Daniel O. Theno (born May 8, 1947) was an American politician and educator.
Dan Theno | |
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Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 25th district | |
In office 1972–1987 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Cirilli |
Succeeded by | Robert Jauch |
Personal details | |
Born | Ashland, Wisconsin | May 8, 1947
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University 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]
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