Gary T. Dilweg

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Gary T. Dilweg
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 4th district
In office
1979–1983
Alma mater United States Naval Academy;
University of Texas Law School

Gary Thomas Dilweg (born January 3, 1937) is an American politician, teacher, and businessman.

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Background

Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Dilweg received his bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1960 and then went to the University of Texas Law School from 1964 to 1966. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1964. Dilweg lived in the De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin. Dilweg was a sales manager, engineer and high school teacher. In 1974, Dilweg served on the De Pere School Board. From 1979 to 1983, Dilweg served the 4th District in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. [1]

Family

Dilweg's father LaVern Dilweg served in the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin. [2] His mother, Eleanor Coleman Dilweg (1906-1978) was an Olympic swimmer from Milwaukee and a former world record holder. [3] [4]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Gary T. Dilweg, pg. 25
  2. 'Dilweg Son Enters State Senate Race,' Milwaukee Sentinel, February 12, 1972, part 1, pg. 11
  3. Dilweg, Eleanor C. (May 1, 1933). "Swimming is unequaled for benefits to health, beauty, and poise". Milwaukee Journal. p. 2, part 2.
  4. "Dilweg dies; ex-Olympian". Milwaukee Journal. October 3, 1978. p. 8, part 2.


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