William C. Vandenberg

William C. "Bill" Vandenberg Sr. (October 1884 – June 9, 1971) was the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.

William C. Vandenberg
49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
In office
1951–1952
GovernorG. Mennen Williams
Preceded byJohn W. Connolly
Succeeded byClarence A. Reid
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 23rd district
In office
January 3, 1945 – 1950
Preceded byFrank E. McKee
Succeeded byClyde H. Geerlings
Personal details
BornOctober 1884
Holland, Michigan
DiedJune 9, 1971 (aged 85)
Holland, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Florence
Children2
Alma materHolland High School
Voorheis' Business College

Early life

Vandenberg was born in October 1884 in Holland, Michigan. Vandenberg graduated Holland High School in 1904, and started attending Voorheis' Business College in 1909.[1]

Career

Vandenberg founded the Vandenburg Oil Company and oversaw its function from 1919 until it closed in 1946.[2] Vandenberg was served as a member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district from 1945 to 1950.[3] From 1951 to 1952, Vandenberg served as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan. In 1952, Vandenberg was a failed candidate in the Republican primary for the 1952 Michigan gubernatorial election.[4]

Personal life

Vandenberg married Florence Fairbanks in 1909. Together they had two children. Vandenberg was Methodist.[1][3]

Death

Vandenberg died of a heart attack on June 9, 1971 in Holland, Michigan. Vandenberg was dead upon arrival at Holland Hospital.[3] Vandenberg is interred at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland, Michigan.[1]

References
  1. "William C. "Bill" Vandenberg, Sr Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  2. "Former Lt. Governors". Michigan. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  3. "Legislator Details - William C. Vandenberg". Library of Michigan. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  4. "Vanche to Vandezande". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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