Christian A. Koenitzer

Christian August Koenitzer (March 31, 1853 – May 8, 1912) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, Koenizner was educated in the public schools. He was in the real estate business, was a livestock dealer, and wholesale meat dealer. Koenitzer owned a saloon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From 1891 to 1895, Koenitzer served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a Democrat. Koenitzer killed himself with a firearm in the back room of his saloon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Koenitzer was charged in district court for a statutory offense.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Notes

^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Christian August Koenitzer, pg. 628
^ 'Dies By Own Hand-Christian Koenitzer, Former Senator, Shoots Himself,' Milwaukee Journal May 9, 1912, pg. 3
^ 'Fearing Scandal, Man Kills Himself, Milwaukee Sentinel, May 9, 1912, pg. 1

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[1] 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Christian August Koenitzer, pg. 628

[2] 'Dies By Own Hand-Christian Koenitzer, Former Senator, Shoots Himself,' Milwaukee Journal May 9, 1912, pg. 3

[3] 'Fearing Scandal, Man Kills Himself, Milwaukee Sentinel, May 9, 1912, pg. 1

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