Thomas A. Hauke

Thomas A. Hauke (born May 4, 1938) is an American attorney and retired politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Allis and west central Milwaukee County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 20 years (1973–1993), including four years as Majority Leader (1987–1991).

Thomas Hauke
Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly
In office
January 5, 1987 – January 7, 1991
Preceded byDismas Becker
Succeeded byDavid Travis
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993
Preceded byJohn Antaramian
Succeeded byJohn La Fave
Constituency23rd District
In office
January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded byMarcia P. Coggs
Succeeded byMarcia P. Coggs
Constituency18th District
In office
January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byJohn Antaramian
Constituency23rd District
Personal details
Born (1938-05-04) May 4, 1938
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSusan Johnson
EducationMarquette University (BS, JD)
Milwaukee School of Engineering (MS)

Early life and education

Hauke was born in Detroit in 1938. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University, Juris Doctor from the Marquette University Law School, and Master of Science from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Hauke worked as an attorney and electrical engineer.

Hauke was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1972 and served until 1992, representing the 23rd district, except for one term in 1983-1984 when he represented the 18th district. During his tenure in the Assembly, he served as Majority Leader for the 1987-1988 and 1989-1990 sessions.[2] During his final term in the Assembly, Hauke was fined for accepting illegal gifts from Gary Goyke, a State Senator and lobbyist.[3]

Personal life

Hauke lived in West Allis, Wisconsin.[4] Hauke was married to Susan (née Johnson) for 53 years. Susan died in 2019.[5]

References
  1. "Hauke, Thomas A. 1938". Wisconsin Historical Society. 8 August 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  2. Barish, Lawrence S.; Theobald, H. Rupert (ed.) / (1991-1992)
  3. Hall, Dee J. (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
  4. WISCONSIN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORT NO. 20 TO THE 1989 LEGISLATURE
  5. "Susan V. Hauke - Obituary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 2, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2020.


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