Henry F. Wilke Explained

Henry F. Wilke
Birth Date:February 5, 1857
Birth Place:Phenegge, Waldeck, Germany
Burial Place:Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Nationality:German-born American
Occupation:politician
Known For:member, Wisconsin State Assembly
Party:Republican

Henry F. Wilke (February 5, 1857 – May 9, 1931) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Phenegge, Waldeck, Germany, Wilke was educated in Germany. In 1889, Wilke emigrated to the United States and settled in Madison, Wisconsin. He was in the general merchandise and lumber business. He then moved to Blue Mounds, Wisconsin. Finally, Wilke settled in Verona, Wisconsin. He served as postmaster for Verona, Wisconsin. In 1895, Wilke served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[1] [2] Wilke died in 1931 and was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1895, Biographical Sketch of Henry F. Wilke, p. 667.
  2. Henry F. Wilke-obituary, Madison Capital Times, May 11, 1931, p. 14.
  3. News: Henry Wilke Funeral to Be Held Monday . Wisconsin State Journal . May 10, 1931 . 14 . . December 29, 2018 .