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Clifford Krueger

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Clifford "Tiny" Krueger
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District
In office
1946–1954
Preceded byElmer Peterson
Succeeded byCarl Lauri
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 12th District.
In office
1957–1983
Preceded byLloyd H. Kincaid
Succeeded byAlbert W. Sanborn
Personal details
BornJune 24, 1918
Madison, Wisconsin Wisconsin United States
DiedOctober 15, 1988
Political partyRepublican

Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (June 24, 1918–October 15, 1988) was an American politician, businessman and circus performer from Wisconsin.

Circus career

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin.[1] Krueger was in the Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 450 pounds.[2][3][4]

Business and political career

Krueger owned a tavern in Merrill, and served on the Merrill Common Council. He was also a member of the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. From 1947 to 1955 and from 1957 to 1983, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate.[5][6][7] He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.[8]

Notes

  1. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, p.37. Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  2. ^ Clifford Krueger, Showhistory
  3. ^ "The Billboard," July 23, 1949, vol. 61, no. 30, pg.62
  4. ^ Seils-Sterling Circus
  5. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg. 44 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  6. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  7. ^ Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin Historical Society
  8. ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger