Thomas F. Schweigert
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Thomas F. Schweigert | |
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Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district (29th district: 1961-64) | |
In office January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1970 | |
Preceded by | Frank Andrews |
Succeeded by | Robert William Davis |
Personal details | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan | September 29, 1917
Died | July 9, 2001 Petoskey, Michigan | (aged 83)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Peggy |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Thomas F. Schweigert (September 29, 1917 – July 9, 2001) was an American Republican politician.
Born in Detroit, Michigan, Schweigert graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in forestry. He worked for the United States Forest Service and then founded a private forestry management company. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served on the Emmet County, Michigan Board of Commissioners. Schweigert then served in the Michigan State Senate 1961-1971 as a Republican; Schweigert was President of the Michigan Senate and acting Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1969 serving under Governor William G. Milliken. He died in Petoskey, Michigan where he lived.[1][2]
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