Gustave Guenther (1912-1913)

Birth: December 9, 1865

Death:  Unknown Date 1925 (Age 59)

Burial: Unknown Location

Gustave Guenther was born in Schlesien, Germany, December 9, 1865. After being grown to manhood was a non-commissioned officer in the German Army. After coming to America he resided a short time in Hayton and New Holstein, later making his home in Chilton. He was employed as a grain buyer at the Knauf Estate. Gustave Guenther a former Mayor of Chilton, and well known all over the state as a secretary,  the German Kreig, for the past 25 years. Mr. Guenther was the founder and organizer of the State Society of German War Veterans and also an official in the State Skate League. He was a good German speaker and in former years was often called upon to make addresses at gatherings of the Kriegerbund or on other occasion. Gustave Guenther married (nee Franke), had two daughters and three sons.