The information we have conpiled for Adolph Gustav Studer came in a box of documents from Helen Gengler . Several people have tried in vain to find a descendant of Mr. Studer or his wife Frances A. (Buick) Studer. I have the documents now and will be the caretaker for awhile. I hope that someone will contact me and tell me they are related to August G. Studer and I'll be happy to send you all these things. There are several notebooks. There is the financial statement for James M. Buick the brother of Mrs. Studer. There are marriage clippings, and photos that we can't identify. There are a lot of documents and correspondence between Mrs. Ruth Peck Sr. and the estate of James M. Buick (her uncle). Its way to much to try and put here and it doesn't talk about anything concerning the family. The affiars of Mr. Buick were many -- it took a long time to settle his estate. If you are related please email me Christine Walters. Adolph Gustav Studer born 18 August 1868 Quebec Canada, the son of William S. and Margaret (Von Weinmann) Studer. Adolph married Frances A. Buick 5 July 1893. Frances had at least 2 brothers, James M. and Edward Dunbar Buick. She is buried at Woodlawn Cem. Children of Adolph and Frances Studer are: Eliot Studer born abt. 1887 died 1918 Influenza. Ruth Studer born abt 1897 married Rankin Philip Peck Sr.Rankin born 4 Sep 1895 - died 23 Mar 1951. Children of Rankin and Ruth (Studer) Peck Peggy Peck married Edwin Henry Fisher 22 Apr 1940 Rankin Philip Peck Jr. married Sarah F. Zimmerman 15 Sep 1956 Frances Peck m Annetta Baker Torrey 27 Jun 1953 Eliot Studer Peck m Bridget Anita 21 Jun 1956

Adolph Gustav Studer, physician, general secretary Y.M.C.A.; born, Montreal, P.Q., Aug. 18, 1868; son of William S. and Margaret (Von Weinnmann) Studer; educated in public, high and normal schools Montreal, and at McGill university; came to Detroit, and was student in Detroit College two years; M.D., Detroit Homeopathic College, 1894; married at Detroit, July 6, 1893, Fannie M. Buick. For many years has taken an active interest in Y.M.C.A.. work and has been general secretary Detroit, since 1902. Republican. Presbyterian. Member Detroit and Michigan State Homeopathic societies, Alumni Association Detroit homeopathic College. Mason, Knight Templar (Damascus Commandery). Club: Detroit Boat. Recreation: Boating. Office; Y.M.C.A. Bldg. Residence: 110 Charlotte Av. Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

Since 1903 Dr. Adclph G. Studer has been the general secretary of the Detroit Young Men's Christian Association, giving his attention to the broadening activities of this organization and promoting its effectiveness as a force for the physical, mental and moral uplift of young men. A native of Canada, Dr. Studer was born in Montreal, province of Quebec, on the 18th of August 1868, his parents being William S. and Margaret (Von Weinnmann) Studer. After pursuing his education in public high and Normal schools of his native city he continued his education In McGill University. His identification with Detroit dates from young manhood, when he became a student in Detroit College, there pursuing his studies for two years. He won his professional degree upon graduation from the Detroit Homeopathic College with the class of 1893, after which he practiced medicine in New Mexico for a year. On the fiftb of July, 1893, in Detroit, Dr. Studer was married to Miss Fannie M. Buick, and they have become the parents of two children: Eliot William, who died of influenza in 1918; and Ruth Buick. Dr. Studer's active connection with Young Men's Christian Association work has covered many years. In fact he entered this field in Pittsburgh in 1890 and came to Detroit to enter upon the work in this city in 1891. Then followed his period of study and preparation for the medical profession here, but again he turned to the Association work and has been general secretary in Detroit since 1903. Throughout the intervening period he has given his attention to the general organization and systematization of tho work, to the promotion of the various lines of activity carried forward by the organization and has constantly sought out new lines that would prove directly resultant in the effort to stimulate the phyaical, intellectual and moral development of young men. In the latter part of 1918 he was appointed by the National War Work Council to go upon a journey through the Near East in order to study at first hand the conditions following the war existing in those countries. He was absent from January until June, 1919, during which period he visited Romania, Turkey, Serbia, Armenia, Greece and other eastern countries. His report was considered a masterpiece of its kind, baring the true conditions which were the direct outcome of the war. He holds a very high position in Y. M. C. A. circles and has given unreservedly of his force and energy for the betterment of this great organization. In the line of his profession Mr. Studer is known as a member of the Detroit and Michigan State Homeopathic Societies and also of the Alumni Association of the Detroit Homeopathic College. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and his religious faith is that of tho Presbyterian church. He also belongs to Damascus Commandery, K. T., and has long been a devoted and exemplary follower of Masonic teachings. He holds membership with the Detroit Boat Club, the Detroit Tennis Club, the Oakland Hilla Golf Club, the Inglesidc Club and the Detroit Athletic Club and he is likewise a member of tho Detroit Board of Commerce, cooperating heartily in all of its well formulated plans and projects for the upbuilding of the city, the extension of its trade relations and the advancement of its civic standards. Source: The City of Detroit 1701 - 1922 edited by Clarence Monroe Burton, William Stocking, Gordon K. Miller

