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

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, 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

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. From 1891 to 1895, Koenitzer served in the

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and was a

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. Koenitzer committed suicide with a firearm in the back room of his saloon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Koenitzer was charged in district court for a statutory offense.'Fearing Scandal, Man Kills Himself, ''Milwaukee Sentinel,'' May 9, 1912, pg. 1

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