Gus Fleischli

American politician (1925–2024)

Gus Fleischli Jr

Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
1973–1979
Personal details
Born| (1925-12-26)December 26, 1925
Rawlins, Wyoming, U.S.
Died| July 21, 2024(2024-07-21) (aged 98)
Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.
Political party| Republican
Spouse| Patricia Sitzman
Children| Kirk, Ketura (Kit), Kris
Alma mater| University of Wyoming
Occupation| Marketer

Gus Fleischli Jr (December 26, 1925 – July 21, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Wyoming. He served in the Wyoming House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party.

## Early life and career

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Born in 1925, Fleischli attended Cheyenne High School and then the University of Wyoming. He abandoned his studies at the age of 17 in order to join the Army Air Corps, where he flew 32 missions over Germany as a gunner on B-17 Bombers during World War II. He later worked as a petroleum marketer and truck stop operator.[1]

## Political career

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Fleischli served in the Wyoming House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party. He resigned in 1977 during his third term in order to run, unsuccessfully, as governor.[2]

## Later life and death

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In 2010, Fleischli was awarded an honorary doctorate in law from the University of Wyoming.[3] In 2012, he was presented with an award for his community work including organizing a veterans' trip to Washington D.C.[4] Fleischli died in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on July 21, 2024, at the age of 98.[5]

## References

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1. ^ Jost, Loren, ed. (1991). "Wyoming Blue Book Volume IV" (PDF). Wyoming State Archives. p. 205.
2. ^ "2012 – Gus Fleischli Jr – Wyoming Tribune Eagle Community Spirit Awards".
3. ^ "Gus Fleischli Jr, Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) | Honorary Degree | University of Wyoming".
4. ^ "2012 – Gus Fleischli Jr – Wyoming Tribune Eagle Community Spirit Awards".
5. ^ "Gus Fleischli Jr". Schrader Aragon & Jacoby. Retrieved July 25, 2024.

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