Michael P. Early | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office August 15, 1977 – November 1, 1977 | |
| Governor | Martin J. Schreiber |
| Preceded by | Clifford R. Wills (acting) |
| Succeeded by | John R. Moses |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 1, 1973 – August 15, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | James Harsdorf |
| Constituency | 30th district |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley York |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Buffalo–Pepin–Pierce district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1918 New Richmond, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | March 29, 1993 (aged 75) River Falls Hospital River Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Resting place | Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Cemetery, New Richmond, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Dorothy E. Burke
(m. 1944–1993) |
| Children | 7 |
| Occupation | plumber, contractor, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Michael Patrick Early (March 10, 1918 – March 29, 1993) was an American plumber, contractor, and Democratic politician. He served six years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Buffalo, Pepin, and Pierce counties. He was briefly the 2nd Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, but the firing of his predecessor was invalidated by the Wisconsin Supreme Court just three months after he was appointed.