born Sheboygan Nov. 14, 1921. Educated St. James Lutheran School, Shawano High School. Attended Bowling Green State Univ., Ohio; Dartmouth College. Wis. bar exam 1946; in 1950 received LL.B. from Univ, of Wisconsin Law School. Practicing attorney. World War II veteran; in Marine Corps 1942-45. Assemblyman from Shawano County 1949-57; chosen Speaker 1957, Rep. Floor Leader 1955, Asst. Floor Leader 1953. Chairman Legis. Council 1957-59, secretary 1955-57. Chairman Legis. Council Judiciary Com.. 1951-53; as member 1949-55 participated in revision of Criminal and Corporation Codes. Vice- chm. Interstate Cooperation Comn. 1957-59, member 1953-59. Chosen Chief Clerk of the Assembly 1961. Home address: 4161 Cherokee Drive, Madison 5. (Blue Book 1962)Learn More
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