Our History

The Bill Ding stacking clown toy was originally built by the Stombecker Company in 1931. It was a children’s toy that was designed to foster hand-eye coordination. The original production ended in the 1960’s, until Chicago Cutlery bought Strombeck in 1980. This included, you guessed it, the rights and patents to Bill Ding. Five years later, Stuhr Enterprises (Currently Stuhr Products) bought Chicago Cutlery’s wooden division. Bill Dings were hand built in Wilton, IA during this time. Stuhr Products was named after the original owner, Edwin Stuhr of Letts, IA. Bill has been at home with this family owned company ever since.

We hope you enjoy many happy memories with Bill Ding as many generations before have. Here is to 90 years of Bill Ding!