Clifford Krueger
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Clifford "Tiny" Krueger | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District | |
In office 1946–1954 | |
Preceded by | Elmer Peterson |
Succeeded by | Carl Lauri |
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 12th District. | |
In office 1957–1983 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd H. Kincaid |
Succeeded by | Albert W. Sanborn |
Personal details | |
Born | June 24, 1918 Madison, Wisconsin |
Died | October 15, 1988 |
Political party | Republican |
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.[6]
References
- ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, p.37. Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
- ^ "an Encyclopedia of Novelty & Variety Performers & Showfolk - Show History". www.showhistory.com.
- ^ "The Billboard," July 23, 1949, vol. 61, no. 30, pg.62
- ^ "Seils-Sterling Circus".
- ^ The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, pg. 44 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
- ^ a b The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, pg. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
- ^ "Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin Historical Society".
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- Politicians from Madison, Wisconsin
- People from Merrill, Wisconsin
- American circus performers
- Businesspeople from Madison, Wisconsin
- Wisconsin city council members
- Wisconsin state senators
- 1918 births
- 1988 deaths
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century American politicians
- Wisconsin state senator stubs