A brief history of Wente Plumbing.
| Wente Plumbing, was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois on January 6, 1960 to "operate a general mercantile and contracting business for the sale of plumbing, heating, air-conditioning equipment and supplies." The four original stockholders, Maurice Wente, Robert Schuette, Richard Flach and Robert Dirks each worked in the corporation until his retirement. |
| The Company while starting our in residential work soon transitioned into commercial work and by the early 1970's was involved primarily in commercial plumbing and industrial process piping, operating in a 60 mile radius of Effingham. |
| Today, the business is being managed by two second generation employees, Michael Wente and Robert B. Schuette. While still involved in the commercial and industrial work, the Company has moved back into the residential arena and is pursuing the service and repair market along with an entry into fire protection. |