CHARLES G. DEISSNER, proprietor of the Phoenix Flouring Mills, Sec. 26; Waukesha; was born in Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., Wis., Sept. 8, 1855; his father was the Hon. C. T. Deissner, a native of Saxony, Germany, who married Louisa Bauermeister, and was the son of D. G. Deissner, who settled in this town (Pewaukee) in 1840; he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1859.

Charles T., the subject of this sketch, and proprietor of the Phoenix Flouring Mills married Miss Nettie, daughter of Benjamin F. and Elizabeth Rolf, pioneer settlers of Waukesha Co.; afterward removed to near Osage, Mitchell Co., Iowa, where she was born; they have one child, Charles W. Mr. Deissner is an active and energetic citizen; his mills are kept constantly running, and the flour has a wide reputation on account of its superior quality.

 

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Submitted to IaGenWeb by Kathy Pike, 2005.