Thomas A. Hauke

Thomas Hauke
Thomas Hauke
Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly
	In office; January 5, 1987 – January 7, 1991
Preceded by	Dismas Becker
Succeeded by	David Travis
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
	In office; January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993
Preceded by	John Antaramian
Succeeded by	John La Fave
Constituency	23rd District
	In office; January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985
Preceded by	Marcia P. Coggs
Succeeded by	Marcia P. Coggs
Constituency	18th District
	In office; January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	John Antaramian
Constituency	23rd District
Personal details
Born	May 4, 1938; Detroit, Michigan
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Susan Johnson
Education	Marquette University (BS, JD); Milwaukee School of Engineering (MS)

Thomas A. Hauke (born May 4, 1938) is an American attorney and retired politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented West Allis and west central Milwaukee County in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 20 years (1973–1993), including four years as Majority Leader (1987–1991).

Early life and education

Hauke was born in Detroit in 1938. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Marquette University, Juris Doctor from the Marquette University Law School, and Master of Science from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.[1]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Hauke worked as an attorney and electrical engineer.

Hauke was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1972 and served until 1992, representing the 23rd district, except for one term in 1983-1984 when he represented the 18th district. During his tenure in the Assembly, he served as Majority Leader for the 1987-1988 and 1989-1990 sessions.[2] During his final term in the Assembly, Hauke was fined for accepting illegal gifts from Gary Goyke, a State Senator and lobbyist.[3]

Personal life

Hauke lived in West Allis, Wisconsin.[4] Hauke was married to Susan (née Johnson) for 53 years. Susan died in 2019.[5]

References

"Hauke, Thomas A. 1938". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
Barish, Lawrence S.; Theobald, H. Rupert (ed.) / (1991-1992)
Hall, Dee J. (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2020.
WISCONSIN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORT NO. 20 TO THE 1989 LEGISLATURE
"Susan V. Hauke - Obituary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 2, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2020.

Wisconsin State Assembly
New district	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 23rd district January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983	Succeeded by John Antaramian
Preceded by Marcia P. Coggs	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 18th district January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985	Succeeded by Marcia P. Coggs
Preceded by John Antaramian	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 23rd district January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993	Succeeded by John La Fave
Preceded by Dismas Becker	Majority Leader of the Wisconsin Assembly January 5, 1987 – January 7, 1991	Succeeded by David Travis

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[wihist-1] "Hauke, Thomas A. 1938". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved August 29, 2020.

[2] Barish, Lawrence S.; Theobald, H. Rupert (ed.) / (1991-1992)

[3] Hall, Dee J. (November 26, 2014). "21 state lawmakers convicted of crimes in past 35 years". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved August 29, 2020.

[4] WISCONSIN LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL REPORT NO. 20 TO THE 1989 LEGISLATURE

[5] "Susan V. Hauke - Obituary". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. November 2, 2019. Retrieved August 26, 2020.