Cletus J. Vanderperren | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 4, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Earl F. McEssy |
| Succeeded by | John Gard |
| Constituency | 89th district |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Panzer |
| Succeeded by | Mary Panzer |
| Constituency | 53rd district |
| In office January 1, 1973 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Earl F. McEssy |
| Constituency | 89th district |
| In office January 5, 1959 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Edward A. Seymour |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Brown 3rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1912 Pittsfield, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1994 (aged 82) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint John the Baptist Church Cemetery, Howard, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses |
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| Children | Betty, Carlene, Gloria, Carol |
| Profession | farmer, politician |
| Nickname | Concrete Clete |
Cletus J. Vanderperren (March 4, 1912 – September 24, 1994) was an American farmer and politician. A Democrat, he served 34 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Green Bay and northern Brown County. At the time of his retirement, he was the longest-serving member in the history of the Wisconsin Assembly.[1] His legislative service earned him the nickname Concrete Clete for his efforts to fund roads, highways, and bridges throughout the state.