Otto B. Joerns (March 13, 1864September 15, 1917) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and Democratic politician. He was the 33rd mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin (1915–1917) and represented Sheboygan for one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1911). In historical documents, his last name is sometimes spelled Joerens.
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.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1911,' Biographical Sketch of O. B. Joerns, pg. 780'Otto B. Joerns Dies At Denver,' Stevens Point Daily Journal, September 17, 1917
See also List of mayors of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
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