Roger Wehrbein (born August 18, 1938) is an American politician and a former member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
Roger Wehrbein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1987–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Carsten |
| Succeeded by | Dave Pankonin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1938 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
Early life edit
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wehrbein graduated from Plattsmouth High School and the Agriculture College of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1962, and was a U.S. Army Reserve company commander. Wehrbein married Jeanene Markussen on October 7, 1961; they have two, Douglas and David.[1]
Political career edit
Wehrbein began his political career on the Cass County Fair Board and as Cass County Commissioner.[2] He was elected to the legislature, representing Nebraska's Legislative 2nd district centered in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on November 4, 1986, and was re-elected four times from 1990 to 2002. He was on the Appropriations Committee for 18 years, and chaired the committee for 10 years.[3]
Personal life edit
Wehrbein continued to work on his family's farm, alongside his three brothers, while serving as representative and after his term ended.[2] He also has worked on the Plattsmouth Bridge Commission, and participated in the movement to build a new university fraternity house for Alpha Gamma Rho.[4]
Wehrbein's wife, Jeanene, died on November 6, 2016.[5]
Honors and awards edit
- Nebraskan of the Year, Rotary Clubs of Nebraska, 2008[6]
- Alumni Service Award, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2003/2004[7]
- Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement
- Omaha Agribusiness Club Gamma Sigma Delta honoree, 1999
- Nebraska Agribusiness Club honoree, 1980
- Alpha Gamma Rho outstanding alumnus, 1976, 1981
- Omaha Area Kiwanis Farm Family of the Year, 1984
- UNL Block and Bridle Club honoree, 1993.
- Alternate delegate, 1996 Republican National Convention
References edit
- ^ "Nebraska Blue Book" (PDF). govdocs.nebraska.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ a b Tietgen, Gwen (November 13, 2001). "Wehrbein stays true to his farming roots". The Daily Nebraskan.
- ^ Young, JoAnne. "Former senator considered stepping back in short term". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Young, JoAnne (June 13, 2008). "Former senators: There is life after Legislature". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Jeanene A. Wehrbein". News Channel Nebraska 21 and B103. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Former state senator wins Nebraskan of Year". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "CASNR Alumni Association Awards | College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | University of Nebraska–Lincoln". casnr.unl.edu. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
External links edit
- "District 2: Sen. Roger Wehrbein". Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. Archived from the original on June 14, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2006.
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