| Donald Tilleman | |
|---|---|
| 41st Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1965 – November 27, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Roman Denissen |
| Succeeded by | Harris Burgoyne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1919-02-23)February 23, 1919 |
| Died | November 27, 1972(1972-11-27) (aged 53) New York City, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Allouez, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Jane Steele (m. 1940) |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Donald Tilleman (February 23, 1919 – November 27, 1972) was an American politician who served as the 41st mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1965 to 1972.
Biography
Tilleman was born on February 23, 1919. He married Jane Steele of Reno, Nevada, in 1940. They had seven children. Tilleman died on November 27, 1972, from a heart attack in New York City while on city business. He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.
Political career
Tilleman unsuccessfully ran for alderman before being elected in 1951. In 1963, he lost to Roman Denissen for mayor. Two years later, he defeated Denissen and served as mayor until his death. The Mason Street Bridge across the Fox River is named the Donald Tilleman Bridge in his honor, including a relief plaque with his face on the bridge keeper's house.
References
- ^ "Mayor Tilleman Funeral Rites Slated Thursday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 28, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved November 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Donald A. Tilleman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- "Donald A. Tilleman (1919-1972)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
- ^ "Mayor's Death Shocks City". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 27, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.