John Klenke Explained

John Klenke
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:88th
Term Start:January 3, 2011
Term End:January 3, 2015
Predecessor:James Soletski
Successor:John Macco
Party:Republican
Birth Date:25 April 1958
Birth Place:Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Alma Mater:UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee
Spouse:Charlotte
Children:6
Residence:Green Bay, Wisconsin
Profession:Business executive, politician

John Klenke (April 25, 1958 – October 10, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Wisconsin who served as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 88th district. In January 2014, he announced he would not seek re-election.[1]

Klenke graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1980 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Finance) and from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1982 with a Master of Business Administration degree (Taxation). He worked for Schneider National as a treasurer, vice president of corporate strategy, division president, and director of corporate tax. Klenke retired from his business executive position at Schneider National after being elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010.[2] [3]

Klenke defeated two-term Democratic incumbent James Soletski in the November 2010 general election. Klenke was unopposed in the primary election.[4]

Klenke died on October 10, 2023, at the age of 65.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Hall . Dee J. . Lawmaker lives, works in state only part-time, collects full paycheck . 27 March 2021 . Wisconsin State Journal . November 13, 2014.
  2. http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/contact/legislatorpages.aspx?house=Assembly&district=88&display=bio Wisconsin State Legislature
  3. http://www.klenkefor88.com/ Klenke for Assembly
  4. http://gab.wi.gov/sites/default/files/result/primary_percentage_results_78075.pdf Official GAB primary results
  5. News: Former Wisconsin Assembly member passes away . 21 October 2023 . WBAY . 20 October 2023.