Preceded by Calvin Carsten Role Politician | Name Roger Wehrbein Political party Republican | |
Education Plattsmouth High School, University of Nebraska–Lincoln | ||
Roger Wehrbein (born August 18, 1938) is an American politician and a former member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
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Early life
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wehrbein graduated from Plattsmouth High School and the Agriculture College of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1962, and was a U.S. Army Reserve company commander. Wehrbein married Jeanene Markussen on October 7, 1961; they have two, Douglas and David.
Political career
Wehrbein began his political career on the Case County Fair Board and as Case County Commissioner. He was elected to the legislature, representing Nebraska's Legislative 2nd district centered in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on November 4, 1986, and was re-elected four times from 1990 to 2002. He was on the Appropriations Committee for 18 years, and chaired the committee for 10 years.
Personal life
Wehrbein continued to work on his family's farm, alongside his three brothers, while serving as representative and after his term ended. He also has worked on the Plattsmouth Bridge Commission, and participated in the movement to build a new university fraternity house for Alpha Gamma Rho.
Wehrbein's wife, Jeanene, died on November 6, 2016.