William C. Vandenberg
| William C. Vandenberg | |
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| 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office 1951–1952 |
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| Governor | G. Mennen Williams |
| Preceded by | John W. Connolly |
| Succeeded by | Clarence A. Reid |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district |
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| In office January 3, 1945 – 1950 |
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| Preceded by | Frank E. McKee |
| Succeeded by | Clyde H. Geerlings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1884 Holland, Michigan |
| Died | June 9, 1971 (aged 85) Holland, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Florence |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Holland High School Voorheis' Business College |
William C. "Bill" Vandenberg Sr. (October 1884 – June 9, 1971) was the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan.
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]
