Walter Chilsen

Walter Chilsen
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 29th district
In office
1967–1990
Preceded by Charles F. Smith, Jr.
Succeeded by Russ Decker
Personal details
Born November 18, 1923
Merrill, Wisconsin
Political party Republican
Alma mater Lawrence University
Profession Former TV News Director

Walter John Chilsen (born November 11, 1923) was a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 29th District from 1967 to 1990.[1][2]

Chilsen attended Northwestern University, and later graduated with a BS from Lawrence University in 1949. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army Air Forces from 1943 to 1945.[3]

He was a co-founder and board member of the Marathon County Workshop for the Handicapped.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Wisconsin History Society-Walter J. Chilsen
  2. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.
  3. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.
  4. ↑ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.