(Rep.), 96th Assembly District. Born Viroqua; widower. Educated in Viroqua public schools; attended Lawrence College. Legislator, say. and loan assn., real estate broker. Former auto dealer, body shop operator, farm operator. Mayor of Viroqua 1943-48, county board supervisor since 1960, Viroqua Park Bd. (pres.). Elected to Assembly since 1954 (except 1958). 1967 and 1969 Maj. Caucus Secy. Biennial committee assignments: 1981 - Excise and Fees (also 1979, 1977); Highways (mbr. since 1969); Minn.-Wis. Boundary Area Comn: s Legis. Adv. Conn. (mbr. since 1965, except 1967, vice- chp. 1971). 1979 - Legis. Council (mbr. since 1967); Legis. Coun. Corns. on Highways and on Small Business (also 1977). 1977 - Coun. on Highway Safety's Hazardous Control Com. 1975 - State Affairs (also 1973, 1971, 1957, 1955; chp. 1969 and co-chp. It. Interim Com., also chp. 1967). Telephone: Capitol: (608) 266-1192; District: (608) 637-8218. Voting address: 12 South Washington Hgts., Viroqua 54665. Mailing address: Room 329 North, State Capitol, Madison 53702. (Blue Book 1981-82)Learn More
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