William T. Sullivan

For others of the same name, see William Sullivan.

William T. Sullivan (April 6, 1894 – March 21, 1968) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Sullivan was born on April 6, 1894, in Oconto, Wisconsin.^[1] He graduated from Oconto High School before attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and Lawrence University. He taught in various schools until he was appointed director of the Kaukauna Vocational School in 1927,^[2] a position he held until he entered politics in 1954.^[1] During World War I and World War II, Sullivan served in the United States Navy, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander.^[1][3] Sullivan was a member of the American Legion, the Forty and Eight, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He died at a hospital in Madison on March 21, 1968.^[1]

Political career

Sullivan was elected to the Assembly in 1954, 1956 and 1958. He was a Republican.^[1]