John L. Pingel

John L. Pingel (September 14, 1834 – February 28, 1923) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Born in Domsuhl, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany, Pingel emigranted to the United States in 1852 and settled in New York. He then moved to the town of Greenville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin and settled on a farm. In 1887, Pingel sold the farm and started a farm implement business. Pingel served as chairman of the Greenville Town Board and as town clerk. He also served a justice of the peace. In 1882 and 1883, Pingel served in the Wisconsin State Senate as a Democrat. Pingel died from pneumonia while living at his daughter's home in Portland, Oregon.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1883,' Biographical Sketch of John L. Pingel, pg. 479
  2. ↑ 'John Pingel Dies At Portland, Ore.,' Appleton Post-Crescent, March 6, 1923, pg. 12
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