# Herman Voelker — Dodsworth character guide

> Herman Voelker in Dodsworth by Sinclair Lewis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Herman, portly old Herman Voelker, Voelker

**First appearance:** 0002-i

## Who they are

Fran's father, a wealthy businessman from Zenith.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/i)

Fran's father, a wealthy brewer with a large house and German-American prominence. He later supports Sam's stock purchase in the Revelation Company.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dodsworth_se/chapters/xxi)

Referenced as Fran's father; Sam notes Fran's pretentiousness about her family background.

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