Joseph D. Scholtz

Joseph Denunzio Scholtz
Scholtz in July 1939
43rd Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
In office
1937–1941
Preceded byNeville Miller
Succeeded byWilson W. Wyatt
Personal details
Born(1890-01-16)January 16, 1890
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedSeptember 25, 1972(1972-09-25) (aged 82)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Resting placeCave Hill Cemetery
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materCornell University
Occupation
  • Fruit and produce wholesaler
  • politician
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
RankMajor
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit

Joseph Denunzio Scholtz (January 16, 1890 – September 25, 1972) was Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky from 1937 to 1941.