Ronald H. Lingren (June 26, 1935 – June 1, 2015) was an American academic and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Ronald Lindgren | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1974–1980 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Niebler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1935 Gowrie, Iowa |
| Died | June 1, 2015 (aged 79) Jacksonville Beach, Florida |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BS) University of Iowa (PhD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army United States Air Force |
Early life and education
editLingren was born in Gowrie, Iowa.[1] His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher. Lindgren was one of four children. He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.[2]
Career
editAfter earning his doctorate, Lingren became a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[3] He was also a member of the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve Command.
Lingren was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1974, defeating incumbent John H. Niebler, and was re-elected in 1976 and 1978. He was a Democrat.[4]
Lingren had two children. He died in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1979. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ^ "Lingren, Dr. Ronald H." madison.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
- ^ "Lingren, Ronald H. 1935". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Ronald H. Lingren, pg. 87
- ^ Ronald H. Lingren-obituary