Leo Richard Hamilton
American politician
Leo Richard Hamilton (December 13, 1927 – December 26, 2010) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Biography
Hamilton was born on December 13, 1927, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy and the University of Notre Dame. During the Korean War, he served in the United States Army.
On March 3, 1951, Hamilton married Irene Fliehr in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. They had four children. Hamilton died on December 26, 2010.
Political career
Hamilton was mayor of Chippewa Falls from 1981 to 1987. In 1986, he was elected to the Assembly and served three terms.
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