Frank Christopherson Jr.
- December 15, 2020
- 93 years
About Frank Christopherson Jr.
Frank Christopherson Jr., 93, American politician, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly (1959–1963) and the Senate (1963–1967).
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|Frank W. Christopherson Jr. (May 24, 1927 – December 15, 2020) was an American politician.
Christopherson was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate, representing the 25th district from 1963 to 1967. He also served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1959 to 1963.
According to the Wisconsin Blue Book (1966), he was born in Superior, Wisconsin, and attended Superior State College. He worked as a train engineer and fireman, as well as a newspaper publisher. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a county board member from 1956 to 1962.
Christopherson died at Maywood of Benedictine Assisted Living in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.What was the final age of Frank Christopherson Jr. at the time of his death?
- A.93correct
- B.98
- C.90
- D.95
Frank Christopherson Jr. was 93 years old when he passed away.
Source: biographical header
2.On what date did Frank Christopherson Jr. pass away?
- A.January 5, 2021
- B.December 15, 2020correct
- C.November 24, 2020
- D.December 20, 2019
Frank Christopherson Jr. died on December 15, 2020.
Source: biographical text
3.At which facility did Frank Christopherson Jr. die?
- A.Superior Memorial Hospital
- B.Wisconsin Veterans Home
- C.Maywood of Benedictine Assisted Livingcorrect
- D.Duluth Community Care Center
Frank Christopherson Jr. passed away at Maywood of Benedictine Assisted Living located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Source: biographical text
4.In which state is the facility located where Frank Christopherson Jr. died?
- A.Minnesotacorrect
- B.Illinois
- C.Wisconsin
- D.Michigan
Frank Christopherson Jr. died at a facility located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Source: biographical text
5.What was the total period that Frank Christopherson Jr. served in the Wisconsin Senate?
- A.1960–1966
- B.1956–1962
- C.1959–1963
- D.1963–1967correct
Frank Christopherson Jr. served in the Wisconsin Senate for the period of 1963 to 1967.
Source: biographical text
6.What was the specific occupation mentioned regarding fire safety in the life of Frank Christopherson Jr.?
- A.Fire chief
- B.Firemancorrect
- C.Fire insurance agent
- D.Fire investigator
The text notes that Frank Christopherson Jr. worked as a train engineer and fireman.
Source: biographical text
7.On what date was Frank Christopherson Jr. born?
- A.May 24, 1927correct
- B.June 15, 1927
- C.December 15, 1926
- D.May 24, 1928
Frank Christopherson Jr. was born on May 24, 1927.
Source: biographical header
8.In which city was Frank Christopherson Jr. born?
- A.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- B.Duluth, Minnesota
- C.Madison, Wisconsin
- D.Superior, Wisconsincorrect
The Wisconsin Blue Book of 1966 states that Frank Christopherson Jr. was born in Superior, Wisconsin.
Source: biographical text
9.Which branch of the military did Frank Christopherson Jr. serve in during World War II?
- A.United States Navy
- B.Army Air Corpscorrect
- C.United States Coast Guard
- D.United States Marine Corps
Frank Christopherson Jr. served in the Army Air Corps during the second World War.
Source: biographical text
10.Frank Christopherson Jr. served in the Wisconsin State Assembly during which years?
- A.1963–1967
- B.1950–1954
- C.1959–1963correct
- D.1956–1962
Frank Christopherson Jr. held a seat in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1959 until 1963.
Source: biographical header
11.What district did Frank Christopherson Jr. represent while serving in the Wisconsin Senate?
- A.5th district
- B.40th district
- C.12th district
- D.25th districtcorrect
During his term in the Wisconsin Senate from 1963 to 1967, Frank Christopherson Jr. represented the 25th district.
Source: biographical text
12.What was the name of the college Frank Christopherson Jr. attended?
- A.Duluth Technical Institute
- B.Minnesota State University
- C.Superior State Collegecorrect
- D.University of Wisconsin
Frank Christopherson Jr. pursued his education at Superior State College.
Source: biographical text
13.Which professional role did Frank Christopherson Jr. hold in addition to his career in politics?
- A.Police officer
- B.School teacher
- C.Hospital administrator
- D.Train engineercorrect
Beyond his political duties, Frank Christopherson Jr. worked as a train engineer and fireman.
Source: biographical text
14.Frank Christopherson Jr. held a position on what local government body from 1956 to 1962?
- A.City council
- B.County boardcorrect
- C.State planning commission
- D.School board
Frank Christopherson Jr. served as a county board member between 1956 and 1962.
Source: biographical text
15.What was one of the jobs Frank Christopherson Jr. held outside of the railway industry?
- A.Newspaper publishercorrect
- B.Real estate agent
- C.Radio broadcaster
- D.Construction foreman
Frank Christopherson Jr. spent part of his career working as a newspaper publisher.
Source: biographical text
16.In what political party was Frank Christopherson Jr. a member?
- A.Libertarian
- B.Democraticcorrect
- C.Republican
- D.Independent
Frank Christopherson Jr. was a Democratic member of the Wisconsin Senate.
Source: biographical text
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