Lee S. Dreyfus
American politician (1926-2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lee Sherman Dreyfus (pronounced DRAY-fuss; June 20, 1926 – January 2, 2008) was an American educator and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was the 40th Governor of Wisconsin from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.
Quick Facts 40th Governor of Wisconsin, Lieutenant ...
Lee Dreyfus | |
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40th Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 4, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
Lieutenant | Russell Olson |
Preceded by | Martin Schreiber |
Succeeded by | Tony Earl |
Personal details | |
Born | Lee Sherman Dreyfus (1926-06-20)June 20, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 2, 2008(2008-01-02) (aged 81) Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Prairie Home Cemetery Waukesha, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Joyce Dreyfus |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Profession | Educator |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Dreyfus died of respiratory failure caused by heart surgery on January 2, 2008 in Waukesha, Wisconsin at the age of 81.[1]