John C. Karel

This article is about the early 20th century Wisconsin politician and judge. For his father, the late 19th century Wisconsin politician and Chicago banker, see John Carel.

John Colonel "Ikey" Karel, Jr., (February 28, 1873 – December 3, 1938) was an American politician, judge, lawyer, college football player, and coach.

The Honorable John C. Karel
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 9th district
In office January 1, 1901 – January 1, 1903
Preceded by	George H. Schoenbaum
Succeeded by	Jacob Kehrein
Personal details
Born	(1873-02-28)February 28, 1873 Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
Died	December 3, 1938(1938-12-03) (aged 65) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Parent	John Carel (father)
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin Law School
Coaching career
Playing career
Football
1892	Wisconsin
1894–1896	Wisconsin
1898	Wisconsin
Baseball
c. 1895	Wisconsin
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1896	Lawrence
Head coaching record
Overall	3–2–1

Early life and athletic career

Karel was born on February 28, 1873, in Schuyler, Nebraska. He moved with his family to Wisconsin in 1874 and attended high school in Kewaunee, Wisconsin, before graduating from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1895 and moving to Milwaukee. While at University of Wisconsin, Karel was a football player and a baseball player for the Wisconsin Badgers.^[1][2] Karel also coached the football team at Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin, in 1896.^[3]

Political career

Karel was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1901 and was a Democrat. Additionally, he was twice an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Wisconsin, losing to incumbent Francis E. McGovern in 1912 and to Emanuel L. Philipp in 1914. In 1916, he was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. From 1907 until his death in 1938, Karel served as Milwaukee County Court judge. Karel died in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[4][5]

Head coaching record

Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing	Bowl/playoffs
Lawrence Vikings (Independent) (1896)
1896	Lawrence	3–2–1
Lawrence:		3–2–1
Total:		3–2–1

References

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karel, pg. 757
2. 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 7, 1938, pg. 1
3. 'Great Foot Ball Day,' Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, October 19, 1896, pg. 2
4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1901,' Biographical Sketch of John C. Karelm pg. 757
5. 'Judge "Ikey" Karel Dies in Milwaukee,' Wisconsin State Journal, December 5, 1938, pg. 1

External links

• The Political Graveyard

Party political offices
Preceded by Adolph H. Schmitz	Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin 1912, 1914	Succeeded by Burt Williams