Thomas F. Schweigert

Thomas F. Schweigert (September 29, 1917 July 9, 2001) was an American Republican politician.

Thomas F. Schweigert
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 37th district
(29th district: 1961-64)
In office
January 1, 1961  December 31, 1970
Preceded byFrank Andrews
Succeeded byRobert William Davis
Personal details
Born(1917-09-29)September 29, 1917
Detroit, Michigan
DiedJuly 9, 2001(2001-07-09) (aged 83)
Petoskey, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Peggy
Alma materMichigan State University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Schweigert graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in forestry. He worked for the United States Forest Service and then founded a private forestry management company. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He served on the Emmet County, Michigan Board of Commissioners. Schweigert then served in the Michigan State Senate 1961-1971 as a Republican; Schweigert was President of the Michigan Senate and acting Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1969 serving under Governor William G. Milliken. He died in Petoskey, Michigan where he lived.[1][2]

Notes

Political offices
Preceded by
William G. Milliken
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
1970
Succeeded by
James H. Brickley


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