Ronald H. Lingren

Ronald Lindgren
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office 1974–1980
Preceded by	John H. Niebler
Personal details
Born	June 26, 1935 Gowrie, Iowa
Died	June 1, 2015 (aged 79) Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Children	2
Alma mater	Iowa State University (BS) University of Iowa (PhD)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army  United States Air Force

Ronald H. Lingren (June 26, 1935 – June 1, 2015) was an American academic and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Early life and education

Lingren was born in Gowrie, Iowa.[1] His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher. Lindgren was one of four children. He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.[2]

Career

After earning his doctorate, Lingren became a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.[3] He was also a member of the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve Command.

Lingren was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1974, defeating incumbent John H. Niebler, and was re-elected in 1976 and 1978. He was a Democrat.[4]

Lingren had two children. He died in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.[5]

References

1. "Members of State Legislature". Wisconsin Blue Book. 1979. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
2. "Lingren, Dr. Ronald H." madison.com. 4 June 2015. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
3. "Lingren, Ronald H. 1935". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2013-10-12.
4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Ronald H. Lingren, pg. 87
5. Ronald H. Lingren-obituary