Todd Wehr
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Todd Wehr industrialist and philanthropist was co-founder of the Wehr Steel Company and founder of the Todd Wehr Foundation, Inc. C. Frederick "Todd" Wehr was a graduate of West Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
, and of Cornell University
, in Ithaca, New York
.
He and his brothers comprised the executive team of the Wehr Steel Company, which was founded in 1910 by his father, Henry Wehr. The company manufactured steel alloy castings for machine parts, as well as magnetic separators and brakes. During World War II
, it received numerous "E" awards from the government for excellence in steel production.
In 1958, the company was re-organized as a division of the Wehr Corporation. Wehr became the chairman of the board, a position he held until his retirement in 1963.
Wehr left the bulk of his estate to a trust set up for charitable religious, scientific and educational purposes. Many Wisconsin universities and cultural organizations have benefited from the Todd Wehr Foundation, including Viterbo University
, which received a grant to renovate the facility that now bears the name Todd Wehr Memorial Library. Marquette University
also benefited from Wehr's philanthropy. Marquette has named its entire science complex after Wehr as well as a theater.
55 East Wells Street
Suite 1900
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3819
414-273-2100
Contact Person:
Allan E. Iding
Officers/Directors:
James A. Feddrsen
Richard J. Harland
Allan E. Iding
M. James Termondt
Donors: C. Frederic "Todd" Wehr, deceased
Purpose: Primarily local Milwaukee giving, with emphasis on elementary school and high school. The foundation focuses on large memorial gifts payable over several (Up to 10) years, with emphasis on capital projects affecting children.
Application Procedures: Initial approach by letter; submit 1 copy of proposal; board meets quarterly.
Geographic Focus: Generally limited to the state of Wisconsin, with increased emphasis on capital projects in Milwaukee.
Grants awarded: Milwaukee, Police Athletic League: $10,000; Next Door Foundation, $10,000; Garden Homes Lutheran School; $50,000; La Causa, Inc.; $50,000; St. Marcus Lutheran School; $50,000; Silver Spring Neighborhood Center; $10,000, and Harambee School Development Corporation; $40,000.
Carroll University in Waukesha, WI also has a Todd Wehr Memorial Library. St. Norbert College
in De Pere, WI has a Todd Wehr Library. However, this library was renovated in Fall 2009 in favor for The Miriam B. and James J. Mulva Library. What is now Todd Wehr Hall includes a campus community center, administrative offices and community support centers. http://www.snc.edu/president/messages/20100512.html Medical College of Wisconsin in Wawautosa, WI also has a Todd Wehr Memorial Library in honor of Mr.Wehr. Ripon College also has a building dedicated to Todd Wehr, which houses the mathematics, business, and psychology departments. Milwaukee School of Engineering
in Milwaukee, WI has The Todd Wehr Conference Center http://www.msoe.edu/academics/outstanding_facilities/twcc.shtml which is located at the southwest corner of Broadway and Highland Street. The Center is used for seminars, conferences, meetings and guest lectures, bands and other entertainment. Carthage College
in Kenosha, WI also has a Todd Wehr Center. It houses the Dean of Students office, conference rooms, the school's only cafeteria, WOH's place for entertaining, and the mail room. It once also housed a food court but it closed when the new student center opened in the summer of 2011.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
, and of Cornell University
Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League university located in Ithaca, New York, United States. It is a private land-grant university, receiving annual funding from the State of New York for certain educational missions...
, in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, New York
The city of Ithaca, is a city in upstate New York and the county seat of Tompkins County, as well as the largest community in the Ithaca-Tompkins County metropolitan area...
.
He and his brothers comprised the executive team of the Wehr Steel Company, which was founded in 1910 by his father, Henry Wehr. The company manufactured steel alloy castings for machine parts, as well as magnetic separators and brakes. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, it received numerous "E" awards from the government for excellence in steel production.
In 1958, the company was re-organized as a division of the Wehr Corporation. Wehr became the chairman of the board, a position he held until his retirement in 1963.
Wehr left the bulk of his estate to a trust set up for charitable religious, scientific and educational purposes. Many Wisconsin universities and cultural organizations have benefited from the Todd Wehr Foundation, including Viterbo University
Viterbo University
Viterbo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States in the Diocese of La Crosse.-History:...
, which received a grant to renovate the facility that now bears the name Todd Wehr Memorial Library. Marquette University
Marquette University
Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...
also benefited from Wehr's philanthropy. Marquette has named its entire science complex after Wehr as well as a theater.
Todd Wehr Foundation
The Todd Wehr Foundation is located at:55 East Wells Street
Suite 1900
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3819
414-273-2100
Contact Person:
Allan E. Iding
Officers/Directors:
James A. Feddrsen
Richard J. Harland
Allan E. Iding
M. James Termondt
Donors: C. Frederic "Todd" Wehr, deceased
Purpose: Primarily local Milwaukee giving, with emphasis on elementary school and high school. The foundation focuses on large memorial gifts payable over several (Up to 10) years, with emphasis on capital projects affecting children.
Application Procedures: Initial approach by letter; submit 1 copy of proposal; board meets quarterly.
Geographic Focus: Generally limited to the state of Wisconsin, with increased emphasis on capital projects in Milwaukee.
Grants awarded: Milwaukee, Police Athletic League: $10,000; Next Door Foundation, $10,000; Garden Homes Lutheran School; $50,000; La Causa, Inc.; $50,000; St. Marcus Lutheran School; $50,000; Silver Spring Neighborhood Center; $10,000, and Harambee School Development Corporation; $40,000.
Carroll University in Waukesha, WI also has a Todd Wehr Memorial Library. St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College
St. Norbert College is a private Catholic liberal arts college in De Pere, Wisconsin. Founded in October 1898 by Abbot Bernard Pennings, a Norbertine priest and educator, the school was named after Saint Norbert of Xanten. In 1952, the college became coeducational and today enrolls about 2,175...
in De Pere, WI has a Todd Wehr Library. However, this library was renovated in Fall 2009 in favor for The Miriam B. and James J. Mulva Library. What is now Todd Wehr Hall includes a campus community center, administrative offices and community support centers. http://www.snc.edu/president/messages/20100512.html Medical College of Wisconsin in Wawautosa, WI also has a Todd Wehr Memorial Library in honor of Mr.Wehr. Ripon College also has a building dedicated to Todd Wehr, which houses the mathematics, business, and psychology departments. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering
The Milwaukee School of Engineering is a private university located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. MSOE is best known for its applications-oriented curriculum, close association with business and industry, and extremely high placement rate...
in Milwaukee, WI has The Todd Wehr Conference Center http://www.msoe.edu/academics/outstanding_facilities/twcc.shtml which is located at the southwest corner of Broadway and Highland Street. The Center is used for seminars, conferences, meetings and guest lectures, bands and other entertainment. Carthage College
Carthage College
Carthage College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Situated in Kenosha, Wisconsin midway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the campus is on the shore of Lake Michigan and is home to 2,500 full-time and 900 part-time...
in Kenosha, WI also has a Todd Wehr Center. It houses the Dean of Students office, conference rooms, the school's only cafeteria, WOH's place for entertaining, and the mail room. It once also housed a food court but it closed when the new student center opened in the summer of 2011.