Robert M. Curley
American politician and judge (1922–2001)
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Robert M. Curley (November 23, 1922 – February 12, 2001) was an American politician and jurist. He was a Wisconsin circuit court judge for 23 years in Milwaukee County, and served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly. His daughter, Patricia S. Curley, is a retired judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.
The Honorable Robert M. Curley | |
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| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the Milwaukee Circuit, Branch 9 | |
| In office August 1, 1978 – 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Transitioned from 2nd Circuit |
| Succeeded by | Russell W. Stamper, Sr. |
| Wisconsin Circuit Court Judge for the 2nd Circuit, Branch 9 | |
| In office May 2, 1960 – July 31, 1978 | |
| Appointed by | Gaylord Nelson |
| Preceded by | William F. Shaughnessy |
| Succeeded by | Transitioned to Milwaukee Circuit |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Milwaukee 18th district | |
| In office January 1, 1959 – April 23, 1960 | |
| Preceded by | John R. Meyer |
| Succeeded by | Michael J. Barron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 23, 1922 |
| Died | February 12, 2001 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery Mequon, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Mary Irene O'Rourke |
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| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
Biography
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Curley served in the United States Navy from 1942 through 1946, and remained in the United States Navy Reserve until 1960. He attended the University of Notre Dame and received his law degree from Marquette Law School, practicing law from 1948 in Wisconsin.
He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1958 as a Democrat. He resigned from the Assembly in 1960 to accept appointment to the Wisconsin Circuit Court in Milwaukee County (then the 2nd Circuit).[1] He retired from the court in 1983, but was able to serve for five years alongside his daughter, Patricia S. Curley, who had become a circuit court judge in Milwaukee in 1978.
Judge Curley married Mary Irene O'Rourke. In addition to their daughter, they had three sons.
Judge Curley died at Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.[2][3][4]
Electoral history
Wisconsin Assembly (1958)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election, September 9, 1958 | |||||
| Republican | John R. Meyer (incumbent) | 1,401 | 25.96% | ||
| Democratic | Robert M. Curley | 1,257 | 23.30% | ||
| Democratic | Robert J. Brady | 910 | 16.86% | ||
| Republican | Ida Mae Zimmermann | 629 | 11.66% | ||
| Democratic | Alfred J. Marcell | 477 | 8.84% | ||
| Democratic | Rebecca B. Cohnstaedt | 317 | 5.87% | ||
| Democratic | Joseph F. Lindner | 287 | 5.32% | ||
| Democratic | Leon C. Alberty | 118 | 2.19% | ||
| Total votes | '3,304' | '100.0%' | |||
| General Election, November 4, 1958 | |||||
| Democratic | Robert M. Curley | 6,846 | 56.28% | ||
| Republican | John R. Meyer (incumbent) | 5,318 | 43.72% | ||
| Total votes | '12,164' | '100.0%' | |||
Wisconsin Circuit Court (1963, 1969, 1975, 1981)
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| General Election, April 2, 1963 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Robert M. Curley (incumbent) | 77,774 | 100.0% | ||
| Total votes | '77,774' | '100.0%' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| General Election, April 1, 1969 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Robert M. Curley (incumbent) | 108,116 | 100.0% | ||
| Total votes | '108,116' | '100.0%' | +39.01% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, April 1, 1975 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Robert M. Curley (incumbent) | 87,042 | 100.0% | ||
| Total votes | '87,042' | '100.0%' | -19.49% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election, April 7, 1981 | |||||
| Nonpartisan | Robert M. Curley (incumbent) | 68,776 | 100.0% | ||
| Total votes | '68,776' | '100.0%' | -20.99% | ||