Career
Vits owned a grist mill and was involved with the tannery business. In 1898, Vits started the Manitowoc Aluminum Novelty Company in Manitowoc. Vits served as postmaster in Manitowoc during the administration of President Grover Cleveland.
He also served on the school board board, the Manitowoc Common Council, and the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors.
In 1878, Vits served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. He died suddenly of a stroke at his home in Manitowoc.
