Terry A. Willkom

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Terry A. Willkom (born February 23, 1943, in Stanley, Wisconsin) is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. [1] He graduated from McDonell Central Catholic High School in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Career

Willkom was a member of the Assembly from 1970 to 1976. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Democratic Party.

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References

  1. "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-02-13.