Donald Tilleman (February 23, 1919 – November 27, 1972) was mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Biography

Tilleman was born on February 23, 1919. He married Jane Steele of

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in 1940. They had seven children. Tilleman died on November 27, 1972 from a

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while on city business. He is buried in Allouez, Wisconsin.

Political career

Tilleman unsuccessfully ran for alderman before being elected in 1951. In 1963, he lost to

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for mayor. Two years later, he defeated Denissen and served as mayor until his death. The Mason Street Bridge across the Fox River is named the Donald Tilleman Bridge in his honor, including a relief plaque with his face on the bridge keeper's house.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tilleman, Donald Wisconsin city council members Mayors of Green Bay, Wisconsin 1919 births 1972 deaths 20th-century American politicians