Sandra Casber Wise

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Sandra Casber Wise
First Lady of West Virginia
In role
January 15, 2001 – January 17, 2005
GovernorBob Wise
Preceded byHovah Hall Underwood
Succeeded byGayle Conelly Manchin
Personal details
Born
Sandra Casber

(1946-07-03) July 3, 1946 (age 75)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Spouse(s)Bob Wise (m. 1984)
EducationMacalester College (BA)
University of Minnesota (JD)
OccupationLawyer

Sandra Casber Wise is an American attorney and the wife of former Governor of West Virginia Bob Wise of West Virginia. During her husband's term as governor, Wise was the First Lady of West Virginia.

Early life and education[]

She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 3, 1946. She earned a degree in political science from Macalester College and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Career[]

While working as staff attorney with the United States House Committee on Ways and Means in the early-1980s, she met her future husband, Bob Wise. They married on July 28, 1984.[1] While first lady, she traveled around the state to promote child literacy and to combat underage drinking.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Sandra Casber Is Wed To Rep. Robert Wise," New York Times, Published: July 29, 1984
  2. ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of West Virginia
2001 – 2005
Succeeded by
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