William J. Gantter (June 15, 1885 – February 25, 1942) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Gantter circa 1940

Biography

edit

Gantter was born on June 15, 1885, in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.[1] During World War I, he served in the United States Army.[2] In 1937, Gantter was Police Commissioner and Fire Commissioner of Kaukauna.

Political career

edit

Gantter was a member of the Assembly from 1939 to 1940. He was a Republican. Afterward, he became the mayor of Kaukana. His term as mayor was cut short by his death, on February 25, 1942.[3]

References

edit
  1. ^ Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. 1940. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  2. ^ "Gantter, William". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-11-28.
  3. ^ "The Post-Crescent from Appleton, Wisconsin on March 3, 1942 · 11". Newspapers.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.