Morvin Duel
Morvin M. Duel (July 8, 1888 – August 18, 1948) was an American educator, businessman, and Republican politician. He was the 15th insurance commissioner of the state of Wisconsin, and served four years in the Wisconsin State Senate.
Morvin Duel | |
|---|---|
| 15th Commissioner of Insurance of Wisconsin | |
| In office September 20, 1939 – August 18, 1948 | |
| Appointed by | Julius P. Heil Walter Samuel Goodland Oscar Rennebohm |
| Preceded by | H. J. Mortensen |
| Succeeded by | John R. Lange |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office January 1937 – September 20, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Morley Garfield Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Louis J. Fellenz Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1888 Eldorado, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 18, 1948 (aged 60) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | at least 1 son |
| Education | Oshkosh State Teachers College |
| Occupation | Educator, insurance broker |
Early life and education edit
Duel was born on July 8, 1888, in the town of Eldorado, in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin.[1][2] He graduated from high school in Rosendale, Wisconsin, and earned his bachelor's degree from the Oshkosh State Teachers College in 1910.
Career edit
He worked for some time as a teacher before going into the insurance business. He was superintendent of schools of Fond du Lac County from 1915 to 1921.[1] In 1936, he was elected on the Republican Party ticket to the Wisconsin State Senate, representing Wisconsin's 18th State Senate district. The 18th Senate district then comprised Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Waushara counties.
He resigned his Senate seat in September 1939 when he was appointed insurance commissioner for the state of Wisconsin by Governor Julius P. Heil. He was subsequently re-appointed in 1943 by Walter Samuel Goodland, and in 1947 by Oscar Rennebohm.[3] He served in this office until his death.[4]
He died at his home in Madison, Wisconsin, on August 18, 1948, following a short illness.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Morvin Duel, Head of State Agency, Is Dead". Waukesha Daily Freeman. August 18, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved December 28, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Members of the Senate. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1937. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ "Teacher Politicians in Wisconsin". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ^ "State Insurance Chief, Duel, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. August 18, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved March 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.