Donald Tilleman

Donald Tilleman
41st Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office 1965 – November 27, 1972
Preceded by	Roman Denissen
Succeeded by	Harris Burgoyne
Personal details
Born	(1919-02-23)February 23, 1919
Died	November 27, 1972(1972-11-27) (aged 53) New York City, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart attack
Resting place	Allouez, Wisconsin, U.S.
Spouse	Jane Steele ​ (m. 1940)​
Children	7
Occupation	Politician

Donald Tilleman (February 23, 1919 – November 27, 1972) was an American politician who served as the 41st mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1965 to 1972.

Biography

Tilleman was born on February 23, 1919.[1][2] He married Jane Steele of Reno, Nevada, in 1940.[1][3] They had seven children. Tilleman died on November 27, 1972, from a heart attack in New York City while on city business.[1][4] He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.[1]

Political career

Tilleman unsuccessfully ran for alderman before being elected in 1951.[4] In 1963, he lost to Roman Denissen for mayor. Two years later, he defeated Denissen and served as mayor until his death.[4] The Mason Street Bridge across the Fox River is named the Donald Tilleman Bridge in his honor, including a relief plaque with his face on the bridge keeper's house.

References

1. "Mayor Tilleman Funeral Rites Slated Thursday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 28, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved November 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Donald A. Tilleman". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
3. "Donald A. Tilleman (1919-1972)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2012-05-12. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
4. "Mayor's Death Shocks City". Green Bay Press-Gazette. November 27, 1972. p. 1. Retrieved November 27, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.