Adolph Schoeninger

Adolph Schoeninger (January 20, 1833 – December 13, 1900) was a German-born American businessman. He was born in Weil der Stadt, Germany, and moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was an industrialist who owned Western Wheel Works in Chicago, Illinois. His company became one of the largest bicycle manufacturers in the world.

Military service When the American Civil War began, Schoeninger was offered a command of a company in the 75th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment.

In 1864 Schoeninger returned to Philadelphia after the war, destitute. His only son died and left him without an heir.

Death Schoeninger spent winters in Los Angeles, California. On December 13, 1900, he died of a lung ailment in Los Angeles. He was buried at Graceland Cemetery in Chicago.