Edward J. Roethe
# Edward J. Roethe

Edward J. Roethe (May 12, 1878 – May 1, 1952) was an American politician and newspaper editor.

## Early life

Roethe was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

## Career

Roethe began his career as a teacher. He later worked as the publisher of the Fennimore Times in Fennimore, Wisconsin. He served as president of the village of Fennimore in 1919 and after the community was incorporated as a city he served as the first mayor of Fennimore from 1919 to 1924. He served in the Wisconsin Senate as a Republican twice, initially as successor to his brother Henry Edgar Roethe.

## Personal life

Roethe died after suffering a stroke while working in his garden.

