OBITUARY

Former Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette dies

The Associated Press

MADISON - Former Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette has died at age 82.

Joyce-Ryan Funeral Home in Madison said funeral arrangements for La Follette are being finalized Friday.

La Follette, who passed away Thursday, was first elected attorney general in 1964 and served two consecutive 2-year terms. He was elected again in 1974 and served three 4-year terms. He ran for governor in 1968 but lost to incumbent Gov. Warren Knowles.

Surrounded by family, Bronson LaFollette listens to people talk about Robert "Fighting Bob" LaFollette during a celebration commemorating Robert's birthday on the grounds of the Wisconsin State Capitol Tuesday June 14, 2005, in Madison, Wis. "Fighting Bob" was a former governor and U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who ran for presisdent as a candidate of the Progressive Party. (AP Photo/The Capital Times, Henry A. Koshollek) ORG XMIT: WIMAD102

La Follette was son of U.S. Sen. Robert La Follette Jr. and grandson of U.S. Sen. Robert La Follette Sr., also known as “Fighting Bob” La Follette.

He retired from public service in 1986 and lived in Madison.

Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement: “Tonette and I send our prayers to the family of former Wisconsin Attorney General Bronson La Follette. He was a dedicated public servant for several decades.”