----Source: Historical Sketches of Dorchester, Wisconsin (1873-1973)

Distelhorst, Fred (1860)

Mr. Fred Distelhorst, a merchant, was born in Hanover, Germany July 25, 1860. Immigrated to Sheboygan Co. 1865, settling in woods with parents helping to clear 100 acres. Went to Chicago 1879, attending evening school, worked as a carpenter for 3 years, later in a creamery. Came to Dorchester in 1886 establishing a creamery. Built a store, keeping a general stock of merchandise. He shipped his butter to Ashland, giving the farmers the market price at that city without asking pay for his work in making it. Installed a churn run by steam power--in summer months churned every day, cooler weather not so often. Married Phillipine Boerger, Oct. 28, 1882.