The Third Generation – the tradition carries on…

Always looking for new opportunities, Sturhahns purchased Lebold & Voegele Jewelers in Macomb, Illinois in July of 1971.   Harold’s son, Alan, was named manager of this new store.  Alan later closed the Macomb store and relocated to Marshall, Missouri where he and his wife Leslie purchased Esser Jewelers. Esser Jewelers is now operated as an independent Sturhahn Jewelers business.

Another third generation jeweler was Don’s son, Steve.  Steve joined the Quincy business at age 14 and in 1979, when his father Don passed away, Steve stepped into the role of bench jeweler.  Joan, Steve’s mother, became an active member of the business. Steve became certified as a Registered Jeweler of the American Gem Society.

Five years after Don’s death, his son-in-law Bob Rakers joined the business and worked there until his retirement in 2000. In that same year, Steve’s wife Carol began working at Sturhahn Jewelers. She earned her Accredited Jewelry Professional title from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA, www.gia.edu), and her Certified Sales Associate title from the AGS.

Expansion, Relocation, Re-invention of the business… 

Steve & Carol expanded and relocated the business the summer of 2004 to its third and current location at 2801 Broadway Street in Quincy. This spacious, modern new store is a reflection of the Sturhahn tradition, always considering customers wants and needs and finding new ways to be their “jeweler of choice”!  The signature Sturhahn Street clock, a traditional Quincy landmark, also made the move from the downtown 8^th & State location. Learn about the fascinating history of this antique clock.

 

 

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