Gervase Hephner

Gervase Andrew Hephner
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 6th district
In office
1967–1983
Succeeded by Robert Cowles
Personal details
Born February 5, 1936
Rantoul, Wisconsin
Died June 26, 2011 (aged 75)
Chilton, Wisconsin
Political party Democratic
Residence Green Bay, Wisconsin
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
Profession Politician
Religion Catholic

Gervase Andrew Hephner (February 5, 1936 – June 26, 2011) was a Wisconsin politician and legislator. He was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, serving the 6th District from 1967 until 1986.[1][2]

Background

Born in Rantoul, Wisconsin, Hephner attended St. Norbert College, and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh in 1960.[3] He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.[2] Hephner enlisted near the end of the war and served as the driver for General Maxwell D. Taylor.[4] He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a former secretary of the Calumet County Democratic Party.[1]

He also farmed and developed land during his life.[3] He had a lodge in rural Marinette County, Wisconsin near Athelstane. Hephner planted hundreds of trees at the lodge and (along with his wife Kay) was named Tree Farmers of the Year.[3]

Politician

Hephner served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1967 until 1986.[2] During his tenure, he authored many bills, including the bill that established the Veterinary College at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.[2] He left the Assembly to run for the state's Lieutenant Governor position but his bid failed.[2]

Later life and Death

After leaving politics, he became a lobbyist.[3] He died at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton on June 26, 2011.[2] He was buried at the St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wisconsin Blue Book, 1981-82 Edition, Members of the State Legislature, Page 25.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Former Wisconsin Rep. Gervase Hephner of Chilton dies". Oshkosh Northwestern. 27 June 2011. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Gervase Andrew Hephner". Wieting Funeral Home. Retrieved 8 July 2011.
  4. ↑ Richman, Margaret. "Korean War Veterans Share Stories at Chilton Public Library". 18 November 2010. Chilton Times Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2011.