Clifford Krueger

Clifford W. "Tiny" Krueger (June 24, 1918 – October 15, 1988) was an American politician, businessman, and circus performer from Wisconsin.

Clifford "Tiny" Krueger
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th District
In office
1946–1954
Preceded byElmer Peterson
Succeeded byCarl Lauri
Member of the Wisconsin State Senate from the 12th District.
In office
1957–1983
Preceded byLloyd H. Kincaid
Succeeded byAlbert W. Sanborn
Personal details
BornJune 24, 1918
Madison, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 15, 1988
Political partyRepublican

Circus career

Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Krueger graduated from high school in Merrill, Wisconsin.[1][2] Krueger was in the Sheboygan-based Seils-Sterling Circus performing as the fat-boy weighing 425 pounds.[1][3][4][5][6]

Business and political career

Krueger owned a tavern in Merrill, and served on the Merrill Common Council. He was also a member of the Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. From 1947 to 1955 and from 1957 to 1983, he served in the Wisconsin State Senate,[3][7][8][9] representing District 12 as a Republican.[1][3] He was the Senate Minority Leader in 1975, 1977, and 1979.[1][8]

Later life

Krueger retired in 1982.[10] He died of hepatitis in 1988 at age 70 in Wausau, Wisconsin.[10]

References
  1. "Ex-State Senator Krueger Dies at 70". Leader Telegram. October 17, 1988. p. 8. Retrieved April 5, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, p. 37. Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  3. Pommer, Matt (October 25, 1988). "Common Man Lost Friend in Clifford 'Tiny' Krueger". Fond Du Lac Commonwealth Reporter. p. 4. Retrieved April 4, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "an Encyclopedia of Novelty & Variety Performers & Showfolk - Show History". www.showhistory.com.
  5. The Billboard, July 23, 1949, vol. 61, no. 30, p. 62
  6. "Seils-Sterling Circus".
  7. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1946, p. 44 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  8. The Wisconsin Blue Book 1981, p. 37 Biography of Senator Clifford Krueger
  9. "Clifford Krueger, Wisconsin Historical Society".
  10. "Hundreds Attend Krueger Funeral". Wausau Daily Herald. October 19, 1988. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.


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