(Dem.), 70th Assembly District Born Marshfield, Nov. 25, 1935; married; 3 children. Graduate Marshfield H.S. Full- time legislator. Former stainless steel fabricator, farmer, production expediter, firefighter. Member: Democratic Party of Wood Co. (chp. 1963-64); Eau Pleine Boat Club; Business and Professional Women's Club; United Commercial Travelers; Marshfield Elks; Eagles; Central Wis. Sportsmen's Club; K. of C.; Wood Co. Farm Bureau; Wis. Fair Assn. (former dir.). Former member: Boilermakers Union local; Marshfield Central Labor Body. Marshfield City Planning Comn. 1966-67. Elected to Assembly since 1974. Biennial committee assignments: 1999 -- Consumer Affairs (since 1995); Highway Safety; Rural Affairs and Forestry; Transportation (also 1993, chp. 1983-91). 1997 -- Highways and Transportation (also 1995); Rural Affairs (also 1995). 1995 -- Legis. State Supported Programs Study and Adv. Com. (also 1993). 1993 -- Highways (chp., vice chp. 1991, mbr. since 1979); Excise and Fees (vice chp., mbr. since 1983); Transportation Projects Comn. (since 1989); Rustic Roads Bd. 1991 -- Energy and Commerce. 1989 -- Council on Traffic Law Enforcement (since 1983); Tourism, Recreation and Government Operations. 1987 -- Agriculture (since 1981). 1985 -- Rural Development. 1983 -- Forest Productivity and Rural Development; Legis. Coun. Com. on Condominium Issues (vice chp.). Telephone: Office: (608) 266-8366; District: (715) 676-3666. Voting address: 9516 Bluff Drive, Pittsville 54466. Mailing address: Office: Room 114 North, State Capitol, P.O. Box 8952, Madison 53708. (Blue Book 1999-2000)Learn More
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