Arthur O. Mockrud

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Arthur O. Mockrud (August 23, 1912 April 29, 1982) was an American lawyer and politician.

Mockrud was born in Westby, Wisconsin. He went to the Westby public schools. Mockrud received his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin and his law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He practiced law in Westby and served as the city attorney for Westby. Mockrud served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1947 to 1955 and was a Republican. [1] [2] [3]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of Arthur O. Mockrud, pg. 65
  2. 'Ex-assemblyman Mockrud, 69 dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, May 2, 1982, section 2, pg. 2
  3. 'Arthur O. Mockrud-obituary,' Wisconsin State Journal, May 2, 1982, section 3, pg. 4


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