Second Generation

In January of 1928 Ellis Schmidt was born in Kimmswick, MO. He grew up in the south St. Louis area with his older sister Elaine. Following his service in World War II as an US Army Veteran, he started working with his step-father and step-brother. Ellis learned the ropes from his step-father "Fred" Zamzow before taking over and growing the business. In 1955 Ellis became president of Zamzow Mfg.