Preceded by Elmer Peterson Political party Republican Party Republican Party Succeeded by Albert W. Sanborn Died October 15, 1988 | Preceded by Lloyd H. Kincaid Role Politician Succeeded by Carl Lauri Name Clifford Krueger Resigned 1983 | |
Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (June 24, 1918–October 15, 1988) was an American politician, businessman and circus performer from Wisconsin.
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Circus career
Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin. Krueger was in the Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 450 pounds.
Business and political career
Krueger owned a tavern in Merrill, and served on the Merrill Common Council. He was also a member of the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. From 1947 to 1955 and from 1957 to 1983, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate. He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.
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