Esther Doughty Luckhardt (née Schwertfeger; June 18, 1913 – January 14, 2011) was an American insurance and real estate business owner and Republican politician. She represented Dodge County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 22 years (1963–1985). At the time of her retirement from politics, she had been the longest-serving female member of the Legislature.
Esther Doughty Luckhardt | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Richard P. Matty |
| Succeeded by | Richard P. Matty |
| Constituency | 88th district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Cathy Zeuske |
| Constituency | 54th district |
| In office January 7, 1963 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer L. Genzmer |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Dodge 1st district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Esther Hulda Louise Schwertfeger June 18, 1913 Wisconsin |
| Died | January 14, 2011 (aged 97) Horicon, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Oakhill Cemetery, Horicon, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | politician |
Biography
editLuckhardt was born Esther Hulda Louise Schwertfeger. She graduated from Horicon High School in Horicon, Wisconsin.[1] She owned and operated a real-estate and insurance business in Horicon. From 1963 until 1985, Luckhardt served in the Wisconsin State Assembly.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Luckhardt, Esther Doughty". Wisconsin Historical Society. 8 August 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Esther Luckhardt Obituary - Milwaukee, WI | Milwaukee Journal Sentinel". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2018-07-17.
- ^ "Luckhardt, Esther Doughty". Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
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