William A. Boos Jr.

William A. Boos Jr. (September 27, 1922 – August 22, 2002) was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives during the 1960s representing a portion of Saginaw County.

William A. Boos Jr.
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 85th district
Saginaw County 1st (1961-1964)
In office
January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byRobert S. Gilbert
Succeeded byJames E. O'Neill Jr.
Personal details
Born(1922-09-27)September 27, 1922
Detroit, Michigan
DiedAugust 22, 2002(2002-08-22) (aged 79)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materDetroit College of Law
Michigan State University
ProfessionLawyer
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Boos was born in Detroit in September 1922 and raised in Saginaw. He graduated from Michigan State University with an A.B. degree in 1947 and Detroit College of Law with a LL.B degree in 1951. He joined the United States Army, where he served in New Guinea in the Pacific theater during World War II.[1]

Career

Elected to the House in 1960, Boos was also a delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. Following his retirement from the Legislature, Boos was appointed by Governor George W. Romney to the Michigan Public Service Commission on May 15, 1967, where he served until July 2, 1971.[2]

He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Optimist Club.[3]

Boos died on August 22, 2002, about a month short of his 80th birthday.

References
  1. House Resolution 528 (2002): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for William A. Boos, Jr., former member of the House
  2. MPSC: Past Commission Membership
  3. The Political Graveyard: Boos, William A., Jr.
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