Lee Dreyfus | |
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.jpg) Dreyfus as governor, circa 1979 | |
| 40th Governor of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 4, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | Russell Olson |
| Preceded by | Martin Schreiber |
| Succeeded by | Tony Earl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lee Sherman Dreyfus (1926-06-20)June 20, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2008(2008-01-02) (aged 81) Waukesha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prairie Home Cemetery Waukesha, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Joyce Dreyfus |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Profession | Educator |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Lee Sherman Dreyfus (pronouncedDRAY-fuss; June 20, 1926 – January 2, 2008) was an American educator and politician. He was a member of theRepublican Party. He was the40thGovernor of Wisconsin from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.
Dreyfus died ofrespiratory failure caused byheartsurgery on January 2, 2008 inWaukesha, Wisconsin at the age of 81.[1]
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