Heron Van Gorden
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Heron Ardell "Pink" Van Gorden (October 9, 1926 – May 19, 2016) was an American politician and businessman.
Early life, education and military service
Van Gorden was born on October 9, 1926, in Alma Center, Wisconsin. He graduated from Neilsville High School in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Van Gorden was an officer in the United States Army and the Wisconsin Army National Guard.[1]
Career
Van Gorden was involved with the family feed business. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1983 to 1993 and was a Republican. He died at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen, Wisconsin.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Neillsville Brief", The Marshfield News-Herald, Marshfield, Wisconsin, volume 44, number 67, May 23, 1964, page 5. (subscription required)
- ^ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1991-1992,' Biographical Sketch of Heron Van Gorden, page 67
- ^ Heron Van Heron-obituary
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