Henry Edgar Roethe


Henry Edgar Roethe was an American politician and newspaper editor who was a Republican candidate for governor of Wisconsin in 1914.

Early life and education

Born in Whitewater, Wisconsin, Roethe attended Whitewater Normal State School.

Career

Roethe moved to Fennimore, Wisconsin, where he bought and published a newspaper. Roethe served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1907 to 1910 and 1913 to 1914. From 1917 to 1924, he was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for the Wisconsin's 16th [State Senate district|16th district].

Personal life

Roethe committed suicide on August 16, 1939; his body was found in Lake Monona. Roethe was succeeded by his younger brother, Edward J. Roethe, in the Wisconsin Senate.