Donald Friske
American politician (born 1961)
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Donald Friske (born November 9, 1961) is an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 2001 to 2011.
Donald Friske | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 35th district | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Sarah Waukau |
| Succeeded by | Tom Tiffany |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1961 Tomahawk, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1979–1985 |
Early life and education
Born in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, Friske graduated from the Tomahawk High School and served in the United States Army from 1979 to 1985.[1]
Career
Friske served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from January 3, 2001, through January 2, 2011.[2] In March 2010, Friske announced his retirement from the State Assembly, and was succeeded by Tom Tiffany.[3][4] Friske now operates Carquest AutoParts franchises in Merrill and Tomahawk, Wisconsin. He had previously worked as a deputy sheriff.
Friske also served as Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
Personal life
He lives in Merrill, Wisconsin. Friske is married and has three children.[5]
