brewer, b. Wurttemberg, Germany. He migrated to the U.S. in 1852, and in 1853 settled in Milwaukee where he helped found a bakery. In 1857 he moved to La Crosse and was employed in a brewery. He formed a partnership with J. Gund in 1858 and established the City Brewing Co. He became sole owner in 1871 and renamed the firm the G. Heileman Brewing Co. He headed this firm until his death. A. H. Sanford, et al., Hist. of La Crosse (La Crosse, 1951); Biog. Hist. of La Crosse, Trempealeau . . . Cos. (Chicago, 1892); La Crosse Republican and Leader, Feb. 19, 1878.Learn More
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