Warren R. Smith
Warren R. Smith | |
|---|---|
| 25th Treasurer of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – December 4, 1957 | |
| Preceded by | Clyde M. Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Dena A. Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 20, 1889 Oconto, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 4, 1957 (aged 68) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dena A. Smith |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Warren R. Smith (July 20, 1889 – December 4, 1957) was the State Treasurer of Wisconsin from 1947 until his death in office.
Born in Oconto, Wisconsin, Smith attended Oshkosh State College and Marquette University. He taught school and also worked as a real estate broker, grocer, building manager, accountant, and auditor. He was elected state treasurer of Wisconsin in 1946 and served until his death in Madison on December 4, 1957 from complications of a stroke. He was a Republican. He was buried at Wanderer's Rest Cemetery (a.k.a. Lincoln Memorial Cemetery) in Milwaukee. His wife Dena A. Smith was appointed to succeed him.