Rod Johnston
Rodney Kohler "Rod" Johnston (c. 1938–March 30, 2018) was an American politician who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1975 to 1979 and in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1979 to 1985. He was a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Rod Johnston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 4th District district | |
| In office April 1979 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
| Succeeded by | Barbara Ulichny |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 10th district | |
| In office 1975 – April 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
| Succeeded by | Betty Jo Nelsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodney Kohler Johnston c. 1938 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Died | March 30, 2018 (aged 80) Tybee Island, Georgia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 3, including Kristen Johnston |
In 1982, he ran for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, losing to Jim Moody.
Biography
Johnston was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and George Washington University Law School.
Johnston died March 30, 2018, at his home on Tybee Island, Georgia; he was 80 years old. He was survived by his three children, Scott, Julie, and actress Kristen Johnston.[2]
References
- "Johnston, Rod K." Our Campaigns.com. Retrieved 2011-11-04.
- http://foxandweeks.com/memorial/Rodney-K.-Johnston/7022#sthash.uE3EdYxx.dpbs Obituary from Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors
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