William J. Rogers (December 9, 1930 – November 8, 2005) was an American educator and Democratic politician from Kaukauna, Wisconsin. He served 22 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing southeast Outagamie County.
William J. Rogers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Schober |
| Succeeded by | David J. Lepak |
| Constituency | 83rd Assembly district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Betty Jo Nelsen |
| Constituency | 5th Assembly district |
| In office January 7, 1963 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin E. Babbitt |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Constituency | Outagamie 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 9, 1930 Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 8, 2005 (aged 74) Kaukauna, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Mary's Cemetery, Kaukauna |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1954 |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Biography
editRogers was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954. He went to the Mexico City College and then received his bachelor's degree from St. Norbert College, Rogers was a teacher. Rogers served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1963 to 1985.[1][2] Rogers was a Democrat. He lived in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. Rogers died on November 8, 2005, at the age of 74.[3][4]
References
edit- ^ "The State: The Wisconsin Blue Book, 1964: Biographies and pictures". digicoll.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ "The State: The state of Wisconsin 1981-1982 Blue Book: Biographies and pictures". digicoll.library.wisc.edu. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1983-1984,' Biographical Sketch of William J. Rogers, pg. 25
- ^ "Wisconsin Legislature: AJR82: Enrolled Joint Resolution". docs.legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-07.
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