Otto Wicke

Otto Wicke (December 23, 1864 – March 28, 1922) was a Danish-American pharmacist and politician.

Life Wicke was born on December 23, 1864, in Copenhagen, Denmark. He then opened a drug store in Bushwick. He later organized a chain of 26 drug stores and was president of the Otto Wicke Company. He also owned the patents for several medicines.

In 1897, Wicke was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing the Kings County 20th District. He served in the Assembly in 1898. He was a close friend of Theodore Roosevelt, and he joined the Bull Moose Party upon its formation in 1912, organized the Party's headquarters in several parts of Brooklyn, and was a delegate to the 1912 Progressive National Convention.

Wicke's wife was Louise Moje. Their children were Otto Hugo and Mrs. Antonia Emma Whiting. He was a member of the Freemasons.