Clifford Krueger
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| 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
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| 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.[3] Kruger was in the Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 450 pounds.[4][5][6]
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.[7][8][9] He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.[10]
Notes
- ↑ Instituto Nacional de Câncer José Alencar Gomes da Silva. Estimativa 2012 : incidência de câncer no Brasil. Rio de Janeiro: Inca, 2011. ISBN 978-85-7318-194-4
- ↑
- ↑ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg.37 Biography of Senator Cliffford Krueger
- ↑ Clifford Krueger, Showhistory
- ↑ "The Billboard," July 23, 1949, vol. 61, no. 30, pg.62
- ↑ Seils-Sterling Circus
- ↑ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg. 44 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
- ↑ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
- ↑ Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin Historical Society
- ↑ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
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