John Egan (February 28, 1876 – November 21, 1942) was an American teacher, conservation warden, and politician. Born in the town of Centerville,

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, Egan went to Oshkosh Normal School (now University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh) and taught school. From 1912 to 1940, Egan was a conservation game warden and was involved with the

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. In 1941, Egan served in the

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as a

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. In the United States November 1942 election, Egan was defeated for re-election to office. Egan died of a heart attack at his home in

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before his term in office ended in January 1943.'Heart Attack Proves Fatal To John Egan,' Manitowoc Herald-Times, November 21, 1942, pg. 4

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1876 births 1942 deaths People from Centerville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh alumni Educators from Wisconsin Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Republican-1870s-stub