SettingsPeople from Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Alexander Wiley
Alexander Wiley (May 26, 1884 – May 26, 1967) was a member of the Republican Party who served four terms in the United States Senate for the state of Wisconsin from 1939 to 1963.
Alexander Wiley (May 26, 1884 – May 26, 1967) was a member of the Republican Party who served four terms in the United States Senate for the state of Wisconsin from 1939 to 1963.
Arthur L. Padrutt
Arthur L. Padrutt was a politician in Wisconsin.
Arthur L. Padrutt was a politician in Wisconsin.
Charles E. Mower
Charles E. Mower (November 29, 1924 - November 3, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in...
Charles E. Mower (November 29, 1924 - November 3, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in...
Dennis B. Sullivan
Dennis B. Sullivan was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.
Dennis B. Sullivan was a Brigadier General in the United States Air Force.
Dick Leinenkugel
Richard "Dick" Leinenkugel (born 1958 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American politician and businessman in the State of Wisconsin.
Richard "Dick" Leinenkugel (born 1958 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American politician and businessman in the State of Wisconsin.
Gene Ellenson
Eugene Ellenson was an American college and professional football player who became a college football coach.
Eugene Ellenson was an American college and professional football player who became a college football coach.
George Clay Ginty
George Clay Ginty was a politician, military officer, newspaperman and U.S. Marshal.
George Clay Ginty was a politician, military officer, newspaperman and U.S. Marshal.
Gus Dorais
Charles Emile "Gus" Dorais (July 2, 1891 – January 3, 1954) was an American football player and coach of football, basketball, and baseball.
Charles Emile "Gus" Dorais (July 2, 1891 – January 3, 1954) was an American football player and coach of football, basketball, and baseball.
Horace Ellis
Horace Ellis (May 23, 1843 – 1867) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Horace Ellis (May 23, 1843 – 1867) served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Irving J. Carr
Irving J. Carr was a Major General in the United States Army.
Irving J. Carr was a Major General in the United States Army.
James J. LeCleir
James J. LeCleir was a Major General in the United States Air Force.
James J. LeCleir was a Major General in the United States Air Force.
Joe Vavra
Joseph Alan Vavra is a Major League Baseball hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins.
Joseph Alan Vavra is a Major League Baseball hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins.
Judy Henske
Judy Henske (born 20 December 1936, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American singer and songwriter, once known as "the Queen of the Beatniks".
Judy Henske (born 20 December 1936, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin) is an American singer and songwriter, once known as "the Queen of the Beatniks".
Kathy Bernier
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Bernier is the State Representative for the 68th Wisconsin State Assembly district.
Kathleen M. "Kathy" Bernier is the State Representative for the 68th Wisconsin State Assembly district.
Larry Krause
Larry Krause was a player in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers from 1970 to 1974 as a running back.
Larry Krause was a player in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers from 1970 to 1974 as a running back.
Marvin J. Roshell
Marvin J. Roshell was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Marvin J. Roshell was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Miss Dee-Lovely
Miss Dee-Lovely is an American drag queen entertainer originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, who has been a notable activst for gay rights and transgender issues in addition to being a night...
Miss Dee-Lovely is an American drag queen entertainer originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, who has been a notable activst for gay rights and transgender issues in addition to being a night...
Moose Baxter
John Morris "Moose" Baxter (July 27, 1876 – August 7, 1926) was a Major League Baseball player.
John Morris "Moose" Baxter (July 27, 1876 – August 7, 1926) was a Major League Baseball player.
Nate DeLong
Nate DeLong (January 5, 1929 – May 5, 2010) was a center in the National Basketball Association.
Nate DeLong (January 5, 1929 – May 5, 2010) was a center in the National Basketball Association.
Perry Dissmore
Perry Dissmore is an American Assemblies of God pastor in Hartford, Illinois and current holder of the Guinness World Record for basketball free throws in an hour.
Perry Dissmore is an American Assemblies of God pastor in Hartford, Illinois and current holder of the Guinness World Record for basketball free throws in an hour.
Richard H. Cosgriff
Richard H. Cosgriff, Sr., (December 15, 1845 – November 2, 1910) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal ...
Richard H. Cosgriff, Sr., (December 15, 1845 – November 2, 1910) was a Union Army soldier in the American Civil War and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal ...
Robert Whitney Burns
Robert Whitney Burns was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force.
Robert Whitney Burns was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force.
Seymour Cray
Seymour Roger Cray (September 28, 1925 – October 5, 1996) was an American electrical engineer and supercomputer architect who designed a series of computers that were the fastest in the world fo...
Seymour Roger Cray (September 28, 1925 – October 5, 1996) was an American electrical engineer and supercomputer architect who designed a series of computers that were the fastest in the world fo...
Terry Moulton
Terry Moulton is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 23rd district since 2011.
Terry Moulton is a Republican member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 23rd district since 2011.
Thaddeus C. Pound
Thaddeus Coleman Pound (December 6, 1833 in Elk Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Sta...
Thaddeus Coleman Pound (December 6, 1833 in Elk Township, Warren County, Pennsylvania - November 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin Sta...
Thomas S. Hogan
Thomas S. Hogan was a politician in Montana.
Thomas S. Hogan was a politician in Montana.
Tom Sykora
Tom Sykora (August 6, 1946) is a Wisconsin legislator and business owner.
Tom Sykora (August 6, 1946) is a Wisconsin legislator and business owner.
Wilder W. Crane, Jr.
Wilder W. Crane, Jr. was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Wilder W. Crane, Jr. was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
William F. Kirk
William F. Kirk is especially remembered for his Scandinavian dialect poetry, written for a daily column and later published in book form.
William F. Kirk is especially remembered for his Scandinavian dialect poetry, written for a daily column and later published in book form.