Daniel O. Theno (born May 8, 1947) was an American politician and educator.

Dan Theno
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 25th district
In office
1972–1987
Preceded byArthur Cirilli
Succeeded byRobert Jauch
Personal details
Born (1947-05-08) May 8, 1947 (age 77)
Ashland, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison

Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, Theno graduated with a BS from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1969. He spent his senior year teaching at the University of Rio Grade do Sol in Porto Alegre, Brazil, under a university fellowship. He taught agriculture. Theno won a special election to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1972 from the 25th District of northern Wisconsin, defeating Ernest J. Korpela. He was re-elected in 1974, 1978, and 1982.[1] In April 1986, Theno was elected mayor of Ashland, Wisconsin.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1985-1986,' Biographical Sketch of Daniel Theno, pg. 70
  2. ^ 'Voters decide mayoral race across Wisconsin,' Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 2, 1986, pg. 14A