James E. Goll
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James E. Goll | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district | |
| In office January 5, 1981 – January 7, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Walter George |
| Succeeded by | Frank Korshoj |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 10, 1927 |
| Died | December 4, 1992 (aged 65) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Doran Lorenz (m. 1950) |
| Children | 3 (James, Charles, Sarah) |
| Education | University of Nebraska (B.S.) |
| Occupation | Public accountant, car dealer |
James E. Goll (April 10, 1927 – December 4, 1992) was a Republican politician and car dealer from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 16th district from 1981 to 1987.
Goll was born in Tekamah, Nebraska, and graduated from Tekamah High School.[1] He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II, and was stationed on the Enterprise.[2] Goll later attended the University of Nebraska, receiving his bachelor's degree in accounting in 1950.[2] While a university student, Goll was a roommate and friend of future Congressman and Governor Charles Thone.[3] Goll owned Tekamah Motors, Inc., an automobile dealership,[4] and served on the Tekamah Board of Education following his election in 1957.[5]