Walter Glen Hollander (September 8, 1896 – December 10, 1990) was a member of the

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Biography

Hollander was born on September 8, 1896, in

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. He graduated from Omro High School in

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. He died on December 10, 1990.

Career

Hollander was first elected to the Senate in 1956 and remained a member until 1976, at which time he was succeeded by future Governor of Wisconsin

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. Previously, he was a member of the Board of Fond du Lac County from 1938 to 1966, serving as chairman from 1953 to 1966. He was a Republican.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hollander, Walter Politicians from Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin People from Omro, Wisconsin County supervisors in Wisconsin Republican Party Wisconsin state senators 1896 births 1990 deaths 20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature