as Chief. He was the first full time fireman in Mount Prospect when a professional fire department was established in 1960 and he was elected the Vice President of the Great Lakes Division of the International Fire Chiefs Association in 1962.

Does MPHS have photographs:  Yes

Address in MP:

Birth Date: November 21, 1919

Death Date: June 15, 2000

Marriage
Date: May 1, 1947

Spouse:  Viola (Shepard-Hilker) Graef

Children: Lynn, Henry S, Frances, and Edna

Interesting information on life, career, accomplishments:

Henry Graef began his career at 16 as an office boy with the Scully Steel Products Company, later United States Steel Supply Company. At different times he was the Manager of Commercial Research, Manager of Marketing Services, Manager of Materials Control, and Manager of Commercial Planning. He and his father also ran a repair shop for electrical appliances, mainly radios. He enlisted in the Signal Corps in August 1942 and served there until February 1946. Henry Graef was a life long learner and he went on to receive his Bachelor degree from Northwestern University in 1961 at the age of 42 with his wife and children looking on.

Henry Graef is best remembered for his involvement in community organizations.  He was: finance chair, North Star District BSA; president, Mount Prospect Combined Appeal (now the United Fund); president, Lions Park School PTA; president, Coordinating Council District 57 Schools; church school superintendent; chairs of the boards of education and Christian services, and co-chair, president, and secretary of Yomarcos for South Church; president, Mount Prospect Historical Society, director emeritus and trustee Elk Grove Township Schools; treasure of the Prairie Club, for 65 years; co-editor for 10 years of the Hazelhurst highlights; co-chair of the Family Cottage, Hazelhurst Operating Committee, Conservation Committee, and the Nomination Committee, all for the Prairie Club; Director of Mount Prospect Kiwanis; and newsletter editor and director of the Mount Prospect Park District Bridge Club.

Henry Graef was awarded Mount Prospect Shining Star Award in 1996 and the International Kiwanis George F. Hixson Award for service to the community and children of the world in 1999.