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| Roger Wehrbein | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 2nd district | |
| In office 1987–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Calvin Carsten |
| Succeeded by | Dave Pankonin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1938-08-18) August 18, 1938 (age 86) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska, Lincoln |
Roger Wehrbein (born August 18, 1938) is an American politician and a former member of the unicameral Nebraska Legislature.
Early life
Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wehrbein graduated from Plattsmouth High School and the Agriculture College of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1962, and was a U.S. Army Reserve company commander. Wehrbein married Jeanene Markussen on October 7, 1961; they have two, Douglas and David.
Political career
Wehrbein began his political career on the Cass County Fair Board and as Cass County Commissioner. He was elected to the legislature, representing Nebraska's Legislative 2nd district centered in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on November 4, 1986, and was re-elected four times from 1990 to 2002. He was on the Appropriations Committee for 18 years, and chaired the committee for 10 years.
Personal life
Wehrbein continued to work on his family's farm, alongside his three brothers, while serving as representative and after his term ended. He also has worked on the Plattsmouth Bridge Commission, and participated in the movement to build a new university fraternity house for Alpha Gamma Rho.
Wehrbein's wife, Jeanene, died on November 6, 2016.
Honors and awards
- Nebraskan of the Year, Rotary Clubs of Nebraska, 2008
- Alumni Service Award, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2003/2004
- Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement
- Omaha Agribusiness Club Gamma Sigma Delta honoree, 1999
- Nebraska Agribusiness Club honoree, 1980
- Alpha Gamma Rho outstanding alumnus, 1976, 1981
- Omaha Area Kiwanis Farm Family of the Year, 1984
- UNL Block and Bridle Club honoree, 1993.
- Alternate delegate, 1996 Republican National Convention
References
- "Nebraska Blue Book" (PDF). govdocs.nebraska.gov. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ Tietgen, Gwen (November 13, 2001). "Wehrbein stays true to his farming roots". The Daily Nebraskan.
- Young, JoAnne. "Former senator considered stepping back in short term". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- Young, JoAnne (June 13, 2008). "Former senators: There is life after Legislature". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "Jeanene A. Wehrbein". News Channel Nebraska 21 and B103. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "Former state senator wins Nebraskan of Year". JournalStar.com. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- "CASNR Alumni Association Awards | College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources | University of Nebraska–Lincoln". casnr.unl.edu. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
External links
- "District 2: Sen. Roger Wehrbein". Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. Archived from the original on June 14, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2006.
| Preceded byCalvin Carsten | Nebraska Legislature District 2 1987–2007 |
Succeeded byDave Pankonin |
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