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Thomas F. Schweigert

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Thomas Schweigert
55th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Acting
In office
1970–1971
GovernorWilliam G. Milliken
Preceded byWilliam G. Milliken
Succeeded byJames H. Brickley
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1970
Preceded byFrank Andrews
Succeeded byRobert William Davis
Constituency29th district (1961–1964)
Personal details
BornSeptember 29, 1917
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2001 (aged 83)
Petoskey, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpousePeggy
Children3
EducationMichigan State University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Thomas F. Schweigert (September 29, 1917 – July 9, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan Senate and as acting lieutenant governor of Michigan.

Early life and education

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Born in Detroit, Michigan, Schweigert attended Highland Park Community High School. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in forestry.[1]

Career

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Schweigert began his career United States Forest Service before founding a private forestry management company. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

He served on the Emmet County, Michigan Board of Commissioners. Schweigert then served in the Michigan State Senate from 1961 to 1971 as a Republican. Schweigert was President of the Michigan Senate and acting lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1969, serving under Governor William G. Milliken.[2]

Personal life

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Schweigert and his wife, Peggy, had three children. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Schweigert died in Petoskey, Michigan.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Legislator Details
  2. ^ "If Biden taps Gretchen Whitmer as VP, what happens to Michigan government?". www.bridgemi.com. 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  3. ^ Obituary
  4. ^ OurCampaigns.com-Thomas F. Schweigert
Political offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
1970
Succeeded by