WALTER (TEDDY)
  (Third child of Lorenz and Maggie)
By: Franklin L. Kern 

Walter J. Kern married Frieda Loesel (a farm girl) on 08/10/30.  Frieda’s grandfather was Lorenz Loesel, one of the original 15 settlers of Frankenmuth, who was instrumental in guiding the group to Frankenmuth. 

Walter or Teddy as he was known in town, was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 50 years, being the head Postmaster for some of those years. 

Frieda and Walter had one daughter, Marjorie Ann (German) .  

Teddy’s nickname was acquired as a young child when he won a foot race against a dog named Teddy.  He had athletic abilities in various sports.  His short and wiry physique helped him as a catcher for the Frankenmuth Baseball Team.  He was asked by a scout to try-out for the Toledo Mudhens, a minor league team.  In those days, baseball players were not held in high esteem, so his mother would not allow him to join the professional baseball circuit.  He always wondered if he would have made the team. 

Walter and brother Ruben (also known as Rube) were the best of friends and usually were involved in activities together, so when writing about one or the other, it is necessary to combine the discussion.  Click Here To Read About The Brother's Activities.