Clifford Krueger

Clifford "Tiny" Krueger
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District
In office
1946–1954
Preceded by Elmer Peterson
Succeeded by Carl Lauri
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 12th District.
In office
1956–1983
Preceded by Lloyd Kincaid
Succeeded by Albert Sanborn
Personal details
Born June 24, 1918
Madison, Wisconsin
Died October 15, 1988
Political party Republican

Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (June 24, 1918–October 15, 1988) was an American politician, businessman and circus performer from Wisconsin.

Circus career

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin.[1] Kruger was in the Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 450 pounds.[2][3][4]

Business and political career

Krueger owned a tavern in Merrill, and served on the Merrill Common Council. He was also a member of the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. From 1947 to 1955 and from 1957 to 1983, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[5][6][7] He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.[8]

Notes

  1. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg.37 Biography of Senator Cliffford Krueger
  2. ^ Clifford Krueger, Showhistory
  3. ^ "The Billboard," July 23, 1949, vol. 61, no. 30, pg.62
  4. ^ Seils-Sterling Circus
  5. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg. 44 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  6. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  7. ^ Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin Historical Society
  8. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger