Lary J. Swoboda
Lary J. Swoboda | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Louise M. Tesmer |
| Succeeded by | David E. Hutchison |
| Constituency | 1st Assembly district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas B. Murray |
| Succeeded by | Robert Jauch |
| Constituency | 73rd Assembly district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Louise M. Tesmer |
| Constituency | 1st Assembly district |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Lawrence H. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Door–Kewaunee district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1939 Luxemburg, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 25, 2012 (aged 73) Luxemburg, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint Mary's Cemetery Luxemburg, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Janice M. Hendricks
(m. 1968–2012) |
| Children | None |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (B.S., M.S.) |
| Profession | Teacher, politician |
Lary J. Swoboda, Ph.D. (May 28, 1939 – November 25, 2012) was an American educator and Democratic politician. He served 24 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Door and Kewaunee counties.[1]
Biography
[edit]Swoboda was born in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, in 1939.[2] A Roman Catholic, he was a member of the Society of the Holy Name and the Knights of Columbus. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and became a schoolteacher in the Southern Door School system.
Family
[edit]Swoboda was born to Joseph and Catherine (née Daul) Swoboda. On November 16, 1968, he married Janice M. Hendricks in Green Bay.
Political career
[edit]Swoboda was a Democratic member of the Assembly from 1971 to his retirement in 1994 (at which time he was the longest-serving member of the Assembly). After leaving public office, Swoboda was state director of Americorps. He received his doctorate and became a school administrator. In 2000, he sought election to the Wisconsin State Assembly and was defeated.
Death
[edit]Lary Swoboda died on November 25, 2012, aged 73, from a heart attack.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Swoboda P.H.D., Lary J." Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 27, 2012. p. A10. Retrieved January 22, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lary J. Swoboda". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-24.
- ^ Lary Swoboda, Wisconsin Historical Society
- ^ "Lary Swoboda Passes Away | WDOR". www.wdor.com. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
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