Lee S. Dreyfus
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Lee Sherman Dreyfus (/ˈdreɪfəs/ DRAY-fəs; June 20, 1926 – January 2, 2008) was an American educator and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 40th governor of Wisconsin from January 4, 1979, to January 3, 1983. Dreyfus was a 33rd degree Mason in the Scottish Rite.
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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 |
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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, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Joyce Unke (m. 1947) |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Prior to his election, he was the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point.[1]