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John A. Giebish is the vice president of the H. Barkow Company, builders of automobile bodies in Milwaukee. He was well trained for the duties and responsibilities which now devolve upon him, for in his youth he learned the carriage painting trade and has gradually advanced with the increase of his powers and experience. He was born in Milwaukee on the 8th of June, 1879, and is a son of Frank and Theresa (Thoman) Giebish, the former a native of Austria, while the latter was born in Milwaukee. On leaving his native land Frank Giebish came to the new world and proceeded into the interior of the country, settling in Milwaukee, where he engaged in the liquor business to the time of his death.

John A. Giebish obtained his education in the thirteenth ward school and in the Catholic parochial school, and when his textbooks were put aside he learned the painter's trade. In 1904 he entered the employ of the H. Barkow Company as a painter and has been associated with the business continuously since, working his way upward to the position of superintendent of the paint department, while upon the death of Herman Barkow, the founder of the business, he was elected to the vice presidency of the company, which position he is now filling. His practical knowledge of the trade enables him to direct the services of many of the employees of the house, which is now enjoying an extensive and growing business.

On the 8th of June, 1904, Mr. Giebish was united in marriage to Miss Amalia Gormiller, a daughter of Casper Gormiller of Milwaukee. They now have two children, Edward and Victor. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church and Mr. Giebish also has membership with the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and St. Joseph's Benevolent Society. Fraternally he is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and politically he maintains an independent course. The activities of his life, however, have been concentrated upon business and today the major part of his time and attention is given to the management of the interests of the H. Barkow Company. He has fifteen high-class painters under his supervision in the paint shop, doing expert work, and the company enjoys in this regard a reputation second to none.