May 15, 1831: Joseph Schlitz, brewer, was born in Mainz, Germany. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1855, settling in Milwaukee where he was employed in the brewery operated by August Krug. Schlitz took over management of the brewery when Krug died. The company expanded and reorganized in 1874 under the name of Joseph Schlitz Brewing Co. Died: May 7, 1875.