John Parkin (Wisconsin politician)

John Wilbur Parkin (April 10. 1918 – June 4, 2003) was an American businessman and politician.

For others of the same name, see John Parkin.

Biography

Parkin was born on April 10, 1918 in Rochester, Minnesota and went to Rochester High School. He went to University of Minnesota. Parkin moved to Marshfield, Wisconsin and was involved in his family business: the Parkin Ice Cream Company. He served on the Wood County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors and was chairman of the county board. He served in the Wisconsin Assembly in 1969 and 1970 and was a Republican. Parkin moved to Atlanta, Georgia and lived at King's Bridge Retirement Community. He died in Atlanta, Georgia.[1][2]

References
  1. Members of the Assembly. Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-10-23.
  2. John Wilbur Parkin-obituary
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