Wilmer R. Waters Explained

Wilmer "Rufe" Waters^{[1] [2]} (October 4, 1914 – December 10, 1995) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Waters was born in West Plains, Missouri.^[3] He attended Elk Mound High School in Elk Mound, Wisconsin before attending the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During World War II, he served in the United States Navy.

Political career

Waters was elected to the Assembly in 1966.^[2] He was defeated in his 1968 reelection bid by Joseph Looby, initially losing by a single vote, and after review by the circuit court, the judge declared the margin was two votes.^{[4] [5]} In addition, Waters was president of the Eau Claire, Wisconsin City Council. He was a Republican.^[2]

Notes and References

1. News: Wilmer (Rufe) Waters Is Interested in Eau Claire First . The Daily Telegram. October 21, 1966. 2. Newspapers.com. July 12, 2016 .
2. News: Sheriff, Assemblyman and Senate Victories . The Daily Telegram. November 9, 1966. 6. Newspapers.com. July 12, 2016 .
3. Web site: Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2014-02-14.
4. News: State Solon Hopes to Avoid Election Disputes in Future . The Daily Telegram. January 24, 1969. 1. Newspapers.com. July 13, 2016 .
5. News: Looby Seated by Assembly; Dispute Ends . The Daily Telegram. January 28, 1969. 1. Newspapers.com. July 13, 2016 .