Alfred Van De Zande Explained

Alfred Van De Zande (October 8, 1893 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin[1]  - May 24, 1956 in Campbellsport, Wisconsin) was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly. He later became a member of the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Political career

Van De Zande was elected to the Senate representing the 18th district in 1948 and re-elected in 1952. Additionally, he served three terms in the Assembly. He had previously been Sheriff of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Van De Zande was a Republican. He also served on the Campbellport village board and was village president. Van de Zande was also Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner.[2] [3] He resigned as insurance commissioner due to poor health, having served only three months.[4] After Van De Zande's death, Paul J. Rogan was appointed to succeed him as insurance commissioner.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2013-10-09.
  2. Web site: Van De Zande, Alfred. Political Graveyard. 2013-10-09.
  3. 1957 Wisconsin Session Laws, vol. 1, Madison, Wisconsin: 1957, Alfred Van De Zande, pp. 860–861.
  4. News: Fire Insurance Rate Cut Ordered. The Oshkosh Northwestern. May 28, 1956. 1. Newspapers.com. March 8, 2017 .