Virgil Roberts

Virgil D. Roberts (April 13, 1922 – April 6, 2011)^[1] was an American farmer, train dispatcher, and Democratic politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for 22 years, representing La Crosse County from 1971 to 1985, and from 1987 to 1995.

Virgil Roberts
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995
Preceded by	Sylvester G. Clements
Succeeded by	Michael Huebsch
Constituency	94th Assembly district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded by	Sheehan Donoghue
Succeeded by	Thomas D. Ourada
Constituency	35th Assembly district
In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	District established
Succeeded by	Mary Lou Munts
Constituency	94th Assembly district
In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973
Preceded by	Norbert Nuttelman
Succeeded by	District abolished
Constituency	La Crosse 2nd district
Personal details
Born	(1922-04-13)April 13, 1922 Mindoro, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	April 6, 2011(2011-04-06) (aged 88) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Farmington Cemetery, Mindoro, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Alice M. Evenson ​ ​ (m. 1945⁠–⁠2011)​
Children	4
Education	Winona State University
Occupation	Train dispatcher, farmer

Early life

Born in Mindoro, Wisconsin, Roberts was rejected for military service during World War II because of a heart defect.

Career

Roberts became interested in public service after taking a course at Winona State University.^[2] He later served on the local school board. Roberts worked as a train dispatcher and farmer. Later, Roberts served as a bank director.

From 1971 to 1985 and 1987 to 1993, Roberts served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was an unsuccessful nominee for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1984 election. Roberts was a Democrat.^[3]

Death

He died on April 6, 2011, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, one week before his 89th birthday.^[4]