John J. Maurer
John Joseph Maurer Jr. (July 11, 1922 – March 31, 2019) was an American politician and airline pilot from Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate from 1975 through 1985, and was the Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs from 1985 through 1992.
John Maurer | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office May 1985 – January 31, 1992 | |
| Governor | Tony Earl Tommy Thompson |
| Preceded by | John B. Ellery |
| Succeeded by | Raymond G. Boland |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office April 8, 1975 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Doug La Follette |
| Succeeded by | Joseph F. Andrea |
| Chairman of the Pleasant Prairie Town Board | |
| In office 1969–1975 | |
| Member of the Pleasant Prairie Town Board | |
| In office 1961–1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Joseph Maurer Jr. July 11, 1922 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 2019 (aged 96) Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Green Ridge Cemetery Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Arlene Kulin |
| Children | Lisa (Walls) Thomas |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Parkside |
| Profession | Airline pilot |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army U.S. Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Unit | 15th Air Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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