Bruce Peloquin
American politician (1936–2024)
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Bruce S. Peloquin (November 3, 1936 – October 2, 2024) was an American businessman and Democratic politician from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for eight years and served six years in the State Assembly.[1]
Bruce Peloquin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Holger Rasmusen |
| Succeeded by | Marvin J. Roshell |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Chippewa County district | |
| In office January 4, 1965 – January 3, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar E. Lien |
| Succeeded by | Terry A. Willkom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1936 |
| Died | October 2, 2024 (aged 87) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Nancy Langlois (m. 1982) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire |
Biography
Peloquin was born on November 3, 1936, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.[2] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Society of the Holy Name.[3] Peloquin was married with three children. Peloquin died on October 2, 2024 at the age of 87.[4]
Career
Peloquin was a member of the Senate from the 23rd District during the 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977 sessions. He was elected to the Assembly in 1964, 1966 and 1968. Additionally, Peloquin was a member of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Board from 1964 to 1966. He was a Democrat.