Horace W. Wilkie
Horace White Wilkie (January 9, 1917 – May 23, 1976) was an American attorney, judge, and Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Wisconsin. He was the 21st Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court (1974–1976) and served a total of 14 years on the court (1962–1976). Before being appointed to the Court, he served five years in the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Madison, Wisconsin.
The Honorable Horace W. Wilkie | |
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| 21st Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office August 1, 1974 – May 23, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | E. Harold Hallows |
| Succeeded by | Bruce F. Beilfuss |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office June 5, 1962 – May 23, 1976 | |
| Appointed by | Gaylord Nelson |
| Preceded by | Grover L. Broadfoot |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Abrahamson |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – June 5, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Gaylord Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Fred A. Risser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 9, 1917 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1976 (aged 59) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Roselawn Memorial Park, Monona, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marian Cora Beardsley (died 1998) |
| Children | 5 daughters |
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| Profession | lawyer, judge |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Coast Guard |
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