Oscar Rennebohm

Oscar Rennebohm (May 25, 1889 – October 15, 1968) was an American politician and pharmacist who served as the 32nd governor of Wisconsin. He previously served as lieutenant governor and assumed the office of governor in 1947 on the death of Governor Walter S. Goodland.

Early life Born in Leeds, Wisconsin, in Columbia County, Rennebohm moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when he was ten. During his tenure as governor, Rennebohm began a veterans' housing program financed by an increased liquor tax. In 1949, he founded the Rennebohm Foundation, which supports education in the Madison area. The school of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is named after Rennebohm. Additionally, Rennebohm Park, located near the Hill Farms area, is also named after Rennebohm.

Death

Rennebohm retired and died in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968 (age 79 years, 143 days).

Family life Son of William Carl and Julia Brandt Rennebohm, he married Mary Fowler on September 8, 1920, and they had one daughter, Carol Ann.