William A. Bablitch

William Albert Bablitch (March 1, 1941 – February 16, 2011)[1] was a politician, jurist, and lawyer from Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1972 to 1983, and on the Wisconsin Supreme Court from 1983 to 2003.[2]

The Honorable William A. Bablitch
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In office August 1, 1983 – July 31, 2003
Preceded by	Bruce F. Beilfuss
Succeeded by	Patience D. Roggensack
President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate
In office January 3, 1983 – July 31, 1983
Preceded by	Vacant since 1979 Fred Risser (1979)
Succeeded by	Vacant until 1993 Alan Lasee (1993)
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 24th district
In office January 1, 1973 – July 31, 1983
Preceded by	Raymond F. Heinzen
Succeeded by	David Helbach
District Attorney of Portage County, Wisconsin
In office January 1, 1969 – January 1, 1973
Preceded by	Wendel W. Crosby
Succeeded by	Maris Rushevies
Personal details
Born	William Albert Bablitch March 1, 1941 Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Died	February 16, 2011 (aged 69) Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Spouse(s)	Martha Bablitch (div. 1978)
Children	none
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison University of Wisconsin Law School University of Virginia School of Law

Bablitch was born in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, and graduated from Pacelli High School in 1959. He studied at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1963. He served in the Peace Corps for two years before earning a law degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1968 and a master of laws degree in the appellate process from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1987. Bablitch was married to Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Martha Bablitch.[3] They divorced in 1978.

Bablitch served as Portage County district attorney from 1969 to 1972 and served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1972 to 1983 and was a Democrat.[4][5] He was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 1983 and reelected in 1993.[6] Bablitch retired at the end of his term July 31, 2003. He was a part-time partner at the law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Madison. He died in Hawaii.

References

1. "Bablitch, former state Supreme Court justice, dies". Jsonline.com. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-11. Retrieved 2009-10-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
3. "Martha Bablitch". Stevens Point News. Archived from the original on 2012-04-05. Retrieved 2011-11-27.
4. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Wiliam A. Bablitch, pg. 68
5. Amy Rabideau Silvers. "Bablitch a longtime public servant", Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, February 17, 2011.
6. "Wisconsin Court System - William A. Bablitch". Wicourts.gov. Retrieved 15 July 2018.

External links

• William A. Bablitch at Find a Grave
• William A. Bablitch at Ballotpedia