Lee S. Dreyfus
American politician (1926-2008)
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.
Lee Dreyfus | |
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.jpg) Dreyfus as governor, circa 1979 | |
| 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 June 20, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2008 (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 |
Dreyfus died of respiratory failure caused by heart surgery on January 2, 2008 in Waukesha, Wisconsin at the age of 81.[1]
References
change- ↑ Mark Pitsch and Jason Stein. "Former Gov. Dreyfus dies, remembered as maverick". Wisconsin State Journal, January 4, 2008. Archived January 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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