Virgil Roberts
20th century American politician
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Virgil D. Roberts (April 13, 1922 – April 6, 2011)[1] was an American farmer, train dispatcher, and Democratic politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly for 22 years, representing La Crosse County from 1971 to 1985, and from 1987 to 1995.
Virgil Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 2, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvester G. Clements |
| Succeeded by | Michael Huebsch |
| Constituency | 94th Assembly district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Sheehan Donoghue |
| Succeeded by | Thomas D. Ourada |
| Constituency | 35th Assembly district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Mary Lou Munts |
| Constituency | 94th Assembly district |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Norbert Nuttelman |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | La Crosse 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1922 Mindoro, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 6, 2011 (aged 88) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Farmington Cemetery, Mindoro, Wisconsin |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alice M. Evenson
(m. 1945–2011) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Winona State University |
| Occupation | Train dispatcher, farmer |
Early life
Born in Mindoro, Wisconsin, Roberts was rejected for military service during World War II because of a heart defect.
Career
Roberts became interested in public service after taking a course at Winona State University.[2] He later served on the local school board. Roberts worked as a train dispatcher and farmer. Later, Roberts served as a bank director.
From 1971 to 1985 and 1987 to 1993, Roberts served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was an unsuccessful nominee for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1984 election. Roberts was a Democrat.[3]
Death
He died on April 6, 2011, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, one week before his 89th birthday.[4]
