Edward J. Roethe
American politician and newspaper editor
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Edward Julius Roethe (May 12, 1878 – May 1, 1952)[1] was an American politician and newspaper editor.[2]
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Edward Roethe | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 4, 1937 – January 6, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | William D. Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Helmar Lewis |
| In office January 5, 1925 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Edgar Roethe |
| Succeeded by | William D. Carroll |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 12, 1878 Whitewater, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 1, 1952 (aged 73) Fennimore, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Bessie Barbara Frantz |
| Relations | Henry Edgar Roethe (brother) |
| Children | 6 |
Early life
Roethe was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin to German immigrants Edward and Catherine Roethe. He was raised Lutheran.[1]
Career
Roethe began his career as a teacher. He later worked as the publisher of the Fennimore Times in Fennimore, Wisconsin.[2] He served as president of the village of Fennimore in 1919 and after the community was incorporated as a city he served as the first mayor of Fennimore from 1919 to 1924.[2] He served in the Wisconsin Senate as a Republican twice, initially as successor to his brother Henry Edgar Roethe.[3] He married his wife Barbara Frantz on September 22, 1906 in Clark, Wisconsin.
Personal life
Roethe died after suffering a stroke while working in his garden.[2]
