Herman Stern
By: Parker Crooks
Childhood
- Herman Stern was born in Oberbiechen, Germany.
- He was born on August 9, 1887.
- His father was Samuel Loeb Stern.
- His Mother was Mina Stern.
- He is the eight child of his family.
- He worked odd jobs for the first 14 years of his life.
- His uncle asked him to come to America and work in the clothing business.
- He ran a successful clothing business in Casselton ND.
- Before he went to Casselton ND he went to New York City on October 10, 1903.
- He quit all of his training to go the U.S to start his own clothing business.
Portrait of Him in his early years
His Relatives
His family
Adult
- He took the second "n" out of his name during his stay in Casselton ND.
- He worked with mens clothing.
- He became the manager of the business in 1907.
- Stern moved to Valley City to take charge of another store.
- He later got married to Adeline Roth.
- Stern purchased half interest in the Valley City and Casselton Stores.
- He was an active member of the Valley City Chamber of Commerce.
- He helped 175 and german Jews escape the Holocaust and bring them to America.
- He is Honored in the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
- He was the 40th reciprient of the ND Rough Rider Award.
- The Valley city winter show was created because of him.
- He worked at the Valley City Clothing Store for more than 70 years.
- Today, his grandchildren work at one of his stores in Fargo N.D.
- Stern also made the Greater North Dakota Chamber (GNDC).
- Herman somewhat helped make the Northern Lights Council.
- He helped create a program called the Community Chest that helps raise money for the needs of the community.
- He help fundraise enough money to help build camp wilderness.
- He was manager of 7 stores during the time.
- He establish boy scout councils in Fargo, Whapeton, Valley City, and Grand forks.
- He died on June 20, 1980 in Fargo ND.
Photo of Herman Stern during the award ceremony
Portrait for London Gallery
Him sitting at UND conference
Why He Was Picked For The Award
He won this award because he helped create a program that helped youth and others in need. He helped build a foundation for North Dakota's economy. His actions still go on today.