Ronald H. Lingren Explained

Ronald Lindgren
Birth Date:June 26, 1935
Death Date:June 1, 2015 (aged 79)
Birth Place:Gowrie, Iowa
Death Place:Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Office:Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Termstart:1974
Termend:1980
Predecessor:John H. Niebler
Children:2
Branch:
Alma Mater:Iowa State University (BS)
University of Iowa (PhD)

Ronald H. Lingren (June 26, 1935 – June 1, 2015) was an American academic and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Early life and education

Lingren was born in Gowrie, Iowa.[1] His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher. Lindgren was one of four children. He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.[2]

Career

After earning his doctorate, Lingren became a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[3] He was also a member of the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve Command.

Lingren was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1974, defeating incumbent John H. Niebler, and was re-elected in 1976 and 1978. He was a Democrat.[4]

Lingren had two children. He died in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Members of State Legislature. 1979. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2013-10-12.
  2. Web site: Lingren, Dr. Ronald H.. 2020-07-22. madison.com. en.
  3. Web site: Lingren, Ronald H. 1935. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2013-10-12.
  4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Ronald H. Lingren, pg. 87
  5. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?pid=174999464 Ronald H. Lingren-obituary