John Martin Young (February 3, 1926 – December 18, 2010) was an American pharmacist and Republican politician. He served 8 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]
John M. Young | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas A. Loftus |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Farrow |
| Constituency | 99th district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Looby |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Looby |
| Constituency | 68th district |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Engeleiter |
| Succeeded by | Thomas A. Loftus |
| Constituency | 99th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 3, 1926 Dubuque, Iowa |
| Died | December 18, 2010 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Brookfield, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | South Dakota State University (B.S.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Biography
editYoung was born on February 3, 1926, in Dubuque, Iowa.[2] After graduating from South Division High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Young attended the University of South Dakota. During World War II, he served in the United States Marine Corps. Young was married and had three children.
Political career
editYoung was elected to the assembly in 1978. Previously, he was a member of the Brookfield, Wisconsin, Common Council from 1972 to 1978, serving as president from 1976 to 1978. He was a Republican.
References
edit- ^ Jones, Meg (December 27, 2010). "Young driven to serve people". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1979. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
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