Jerome L. Blaska

Jerome L. Blaska was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Blaska was born on July 4, 1919 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.[1] His father, John, was also a member of the Assembly. During World War II, he served in the United States Army. Blaska later became a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. After the war, he married Helen Curl.[2] They would have six children, two of whom became Supervisors of Dane County, Wisconsin.[3] Blaska died on May 2, 2000.

Political career

Blaska was elected to the Assembly in 1959 and was re-elected in 1960, 1962 and 1964. Additionally, he was a member of the Sun Prairie School Board. He was a Democrat.

References

  1. ↑ "Blaska, Jerome L. 1919 - 2000". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  2. ↑ "Helen Curl Blaska". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Jerome L. Blaska". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
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