Throughout his life, Otto Triebel was one of Peoria's most prominent, well-respected and talented citizens. His public service included several terms as city treasurer, county supervisor, and as a school inspector. He is most well known for being the sculptor of the "Triebel Lions" at the entrance of the Peoria Zoo.
Otto was also, with three of his sons, founder of Triebel and Sons of whom sculpted many monuments in Springdale Cemetery, and is the father of Fritz Triebel, sculpter of many works including the Soldiers & Sailors monument at the courthouse, and the Fred Block grave in Springdale.
Throughout his life, Otto Triebel was one of Peoria's most prominent, well-respected and talented citizens. His public service included several terms as city treasurer, county supervisor, and as a school inspector. He is most well known for being the sculptor of the "Triebel Lions" at the entrance of the Peoria Zoo.
Otto was also, with three of his sons, founder of Triebel and Sons of whom sculpted many monuments in Springdale Cemetery, and is the father of Fritz Triebel, sculpter of many works including the Soldiers & Sailors monument at the courthouse, and the Fred Block grave in Springdale.
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