Frank Boyle | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 73rd district | |
In office January 5, 1987 –January 5, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Robert Jauch |
Succeeded by | Nick Milroy |
Personal details | |
Born | Phillips,Wisconsin,U.S. | February 20,1945
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Katie Boyle |
Residence | Superior,Wisconsin |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Superior |
Occupation | former building contractor |
Frank Boyle (born February 20,1945) is an American retired Democratic politician. He served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1987 to 2009,representing the far northwest corner of the state.
Born in Phillips,Wisconsin,Boyle graduated from Phillips High School. He received his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin–Superior and did graduate work there and at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Prior to entering politics,Boyle was a building contractor. He also served on the Douglas County,Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He served as a Democratic Party member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,representing the 73rd Assembly District from 1986 to 2008,when he retired. [1] [2] He was succeeded by Nick Milroy who he endorsed. [3]
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