Bruce S. Peloquin (born November 3, 1936) is a retired American businessman and Democratic politician from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for eight years and served six years in the State Assembly.[1]

Bruce Peloquin
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1979
Preceded byHolger Rasmusen
Succeeded byMarvin J. Roshell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Chippewa County district
In office
January 4, 1965 – January 3, 1971
Preceded byEdgar E. Lien
Succeeded byTerry A. Willkom
Personal details
Born (1936-11-03) November 3, 1936 (age 87)
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceEau Claire, Wisconsin
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Biography edit

Peloquin was born on November 3, 1936, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.[2] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Society of the Holy Name.[3] Peloquin is married with three children.

Career edit

Peloquin was a member of the Senate from the 23rd District during the 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977 sessions. He was elected to the Assembly in 1964, 1966 and 1968. Additionally, Peloquin was a member of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Board from 1964 to 1966. He is a Democrat.

References edit

  1. ^ "Members of the Wisconsin Legislature 1848 – 1999" (PDF). State of Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau. pp. 14, 92. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-04. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  2. ^ "Peloquin, Bruce S. 1936". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "Wisconsin Blue Book 1970". 1970. Retrieved 2013-10-26.
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Chippewa County district
January 4, 1965 – January 3, 1971
Succeeded by
Wisconsin Senate
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 23rd district
January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1979
Succeeded by