Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

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Louis Goedecke, merchant, Adelman; son of Henry and Henrietta (Hilgendag) Goedecke, born in Brunswick, Germany, Dec. 5, 1834; came to the United States in 1853, landing in New York Dec. 5. After one year's residence in New York, Mr. G. came to Milwaukee, where he was employed as clerk with H. E. Einbock, remaining in Milwaukee about two years; then went to Waupun, Wis., where he engaged in business for himself as a dealer in general merchandise. He was married at Waupun, Oct. 26, 1856, to Julia Morsbach, daughter of Jacob and Henrietta (Lange) Morsbach; they have four children- Henry, Louis A., Hugo and Ella. Mr. Goedecke and family moved to Sauk Co. in 1857, and located near Sauk City; was engaged in farming about six years, then went to Sauk City, and engaged as clerk with Charles Nebel; remained here about three years, and then went to Spring Green and opened a general store; continued in business here till 1871, when he removed to Ableman, where he now resides. On coming to Ableman, Mr. G. went in business in company with Mr. Weitzel, under the firm name of Weitzel & Co. After three years, Mr. W. sold out to Mr. A. Fey, and the firm name was changed to A. Fey & Co. These gentlemen have a well-stocked store of general merchandise.

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