Virgil Roberts
Virgil Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1971 – 1985 | |
| In office 1987–1993 | |
| Succeeded by | Michael Huebsch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1922 Mindoro, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2011 (aged 88) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Winona State University |
Virgil Roberts (April 13, 1922 – April 6, 2011)[1] was an American politician, train dispatcher, and farmer who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Early life[]
Born in Mindoro, Wisconsin, Roberts was rejected for military service during World War II because of a heart defect.
Career[]
Roberts became interested in public service after taking a course at Winona State University.[2] He later served on the local school board. Roberts worked as a train dispatcher and farmer. Later, Roberts served as a bank director.
From 1971 to 1985 and 1987 to 1993, Roberts served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was an unsuccessful nominee for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1984 election. Roberts was a Democrat.[3]
Death[]
He died on April 6, 2011 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, one week before his 89th birthday.[4]
Notes[]
- ^ 'A Life Remembered Former legislator Roberts dies,' La Crosse Tribune, Chris Hubbuch, April 8, 2011, B1
- ^ Obituary of Virgil Roberts, Dickinson Funeral Home
- ^ staff, DARIN ZANK of the Courier. "For Virgil Roberts, it's the end of an era". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
- ^ Virgil Roberts, Wisconsin Historical Society
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