Alvin Baldus
Alvin Baldus | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Vernon Wallace Thomson |
| Succeeded by | Steve Gunderson |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 2, 1989 – January 6, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Shoemaker |
| Succeeded by | Joe Plouff |
| Constituency | 29th Assembly district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 6, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | La Verne Ausman |
| Constituency | 69th Assembly district |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Francis L. Peterson |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Dunn County district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1926 Garner, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 2, 2017 (aged 90) Menomonie, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint Josephs Cemetery, Menomonie |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anna Lorayne Reiten
(m. 1959–2017) |
| Children | 5 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1951–1953 |
| Unit | 2nd Div. U.S. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Alvin James "Al" Baldus (April 27, 1926 – February 2, 2017) was an American Democratic politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district from 1975 to 1981. He also served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1967–1975 & 1989–1997).