Robert F. Barabe

Robert F. Barabe (June 14, 1917 – January 15, 1971) was an American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and two-time mayor of Mellen, Wisconsin.

Robert Barabe
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
1959–1964
Mayor of Mellen, Wisconsin
In office
1969–1971
1955–1959
Personal details
BornJune 14, 1917
Mellen, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 15, 1971 (aged 54)
Mellen, Wisconsin
Political partyDemocratic
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Biography

Barabe was born in Mellen, Wisconsin.[1] He attended the University of Wisconsin. During World War II, he served in the 10th Armored Division (3rd Tank Battalion) of the United States Army and he later became a member of the American Legion. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. During his service in WWII he earned 2 Bronze Stars.

Barabe was elected to the Assembly in 1958 and was re-elected in 1960 and 1962. Previously, he was a member of the Ashland County, Wisconsin Board from 1947 to 1949 and Mayor of Mellen from 1955 to 1959 and 1969 to 1971, as well as an alderman in Mellen. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Barabe died of a heart attack while serving as mayor on January 15, 1971.[2]

References
  1. "Barabe, Robert F. 1917". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved 2012-01-12.
  2. "Mayor Dies Friday Night". Ironwood Daily Globe. January 16, 1971. p. 2. Retrieved October 7, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.


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