Walter Chilsen
Walter Chilsen | |
|---|---|
| Member of the 29th district | |
| In office 1967โ1990 | |
| Preceded by | Charles F. Smith Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Russ Decker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter John Chilsen November 18, 1923 Merrill, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 2018 (aged 95) Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Rose |
| Relatives | Walter B. Chilsen (father) |
| Alma mater | Lawrence University |
| Profession | Former TV News Director |
Walter John Chilsen (November 11, 1923 โ December 25, 2018) was an American politician who was a
Biography
Chilsen attended
board member of the Marathon County Workshop for the Handicapped.[4]
Chilsen ran in the April 1, 1969 special election for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district to succeed
David Obey (D), who held the seat another 41 years.[5]
He died on December 25, 2018, at the age of 95.[6] His father was Walter B. Chilsen who also served in the Wisconsin Legislature.[7]
References
- ^ Wisconsin History Society-Walter J. Chilsen
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book, 1989-90 edition, Members of the State Legislature, page 78.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1970,' Elections in Wisconsin, pg. 799, 814
- ^ Former Senator, news anchor Walter John Chilsen passes away at 95
- ^ 'Walter B. Chilsen-obituary,' Marshfield News-Herald, July 6, 1982, pg. 2