Born in Kentucky on July 11, 1895 of German parents. Lieftuchter moved to California with his family in 1901 and later worked for many years as a draftsman for the Benicia Arsenal. In 1932 he settled in San Francisco where he remained until his demise on Dec. 18, 1972. Member: San Francisco Art Association. Exh: Oakland Art Gallery.
Source: Edan Hughes,
"Artists in California, 1786-1940"Index of Artists Supplement (Daniel Mallett); Death record.
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