Oscar_Rennebohm

Oscar Rennebohm

Oscar Rennebohm

20th century American politician, 32nd Governor of Wisconsin.


Oscar Rennebohm (May 25, 1889 October 15, 1968) was an American politician, a pharmacist, and the 32nd Governor of Wisconsin. He previously served as lieutenant governor and assumed the office of governor in 1947 on the death of Governor Walter S. Goodland.

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Early life

Born in Leeds, Wisconsin, in Columbia County,[1][2] Rennebohm moved with his family to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when he was ten.[1] He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1911, after which he worked as a pharmacist and, in 1912, he founded Rennebohm Drug Stores under a Rexall franchise.[1] He was vice-president of the American Pharmaceutical Association, president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Association and a member of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin.

Career

During World War I, he attended officer candidate school and was commissioned an Ensign in the United States Navy.[1]

In 1945, Rennebohm was elected the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. When Governor Walter Goodland died shortly after his third term began, Rennebohm succeeded him, winning election to the governorship in 1948.[3] During his tenure as governor, Rennebohm began a veterans' housing program financed by an increased liquor tax. In 1949, he founded the Rennebohm Foundation, which supports education in the Madison area. The school of pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is named after Rennebohm.[4] Additionally, Rennebohm Park, located near the Hill Farms area, is also named after Rennebohm.[5]

Death

Rennebohm retired and died in Madison, Wisconsin, on October 15, 1968 (age 79 years, 143 days).[1] He is interred at Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin.[6]

Family life

Son of William Carl and Julia Brandt Rennebohm, he married Mary Fowler on September 8, 1920, and they had one daughter, Carol Ann.[1]


References

  1. "Oscar Rennebohm, 79, State, Civic Leader, Dies". Wisconsin State Journal. Madison, WI. October 16, 1968. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved July 11, 2021 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. "May 25". Wisconsin History Day By Day. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. "New pharmacy building opens". University of Wisconsin–Madison. September 18, 2001. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  4. "Park visionaries | The Madison Parks Foundation". madisonparksfoundation.org. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  5. "Oscar Rennebohm Services Set Thursday Afternoon". The Capital Times. Madison, WI. October 16, 1968. pp. 1, 4. Retrieved July 12, 2021 via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
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