Edward Sauerhering

Edward Sauerhering
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1899
Preceded by	Charles Barwig
Succeeded by	Herman Dahle
Personal details
Born	(1864-06-24)June 24, 1864 Mayville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	March 1, 1924(1924-03-01) (aged 59) Mayville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Mayville
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Eugenia Langenbach ​ ​ (m. 1885⁠–⁠1924)​
Children	Carl E. Sauer (b. 1890; died 1949) Adolph "Pete" Sauer (b. 1892; died 1964) Louise M. (Hartwig) (b. 1899; died 1979)
Parent	Rudolf Sauerhering (father)
Education	Chicago College of Pharmacy
Profession	Pharmacist

Edward Sauerhering (June 24, 1864 – March 1, 1924) was a German American pharmacist and Republican politician from Dodge County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for two terms, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district during the 54th and 55th congresses (1895–1899). He was author of one of the first significant dairy laws in Congress, placing taxes and regulations on pseudo-dairy products like margarine. His father, Rudolf Sauerhering, was the first village president of Mayville, Wisconsin.