Charles E. Kiefner

Charles Edward Kiefner (November 25, 1869 – December 13, 1942) was an American businessman and politician. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.

Biography Kiefner was born on November 25, 1869, in Perryville, Missouri, to John Kiefner and Anna Katherine (née Lakel) Kiefner, both German immigrants. He attended public schools in Perryville, living in Kansas between ages 14 and 18. At age 21, he became a carpenter, and beginning in 1894, engaged in logging; he operated his own businesses for either industry.

A Republican, Kiefner's first political office was as alderman of Perryville. During World War I, he served on the Perry County Council of Defense.

Kiefner represented Missouri's 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1925, to March 3, 1927, and again from March 4, 1929, to March 3, 1931. He was a protectionist and championed industry, having campaigned on his success as a businessman. He also supported the McNary–Haugen Farm Relief Bill. and in 1937, was appointed president of the Home Trust Company. He was also chairman of the Perry County chapter of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. He retired in 1941 due to illness.