Otto B. Joerns

Otto Joerns
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1910–1912
Personal details
Born	March 13, 1864 Winooski, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	September 15, 1917 (aged 53) Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Education	Valparaiso University (BS)

Otto B. Joerns (March 13, 1864 – September 15, 1917) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1910 to 1912.

Early life and education

Born in Winooski, Wisconsin, Joerns graduated from Plymouth High School in Plymouth, Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Valparaiso University in 1886.

Career

In 1905, Joerns became the owner of Joerns Furniture Company in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He served as surveyor of Sheboygan County. Joerns also served as treasurer of the school board. He also served as assessor and mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Joerns also served on the library board and on the Sheboygan Police and Fire Commission. In 1911, Joerns served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Democrat.

In 1916, Joerns' furniture plant in Sheboygan was destroyed by fire. In April 1917, Joerns and his family moved to Stevens Point, Wisconsin, where the company had another furniture plant.

Death

Joerns died suddenly in Denver, Colorado, where he had gone for medical treatment because of ill health.