Arnt Erickson

Arnt Erickson (July 4, 1866 – September 8, 1932) was an American businessman and politician from New Auburn, Wisconsin who spent a single term as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly,[1] as well as holding many local offices.

He would remain there for the rest of his life, except for a period of about two years spent in the state of Colorado.

[2] He did not run for re-election, and was succeeded by fellow Republican Chris P. Ellingson (also a native of Norway).

Erickson rejected suggestions in later years that he return to state politics, preferring to stick to local affairs.

He died September 8, 1932, after being confined to bed for two weeks for an unspecified illness which had afflicted him less severely for years.