Henry Godfrey Kalmbach
Henry Godfrey Kalmbach, superintendent of Station A., post-office of Grand Rapids, and a man of remarkable talent, was born in this city on the 6th of March, 1868, a son of Godfrey and Anna M. (Steincke) Kalmbach. The father was by vocation a shoe merchant and both parents were natives of Germany.
Henry Godfrey Kalmbach was educated in the city schools and graduated from the high school with the class of 1890. He secured a position in the post-office as night clerk, then as day clerk, which position he held for three years, or until April 1, 1897, when he was appointed superintendent of Station A., on the establishment of that office, and has held it since, having entire charge of the business. In this branch there are one clerk and twelve carriers. In 1898 there were sold: Stamps, amounting to $19,884.88; domestic money orders, $30,656.99; international orders, $1,549.42, and this year there will be an increase of thirty per cent.
Mr. Kalmbach in his political predilections is faithful to the principles of the republican party. Socially, he is an esteemed member of Valley City lodge, No. 124, K. of P.; Knights of Khorassan, Kabbe Temple, and Royal Arch Mason, Columbian chapter, of Grand Rapids. He is also a member of the Lakeside club, and of the Gamma Delta Psi., the oldest high school fraternity near Grand Rapids.
Mr. Kalmbach stands high in the social world as a man of unimpeachable character. In the discharge of his duties he is prompt, faithful and progressive, and he is recognized as a capable official. In this capacity he gives a zealous support to all progressive measures for the public good. He is characterized by a human sympathy and kindness, which, taken together with his integrity and honor, have gained for him the esteem of all.