John L. Merkt

John L. Merkt (October 2, 1946 – April 1, 2009) was an American educator and Republican politician from Mequon, Wisconsin. He served six terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly, from 1977 to 1989. He previously served as a local ward committeeman from 1974 to 1976.

John L. Merkt
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1985 – January 3, 1989
Preceded byDavid Helbach
Succeeded bySteven D. Loucks
Constituency58th Assembly district
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded byDonald W. Hasenohrl
Succeeded byDonald W. Hasenohrl
Constituency70th Assembly district
In office
January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byFrederick C. Schroeder
Succeeded byMarcia P. Coggs
Constituency12th Assembly district
Personal details
Born(1946-10-02)October 2, 1946
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 2009(2009-04-01) (aged 62)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Kimberly Winters
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    (m. 1975; div. 1984)​
  • Nancy Lee Callaway
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    (m. 1992⁠–⁠2009)​
EducationMarquette University
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (BS)
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