Roy E. Reed

Roy E. Reed (March 26, 1877 August 21, 1943) was an American lawyer and politician.

Born in Ripon, Wisconsin, Reed went to University of Wisconsin and received his law degree. He practiced law in Ripon and was the city attorney. In 1911, Reed served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was active in the Republican Party. During World War I, Reed served in the Red Cross in Europe. He served in the Wisconsin Personnel Board during the administration of Wisconsin Governor Julius Heil; however, Reed resigned from the board because of policy differences with Heil. Reed died of a heart attack at his home in Ripon, Wisconsin.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1911,' Biographical Sketch of Roy E. Reed, pg. 760-761
  2. 'Roy Reed Dies In Ripon,' Wisconsin State Journal, April 21, 1943, pg. 1