Roger M. Breske (November 8, 1938 in

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– April 3, 2012 in

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) was an American politician and businessman. He served in the

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. He owned a tavern and restaurant.'Wisconsin Blue Book 2005-2006,' Biographical Sketch of Roger Breske, pg. 42-43 Breske was the

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, serving since 2008 until 2011. He was a Democratic member of the

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, representing the 12th District from 1990 to 2008. He filed noncandidacy for the 2008 general election, and subsequently resigned to become Commissioner.

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