Biographical Sketch of

Gustave C. Hoyer

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 606 


Dr. Gustave C. Hoyer has since 1882 been engaged in the practice of his profession in Princeton, Green Lake 
County.  That period covers his entire career as a physician and the reputation which he has gained in those 
seven years is one which many an older practitioner might well envy.  He received a thorough training at 
leading medical institutions, and by his untiring energy and ability has won marked success.  The Doctor is 
a native of Germany, having been born in Hamburg on the 3d of February, 1860.  His parents were John and 
Agnes (Moraht) Hoyer, further mention of whom is made in the sketch of Rev. A. G. Hoyer, pastor of the Lutheran 
Church, of Princeton, which appears on another page of this volume.  Our subject began his school life at 
Princeton, there pursuing his studies until the age of eleven years when he entered the Northwestern University 
at Watertown.  For five years he was a student in that institution and during that period he determined to make 
the medical profession his life work.  With the purpose of further fitting himself for his intended labors he 
went to Oshkosh, where for two years he engaged in studying medicine under the direction of Drs. C. and F. H. 
Linde.  He then attended three courses of lectures at the Rush Medical College, of Chicago, graduating with 
honor in the class of 1882.  When his studies were completed he determined to engage in practice in the town 
which had so long been his home and we have seen with what success.
 
Gustave Hoyer on the 6th of May, 1883 led to the marriage altar Miss Emma Kiesel and their union has been 
blessed with two interesting daughters, Emma and Lucy.  The Doctor and his wife hold a high position in the 
social world and have many warm friends in Princeton and throughout the surrounding country.  He is widely 
and prominently known in professional circles.  His worthy ambition, ever urging him on to something higher, 
makes him a close student and one who is familiar with the latest theories and facts of the profession.  He 
is local surgeon for the Northwestern Railroad, Medical Examiner of several insurance companies, Health Officer 
of Princeton and a member of the State Medical Society.  He takes a deep interest in political affairs and since 
attaining his majority has supported the principles of the Republican party, while religiously, he and his wife 
are members of the Lutheran Church, of which his brother, Rev. A. G. Hoyer, is pastor.






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