Gilbert Hipke

Gilbert Hipke (July 12, 1898 – September 13, 1977) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Hipke was born on July 12, 1898 in New Holstein, Wisconsin.[1][2] During World War I, he served as a sergeant in the United States Army.[1][3] He was a member of the American Legion. On September 14, 1921, Hipke married Brunette Groetzinger.[1] They had three children. He died on September 13, 1977 in Madison, Wisconsin.[1][4]

Political career

Hipke was elected to the Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 as a Republican. He had previously been an unsuccessful candidate as an Independent Republican in 1956. Additionally, he was a New Holstein alderman and a member of the Calumet County, Wisconsin Board.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Gilbert Hipke". Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter. September 15, 1977. p. 26. Retrieved February 10, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "American Legion". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  3. ↑ Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  4. ↑ "Gilbert Hipke". Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter. September 14, 1977. p. 20. Retrieved February 10, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
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