John Klenke

John Klenke
Klenke in 2013
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 88th district
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	James Soletski
Succeeded by	John Macco
Personal details
Born	(1958-04-25)April 25, 1958 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	October 10, 2023(2023-10-10) (aged 65)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Charlotte
Children	6
Residence	Green Bay, Wisconsin
Alma mater	UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee
Profession	Business executive, politician

John Klenke (April 25, 1958 – October 10, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Wisconsin who served as a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing the 88th district. In January 2014, he announced he would not seek re-election.[1]

Klenke graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1980 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree (Finance) and from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee in 1982 with a Master of Business Administration degree (Taxation). He worked for Schneider National as a treasurer, vice president of corporate strategy, division president, and director of corporate tax. Klenke retired from his business executive position at Schneider National after being elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2010.[2][3]

Klenke defeated two-term Democratic incumbent James Soletski in the November 2010 general election. Klenke was unopposed in the primary election.[4]

Klenke died on October 10, 2023, at the age of 65.[5]

Notes

1. Hall, Dee J. (November 13, 2014). "Lawmaker lives, works in state only part-time, collects full paycheck". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
2. Wisconsin State Legislature
3. Klenke for Assembly Archived 2011-01-29 at the Wayback Machine
4. Official GAB primary results
5. "Former Wisconsin Assembly member passes away". WBAY. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.