Clement Studebaker

1831–1901 (age 70)

Manufacturer

Biography

Clement Studebaker (1831–1901) built a manufacturing enterprise known for sturdy wagons that carried families and goods across the continent, laying groundwork for future innovations in transportation. He balanced entrepreneurship with care for his workforce and invested in institutions that strengthened civic life.

He rests in Riverview Cemetery, with fellow citizens honoring his role in shaping a growing country. His name still stands as a symbol of inventive spirit and the value of building lasting products.