Herman C. Wipperman (July 28, 1853 – July 3, 1939) was an American politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Wisconsin State Senate.
Early life and education
Herman C. Wipperman was born in Mosel, Wisconsin, on July 28, 1853.[1][2] He moved to Chilton, Wisconsin, in 1873.[1][3] After studying carpentry, he and his brother operated a furniture business in Chilton until 1886.[3] In 1889, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School.[1][3]
Career
After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Wipperman practiced law in Chilton until August 1891. Then, he moved to Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.[1][3] After moving to Grand Rapids, he practiced law with B. R. Goggins.[4][5] He served as the City Attorney of Grand Rapids from 1893 to 1895. Wipperman then served two terms as Mayor of Grand Rapids from 1896 to April 1900.[3][4] He ran the city as it was merging with Centralia and Grand Rapids were joined.[4] He turned over the management of Grand Rapids to his former associate, B.R. Goggins, the mayor for the new city, Wisconsin Rapids.[4]
He was a member of the Assembly from 1895 to 1898 before serving as District Attorney of Wood County, Wisconsin, from 1901 to 1902. Later, he was a member of the Senate from 1903 to 1906.[3][4] He was a Republican.[4]
In 1904, Wipperman proposed moving Wisconsin's capital from Madison to Grand Rapids after a fire at the Wisconsin State Capitol on February 26, 1904. Despite support from local newspapers, the proposal ultimately got buried in committee.[6]
Shortly after 1906, Wipperman moved to Muscogee, Oklahoma.[4]
Personal life
Wipperman had two sons and one daughter: E. C. Wipperman, Richard O. Wipperman, and Mrs. Goodell.[4][5]
Death
Wipperman died on July 3, 1939, at his daughter's house in Chicago.[5] He is buried in Rothmann Cemetery in Calumet County, Wisconsin.[citation needed]
References
- ^ a b c d "A State Senatorial Candidate". Wood County Reporter. Grand Rapids, WI. July 24, 2021. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Wisconsin Blue Book. 1903. p. 1,079.
- ^ a b c d e f "Statewide County WI Archives Biographies.....Wipperman, Herman C." USGenWeb Archives. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Former Mayor Visitor Here". The Daily Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. May 25, 1929. p. 2. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "H.C. Wipperman, Former Mayor, Dies". The Daily Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. July 6, 1939. p. 1. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Engel, Dave (January 8, 2011). "River City boosters sought state capital". The Daily Tribune. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. p. 7. Retrieved June 14, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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