Martin J. Schreiber

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Martin Schreiber
6th district
In office
January 9, 1963 – January 4, 1971
Preceded byWilliam R. Moser
Succeeded byMark Lipscomb Jr.
Personal details
Born
Martin James Schreiber

(1939-04-08) April 8, 1939 (age 85)
Democratic
Spouse
Elaine Thaney
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(m. 1961; died 2022)​
RelationsMartin E. Schreiber (father)
Children4
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (BA)
Marquette University (JD)

Martin James Schreiber (

39th Governor of Wisconsin from 1977 to 1979. Schreiber has become an advocate on issues related to Alzheimer's disease and dementia.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

Schreiber was born in

Badger Boys State in 1956 as a representative chosen from Milwaukee Lutheran High School. He attended Valparaiso University and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, majoring in urban studies.[4] He later earned a J.D. degree from Marquette University Law School in 1964.[5][6]

Political career

A

Wisconsin State Senate
from 1963 to 1971. During his political career, Schreiber focused on education, children's issues, consumer protection, and the rights of workers and the elderly. Schreiber was the youngest senator in state history, having been elected at age 23.

In 1970, Schreiber was elected lieutenant governor on the Lucey-Schreiber ticket. He was elected the youngest chairperson for the National Lieutenant Governors Association in 1972.

Governor of Wisconsin

In July 1977, following the resignation of Lucey to become the

United States ambassador to Mexico, Schreiber succeeded him as Governor for the remainder of their four-year term. In the 1978 election, Schreiber faced a divisive primary challenge by developer David Carley. In the general election, political newcomer Lee S. Dreyfus
, a populist Republican and skilled orator, waged an unconventional campaign and successfully attacked the Lucey-Schreiber record on taxes and big government. Schreiber lost 54% to 44%.

Following the election, Schreiber moved to

Anthony S. Earl, former head of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He did not get past the Democratic primary election and returned to Sentry Insurance.[7]

Schreiber ran again for office in 1988, seeking the

Mayoralty of Milwaukee, but was defeated by John Norquist.[8]

In 1988, after leaving state government, Schreiber formed his own public affairs consulting firm, becoming a successful lobbyist.[9][10]

Personal life

In 1961 Schreiber married Elaine Thaney and they had four children. Schreiber also serves on the Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustees. His wife, Elaine, was a former Milwaukee public-school teacher. Elaine died of Alzheimer's Disease on April 25, 2022.[11]

Dementia and Alzheimer's advocacy

Schreiber is the author of My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver, detailing his experiences in caring for his wife, who battled Alzheimer's Disease.[12] Schreiber helped to found the "Elaine and Friends Caregiver Help Center" and is a frequent speaker on issues relating to Alzheimer's. His book was recognized by Caring.com as one of its "Best Caregiving Books of 2018."[13]

Schreiber helped the Alzheimer's Association launch its "Operation: Stronger Together" awareness program.[14] He also collaborated with Wisconsin's state government and business groups to help create the "Dementia-Friendly Employers" Toolkit, which has been used by human resources departments and employee assistance programs.[15]

Works

  • My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver with Cathy Breitenbucher (Newark, Book Publishers Network, 2016 and Harper Horizon, 2022)

References

  1. ^ Bill Glauber (April 5, 2017). "Former Gov. Martin Schreiber crusading for Alzheimer's caregivers". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  2. ^ Chris Barlow (November 18, 2016). "Former governor Martin Schreiber in Wauwatosa Nov. 29". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  3. ^ Marika Suval (January 7, 2016). "From Governor To Caregiver: Schreiber On Helping A Loved One With Alzheimer's". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
  4. ^ "Distinguished Alumni". Tau Kappa Epsilon. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. ^ The State of Wisconsin 1964 Blue Book. Madison: Legislative Reference Bureau. 1964. p. 23.
  6. ^ The State of Wisconsin 1973 Blue Book. Madison: Legislative Reference Bureau. 1973. p. 4.
  7. ISBN 9781878592637
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  8. ^ Rogers Worthington, "Norquist Milwaukee`s Mayor," Chicago Tribune, April 7, 1988. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
  9. ^ "Home". martinschreiber.com.
  10. ^ "Martin Schreiber". Schreiber GR Group. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  11. ^ "Former Wisconsin First Lady Elaine Schreiber dies of Alzheimer's disease". TMJ4. 2022-04-26. Retrieved 2022-04-29.
  12. ^ "- My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver Gov. Martin J. Schreiber with Cathy Breitenbucher". My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver Gov. Martin J. Schreiber with Cathy Breitenbucher. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  13. ^ "The Best Caregiving Books of 2018". Caring.com. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  14. ^ "A Conversation with Former WI Governor Martin Schreiber Addressing His Wife's Dementia - WiHCA/WiCAL". WiHCA/WiCAL. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  15. ^ "About Martin - My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver Gov. Martin J. Schreiber with Cathy Breitenbucher". My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver Gov. Martin J. Schreiber with Cathy Breitenbucher. Retrieved 2018-04-17.

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Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
1966 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Taylor Benson
 Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin
1970, 1974 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of Wisconsin
1978 		Succeeded by
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