Thomas F. Schweigert

Thomas F. Schweigert (September 29, 1917 July 9, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan Senate and as acting Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.

Thomas Schweigert
55th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Acting
In office
1970–1971
GovernorWilliam G. Milliken
Preceded byWilliam G. Milliken
Succeeded byJames H. Brickley
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 37th district
In office
January 1, 1961  December 31, 1970
Preceded byFrank Andrews
Succeeded byRobert William Davis
Constituency29th district (1961–1964)
Personal details
BornSeptember 29, 1917
Detroit, Michigan
DiedJuly 9, 2001 (aged 83)
Petoskey, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Peggy
Children3
EducationMichigan State University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Schweigert attended Highland Park Community High School. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in forestry.[1]

Career

Schweigert began his career United States Forest Service before founding a private forestry management company. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

He served on the Emmet County, Michigan Board of Commissioners. Schweigert then served in the Michigan State Senate from 1961 to 1971 as a Republican. Schweigert was President of the Michigan Senate and acting Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1969, serving under Governor William G. Milliken.[2]

Personal life

Schweigert and his wife, Peggy, had three children. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Schweigert died in Petoskey, Michigan.[3][4]

References

Political offices
Preceded by
William G. Milliken
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
1970
Succeeded by
James H. Brickley


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