Calistus Ashhel Bruer (September 8, 1885 – October 1, 1949) was an American farmer and politician.

Bruer was born in Owego Township, Livingston County, Illinois. He went to Pontiac Township High School in Pontiac, Illinois and to Lake Forest University. Bruer was a farmer and stock raiser. He served as town clerk and supervisor for the Owego Township. Bruer was a Republican. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1923 until his death in 1949. Bruer died from a heart attack at his home in Pontiac, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1949-1950,' Biographical Sketch of Calistus A. Bruer, pg. 164-165
  2. ↑ 'State Rep. Bruer dies in Pontiac-Had Held State Solon Post Since Elected in 1922,' The Pantagraph (Bloomington, Illinois), October 2, 1949, pg. 5


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