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American politician

Gilbert Hipke (July 12, 1898 – September 13, 1977) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Hipke was born on July 12, 1898, in New Holstein, Wisconsin. During World War I, he served as a sergeant in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion. On September 14, 1921, Hipke married Brunette Groetzinger. They had three children. He died on September 13, 1977, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Political career

Hipke was elected to the Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 as a Republican. He had previously been an unsuccessful candidate as an Independent Republican in 1956. Additionally, he was a New Holstein alderman and a member of the Calumet County, Wisconsin Board.

References

  1. ^ "Gilbert Hipke". Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter. September 15, 1977. p. 26. Retrieved February 10, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]
  2. "American Legion". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  3. Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-12-24.
  4. "Gilbert Hipke". Fond du Lac Commonwealth Reporter. September 14, 1977. p. 20. Retrieved February 10, 2016 – via Newspapers.com. [REDACTED]


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