Norman Sussman (May 26, 1905April 20, 1969) was an

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grocer and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1961 until his death in 1969. He previously served two terms in the

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Biography

Sussman was born on May 26, 1905, in

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. He graduated from Milwaukee Public Schools, and attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering for one year. Sussman worked as a grocer, and as a business representative for the

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Local 2, before going to work at the Milwaukee Natatorium, of which he was assistant director when first elected to the Assembly. Sussman died on April 20, 1969.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1970,' ''Biographical Sketch of Norman Sussman,'' pg. 23.

Political career

Sussman was a member of the Assembly from 1957 to 1960 and of the Senate from 1961 to 1969. He was a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Sussman, Norman Politicians from Philadelphia Democratic Party Wisconsin state senators Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1905 births 1969 deaths Milwaukee School of Engineering alumni 20th-century American legislators American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees people 20th-century Wisconsin politicians