Edgar Herschler
Edgar Jacob Herschler (October 27, 1918 – February 5, 1990) was an American politician and attorney who served as the 28th governor of Wyoming from 1975 to 1987. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the longest-serving governor of Wyoming, with three full terms; since a two-term limit for governors was approved by a ballot initiative in 1992, he has remained as such.
Edgar Herschler | |
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| 28th Governor of Wyoming | |
| In office January 6, 1975 – January 5, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley K. Hathaway |
| Succeeded by | Mike Sullivan |
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from Lincoln County | |
| In office January 1963 – January 1971 | |
| In office January 1961 – July 12, 1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edgar Jacob Herschler October 27, 1918 Kemmerer, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 1990 (aged 71) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Resting place | Kemmerer Cemetery. Kemmerer, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kathleen Sue Colter |
| Children | 2 |
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| Alma mater | University of Colorado (BA) University of Wyoming (LLB) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star |
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