James R. Charneski (July 1, 1935 – March 15, 2019) is a former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

James R. Charneski
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the 6th district
In office
1987 – January 3, 1989
Preceded byRobert Cowles
Succeeded byRosemary Hinkfuss
Personal details
BornJuly 1, 1935
Green Bay, Wisconsin, US
DiedMarch 15, 2019 (aged 83)
Political partyRepublican

Biography

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Charneski was born on July 1, 1935, in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1954 to 1958 and was stationed in the headquarters of the Seventh Coast Guard District in Miami, Florida.[2] He also served in the Brown County, Wisconsin Sheriff's Department for 27 years. Charneski was married and had with four children.[3][4]

Political career

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Charneski was elected to the Assembly in a special election in 1987. Additionally, he served as Supervisor, Chairperson and Village President of Allouez, Wisconsin. He is a Republican.

References

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  1. ^ "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  2. ^ "Miss Johnson is Betrothed", Green Bay Press-Gazette, volume XLI, number 7, July 6, 1955, page 10.
  3. ^ "Charneski, James R. 1935". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-07-03.
  4. ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1987,' Biographical Sketch of James R. Charneski, page 12