Fred Risser (Progressive politician)
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This article is about the Progressive Party politician. For his son, Democrat Fred A. Risser, see Fred Risser.
Frederic Emanuel Risser (January 15, 1900 – September 1, 1971) was an American lawyer and Progressive politician. He served twelve years as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from Dane County.[1] He was the father of Wisconsin state senator Fred A. Risser, the longest-serving legislator in American history.[2]
Quick Facts Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district, Preceded by ...
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district | |
In office January 4, 1937 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Harold Groves |
Succeeded by | Gaylord Nelson |
District Attorney of Dane County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1929 – January 7, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Glenn D. Roberts |
Succeeded by | Lyall T. Beggs |
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Born | Frederic Emanuel Risser (1900-01-15)January 15, 1900 Buffalo, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | September 1, 1971(1971-09-01) (aged 71) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin |
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Profession | lawyer |
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