Russell Olson
Russell Olson | |
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| 39th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Governor | Lee S. Dreyfus |
| Preceded by | Martin J. Schreiber |
| Succeeded by | James T. Flynn |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 1, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Mary Wagner |
| Constituency | 66th district |
| In office January 2, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Earl H. Elfers |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Dorff |
| Constituency | Kenosha 2nd district |
| In office February 7, 1963 – May 21, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Earl H. Elfers |
| Succeeded by | Earl H. Elfers |
| Constituency | Kenosha 2nd district |
| In office January 2, 1961 – January 7, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Earl D. Morton |
| Succeeded by | Earl H. Elfers |
| Constituency | Kenosha 2nd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1924 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 14, 2010 (aged 86) Holmes Beach, Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Fran (m. 1947) |
| Children | 4 daughters (1 deceased) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Russell A. Olson (February 19, 1924 – April 14, 2010) was an American farmer and Republican politician. He was the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin (1979–1983) and was afterward appointed Midwest Director for the United States Department of Transportation in the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Before being elected Lieutenant Governor, he represented Kenosha County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 15 years.