Gilbert Hipke


Gilbert Hipke was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Hipke was born on July 12, 1898 in New Holstein, Wisconsin. During World War I, he served as a sergeant in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion. On September 14, 1921, Hipke married Brunette Groetzinger. They had three children. He died on September 13, 1977 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Political career

Hipke was elected to the Assembly in 1958 and re-elected in 1960 as a Republican. He had previously been an unsuccessful candidate as an Independent Republican in 1956. Additionally, he was a New Holstein alderman and a member of the Calumet County, Wisconsin Board.