CITATION JUNE 2, 1958 Dr. A. G. Studer was bom in Montreal, Canada, on August 18, 1867. He was educated in the Montreal Protestant Schools, also Montreal Normal School. He was a member of the class of 1893, Detroit College of Medicine, and a member of the class of 1903 of the Detroit Homeopathic College, later absorbed by the University of Michigan. He has received honorary degrees from the George Williams College of Chicago, Alma College of Alma, Michigan, and Wayne State University of Detroit. In 1903, he spent a year on a ranch in New Mexico as the ranch doctor. He came to Detroit in May, 1887, and joined the Detroit YMCA in October, 7887. He became active in the Physical Department and helped organize the Gym Leaders' Club, which became the oldest active committee of the Association. In 1889, he joined the Detroit staff as assistant physical director. In March of 1890, he went to the Pittsburgh YMCA in charge of the Physical Department. He returned to Detroit in September, 1891, as physical director and in October, 1905, became the general secretary of the Detroit YMCA, which position he held until his retirement. At the time Dr. Studer became general secretary, the work of the Association was confined to one building at the corner of Grand River and Griswold Street. In 1906, with his leadership, a campaign produced one million dollars which enabled the Association to erect a new building at the corner of Adams and Witherell. This building is still in daily use. In 1925, a new campaign was carried out for seven new buildings with an objective of five million dollars. During a period of ten days, six million dollars was raised. The membership of the Association in 1900 was 4,650 and at the time of Dr. Studer's retirement the membership was 27,085. The annual budget of the Association in 1900 was $24,500 and at the time of Dr. Studer's retirement in 1946 it was $2,041,800. In his lifetime, Dr. Studer has held many important posts of great public trust and responsibility. He is a past president of the Detroit Council of Churches, a Life Elder of First Presbyterian Church, a Thirty-third Degree Mason, a member of the Board of Directors of the Detroit YMCA, a trustee of the Detroit Institute of Technology, and secretary-treasurer of the Detroit College of Law. Also, he has held memberships in the Michigan State Committee of the YMCA, in the National Council of the YMCA, on the International Committee and the World's Committee of the YMCA. Also, he has been a trustee of George Williams College in Chicago and of Alma College in Alma, Michigan. Dr. Studer was one of the organizers of the Detroit Community Fund and was one of the outstanding leaders in the Liberty Loan Drives of the First World War. Since his retirement in October of 7 946 offer 56 years service in the YMCA, the longest service of any executive in the movement, he has been quite active in serving his community in the many activities in which he is interested. For some time, he has been affectionately known as the dean of all YMCA secretaries. As the founder and for many years the guiding force of the Detroit Institute of Technology, Dr. Studer holds a special place in the minds and hearts of every individual who has been associated with the Detroit Institute of Technology. Dr. Studer originated the slogan that D./.7. was ffie Friendly Downtown College, a slogan that has continued throughout the history of the institution. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the civic, economic, social, spiritual, and academic development of Michigan and of the nation, the Detroit Institute of Technology is privileged to confer upon Dr. A. G. Studer the honorary degree, Doctor of Humanities. Signed by Dewey F. Banish (President) Mr. and Mrs. Studer ?? Eliot Studer s/o Adolph and Frances (Buick) Studer - 19 September 1918 September 1945 Studer -- Bingham -- Mosely -- Markens -- Logan -- Fisher -- Kontz