Alvin Baldus
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Alvin James "Al" Baldus (April 27, 1926 – February 2, 2017) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district from 1975 to 1981. He also served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1967–1975 & 1989–1997).
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Alvin Baldus | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Vernon Wallace Thomson |
Succeeded by | Steve Gunderson |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office January 2, 1989 – January 6, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Richard Shoemaker |
Succeeded by | Joe Plouff |
Constituency | 29th Assembly district |
In office January 1, 1973 – January 6, 1975 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | La Verne Ausman |
Constituency | 69th Assembly district |
In office January 2, 1967 – January 1, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Francis L. Peterson |
Succeeded by | District abolished |
Constituency | Dunn County district |
Personal details | |
Born | (1926-04-27)April 27, 1926 Garner, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 2017(2017-02-02) (aged 90) Menomonie, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Saint Josephs Cemetery, Menomonie |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Anna Lorayne Reiten
(m. 1959–2017) |
Children | 5 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1951–1953 |
Unit | 2nd Div. U.S. Infantry |
Battles/wars | Korean War |
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