Gregor_J._Bock

Gregor J. Bock

Gregor J. Bock

American politician

Gregor J. Bock (November 2, 1907 – October 17, 1991) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Bock was born on November 2, 1907, in Muscoda, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Bock later became Fire Chief of Highland, Iowa County, Wisconsin and Deputy Sheriff of Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He died on October 17, 1991.[2]

Political career

Bock was elected to the Assembly in 1964 and re-elected in 1966 and 1968.[3] Bock sought a fourth term in 1970, but was defeated by Phil Leyda in the party's nomination,[4] and his seat ultimately went to the Democratic candidate, Joanne M. Duren.[5] Previously, he was mayor of Highland and president of the Highland School Board from 1939 to 1943, and postmaster of Highland from 1941 to 1951. He was a Republican.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Members of the Assembly". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
  2. [2]
    'Social Security Death Index
  3. [3]
    "Republican Margin Cut in Assembly, Gains in Senate". Eau Claire Leader. November 8, 1968. p. 3. Retrieved July 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. [4]
    "Bock to Demand Recount of Vote". Manitowoc Herald-Times. September 9, 1970. p. 2. Retrieved July 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. [5]
    "Persistence, Carrot Cake Pay Off for Joanne M. Duren". The Post-Crescent. November 22, 1970. p. 26. Retrieved July 7, 2017 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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