Richard Schaddelee was born in Goedereede, the Netherlands on March 30, 1873. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1887. In 1891, he began working for the Grand Rapids Gas Company. In 1902, he became vice president and general manager of the Albion Gas Company of Albion, Michigan. That same year, he married Getrude Kiomparens. They had three children: Hubert Richard, Leona Getrude, and Geraldine Jean. At various times in his career, Richard worked at Child, Hulswit, and Co., United Light and Rhys Co., and the United Light and Power Co., where he became chairman of the executive committee in 1928 and held that position until retirement. He died in April 1966.
From the description of Richard Schaddelee collection, 1941-1959. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 63077440
