Keck-Gonnerman Co.

The firm was established in 1873 by John and Winfield Woody, originating as a foundry. In 1877, after the death of Winfield, John Keck, a German immigrant and John Woody's brother-in-law, purchased Winfield's shares in the firm, and it was renamed Woody & Keck. Three years later, in 1880, John Woody retired due to illness, leaving John Keck to manage the firm. In 1883, John Onk bought Woody's share in the firm, and it was again renamed to Keck & Onk. and Henry Kuebler joined the firm with ⅓ share each. The firm was renamed Keck, Gonnerman & Company. In 1884, the firm began production of engines, threshing machines, and portable sawmills. In 1921, the company opened a branch in St. Louis, MO. As of 1926, they also had a branch in Peoria, IL (date opened unknown). ==Products==