Chester Emmette "Chet" Wolfrum (June 4, 1910 – December 20, 1973).[1][2] was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 1959 to 1961. He represented the 56th Assembly District, in Los Angeles County.
Chet Wolfrum | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 56th district | |
| In office December 2, 1959 – January 7, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Seth J. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Charles Warren |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1910 St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | December 20, 1973 (aged 63) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Esther K. Fritzler
(m. 1931; died 1971) |
| Children | Chester E. C. Wolfrun |
Wolfrum was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 4, 1910
A Republican, he entered the State Assembly after winning a special election held October 20, 1959, to fill a vacancy created by the death of Assemblyman Seth J. Johnson. One of five candidates, he won election with 49.7% of the vote.[3] He won re-election in November 1960.[4] In 1962, after redistricting changed the composition of the district, he lost his seat to Democrat Charles Warren.[5]