John Carel

John Karel
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Kewaunee district
In office
January 6, 1879 – January 5, 1880
Preceded byCharles Tisch
Succeeded byJoseph E. Darbellay
Personal details
Born(1851-03-29)March 29, 1851
DiedAugust 23, 1914(1914-08-23) (aged 63)
Resting placeRiverview Public Cemetery, Kewaunee, Wisconsin, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
Spouse
Elizabeth Metzner
(m. 1871; died 1883)
Children
  • John C. Karel Jr.
  • (b. 1873; died 1938)
  • L. Albert Karel
  • (b. 1875; died 1965)
  • Flora Mae (Templeton)
  • (b. 1877; died 1978)
EducationPlzeň Gymnasium
OccupationBanker, diplomat
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John C. Karel Sr. (or Carel) (March 29, 1851 – August 23, 1914) was an Austrian Empire born American banker, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Kewaunee County during the 1879 session. During the presidency of Grover Cleveland, he served as U.S. consul at Prague and Saint Petersburg.