Jerome Van Sistine

Jerome J. Van Sistine (August 16, 1926 – January 20, 2015) was an American construction worker and Democratic politician from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He served four terms in the Wisconsin Senate, representing Wisconsin's 30th Senate district from 1977 to 1993.

Jerome Van Sistine
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 30th district
In office January 3, 1977 – January 4, 1993
Preceded by	Reuben La Fave
Succeeded by	Gary Drzewiecki
Personal details
Born	(1926-08-16)August 16, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	January 20, 2015(2015-01-20) (aged 88) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of death	Alzheimer's disease
Resting place	Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Joan L. Kaufman ​ ​ (m. 1953; died 1985)​
Children	3
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

Biography

Van Sistine was born on August 16, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.^[1] He graduated from West De Pere High School in De Pere, Wisconsin, as well as what is now the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. He was a school teacher and was in the building construction business. During World War II, Van Sistine was in the United States Navy. He was married with three children.^[2] He died on January 20, 2015, after a long period with Alzheimer's disease.^[3]

Political career

Van Sistine was first elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1976, as a Democrat, representing the 30th district. Additionally, he was a member of the town board in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, and the board of supervisors in Brown County, Wisconsin. In 1990, he was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 8th congressional district.^[4] He lost to the incumbent, Toby Roth. Van Sistine was defeated for re-election in 1992 by Gary Drzewiecki.