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The Uihlein family (/ˈjuːlaɪn/ YOO-lyne;) is an American family known for their activities in business and philanthropy. Of German heritage, the family has roots in Wisconsin. Many members of the family are prominent political donors and activists. Historically, the family had close ties to the brewing industry, with patriarch August Uihlein's uncle being the founder of what later became the Joseph Schlitz Brewing Company. The most prominent contemporary members of the Uihlein family are Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein, founders of Uline and conservative political donors.