Charles Wendel Heyl (May 14, 1857 - January 20, 1936) was an American businessman, fire chief, and politician.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Heyl and his parents moved to Madison, Wisconsin in 1857.[1] Heyl went to the public schools in Madison and then worked for his father as a tinsmith.[1] Heyl then worked for Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.[1] Heyl owned a hotel and cigar shop in Madison.[1] In 1890, Heyl served on the Madison Common Council and served as president of the common council.[1] He also served on the board of education. He was a Democrat. In 1893, Heyl served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1] [2] From 1907 to 1929, Heyl was the fire chief of the Madison Fire Department.[1] Heyl died at his home, in Madison, Wisconsin, after a long illness.[1]