About Richard E. Peterson
Lived 1920 – 2009 (aged 89). Richard E. Peterson was an American lawyer and politician.
Richard Ely Peterson (July 17, 1920 – December 21, 2009) was an American politician.
Born in Waupaca, Wisconsin, Peterson was in the United States Army in the 32nd Infantry Division of the Wisconsin Army National Guard during World War II. He was in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1951 to 1965 as a Republican.
He received his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Wisconsin Law School. He was a family court commissioner, and he and his wife opened an antique store.
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Who was Richard E. Peterson?
American politician (1920–2009)
When was Richard E. Peterson born?
Richard E. Peterson was born on 17 July 1920.
When did Richard E. Peterson die?
Richard E. Peterson died on 21 December 2009.
What was Richard E. Peterson's occupation?
Richard E. Peterson was a lawyer and politician.
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Richard E. Peterson was American.
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