Theodore Regensteiner (born May 17, 1868, in Munich, Germany, to Albert (Abraham) (?-1904 in Pasing) from Pflaumloch and his first wife Fannie, née Heymann. He had an older brother Siegfried (1866-1927) founder of the Automobilwerk Pasing near Munich. Theodore lost his mother age 3 and his stepmother Bertha, mother of Martin (?-1909 in Chicago) and Otto (1877-1941 in Kaunas) became a determining factor in bringing about his emigration in 1884 (he was age 15) to the USA.
This passage provides a detailed account of Theodore Regensteiner's early life, highlighting his birth, family relationships, and the pivotal role his stepmother played in his decision to emigrate to the USA at a young age.