Thomas A. Hauke

Thomas A. Hauke (born May 4, 1938) is an American attorney and retired politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Allis and west central Milwaukee County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 20 years (1973–1993), including four years as Majority Leader (1987–1991).

Thomas Hauke
Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office January 5, 1987 – January 7, 1991
Preceded by	Dismas Becker
Succeeded by	David Travis
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993
Preceded by	John Antaramian
Succeeded by	John La Fave
Constituency	23rd District
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded by	Marcia P. Coggs
Succeeded by	Marcia P. Coggs
Constituency	18th District
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	John Antaramian
Constituency	23rd District
Personal details
Born	(1938-05-04) May 4, 1938 (age 87) Detroit, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Susan Johnson
Education	Marquette University (BS, JD) Milwaukee School of Engineering (MS)

Early life and education

Hauke was born in Detroit in 1938. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University, Juris Doctor from the Marquette University Law School, and Master of Science from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.^[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Hauke worked as an attorney and electrical engineer.

Hauke was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1972 and served until 1992, representing the 23rd district, except for one term in 1983-1984 when he represented the 18th district. During his tenure in the Assembly, he served as Majority Leader for the 1987-1988 and 1989-1990 sessions.^[2] During his final term in the Assembly, Hauke was fined for accepting illegal gifts from Gary Goyke, a State Senator and lobbyist.^[3]

Personal life

Hauke lived in West Allis, Wisconsin.^[4] Hauke was married to Susan (née Johnson) for 53 years. Susan died in 2019.^[5]