Elmer Peterson

This article is about the politician from Wisconsin. For the sculptor from Wisconsin, see Elmer Petersen.

Elmer Peterson (November 30, 1891 – June 17, 1978) was an American farmer and politician.

Elmer C. Peterson
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district
In office 1943–1947
Preceded by	Philip Nelson
Succeeded by	Clifford Krueger
Personal details
Born	(1891-11-30)November 30, 1891
Died	June 17, 1978(1978-06-17) (aged 86)
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery, Superior, Wisconsin
Political party	Progressive
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Private
Battles/wars	World War I

Early years

Born in Martin County, Minnesota, Peterson was raised in Rockford, Illinois and attended Brown's Business College in Rockford. He served in the United States Army during World War I. He lived in Superior, Wisconsin and was a farmer.

Career

He served as the town clerk, on the school board, and on the Douglas County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. Peterson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1933 to 1941. He then served in the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 11th District from 1943 to 1947. He was a member of the Wisconsin Progressive Party.^[1][2]

References

1. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Library (comp.) The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946. p. 28.
2. Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau (comp.) State of Wisconsin 1991-1992 Blue Book. Madison: Department of Administration, 1991, p. 663.