(Rep.), born Marinette, May 10, 1923. Educ. Marinette public schools. LL.B. 1951 Univ. of Wis. Attorney. World War II veteran; in Army Air Corps 1942-46. Past comdr. Marinette Amer. Legion; member 40 et 8, AMVETS. Elected to Assembly 1956; re-elected 1958, '60, '62, '64. Assembly Minority Leader 1965, Assembly Speaker 1963, Rep. Floor Leader 1961, Caucus Chm. 1959. Chm. Jt. Com, on Legis. Organization; mbr. Assembly Judiciary Com., Rules Com., Veterans' and Military Affairs Com., Interstate Co-operation Comm.; in 1963-65 served as vice-dam. Legis. Organization and Procedures Com., vice-chm. Legis. Council and member of its Obscene Literature Com., State Fiscal Situation Com., and "Com. of 25"; served on 1963 Tax Compromise Cora., 1964 World's Fair Participation Comm., Interstate Ports Comm. 1959-61; chm. Legis, Council Ports and Navigation Com. 1957-59. Resigned September 14, 1965 to become state Commissioner of Insurance. Mailing address: 1221 Main St., Marinette 54143. (Blue Book 1966)Learn More
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