John Lorfeld
John Lorfeld | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1919–1923, 1929–1933 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1867 Meeme, Wisconsin, US |
| Died | November 29, 1954 (aged 87) Cleveland, Wisconsin, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Occupation | Farmer, businessman, politician |
John Lorfeld (January 25, 1867 – November 29, 1954) was a farmer, businessman, and politician.
Biography
Born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, Lorfeld and his wife moved to a farm in the town of Centerville, in Manitowoc County. Lorfeld as chairman of the Centerville Town Board and on the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors. He also served as school clerk on the school board. Lorfeld served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1919 to 1923 and 1929 to 1933 and was a Republican. Later, he was a leader of the Wisconsin Progressive Party. In 1918, Lorfeld and wife moved to the village of Cleveland, Wisconsin. Lorfeld was president of the Cleveland State Bank. He also was the village postmaster. Lorfeld died at his home in Cleveland, Wisconsin after a long illness.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book 1931, Biographical Sketch of John Lorfeld, p. 227
- ^ "John Lorfeld, Former State Legislator, Dies". Two Rivers Reporter. Cleveland, Wisconsin. November 30, 1954. p. 13. Retrieved November 23, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.