Virgil Roberts

Virgil Roberts (April 13, 1922 – April 6, 2011)[1] was an American politician, train dispatcher, and farmer who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Virgil Roberts
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1971 – 1985
In office
1987–1993
Succeeded byMichael Huebsch
Personal details
Born
April 13, 1922

Mindoro, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedApril 6, 2011 (aged 88)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWinona State University

Early life

Born in Mindoro, Wisconsin, Roberts was rejected for military service during World War II because of a heart defect.

Career

Roberts became interested in public service after taking a course at Winona State University.[2] He later served on the local school board. Roberts worked as a train dispatcher and farmer. Later, Roberts served as a bank director.

From 1971 to 1985 and 1987 to 1993, Roberts served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. He was an unsuccessful nominee for the Wisconsin State Senate in the 1984 election. Roberts was a Democrat.[3]

Death

He died on April 6, 2011, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, one week before his 89th birthday.[4]

Notes
  1. 'A Life Remembered Former legislator Roberts dies,' La Crosse Tribune, Chris Hubbuch, April 8, 2011, B1
  2. Obituary of Virgil Roberts, Dickinson Funeral Home
  3. staff, DARIN ZANK of the Courier. "For Virgil Roberts, it's the end of an era". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
  4. Virgil Roberts, Wisconsin Historical Society


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